US President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to combat terrorism and insecurity, according to a statement from presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. The remarks were made in a letter dated July 6 addressed to Tinubu, in which Trump reportedly expressed appreciation for the Nigerian leader's 'decisive leadership' and commitment to tackling security challenges in the country.
AI summary. Verify with the original source.
Read full story at African Examiner ↗
Listen
Unlock audio summaries, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumBackground facts
Unlock wikipedia facts, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumSimilar stories
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized the importance of interfaith dialogue in addressing insecurity in Nigeria during a meeting with Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher from the Holy See. He reiterated his administration's commitment to fostering peace, harmony, and tolerance among the country's diverse religious communities.
Leadership (NG)·July 5, 2026 at 6:23 AM
President Bola Tinubu has discussed the sole solution to the security challenges facing Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. His statements outline the government's approach to addressing these issues, as reported by Legit.ng.
Legit.ng·July 5, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives for Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve relations with Niger Republic to enhance security along Nigeria's North-West borders. This appeal was made following an award presentation from ADC elders in Sokoto, according to Leadership (NG).
Leadership (NG)·June 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Ikechukwu Amaechi expresses disappointment in Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, for his comments on the state of the nation during an appearance on Arise Television. Amaechi acknowledges Onanuga's role as the president's spokesperson, which involves defending controversial positions, but criticizes his perceived insensitivity to national issues.
Vanguard (NG)·June 24, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has rejected claims that Tinubu stated he would not seek re-election if he failed to improve Nigeria's power supply. Onanuga described these assertions as 'out of context' and dismissed the resurfacing of such claims in various discussions, according to Ripples Nigeria.
Ripples Nigeria·June 24, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The Presidency has criticized Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, regarding his performance in a recent interview. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, expressed these remarks in a post on his verified X account. The comments were made in response to Obi's interview, although specific details of the interview were not disclosed.
African Examiner·June 18, 2026 at 12:54 PM