US President Donald Trump has praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to tackle violence affecting Christian communities, marking a shift from his earlier criticism over Nigeria's treatment of Christians. The remarks were made in a letter released by Nigeria's presidency.


Trump praises Nigeria's Tinubu's efforts against violence towards Christians 

US envoy Frank Garcia is expected to present a proposed migration deal to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during high-level talks.
The discussions are likely to focus on migration cooperation, regional security, and strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Nigeria. The proposed agreement comes amid broader international efforts to address migration challenges and enhance strategic partnerships.

Envoy Frank Garcia in Nigeria, Tour to Focus on Security & Counter-terrorism

Students and teachers kidnapped in Nigeria’s Oyo State remain in captivity weeks after being taken by armed gunmen in May. The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with reports suggesting victims are enduring harsh and distressing conditions. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of special troops in an effort to secure their release. Teachers’ unions have also raised alarm over the worsening security situation, calling for urgent government action to protect schools and rural communities.

Nigeria Abduction: President Tinubu Orders Deployment of Special Troops

Students and teachers kidnapped in Nigeria’s Oyo State remain in captivity weeks after being taken by armed gunmen in May. The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with reports suggesting victims are enduring harsh and distressing conditions. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of special troops in an effort to secure their release. Teachers’ unions have also raised alarm over the worsening security situation, calling for urgent government action to protect schools and rural communities.


Nigeria Kidnapping Crisis: Students & Teachers Still Held Captive in Oyo State 

Bola Tinubu has officially secured his party’s backing to contest the 2027 presidential elections, marking the beginning of his re-election campaign. The ruling All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed Tinubu as its flag bearer, signalling strong internal support ahead of the next electoral cycle in Nigeria. The move sets the stage for a high-stakes political battle as opposition parties prepare to challenge his leadership.


Nigeria: Tinubu Secures APC Nomination, Set To Run For 2027 Re-Election

A prominent critic of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu now faces legal charges over alleged phone-tapping and hacking of a government aide. Authorities have filed a formal case against the politician, raising tensions over political surveillance and privacy concerns. The accused claims the aide in question misused official resources for personal purposes, suggesting broader questions about accountability and the use of state security apparatus.


Nigeria: Tinubu Critic El-Rufai Faces Phone-Tapping Charges

President Bola Tinubu has declared that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, pledging to drive down inflation further, strengthen foreign reserves and sustain the country’s GDP growth trajectory.


Nigeria's 2026 budget bets on fiscal discipline

Nigeria targets economic stability with 2026 budget

The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police officers previously assigned to Very Important Personalities (VIPs), following a directive from President Bola Tinubu.

Nigeria: IGP Confirms Withdrawal of 11,566 Officers Attached To VIPs

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country.

President Tinubu Endorses Nigerian Delegation for Nigeria–US Security Group

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered the army and police to recruit thousands of additional personnel to tackle worsening armed violence across the country.
Tinubu said the police would hire 20,000 more officers, raising their strength to 50,000, and authorised the use of National Youth Service Corps camps as training facilities. He also directed the withdrawal of officers from VIP guard duties for redeployment to conflict zones after crash retraining.

Nigeria mass abduction: President Tinubu's declaration after rise in mass kidnappings

Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu has replaced key military leaders in a sweeping security shake-up after reports emerged of a foiled coup plot involving high-ranking officers. 


Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu decorates new military commanders 

Nigeria’s president on Friday replaced top security officials as the West African country grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit north and myriad security challenges.


Nigeria's Tinubu replaces service chiefs in major military shake-up

There were indications on Thursday that some names on the presidential pardon list approved by the Council of State, as presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), may be dropped.


Tinubu may drop controversial names from presidential pardon list under pressure 

Nigeria's authorities are cracking down on dissent against the president, even criticism in the form of a song. The country’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned broadcasters from airing a song titled Tell Your Papa. The NBC wrote a letter to TV and radio stations ordering them not to air the song on grounds that it violates Nigeria’s broadcast regulations. The song criticizes the incumbent leader Bola Tinubu and his son, with lyrics that slam the president and urge the son to let his father know that people are dying through hardship and insecurity, and that there is hunger in the country.

Nigeria's broadcast body bans airing of song 'Tell Your Papa'

Nigerians on Sunday refused President Bola Tinubu’s call for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis. Protesters in the commercial city of Lagos and the capital city Abuja said the president did not address their issues which include bringing back the subsidy and reducing the cost of education, and also failed to call for the arrest of the policemen who killed protesters in the last 3 days.

Nigeria protest: Nigerians resist president's plea to end hardship protest

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week.

Nigeria's president calls for end to protests against economic hardship

The African nation of Nigeria is facing a cost of living crisis, and President Bola Tinubu's government is under fire for economic mismanagement.

Nigeria's economic crisis & what next

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu recently signed a bill switching back to a national anthem composed by a British expatriate and adopted at independence, a move some dismissed as a cynical distraction from an escalating economic crisis.

Outrage in Nigeria after President Tinubu switched national anthem

On Wednesday Nigerian President Bola Tinubu signed a bill into a law reverting the national anthem to a previous version composed by a British expatriate.

Nigeria: President Tinubu signs 'Anthem Bill' into law, no Parliamentary debate prior to adoption

Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu has suspended the country's minister of humanitarian Affairs Betta Edu over allegations of fraud. Edu has been accused of diverting more than $640,000 of public money into a personal bank account.

Nigerian Humanitarian Minister Betta Edu suspended over corruption scandal

Top United Nations human rights official has voiced “deep alarm” over the series of attacks on communities in central Nigeria, which left at least 160 people dead and many more injured. President Bola Tinubu has ordered a probe into the attacks that occurred in Plateau state.

Nigeria: Massacre in the plateau

Nigeria's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld President Bola Tinubu's election win, bringing to an end a legal challenge brought by his two main rivals, who argued that his victory was marred by irregularities.

Nigerian Supreme Court affirms President Tinubu's election win

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has announced a six-month increase to the minimum wage, even as workers called off their indefinite strike. The President's announcement was made as the country marked the 63rd Independence Day, as the cost of living crisis continued to skyrocket.

Nigeria suffers despite Independence feat | World Of Africa

bola-tinubu

Bola Tinubu, News on Bola Tinubu, stories on Bola Tinubu, articles on Bola Tinubu, Bola Tinubu stories at Wion, Bola Tinubu news, Bola Tinubu latest news

bola tinubu