Media titans mourn Dotun Oladipo: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu pay tributes to late Eagle Online publisher - ITREALMS

Tributes have continued to pour in from across the nation following the sudden passing of veteran journalist, media titan, and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, who died at the age of 56, reports ITREALMS.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have led prominent leaders, professional bodies, and media executives in expressing deep grief over the loss of the former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).

Serving two masters: Why agency chiefs must exit Tinubu's campaign councils by Ademola Akinnola - Commentary@ITREALMS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done something that should worry every Nigerian, whether you support him or not. He has taken two of the most sensitive public offices in this country and turned them into branches of his re-election campaign.

Let me be plain about what I mean.

Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote is the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This agency holds the fingerprints, photographs, addresses, and personal records of over 136 million Nigerians. It is a goldmine of sensitive data.

Tinubu the Audacity to Hope: Three years after by Segun Adeleye - Commentary@ITREALMS

To ask whether Bola Tinubu has lived up to expectations since he stepped into office as Nigeria’s President three years ago will definitely attract mixed reactions.

Having started with a series titled “If I were Tinubu” before the president took the oath of office in 2023, which culminated in my book ‘Tinubu: Audacity to Hope’, foreworded by the Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, one perspective through which I can review his third year is to reflect on questions that can also serve as warnings, for our country not to allow ‘stomach infrastructure’ dictate to the conscience and the purpose that has been denied, challenged, and continues to be resisted by some known and unknown internal and global forces.

TIME AND PURPOSE
The cycle of life teaches us to appreciate every stage of our journey. Life is constantly changing, with every experience, whether joyful or painful, contributing to who we are.

NPO commends Tinubu’s directive to FCCPC to investigate big tech, AI platforms over content exploitation - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has strongly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following his executive directive ordering the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into global technology giants and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms operating within Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The NPO noted that this decisive presidential intervention is a direct result of a joint petition and high-level advocacy spearheaded by its constituent bodies, which include the Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).

Tinubu to FCCPC: Investigate big tech over anti-competitive claims, news scraping by AI platforms - ITREALMS

Big tech conglomerates and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms operating within the country have come under the direct radar of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), reports ITREALMS.

This follows a formal directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ordering an immediate investigation into allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful exploitation of local news content, and unfair market conduct.

Strategic Partners in Development: Tinubu engages northern traditional rulers on security, infrastructure - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government has signaled a reinforced push to integrate traditional institutions into its national security and development frameworks, reports ITREALMS.

Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers' Council (NTRC), the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that the administration views traditional rulers not merely as custodians of culture, but as essential pillars of governance and peacebuilding.

Tinubu, El-Rufai, and shadow of 2027: Is Nigeria’s democracy truly captive? Asks Ayodele Olukoya - Commentary@ITREALMS

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With Nigeria’s next presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, the political atmosphere is already thick with a sense of "déjà vu." While the polls are still ten months away, many Nigerians feel they already know the outcome; not through clairvoyance, but through a sober look at the precedents set in 2023.

The 2023 cycle left behind a trail of mutilated result sheets and contested figures, particularly in strategic hubs like Lagos and Rivers. Despite these controversies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ratified the results, a decision later upheld by the Supreme Court. 

Nigerians in U.S. demand action on 'Christian Genocide,' call on FBI to release redacted Tinubu files - ITREALMS

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... Save Nigeria Group USA rallies @Capitol, cites 52,000 killed and 11m displaced, urges full CPC enforcement

A large coalition of Nigerians, under the aegis of the Save Nigeria Group USA (SNG-USA), on Tuesday rallied at the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, demanding urgent intervention from the United States government regarding the protracted security crisis in Nigeria and seeking accountability regarding the academic and financial records of President Bola Tinubu, reports ITREALMS.

The protest, which drew members from across the United States, focused heavily on the over 52,000 Nigerians reportedly killed in sectarian violence and the 11 million citizens trapped in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country. The rally was bolstered by activists from other African countries and supportive Americans.

Tinubu, Oborevwori and Delta security by Ray Umukoro - ITREALMS

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In the spirit of the Renewed Hope agenda, President Bola Tinubu should be upbeat about the recent security development in Delta State. On Wednesday, October 15, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori formally launched the Delta State Security Trust Fund. This launch rings with a note of determination and verve. It has a renewed focus on public-private partnership in the real sense of such arrangement.

Oborevwori did not mince words. He was serious about the necessity of such Fund and the collaboration with the private sector. Aside fulfilling the constitutional duty of government to protect the lives and property of the citizenry, the focus on security by Delta state government syncs with the ambition of the Tinubu government to grow Nigeria’s economy to a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Tinubu, Sultan, Uzodinma, Obaigbena to headline Editors’ Annual Conference - ITREALMS

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Abuja is set to host some of the country’s most influential leaders, media executives and diplomats as the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) holds its 2025 Annual Conference on November 12 and 13.

No fewer than 500 editors from print, broadcast, online newsrooms and news agencies nationwide, alongside government officials, captains of industry, development partners and members of the diplomatic community, are expected to participate.

Dangote Refinery commends Tinubu, security chiefs, ministers for averting PENGASSAN disruption - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company.

In a statement, the company praised the President’s decisive leadership, executed through key ministers and senior government officials, for restoring calm and stability to the nation’s energy sector at a critical moment.

Tinubu to inaugurate renovated national arts theatre on Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary - ITREALMS

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The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, as part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, reports ITREALMS.

The iconic landmark, restored through a collaborative effort between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Bankers’ Committee, and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, represents a renewed commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage while positioning the creative sector for global relevance.

Fasuyi applauds Tinubu’s economic reforms - ITREALMS

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The narrative of Nigeria’s economy, long dominated by imports, fuel queues, and mounting debt, is beginning to shift, according to a management consultant and community leader, Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi, during his interview on the Arise Morning Show.

Fasuyi, who is also the founder of a business school in Ibadan, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for insisting that Nigeria must produce what it consumes. 

UK-based Igbo group petitions Tinubu, seeks sack of NIDCOM chair Dabiri-Erewa - ITREALMS

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A United Kingdom-based socio-cultural group, Ogbako Ndi Igbo UK, has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for the removal of the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over alleged promotion of ethnic bigotry against the Igbo, reports ITREALMS.

In the petition dated September 15, 2025, and co-signed by the group’s President, Dr. Charles Ukandu, and Secretary-General, Barr. Ken Udeoka, Ogbako Ndi Igbo UK accused Dabiri-Erewa of amplifying hate speech by reposting offensive content on her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle.

FG defends Tinubu's administration, says 'It's fair to all sections of Nigeria' - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government (FG) has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, stating that it has been fair to all sections of Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the administration has demonstrated an "uncommon commitment to balanced development and inclusivity" since assuming office.

Tinubu's ministerial appointments: Chekwas Okorie laments unequal representation - ITREALMS

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Founding member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has lamented obvious imbalance in ministerial representation across Nigeria's geopolitical zones under President Bola Tinubu's administration, reports ITREALMS.

In a recent interview with Signature TV monitored by ITREALMS, Okorie compared the current president's appointments to those of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, suggesting that nepotism has worsened under Tinubu's leadership.

President Tinubu commissions WAGL’s 40,000 CBM LPG vessel in South Korea - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria is poised to deliver clean and sustainable energy solutions not just in-country but also across Africa and beyond.

The President made the remarks today at the commissioning ceremony of a 40,000 cubic meters (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel, christened “MT Iyaloja (Lagos),” in Ulsan, South Korea.

Tinubu approves N16.7bn for Mokwa bridge reconstruction - ITREALMS

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki after a meeting with Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi.

FG: Tinubu fulfilling development promises to South-East - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has restated the Federal Government’s firm commitment to the rapid socio-economic development of Ebonyi State and the entire South-East geo-political zone.

Speaking in Abakaliki on Friday night at a Citizens’ Engagement Forum organised by his Ministry, the Minister said: “The commitment of Mr. President to the socio-economic development of Ebonyi State and the entire South-East is unwavering. He is right on track to transform and move the region forward, as promised when he came here to campaign in November 2022.”

$1 trillion economy: Why Tinubu must listen to Dangote, Ekeh, others - ITREALMS

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One exceptionally commendable fact about the Bola Tinubu presidency is that it is not lacking in ambition and audacity. Courage defines the leader and Tinubu has it in good measure. Think about this: Tinubu wants to grow Nigeria’s net worth to a $1 trillion economy by 2030. While this shows ambition, it is much more a demonstration of audacity in leadership.

To achieve this, Tinubu says Nigeria must lean on and encourage local production. He believes that achieving food security is the sine qua non for advancing the nation’s economy through heavy investments in the agriculture value chain. He is pushing a Nigeria First, Buy-Nigeria policy. Some of his ministers and appointees are also singing the same local production hymn.