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Tinubu–Kagame Paris Photograph Authentic, Not AI-Generated — Presidency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Presidency has dismissed claims circulating in parts of the media and on social media suggesting that a photograph of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame taken in Paris was generated by artificial intelligence, describing the narrative as false and misleading. In a clarification statement issued on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, stated that the photograph is genuine and was taken during an actual meeting between the two leaders in Paris on Sunday. According to the statement, President…

Presidency hails Senate over swift confirmation of new Service Chiefs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Presidency has expressed satisfaction with the Senate’s smooth and timely confirmation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly appointed Service Chiefs, describing it as a testament to the growing synergy between the Executive and the Legislature.   Reacting to the development just hours after the Senate’s confirmation on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, in a personally signed statement, lauded the upper chamber for conducting a seamless screening exercise and promptly confirming the nominees.   “As the Special Adviser to the President on…

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms yield ₦1.3 Trillion Customs Revenue in Q1 2025 — Presidency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Presidency has announced that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a record-breaking ₦1.3 trillion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, attributing the achievement to the bold economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under his Renewed Hope Agenda.   This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Friday, May 24, 2025, and signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. The statement formed part of a forthcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second year in office.  …

Terrorists video and the Presidency’s truant of act — By Bala Ibrahim

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Whatever may be the intention of the terrorists that attacked the Abuja/Kaduna train in late March this year, that intention has been accomplished, to the torment and trauma of Nigerians. Yes, the terrorists have conquered and callously taken control of the hitherto, fathomed fearlessness and mightiness of the Government of Nigeria, Africa’s so called celebrated giant.   In what looks typical of terrorists’ propaganda tactics, the social media is awash with various videos, recently released by the abductors of the train passengers, showing them flogging and dreadfully dehumanizing the captives.…

Presidency commends Oyetola for prioritizing Osun people’s health … As Oyetola inaugurates multiple state-of-the-art health facilities in Osun

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The Presidency, on Wednesday, lauded Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun for prioritizing the health of the people of the State. Speaking at the inauguration of multiple state-of-the-art health facilities in the State, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, also commended the Governor for striving to build a healthy population. She was in the State to join Governor Oyetola in inaugurating 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital; 80-bed Multipurpose Hospital, Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Centre and Transit Home and Vocational Centre for Abused…

Eragbe Anslem lauds President Muhammadu Buhari, APC for Zoning Presidency to Southern Nigeria ….As He prepares for his 2023 Presidential Aspiration declaration In Abuja

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The incumbent National Youth Leader of Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria, and the National Organizing Secretary of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions ASURI, in Nigeria, Comrade Eragbe Anslem Aphimia has commended President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for zoning their party’s presidential slot 2023-2027 in the first instance to southern Nigeria; as he prepares for his presidential aspiration declaration in Abuja, FCT ahead of the 2023 election. This was contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja on…

Presidency, National Assembly working together to address plights of IDPs- Hon Jega

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The Chairman, House Committee on Internally Displaced Persons, Migrants and Refugees, Hon. Muhammad Umar Jega has said that Federal House of Representatives members were working on the same page with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Refugee Commission to enhance the condition of Internally Displaced Persons and refugees in the country. Rep. Jega who is representing Aliero/Gwandu/Jega federal constituency at the National Assembly disclosed this on Monday during his interactive session with selected journalists in Abuja. According to him, the National Assembly and the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs…

Press Council Bill: Presidency, Reps set to ‘ground’ newspapers

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There are fears that a bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Press Council (NPC) Act will lead to the death of serious newspapers in Nigeria if it scaled through the two chambers of the National Assembly and finally assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari.   Strong voices against the bill said on Thursday at a public hearing in the House of Representatives that some provisions in the proposed amendment to the APC Act would make it difficult for the media houses to operate in an atmosphere of freedom and hold…

PR Wise: The Presidency, Pantami and Mbaka By Yushau A. Shuaib

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In public relations practice, decision-making processes on an issue and crisis management are always the toughest before any act of communication can be effectively executed. Unlike journalism that feasts on bad news, which is what sells, the tradition of public relations or PR is to engage in ‘damage control’ through effective crisis communication strategies. The key to successfully navigating a crisis is through preparation and teamwork, as the communicator needs a fast and carefully crafted response to minimise damage and prevent reputational erosion. I was not only alarmed but I…

International Women’s Day: Presidency releases names of 50 female appointees in Buhari’s cabinet

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As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day with the “Choose to Challenge”, the Presidency has released names of 50 female appointees in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.   Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said in the statement that “The celebration provides ample opportunity to reflect on how President Muhammadu Buhari honours the womenfolk.”   The statement tagged ‘International Women’s Day: See How President Buhari Celebrates Nigerian Women” listed the following women.   Zainab Ahmed, Honourable Minister of…