Bayo Onanuga currently holds the position of Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, an appointment approved by President Bola Tinubu [3, 4].
Born on June 20, 1957, Onanuga is a seasoned Nigerian journalist with a career spanning several decades in the media industry [1]. He is recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit in journalism, notably as the founder of TheNews Magazine [1]. His leadership experience also includes serving as the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a key government-owned news wire service [1]. Additionally, he has held the role of a Newspaper Chief Executive, contributing to the management and direction of media organizations [3].
Before assuming his current advisory role to the President, Onanuga played a significant part in the 2023 Nigerian general election cycle. He served as the Director of Media and Publicity for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign [3]. During this period, he was active in public communication, including making statements on political developments and policy proposals, such as his critique of Peter Obi's pledge regarding power generation [2]. In his capacity as a presidential aide, Onanuga has also engaged with international media outlets, providing insights and context on national events, as observed when he discussed the attack in Jos on the program #FocusOnAfrica [5].Profile generated 7/2/2026 · Compiled from public web sources.
