Also known as: President Bola Tinubu · Nigerian President Bola Tinubu · President Tinubu · Nigeria's Bola Tinubu · Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu
President of Nigeria since 2023, overseeing military operations against jihadist insurgencies and pursuing economic reforms including fuel subsidy removal.
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… la.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Living standards for millions in Africa's largest oil exporter have crumbled in the past three years as the government of President Bola Tinubu …
Nigerians' cost of living pain deepens as election loomsCitizen Digital
… Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiye said President Bola Tinubu had ordered the meeting to address what Abuja described as persistent "Afrophobic attacks" targeting Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa. …
Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state responseCitizen Digital
Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits By Reuters July 24, 2026 11:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu reviews the honor guard durin …
Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruitsCitizen Digital
… That number has gone up despite reforms by President Bola Tinubu that have been praised by economists but have in the short term caused a massive spike in inflation. …
Duped or spun with juju: how sex trade trafficks Nigerian womenCitizen Digital
… The kidnapping, in Oyo's Oriire local government area, was blamed by President Bola Tinubu on militants from Ansaru, a Boko Haram splinter group known to operate in central Nigeria, extending into the southwest.
Pupils were beaten, teachers chained, Nigerian kidnap survivor saysThe Standard
… President Bola Tinubu said the attackers were militants from Ansaru, a Boko Haram splinter group known to operate in central Nigeria, extending into the southwest. …
Nigerian forces suffered casualties in kidnap rescue: armyCitizen Digital
… The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said in a statement the investigation followed a directive from President Bola Tinubu after a joint petition to the presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), an umbrella body representing journalists, n …
Nigeria probes big tech, AI firms for 'unlawful' media content useCitizen Digital
… The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said in a statement the investigation followed a directive from President Bola Tinubu after a joint petition to the presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), an umbrella body representing journalists, n …
Nigeria probes big tech, AI firms for 'unlawful' media content useThe Standard
… The groups have since last year stepped up reported attacks on villages, police stations and workers such as loggers and fishermen, as well as military bases, killing several senior army officers.The upsurge in attacks prompted President Bola Tinubu to declare a nationwide state …
US says pulls some troops from Nigeria after anti-IS operationThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Nigeria has killed more than 13,000 "terrorists" in the past year, President Bola Tinubu said Friday, adding that the death toll from the country's jihadist insurgency is down 81 percent since he took power in 2023. …
Nigeria killed 13,000 'terrorists' in past year: presidentNigerians face deepening hardship as living standards have crumbled over the past three years under President Bola Tinubu's reforms, including fuel subsidy removals, naira devaluation, and electricity subsidy cuts. The government says the reforms are necessary to prevent fiscal crisis, but citizens report that wages fail to keep pace with rocketing costs.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerians face deepening hardship as living standards have crumbled over the past three years under President Bola Tinubu's reforms, including fuel subsidy removals, naira devaluation, and electricity subsidy cuts. The government says the reforms are necessary to prevent fiscal crisis, but citizens report that wages fail to keep pace with rocketing costs.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's government told South Africa to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying the violence was straining diplomatic ties and raising questions about government complicity. President Tinubu ordered the meeting to address what Nigeria described as persistent "Afrophobic attacks" targeting African migrants in South Africa.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Bola Tinubu has approved an expansion of Nigeria's army from eight to 12 divisions with the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, as the government seeks to bolster its response to persistent security threats. Four new divisions will be established in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, to be implemented in two phases with some operational by September and others by December.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian women are being trafficked along West African migrant routes to Europe through deception—promised legitimate jobs abroad but forced into prostitution and trapped by debt and superstitious "juju" curses. Many face family rejection upon return because they stop sending remittances home.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 40 Nigerian schoolchildren kidnapped in May from three schools in southwestern Oyo state were rescued after nearly two months in captivity. A school principal said some children were beaten and male staff were chained during their ordeal, which the attack's sponsors blamed on jihadists.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian security forces rescued over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Oyo state after they were held captive for nearly two months, but the army said the operation resulted in "casualties" among security forces without providing details. President Tinubu blamed the kidnapping on Ansaru, a Boko Haram splinter group.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's competition regulator launched an investigation into major technology and AI companies, including Meta, Alphabet, X, and generative AI platforms, following allegations of unlawful exploitation of news content and unfair market practices. The investigation, initiated by presidential directive after a petition from the Nigerian Press Organisation, will examine unauthorised use of journalistic content for AI model development.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's competition regulator said Monday it is investigating major technology and AI companies over allegations of unlawful exploitation of news content and unfair market practices, following a presidential directive after a petition by the Nigerian Press Organisation citing concerns about unauthorised use of journalistic content for AI training.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has withdrawn most troops that were deployed to Nigeria for a special operation against Islamic State fighters in the Lake Chad region, where US and Nigerian forces killed nearly 200 IS fighters in May, including the group's global second-in-command. The US continues to maintain a broader training and technical assistance presence in Nigeria through intelligence sharing and partnership with the Nigerian military.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria has killed more than 13,000 "terrorists" in the past year, claiming the death toll from the country's jihadist insurgency is down 81 percent since he took power in 2023. He also reported that over 124,000 fighters and dependents have laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria is building a six-lane, 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway along the Atlantic coastline, costing an estimated $11 billion and due for completion by 2028. The project, a flagship initiative of President Bola Tinubu, is raising questions about its sustainability amid rising sea levels and impacts on protected forests and fishing communities.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will run for re-election in January 2027 and is set to be named his All Progressives Congress party's candidate at a ceremony in Abuja on Sunday after winning the party's primary.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Joint US and Nigerian military airstrikes over the weekend killed 175 Islamic State jihadists in northeastern Nigeria, including the group's global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. The strikes also destroyed checkpoints, weapons caches, and logistical hubs used by the terrorist group.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu and the country's military confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by US President Donald Trump as IS's second-in-command worldwide, in a joint Nigeria–US operation overnight in the Lake Chad Basin. Al-Minuki was killed along with several of his lieutenants.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu confirmed the killing of senior Islamic State leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation with US forces. Al-Minuki, who held the rank of Head of General Directorate of States, was struck at his compound in the Lake Chad Basin along with several lieutenants.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
US and Nigerian forces conducted a joint operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by both countries as the second-in-command of IS worldwide and a senior operational and strategic figure providing guidance on media, economic warfare, and weapons development to Islamic State entities outside Nigeria.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria will spend about $11.6 billion (Ksh.1.4 trillion) servicing its debt in 2026, nearly half of its projected government revenue, President Bola Tinubu said at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. Tinubu called for an overhaul of the global financial system, saying debt-servicing costs are crowding out spending on infrastructure, healthcare and education.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with Côte d'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara, with both agreeing to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with Côte d'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara at State House on the sidelines of the inaugural Africa Forward Summit, with the two leaders agreeing to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece on Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara's behind-the-scenes influence at Nairobi's inaugural Africa Forward Summit, where he held bilateral meetings with African leaders on investment, regional stability, and infrastructure financing.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that recent actions by Kenya's foreign affairs officials—including a PS's tweet on Iran that contradicted stated neutrality, and the President's comments about Nigeria's English—reveal gaps in communication judgment and systemic foreign policy weaknesses.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto clarified on Tuesday that his earlier comments suggesting Nigerian-accented English is difficult to comprehend were misrepresented. He explained his remarks were meant to highlight English proficiency across African countries, not to disparage Nigeria, and were from a private conversation that was made public.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto clarified that his recent viral remarks on English usage were misquoted and taken out of context from what he believed was a private conversation. He said he was addressing fellow citizens on the shared strength of English across African countries, including Kenya and Nigeria.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development Henry Dele Alake said at Nairobi's Mining Investment Conference that Nigerians have "mandated" him to assure President Ruto that they speak good English, responding to Ruto's earlier comment suggesting Kenyans speak better English than Nigerians and that understanding Nigerians might require a translator.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto backtracked on remarks mocking Nigerian English, saying he was misquoted and that his comments were taken out of context during a private conversation with fellow citizens that was recorded and made public. Ruto said he was actually praising African English speakers, including Nigerians, though his original remarks at a diaspora gathering in Italy suggested Nigerians were difficult to understand when speaking English.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's armed forces inaugurated a military court to try 36 serving officers accused of mutiny and plotting to overthrow the government in a botched coup attempt late last year. The government initially denied the alleged putsch before announcing in January that it had foiled the plan; separately, six civilians including a retired major general were charged in federal court earlier this week.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto told Kenyans in Italy that Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible and required a translator, while praising Kenya's English proficiency. His remarks sparked fierce online condemnation from Nigerians and other Africans who accused him of demeaning a fellow African nation and exhibiting colonial conditioning.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →