Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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President Bola Tinubu When President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua departed the shores of Nigeria for medical treatment in Saudi Arabia on November 23, 2009, I served as Chairman of the Editorial Board of the National Life newspaper. The publication was owned by then Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria,…
President Bola Tinubu’s return to Lagos on Tuesday evening triggered heavy traffic around the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and adjoining parts of the city as security operatives restricted movement on roads along his route. The restrictions began before 5 p.m. and left motorists and commuters stranded for hours, with traffic building up around the airport…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed concerns over his health, declaring that he is fit, sound and ready to resume work following his return to Nigeria from a working vacation in London and Paris, France. Speaking with journalists shortly after arriving at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday,…
President Bola Tinubu has hailed legendary juju musician, Chief Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as an embodiment of musical excellence and cultural ambassadorship as the iconic entertainer marks his 80th birthday. In a personal birthday tribute, President Tinubu praised the music legend for enriching Nigeria’s cultural heritage and bringing joy to millions…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Nigeria at the weekend following the extension of his working vacation by a few days. President Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London, where he began the working vacation. After spending about a week in the United Kingdom, he proceeded to Paris, France, where he held separate…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria must convert the increasing global influence of its music, film, fashion and culture into lasting economic value, increased investment and job opportunities for citizens. The President stated this on Friday in a post on his official X handle, @OfficialABAT, during his working vacation in Paris, France. President Tinubu said…
The Forum of Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly of Nigeria (FOPSHAN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, pledging to mobilise their supporters and engage the grassroots to garner support for the President. It also commended the administration’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of petrol subsidy noting that it saved…
