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Tinubu mourns passing of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie following the death of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President also sympathised with Adichie’s husband, Ivara Esege, and other members of the family, describing the loss as a deeply painful tragedy. Tinubu said…
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DHQ renames Armed Forces Remembrance Day
By Kunle Sanni – The Defence Headquarters has announced the renaming of Armed Forces Remembrance Day to Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. The change was confirmed on Thursday in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba. He said the new name reflects the dual purpose of the annual event: celebrating serving personnel of…
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Russia says any foreign forces in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, after UK and France pledge troops
Russia doubled down on its longstanding position of declaring Western forces in Ukraine “legitimate targets” on Thursday, days after France and the UK pledged to send troops there in the event of a peace deal. “The Russian Foreign Ministry warns that the deployment of military units, military facilities, warehouses, and other infrastructure of Western countries on the territory of Ukraine…
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Voters, not political heavyweights, determine PDP’s success – Ondo State chairman
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Modupe Aisida, has said the party’s electoral strength is rooted in the voters and not in political heavyweights. Aisida stated this during an interview, insisting that the PDP remains united despite the recent defections of some prominent members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He…
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Tinubu applauds NGX for crossing N100trn market capitalisation, urges Nigerians to invest locally
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has commended stakeholders in Nigeria’s capital market following the Nigerian Exchange’s (NGX) crossing of the N100 trillion market capitalisation mark, describing the milestone as a sign of renewed investor confidence and economic rejuvenation. In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, the president praised corporate Nigeria, investors, and citizens for their…
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Tinubu hails NRS chairman Zacch Adedeji on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, on the occasion of his birthday, praising his leadership and contributions to revenue administration in the country. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Adedeji for introducing reforms that have strengthened the operations…
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APC chieftain calls for Odigbo to produce next Ondo South senator
By Boye Oyeyemi – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Nimbe Tawose, has called on the party to zone the vacant Ondo South senatorial ticket to Odigbo Local Government Area. WESTERN POST reports that the seat became vacant following the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as an ambassador by President Bola Tinubu, triggering political consultations…
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Why Rivers State lawmakers have begun fresh impeachment moves against Fubara
Rivers State lawmakers on Thursday began fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, citing allegations of gross misconduct as the basis for the renewed move. The impeachment process was initiated during plenary at the Rivers State House of Assembly, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule. The Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally presented a notice of…
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Accord Party chairman says APC poses no threat to Adeleke in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, on Thursday declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, are not a threat to Governor Ademola Adeleke. Akande made the statement on Thursday, at a newspoint programme organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of…
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NAF, US officials hold talks to fast-track acquisition of 12 attack helicopters
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has engaged senior officials of the United States Government and representatives of Bell Textron in discussions aimed at accelerating the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters. The talks were held during a Programme Management Review meeting led by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, from 5…
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