The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has congratulated the “government and people of Nigeria” on a hitch-free inauguration of a new president. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the declared winner of the February 25 presidential election, was sworn in on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Eagle Square, Abuja alongside Kashim Shettima, his running mate. The event was attended by many dignitaries from and outside Nigeria. “On behalf of the people of the United...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, his running mate have taken oath to serve for a second term in office, even as they assured residents of the state that they won’t let them down. The governor gave the assurance on Monday during his inauguration at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, and also pledged that his administration will continue to foster a culture of transparency, accountability and participatory governance. While speaking about...

Bola Tinubu and Kasim Shettima have been officially sworn in as the president and vice-president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Eagle Square, Abuja on Monday, May 29. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola administered the oath of office to Tinubu and his deputy, Shettima at exactly 10:28am and 10:38am respectively. Tinubu and Shettima takes over from Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Yemi Osibanjo who won...

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has administered the oath of office on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as the 16th President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which took place at the Eagles Square in Abuja, on Monday Government officials, Diplomatic corps, and esteemed guests from across the nation witnessed the event. The national and defense flags have been lowered, symbolizing the conclusion of the previous administration, and...

The mantle of leadership now falls on Bola Tinubu who was declared the winner of the presidential election held on Saturday, February 25, 2023. As expected, the past week, which was Buhari’s final full week in office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, was a busy one. Below is a recap of how the outgoing President spent his last seven days in office. Monday, May 22,...

FAREWELL SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2023. My fellow Nigerian brothers, sisters and friends of Nigeria. I address you today, in my last assignment as a democratically elected President of our great and well-endowed nation, with a deep sense of gratitude to God, a great deal of appreciation to the Nigerian people and a modest sense of fulfilment. Today, we mark and celebrate...