Bola Tinubu

Gov Lawal wins Blueprint’s 2026 award for efficient public resource management, transparency

The governor received the award on Tuesday at the 8th edition of Blueprint Newspapers’ Annual Public Lecture, Impact Series and Awards, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja The post Gov Lawal wins Blueprint’s 2026 award for efficient public resource management, transparency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria: Put Military Budget On First-Line Charge, Ndume Tells FG

[Daily Trust] Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to place the annual budget of the Nigerian Armed Forces on First-Line Charge to eliminate bureaucratic delays in funding military operations.

West Africa: Nigeria Raises Military Pay Up to 80 Percent As Security Threats Persist

[Daba Finance] Nigeria will raise military salaries by as much as 80% from Sept. 1 as President Bola Tinubu seeks to improve troop welfare while the armed forces fight insurgents, armed gangs and kidnappers across the country. About 250,000 personnel will benefit from the new pay structure, according to the presidency.

Nigeria: Tinubu Scorecard Soaked in Blood Pledges Support for Soldiers' Salaries - Atiku

[This Day] Abuja -- Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expresse worry over reports that 5,091 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents across the country within three months, saying the situation reflected that President Bola Tinubu's scorecard was soaked in blood.

Nigeria: 5,091 Killed in 3 Months - Atiku Says Tinubu's Scorecard Is 'Soaked in Blood'

[Leadership] Former vice president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described the reported killing of 5,091 Nigerians in violent incidents across the country within three months as a damning indictment of President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Nigeria: Tinubu Applauds Rescue of 308 Kidnap Victims, Orders Stronger Early Warning Systems

[Vanguard] ABUJA -- President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as a significant milestone in the fight against insecurity.

Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militants

President hails ‘successful’ rescue as country battles endemic kidnapping for ransom and insecurity worsens Nigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 abducted people in what the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hailed as the largest single-day hostage recovery in the country’s history. The release was announced on Wednesday after a joint operation, conducted by the military, police and counter-terrorism units, freed victims held captive in the dense forests of the Kainji Lake national park in the north-central region. Continue reading...

Nigerian forces rescue 308 kidnap victims, presidency says

ABUJA, Aug 6 - Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states, in what President Bola Tinubu described as the largest same-day rescue operation carried out by a joint security team.

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails 'Rescue' of 308 Victims Abducted From Kwara, Niger

[Premium Times] President Tinubu also directed security agencies to intensify efforts to prevent future abductions by strengthening early warning systems, improving community-level intelligence gathering and enhancing rapid response capabilities.

Nigeria: Tinubu's Military Pay Rise 'Ll Boost National Security, Says Kalu

[This Day] Abuja -- The representative of Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has hailed President Bola Tinubu's approval of a substantial salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Rescue of 308 Abducted Nigerians, Commends Security Agencies

[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has hailed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara States, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the country's fight against kidnapping and terrorism.

Nigeria: Tinubu Applauds Rescue of 308 Kwara, Niger Kidnap Victims

[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has hailed the rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as evidence of growing synergy among the country's security agencies.

Tinubu hails ‘rescue’ of 308 victims abducted from Kwara, Niger

President Tinubu also directed security agencies to intensify efforts to prevent future abductions by strengthening early warning systems, improving community-level intelligence gathering and enhancing rapid response capabilities. The post Tinubu hails ‘rescue’ of 308 victims abducted from Kwara, Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria: Lawan Hails Tinubu's 30 Percent-80 Percent Military Salary Increase, Says Move Will Boost Troops' Morale

[Vanguard] ABUJA -- Former President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major morale booster for troops.

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Salary Increase for Nigerian Soldiers

[Premium Times] Junior soldiers, who make up much of the military's frontline fighting force, received the largest percentage increase, suggesting the government is directing the biggest pay improvements to personnel most actively engaged in combat operations.

Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Nigerian soldiers

Junior soldiers, who make up much of the military’s frontline fighting force, received the largest percentage increase, suggesting the government is directing the biggest pay improvements to personnel most actively engaged in combat operations. The post Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Nigerian soldiers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria: First Lady Seeks Saudi Arabia's Support to Give Almajiri and Out-of-School Kids Formal Education

[This Day] Abuja -- Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for the assistance and collaboration of Saudi Arabia towards giving

Tinubu’s homeland security adviser unveils four security priorities

The first priority is the implementation of a Unified Surveillance Programme to improve situational awareness across the country through enhanced monitoring and technology. The post Tinubu’s homeland security adviser unveils four security priorities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria: Exclusive - Alleged 2025 Coup Leader Paid Millions to Islamic Clerics for Spiritual Backing

[Premium Times] This is another part of a PREMIUM TIMES exclusive series on the failed coup against President Tinubu revealing how the alleged mastermind paid millions of naira to seek spiritual backing for the plot.

Ex-JTF commander hails Tinubu for restructuring Nigerian Army

Anthony Atolagbe, a retired general, says the expansion of the army from eight to 12 divisions is a decisive step towards eliminating criminal elements across the country. The post Ex-JTF commander hails Tinubu for restructuring Nigerian Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

South Africa: South Africa Continues Diplomatic Engagements With Nigeria on Migration, Governance, and Regional Security

[Govt of SA] The Special Envoy of President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, the Honourable Ronald Lamola, MP, has concluded a diplomatic mission to Abuja. During the visit, Minister Lamola delivered an official message from President Ramaphosa to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Nigeria: Xenophobia, Tinubu and Ramaphosa, By Reuben Abati

[Premium Times] In the midst of the brazen, extra-judicial killings of Nigerians in South Africa, along with other Africans, on the grounds that these are illegal immigrants, the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has now sent South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, and a team, as envoys to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They arrived in the country on Friday, 24 July, but the Nigerian President declined to meet with them. They were kept waiting through-out the weekend. On

Xenophobia, Tinubu and Ramaphosa, By Reuben Abati

In the midst of the brazen, extra-judicial killings of Nigerians in South Africa, along with other Africans, on the grounds that these are illegal immigrants, the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has now sent South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, and a team, as envoys to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They […] The post Xenophobia, Tinubu and Ramaphosa, By Reuben Abati appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu Approves Historic Nigerian Army Expansion : 12 Divisions , 28 , 000 New Soldiers in Biggest Military Overhaul in Years

Nigeria: Presidency Hails Trump's Letter to Tinubu, Attacks Opposition Over Election Optics

[Premium Times] Speaking in an interview on Channels TV Politics Today, Mr Bwala said the correspondence reflected a deepening security partnership between Nigeria and the United States, which he said had produced concrete results, including the killing of a senior ISIS commander in a joint operation.

Presidency hails Trump’s letter to Tinubu, attacks opposition over election optics

Speaking in an interview on Channels TV Politics Today, Mr Bwala said the correspondence reflected a deepening security partnership between Nigeria and the United States, which he said had produced concrete results, including the killing of a senior ISIS commander in a joint operation. The post Presidency hails Trump’s letter to Tinubu, attacks opposition over election optics appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria: Trump Writes Tinubu, Lauds His Decisive Action Against Terrorists

[This Day] United States President Donald Trump has hailed his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, for his decisive leadership "on behalf of the Nigerian people to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities".

Nigeria: Trump Commends Tinubu's Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Reaffirms U.S. Support for Nigeria

[Leadership] United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities, while reaffirming Washington's commitment to strengthening security cooperation with Abuja.