President Bola Tinubu on Monday praised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during a visit to Adamawa State, describing him as committed and courageous in the discharge of his duties. Speaking during the unveiling of some projects in the state, Tinubu commended Ribadu’s performance and expressed confidence in his leadership. “The National Security Adviser, the son of the soil, Nuhu Ribadu, I will say clearly here that you are doing an excellent job and we are seeing the results,” the President said. The President’s remarks come amid recent allegations made by the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the NSA. However, the Office of the National Security Adviser has reportedly directed El-Rufai to submit evidence of the alleged procurement of Thallium Sulphate to the Department of State Services for further investigation.

Source: Punch February 16, 2026 18:14 UTC