…new divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City. Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said the move “underscores the President’s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges and to strengthen national defence capabilities.” But in a statement made av…

…effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. A statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, says this approval underscores the President's unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria's evolving security challenges effectively and to strengthen national defence capabilities further. Ona…

…issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Trump conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6, 2026. Trump disclosed in the letter that he had deployed US Special Operations Forces, including Navy SEAL Team 6, to train and support Nigeria’s military in the fi…

…National Salary and Wages Commission. A statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, says Fayose heads the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors. The incumbent DG of the agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and three execut…

…June 26 announcement, communicated through a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, described the appointment as taking "immediate effect" and stated that Namdas was replacing Dakorinama George, who had resigned to pursue a governorship ticket in Rivers state.Dakorinama George carries on despite replaceme…

…signed on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the order takes immediate effect. It said the order also closes the regulatory gaps that have allowed fraudulent operators to prey on unsuspecting Nigerians and positions the country to benefit from responsible inno…

…politically motivated. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the request suggested a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s security institutions. The Senate took a cue from that when it passed a resolution the following day warning that Makinde’s remarks could undermine the gove…

…by security agencies. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the rescue on Friday via his verified X handle. The latest account from Taiwo’s family comes a day after the principal of Community High School, Mrs Rachael Alamu, who was also among those rescued, recounted…

…politically motivated. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had said the governor’s request suggested a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s security institutions, insisting that the military and other security agencies had already provided explanations on the rescue operation. Ona…

Bayo Onanuga knocks Gov. Makinde for seeking UN probe into Oyo abduction The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following his call for a United Nations (UN)-backed investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers. While delive…

…and six teachers. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the governor’s request suggested a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s security institutions, insisting that the military and other security agencies had already provided explanations on the rescue operation. Onanuga, in…

…the development, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said security agencies had successfully secured the release of all the captives. The incident also claimed lives. The killings triggered outrage across Oyo State and beyond, with the abduction dominating national discourse…

…and weak but were evidently joyful in a video posted by the presidential spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga. The manner they hungrily attacked the snacks provided for them showed that they had been starved in the custody of their abductors. They nonetheless, noisily chorused their appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the…

…you message to President Tinubu and the security agencies. pic.twitter.com/bGeuhvWH7F — Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON (@aonanuga1956) July 10, 2026

…State. According to the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, eight of the k!dnappers have been arrested and are now in the custody of the Department of State Services, while some others were neutralised during the rescue operation. He said no concession was made to the terroris…

…area in Oyo state on May 15 have regained their freedom. Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on X some minutes ago. He shared photos of the rescued victim and wrote; ''Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies.'' by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/202…

…since we didn't hear anything about it again. According to a media statement from Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Tinubu government set up an eight-man committee with a 12-week timeline "to ensure that the necessary legislative amendments and administrative restructuring needed to implement the reforms are effected in an efficien…

Pathological and serial liar. We don't have your time - Bayo Onanuga slams Peter Obi for claiming the Tinubu-led government is frustrating his life and businesses Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, has described NDC Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a ''pathological and serial liar'. He stated this on X while r…

…issued on Tuesday by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the President ordered the anti-graft agency to conclude its investigation and submit a comprehensive report within 30 days. The statement said the directive followed the discovery that the so-call…

…despite its budgetary allocation, contrary to the position of presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. No legal basisfor substituted arrests, says Falana Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, who disclosed news of the arrest in a telephone conversation with journalists yesterday, said police operatives stormed the family…

…the PFIPC, together with the Presidency’s response through presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, have raised fresh questions about accountability and the integrity of government institutions. The PDP said Prince Adeniyi Matthew alleged that Gbajabiamila solicited and received financial inducements to facilitate his a…

…its name. On July 1, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that Adeniyi had been charged with eight criminal counts at the Federal High Court since November 27, 2025; that he maintained 34 bank accounts in the names of fictitious government agencies; that he had fraudu…

…July 1 statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, but insisted that the statement left more questions than answers. According to the ADC, the Presidency, by its own account, described PFIPC as a fictitious organisation, yet the same body allegedly operated across mul…

…of the agency. But the presidency, in an official statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, denied the claim, stating that the accuser and the purported agency are unknown to the government. Speaking with Channels TV on Thursday night, Adeyemi insisted that he was duly employed and was issued an appointment letter. He, h…

…issued on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, faulted Obi's comparison of […]