Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism.
Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the Armed Forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic State.
Early assessments confirm the elimination of the wanted IS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, along with several of his lieutenants, during a strike on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin
Nigeria appreciates this partnership with the United States in advancing our shared security objectives. I extend my sincere gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and unwavering support in this effort.
I commend the personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage, and I look forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Aso Villa
Abuja
May 16, 2026
Every nation arrives at a defining moment when the decisions made in rooms of power begin to echo across generations. For Nigeria, today may well be one of those moments.
At the Federal Ministry of Education on Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure, it became clear that this country is no longer simply talking about reform; it is building the architecture for it.
It was an honour to join other distinguished leaders, including the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; UNICEF representatives, scholars, and envoys at the invitation of our host, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
In my remarks, I congratulated His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his exceptional ability to identify and deploy talent where it is most needed. Moving a seasoned professional like Dr. Alausa from the Ministry of Health to Education is proving to be a masterstroke for generational transformation.
What I witnessed today is far more than a presentation; it is a fundamental shift. The Ministry of Education is migrating from a fragmented analogue system to an automated, data-driven, and efficient model.
This initiative will enable us to ask the right questions and deliver precise solutions on critical issues such as out-of-school children, targeted resource allocation, and measurable outcomes.
Data is the bridge between what is and what ought to be. From our experience at the Ministry of Interior, we have seen its transformative power. In 2023, we faced a high rate of recidivism in our Correctional Centres. Through robust data systems, skill-set audits, entrepreneurship training, and strategic rehabilitation programmes, we have recorded significant reductions and are working relentlessly towards our target of zero recidivism.
The same data foundation will strengthen education, enhance citizenship integrity, improve human capital development, and support national security. This is how Nigeria will successfully transition from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy. Quality education remains the foundation for producing world-class professionals and driving socio-economic development.
I congratulate Dr. Tunji Alausa and the entire Federal Ministry of Education team for this bold and timely reform. You have done this not only for the Ministry but for the future of our dear nation.
In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, we remain partners in delivering lasting impact.
"No Minister of Interior has ever beaten the delivery of Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo @BTOofficial. Safe to nickname him MR DIGITAL INNOVATION". - @Gviev
ME : Thanks to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT@NGRPresident for appointing Tunji-Ojo
I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the Vanguard Newspaper Personality of the Year Award for the second time in three years.
Tonight at the prestigious Eko Hotels & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, presented this distinguished award on behalf of Vanguard Newspapers.
Appreciation goes to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the unique opportunity of service and for providing the enabling environment that has ensured our performance continues to thrive.
This award is not just a recognition of our efforts at the Ministry of Interior; it is an award for Mr. President himself, for the leadership he has provided, the encouragement he has given, and the fertile ground he has made available for us to plant our seeds of innovation.
To the leadership and management of Vanguard Newspapers, I extend my profound gratitude. This award is not a destination for us; it is a work in progress and a strong invitation to turn on and do even more.
Therefore, from the Ministry of Interior, we want to assure you that we will continue to turn on, ensuring that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President finds a permanent and impactful place in the Ministry of Interior.
“We will not submit to noise, rascality, or disobedience to lawful court orders. We must uphold democracy, respect the judiciary whether it favours us or not, and remain faithful to the principles that hold our nation together.
There is no path to national greatness except the path of building one country, one common vision, one shared future of progress and prosperity for all Nigerians. That is what Renewed Hope is about.
They cannot scare me off. I have been through this road before and, if I must walk it again and again for our country, I will. There is no better place than Nigeria, and no one will build it for us except ourselves.
I have listened. I know the journey is not easy. But I give you my word: I will not run away from this task. I will not give up. Coordinate from the ward level, act as one family, stay focused on what we promised Nigerians, and stand firm.”
This was my message to the leadership and coordinators of my Renewed Hope Ambassadors this afternoon.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The work continues.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President
I don’t think it’s reasonable to handover Nigeria to group of people who can’t handle their Party’s affair. They come online everyday to cry about sabotage, one party state yen yen yen yen. Hello, you can’t even follow processes to get your party running properly. O ga o!
It was an incredible evening at the Triangle News International 10th Year Anniversary and Face of African Leadership Awards Dinner, held at the Great Hall, King’s College London yesterday.
I was deeply honoured to be presented with the Personality of the Year Award, a recognition I humbly dedicate to the collective efforts of our team and the ongoing commitment to national service.
Speaking on the topic, “Harnessing the Role of Africans in the Diaspora for Continental Development: Collaboration, Investment, Knowledge Transfer, and Civic Engagement”, I emphasized the importance of harnessing the potential of the diaspora community for national development.
Nigeria is not just blessed because of its people or mineral resources. We are also strategically positioned in a way that supports global trade and economic interaction. This positioning gives us a unique advantage that we must fully maximize.
While the reforms may appear challenging in the short term, their long-term benefits will be far-reaching. Many of the policies being implemented today are designed not just for immediate impact but for the prosperity of future generations. We are building a resilient economy that will stand the test of time.
The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is committed to channeling the expertise of those thriving in medicine, engineering, cybersecurity, academia, creative industries, fintech, and other fields back home through short-term exchanges, mentorship programmes, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
Nigeria is opening its doors. The coming decade brims with genuine opportunities; we must therefore move beyond amplifying past pains and unite to build a brighter future together.
I also extend my sincere appreciation to the Publisher and CEO of Triangle International Magazine, Otunba Olufemi Salako, for hosting such a remarkable and impactful event, and for his continued commitment to celebrating excellence and fostering leadership across Africa and its diaspora.
Addressing the outstanding Cohort 5 graduates of the AIG Public Leaders Programme in Abuja.
On a presentation titled “Transforming Africa’s Public Sector: Lessons in Visionary Leadership, Accountability, and Economic Renewal,”.
Public service is a sacred privilege that demands integrity, courage, and bold leadership to dismantle inefficiency and drive real change.
Senator. Adam Oshiomole celebrate Hon Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo @BTOofficial in the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT@NGRPresident
Oshiomole: Mr. President, I'm very excited that the Honorable Minister of Interior has continue to show leadership, commitment to national prosperity, and removing all the obstacles that just few years back were thought to be insurmountable This for me, Mr. President is yet another bold initiative.
Now, without having to do a repetition to the Honorable Minister of Interior or bringing him to the Senate floor to tell us why he should not pursue policies like this, I'm excited that on his own initiative, he has developed these policies and he has already enumerated all the potential benefits that will come from it. I can only assure you, Mr. President, that we in the Senate, we are excited, I will communicate this to my colleagues, but we all have to share with Mr. President the burden of putting in place appropriate policies that will ensure that more and more Nigerians are engaged and they are getting jobs that are good-paying jobs.
Any state governor that negotiate with the bandits terrorist the governor is a member of the terrorist, we will withdraw soldiers from that state let the governor and the people continue their negotiations with the bandits terrørist... ✨️
G. Musa
I dont want to hear you are collecting money for diesel, or paper. Nigerians have paid for their passports Completely, serve them diligently.
Interior minister, hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo paid an unscheduled visit to the Nigeria Immigration Service office, Gwagalada, Abuja.
This is what I love to see. This unscheduled visit to the immigration office at Gwagwalada by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo will provide an opportunity for him to have first-hand information on what is going on over there.
More of this is needed, Honourable Minister!