President Bola Tinubu has congratulated renowned columnist, scholar, literary critic, and public intellectual Professor Adebayo Williams on his 75th birthday, which fell on September 9, 2026. According to ThisDay Live, the president conveyed his felicitations in a message reported by Deji Elumoye in Abuja, paying tribute to Williams's long career in journalism, scholarship, and public commentary in Nigeria. Further details of the president's message were not included in the available report.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Abdulmumin Jibrin, former Executive Director of the Federal Housing Authority, on his 50th birthday. According to a report by ThisDay Live, the President described Jibrin as a dependable political ally with entrepreneurial drive and an enduring commitment to public service. Tinubu also extended birthday felicitations to Wale Oke, a leader of a pentecostal fellowship, who marked his 70th birthday. The goodwill messages were reported from Abuja by correspondent Deji Elumoye.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Peter Onwubuariri, an Assistant Media Director at the State House, following a prolonged illness. According to a report by ThisDay Live, the President described his passing as a painful loss to the Presidency, the media community, and the nation. The story was reported by Deji Elumoye from Abuja.

Prominent Nigerian figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde, Ondo State governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the 70th birthday of Archbishop Wale-Oke. Traditional rulers such as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, also attended the event, which drew political, religious and traditional leaders, according to Leadership newspaper.

Vanguard reports that, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy Obafemi Hamzat and All Progressives Congress leaders urged residents to reject violence and maintain peaceful conduct before, during and after voting. The Lagos APC also said it would fully mobilise support for Bola Tinubu, Hamzat and its candidates, according to the report.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal as a "Renaissance governor" who has brought positive changes to the state. In a birthday message marking Lawal's 61st birthday, Tinubu commended his administration's efforts in infrastructure, urban renewal and industrialisation, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information. The message highlighted the president's recognition of the governor's performance in office.