Bola Ahmed Tinubu, born on March 29, 1952, is the 16th President of Nigeria, assuming office on May 29, 2023. A former accountant and influential political figure, Tinubu served as Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, where he gained recognition for economic and infrastructural reforms. He played a pivotal role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which ended the PDP’s long-standing rule in 2015.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is known for “Emi lokan” (“It’s my turn”) campaign slogan, Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election amidst controversy and economic hardship. His presidency has been marked by bold reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and currency devaluation, sparking both praise for economic liberalization and criticism due to rising inflation and widespread hardship.
On Monday, November 11, 2025, the quiet calm of Gaduwa, one of Abuja’s typically peaceful neighbourhoods was disrupted by a dramatic confrontation that quickly drew residents to the streets. What ...
National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow N1.15tn from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget, completing the government’s fiscal funding ...
Former Governors of Bayelsa and Rivers States, Senators Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have warned that Nigeria’s democracy faces a grave threat from persistent electoral fraud, voter apathy, and political ...
The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed the newly appointed service chiefs, following President Bola Tinubu’s nominations last weekend. During the confirmation, the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. General Olufemi ...
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a “reactionary” and “embarrassing” ...
At least sixteen senior military officers have been arrested by the Armed Forces of Nigeria over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, multiple sources have revealed. Although the ...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for their impressive 4–0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, commending the team for rekindling national pride and keeping Nigeria’s hopes ...
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the killing of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, popularly known as “Sommie,” a young news anchor with Arise News Television. She was brutally murdered during ...
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the northern region accounted for 78 percent of beneficiaries of the federal government’s social protection programme, which disbursed ₦330 billion to 8.1 million households ...
Femi Falana, a well-known human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy. According to him, the policy has ...
