Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has paid an emotional tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, recalling their final moments together and praising his enduring legacy.

Senate Deputy President Senator Barau Jibrin has praised President Bola Tinubu's push for state police, calling it a 'masterstroke' to combat Nigeria's insecurity.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams have praised the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire, attributing the success to coordinated security efforts and federal leadership.

Forty-four schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued from Oriire community in Ogbomoso. The federal government is withholding their handover to state authorities for 48 hours pending medical evaluations.

Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to address Nigerians following the rescue of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo, saying the president's silence amid ongoing abductions sends the wrong signal.

Hon. Philip Agbese has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of recent NYSC reforms, citing concerns over national cohesion and the programme's foundational principles.

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the arrest of eight individuals responsible for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, praising security agencies for the successful rescue operation.

President Bola Tinubu confirmed Ansaru's responsibility for the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State, while security forces successfully rescued the victims in a joint operation concluded on July 9, 2026.

Nearly 50 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued after 56 days, with security forces arresting eight kidnappers and neutralising several others. No ransom was paid.

Pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued after 56 days, with officials confirming no ransom was paid. President Tinubu pledged justice for victims, including the family of a man killed during the attack.

Senator Gabriel Suswam Ndume urges President Bola Tinubu to maintain military pressure on terrorist groups while expanding consultations to address Nigeria’s intertwined security and economic challenges.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia confirms full autonomy for all 23 local government councils, crediting the development as a relief to state-level governance and aligning with President Tinubu’s broader reform agenda.

President Bola Tinubu has rejected two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional defects and drafting flaws that require correction.

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his dedication to Nigeria's economic transformation, pledging that ongoing reforms will secure a better future for coming generations.

President Bola Tinubu convened a closed-door meeting with Nigeria's top military, intelligence, and security officials at the Presidential Villa to review the country's security situation.