Bayo Onanuga
NigeriapoliticianMale5.6Global Dominance: 0.01%Bayo Onanuga is a Nigerian journalist and communications expert, currently serving as the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu. Known for his extensive background in media and public relations, Onanuga has played a crucial role in shaping the communication strategies of the Tinubu administration. His recent involvement in the announcement of the International Finance Corporation's $50 million investment in the Lagos Free Trade Zone highlights his position as a key spokesperson for the government, emphasizing the administration's focus on attracting foreign investments to bolster Nigeria's economic growth.
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Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu's Spokesman, assured Nigerians that the President is 'hale and hearty.'
Tinubu hale, hearty, says PresidencyNigeria· 2026-09-27
In a statement by his Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President spoke in Paris, France.
Tinubu unveils $7bn Ogun deep seaport, economic zoneNigeria· 2026-09-24
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Holloway’s efforts.
Tinubu hails NCMM DG for making TIME100 Art listNigeria· 2026-09-24
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu who publicly challenged Peter Obi.
Anambra dares Obi, releases salary arrears documentNigeria· 2026-09-22
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy who issued a statement regarding the investigation into the miners' deaths.
Tinubu orders prosecution over Niger miners’ deathsNigeria· 2026-09-18
Bayo Onanuga disclosed the dinner meeting, reflecting the enduring relationship between Nigeria and France.
Tinubu, Macron meet for private dinner in ParisNigeria· 2026-09-18
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy.
Anambra govt counters Obi, alleges N127bn, $124m debtNigeria· 2026-09-17Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu who discussed the debt controversy involving Peter Obi.
Presidency dares Peter Obi over Anambra debt controversyNigeria· 2026-09-16According to a statement issued at the time by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu arrives Paris for second leg of Europe holidayNigeria· 2026-09-13
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Tukur as a 'towering figure'.
Tinubu mourns ex-PDP national chairman Bamanga TukurNigeria· 2026-09-12
Bayo Onanuga is Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.
Tinubu Deserves Re-election in 2027, Says PresidencyNigeria· 2026-08-10
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser to the President whose tweet about the EFCC's action attracted significant criticism.
EFCC Chairman Faces Sack Storm Over Osun Account FreezeNigeria· 2026-08-08
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, leading the Presidential Communications Team.
Benue to Deliver One Million Votes for Tinubu in 2027Nigeria· 2026-08-06
Bayo Onanuga revealed details of the engagement between President Tinubu and the Nigerian Exchange Group.
Tinubu Plans NNPC Listing on NGX Amid Market ReboundNigeria· 2026-08-06
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the graduated salary adjustment was deliberately designed to favour junior personnel.
Tinubu's Troop Pay Hike Divides Opposition PartiesNigeria· 2026-08-06
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the graduated structure of the salary increase.
Tinubu Approves N924bn Salary IncreaseNigeria· 2026-08-05
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed in a statement signed Tuesday.
Tinubu Approves 30-80% Salary Hike for Armed Forces PersonneNigeria· 2026-08-04
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy who signed the statement announcing the dissolution.
Tinubu Dissolves 25-Year-Old Property Privatisation CommitteNigeria· 2026-07-30
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced the appointment.
Tinubu Appoints Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as House Reps AdviserNigeria· 2026-07-26
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu.
Abuja court sentences three to life for Oyo pupils’ abductioNigeria· 2026-07-24
A statement signed Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, detailed the expansion plans.
Tinubu approves 12 divisions, 28,00Nigeria· 2026-07-24
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement.
Tinubu Approves 12 Divisions, 28,00Nigeria· 2026-07-23Onanuga signed the statement that disclosed Trump's deployment of US Special Operations Forces to train Nigeria’s military.
Trump Hails Tinubu's "Decisive Leadership" in Anti-Terror WaNigeria· 2026-07-23
The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, maintained that the President’s decision remained valid.
Power Tussle Rocks Presidency Over Tinubu’Nigeria· 2026-07-19
His spokesman Bayo Onanuga first broke the news on X, where he also posted pictures of some of the children.
Nigeria kidnapping: Nearly 50 abducted pupils and teachers rescued
New Zealand· 2026-07-11
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu who issued a statement regarding the investigation.
ADC Rejects ICPC Probe, Demands Judicial PaneNigeria· 2026-07-08
Bayo Onanuga revealed the fresh directive from President Tinubu in a statement.
Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe into Fake Agency ScandalNigeria· 2026-07-08
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu orders ICPC probe into 'fictitious' intervention counNigeria· 2026-07-07
Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who maintained that the PFIPC was fictitious.
SGF Requested Office Space for Fake Agency, Documents ShowNigeria· 2026-07-04
Bayo Onanuga revealed that Adeyemi had been charged with eight criminal counts.
Presidential Aide Fraud: Adeyemi Exploits Corruption NarratiNigeria· 2026-07-03