Patriotic Nigerian's youth - PNT

04/01/2026

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS MILITARY, POLICE, DSS TO HUNT DOWN TERRORISTS BEHIND KASUWAN DAJI ATTACK

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack, ensuring they are swiftly brought to justice.

He also directed security agencies to rescue all the abducted victims urgently.

President Tinubu issued the directives on Sunday in response to the recent killings of villagers in Niger State by terrorists suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara following the United States' air strike on Christmas Eve.

The President strongly condemned the attack on the Kasuwan Daji Community and the abduction of women and children.

He sent his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Niger State.

"These terrorists have tested the resolve of our country and its people. They must, therefore, face the full consequences of their criminal actions. No matter who they are or what their intent is, they must be hunted down. They, and all those who aid, abet, or enable them in any form, will be caught and brought to justice," the President declared.

President Tinubu assured the people of Niger State that security agencies have been mandated to intensify operations around vulnerable communities, particularly those near the forests that have served as hideouts for criminal elements.

He urged Nigerians to remain united and resolute in the face of this tragedy and cautioned against divisive rhetoric that could undermine national security and cohesion during this challenging period.

"These times demand our humanity. We must stand together as one people and confront these monsters in unison. United, we can and must defeat them, deny them any sanctuary. We must reclaim the peace and security of these attacked communities," President Tinubu said.


Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

January 4, 2026

11/12/2025

02/09/2024

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW BOARD OF THE BANK OF INDUSTRY

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the board of the Bank of Industry Limited:

(1) Dr. Mansur Muhtar, OFR, -- Chairman

(2) Dr. Olasupo Olusi -- Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

(3) Mrs. Ifeoma Uz'Okpala -- Executive Director, Large Enterprises

(4) Mr. Shekarau Omar -- Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

(5) Mr. Usen Effiong -- Executive Director, Corporate Services

(6) Ms. Mabel Ndagi -- Executive Director, Public Sector & Intervention Programmes

(7) Mr. Rotimi Akinde -- Executive Director, Corporate Finance & Risk Management

(8) Mallam Tajudeen Datti Ahmed -- Non-Executive Director, representing the Ministry of Finance Incorporated

(9) Mr. Adedamola Olufemi Young -- Non-Executive Director, representing Central Bank of Nigeria

(10) Reverend Isaac Adefemi Agoye -- Non-Executive, representing Manufacturers Association of Nigeria

(11) Mallam Muhammad Bala -- Non-Executive, representing Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment

(12) Mr. Oreoluwa Adeyemi -- Independent Non-Executive Director

(13) Mr. Sulaiman Musa Kadira -- Independent Non-Executive Director

Dr. Muhtar's career spans decades in finance, international development, public service, and academia.

He served as Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Development from 2008 to 2010 and was Vice-President, Operations of the Islamic Development Bank, before his recent appointment.

The President expects the new board of the Bank of Industry to work harmoniously, diligently, and with utmost fidelity to the nation in driving the mandate of this critical institution as a development vehicle for providing support for projects that enhance job creation, poverty alleviation, and the socio-economic conditions of Nigerian families.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

September 2, 2024

02/09/2024

20/06/2024

ABUJA, FCT
JUNE 18, 2024

PRESS STATEMENT:

APC TO KWANKWASO - YOUR ALLEGATIONS ARE INSENSITIVE, UNHELPFUL

The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to comments reportedly made by Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), accusing the APC-led federal government of attempting to create a new breed of Boko Haram terrorists and insurgents in Northern Nigeria. Without any shred of evidence, he further alleged that certain individuals in APC fold were goading the federal government with the goal of reclaiming Kano State through a declaration of a state of emergency. Kwankwaso’s wild and unhinged comments were made with reference to the lingering Emirate tussle in Kano.

We consider Kwankwaso’s comments to be disappointing, highly incendiary and unconscionable for an individual of his standing. As a former Governor and Minister of Defence, we expect Kwankwaso to demonstrate high grade discretion, and a better grip of the severe social, political and security implications of unguarded utterances capable of fueling tension and strife in the good state of Kano.

It is disturbing that Kwankwaso would so casually accuse the federal government of attempting to create a new breed of Boko Haram terrorists and insurgents, the same Boko Haram that has inflicted unspeakable and despicable acts of terror that have destroyed the lives of innocent citizens and our heroic men and women in uniform. It is grossly insensitive, unwarranted, and unacceptable for Kwankwaso to bandy such a serious allegation in such a cavalier manner.

In his unhinged bid to lash out, Senator Kwankwaso ignored the federal government's glaring neutrality on the emirate crisis in Kano from the very outset. As a government that thrives on respect for the the rule of law and constitutional liberties, the federal government has confidence in our courts to fairly adjudicate the matter that is already before them, and has no need or reason to side with any of parties in the emir-ship dispute.

Unguarded accusations like these coming from the highest level of leadership of the NNPP such as that made by the Deputy Governor of the Kano state, Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo, against the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, which he has since retracted and apologized for, are utterly unhelpful in the delicate context of Kano, and must be avoided.

The leader of our Party, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a pan-Nigeria bridge builder for peace, security and unity in our land, and will not, cannot, must not be directly or remotely tainted with flimsy and unjustifiable allegation of promoting violent crisis in any part of our dear country of which he is the President and Commander-in Chief-of the Armed Forces.

As a statesman, Kwankwaso should busy himself with exploring and exhausting all avenues for political and peaceful solutions to the royal impasse rather than amplifying the drums of strife and upheaval.

The situation in Kano State calls for calm as the the nation awaits judicial or political resolution of all outstanding matters. The good people of Kano deserve to live in peace, unity and security.

Signed:
Felix Morka, Esq.
National Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)