Also known as: President Bola Tinubu · Nigerian President Bola Tinubu · President Tinubu · Nigeria's Bola Tinubu · Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu
President of Nigeria, facing inflation and security crises ahead of January 2026 elections following economic reforms since 2023.
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Nigerian elites siphoned millions from govt, bought US properties: studyThe Standard
… Announcing the death on Instagram, his son, Olusoji Jacobs, said his was "a life well lived and fought"."He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry," said President Bola Tinubu said, adding he played a "big role" toward building Nigeria's cultural identity. …
Veteran Nollywood star Olu Jacobs dies at 84: familyCitizen Digital
Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over anti-migrant violence By Kenneth Gachie September 12, 2026 05:40 (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 …
Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over anti-migrant violenceThe Standard
… Africa's most populous country heads to the polls in January when President Bola Tinubu will seek re-election. …
Nigeria police chief vows 'safe, secure' vote despite insecurityThe Standard
… Nigerians have been living through a brutal cost of living crisis amid economic overhauls introduced by President Bola Tinubu. …
Uber abruptly halts business in Nigeria, UgandaThe Standard
… The party's candidate Atiku Abubakar will challenge President Bola Tinubu in elections in January.When he came into office in 2023, Tinubu introduced tough economic reforms that triggered high inflation, soaring fuel prices and rising poverty. …
37 people die from fumes during oil pipeline theft in Nigeria: NGOThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterEconomic hardship, rising poverty, insecurity and social isolation are among the drivers of mental illness and suicidal behaviour, according to the APN.The country has endured years of economic strain, with President Bola Tinubu's major reforms blamed f …
Nigeria rethinks criminalisation of suicideCitizen Digital
Dozens of civilians killed, kidnapped as jihadists clash in Nigeria By AFP August 22, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file photo of Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu. …
Dozens of civilians killed, kidnapped as jihadists clash in NigeriaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNigeria President Bola Tinubu arrives for the closing session of the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris on June 23, 2023. …
Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential raceCitizen Digital
… 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 loomsAn investigative NGO report found that dozens of Nigerian political elites siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from government over three decades and laundered it through purchasing 284 properties in the United States collectively worth around $271 million, linked to 61 current and former high-level Nigerian officials.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An investigative NGO report found that dozens of Nigerian political elites siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from government over three decades and laundered it through purchasing 284 properties in the United States collectively worth around $271 million, linked to 61 current and former high-level Nigerian officials.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Olu Jacobs, a pioneering Nigerian filmmaker and actor whose career spanned over five decades in theatre, television and film, has died at 84. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and others mourned him as a father figure and cultural institution in Nigeria's film industry.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities following reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, with the directive covering lawmakers, parliamentary committees, and National Assembly staff until further notice.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's police chief Olatunji Disu said upcoming national polls in January will be safe and secure, despite violence, jihadist insurgency, and kidnapping crises that have historically marred elections and continue to affect vote participation in violence-wracked regions.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ride-hailing company Uber announced Wednesday it was halting business in Nigeria and Uganda, effective immediately, citing a thorough review of its business. The company's exit from Nigeria comes as drivers face economic hardship amid a cost of living crisis in the country.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
At least 37 people died in Nigeria's Niger Delta after inhaling fumes while stealing fuel from a pipeline, according to a local NGO. The incident occurred in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, where illegal oil-siphoning is a widespread problem causing serious pollution.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's government says it will send a bill to the National Assembly to decriminalise attempted suicide, which is currently penalised under colonial-era laws. The health minister cited about 300,000 annual suicide attempts and at least 7,000 deaths, noting that criminalisation deters people in crisis from seeking care.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jihadists killed and kidnapped scores of people during Friday prayers in central Nigeria's Niger state, according to survivors and lawmakers. The attack occurred near the western border with Benin, an area experiencing increased activity by local armed groups and militants from the Sahel.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Campaigning kicked off in Nigeria on Wednesday, five months before elections dominated by inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms. The country faces a cost-of-living crisis from subsidy-ending reforms, with headline inflation at 15.4 percent in July and more than 60 percent of Nigerians living below the poverty line according to the World Bank, while the nation also grapples with multiple security crises.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →