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Tinubu extols Sheik Hafeez Abou’s at 101
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled the leadership and devotion to Allah exemplified by Sheik Hafeez Abou, the Executive Chairman of Lagos Central Mosque, on the celebration of his 101st birthday. President Tinubu praised the cleric for his many years of educating the muslim faithful on all tenets of Islam, even as he has advanced the progress and development of…
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Court to hear applications to stop prosecution of Emefiele Aug 15
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday, adjourned until Aug. 15 for hearing of an application seeking to stop prosecution of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court will also, on the same day, entertain an application by the Federal Government seeking to appeal the bail granted Emefiele by the court on…
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Tribunal removes NNPP House of Reps member over certificate forgery
The Kano National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal has ousted Muktar Yarima, a representative of Tarauni Federal Constituency from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). In a verdict issued on Thursday, the three-member tribunal determined that the primary school certificate provided by Yarima to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in support of his qualifications was determined…
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Tinubu champions dialogue to resolve Niger Republic impasse
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says the regional bloc will continue to champion diplomacy and dialogue, as well as earnest discussions with all parties involved, to restore constitutional governance in the Republic of Niger. The ECOWAS Authority chairperson spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of the 2nd…
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Acting IG reappoints Adejobi as Force PRO
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has reappointed Olumuyiwa Adejobi as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Adejobi was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). This was made known in a recent posting communication with reference number TH.5361/FS/FHQ/ABJ/V.4/649 dated 8th August, 2023 from the office of the Force Secretary. Adejobi, an alumnus…
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Tinubu’s List, Gbaja-nisation and Nigeria’s politics, By Azu Ishiekwene
If President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hit the ground running, it was because problems chased him into office. Yet, it wasn’t long before he tripped on a matter in which his genius has been acknowledged: forming his cabinet. One of his credentials for eight years as governor of Lagos, and even outside public office for 16 years, has been his gift…
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International customers owe Nigeria over N12bn for electricity supply in 2023 Q1
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported that three international customers have failed to remit a total of $16.11 million for the electricity supply during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023. With the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) exchange rate as of August 8, 2023, which stands at $1 to ₦768.767, the accumulated debt of the three international customers…
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Niger Republic: A word of caution to the dogs of war, By Femi Fani-Kayode
I am on record as saying that if Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, Mali or ANY OTHER country attacks Nigeria, violates our territorial integrity, or attempts to take one inch of our nation, we must and will fight them to the last man. I have also said that Nigeria’s defence budget is FAR higher than all the other 14 countries in…
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First lady appreciates Germany for various interventions in Nigeria
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed appreciation to the Federal republic of Germany for its various interventions in Nigeria, especially in areas of humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable in various places of conflict. She stated this while welcoming the German Ambassador and other officials of the Embassy to her office at the State House, Abuja. The First Lady said…
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We are ready to absorb returning doctors in our military hospitals – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has assured Nigerian Doctors abroad willing to return to the country that the Nigerian Army is ready to absorb them into its military hospitals. Lagbaja gave this assurance while receiving Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and top management team of the Commission at Army Headquarters, Abuja. The…
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