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Tinubu cannot intervene in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, says presidential aide
By Kunle Sanni – The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (South East), Chioma Nweze, on Monday said the President will not make any pronouncement on the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Nweze made the statement while briefing State House reporters after meeting with President Tinubu…
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‘We’re taking power very seriously,’ Tinubu tells Siemens
Reaffirms commitment to power sector reform By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s electricity supply through the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), assuring Siemens Energy of full government support for the timely completion of the project. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation from Siemens Energy led by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for…
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Minister blames FERMA for poor road maintenance, cites funding gaps, road misuse
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has criticised the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) for failing to maintain Nigeria’s federal highways, accusing the agency of neglecting its core responsibilities over the past decade. Speaking with State House correspondents after leading the chairpersons and managing directors of the seven Regional Development Commissions in a meeting with…
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Aiyedatiwa showcases Ondo’s potentials in oil, gas, bitumen exploration at NAPE conference
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has called for homegrown solutions to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products and lower fuel costs for domestic consumption. He made the call on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 43rd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) held in Lagos, where he was…
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Nigeria safe under President Tinubu’s leadership — Group
A Lagos-based political movement, the Tinubu-Ambo Support Group, has urged Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in its efforts to tackle insecurity, stating that the country remains safe and stable under his leadership. Speaking at a sensitisation programme in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, the Director-General of the group, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, said the…
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President Tinubu giving young Nigerians real opportunities to lead — Minister Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians through transformative initiatives in education, job creation, and innovation. Speaking as the Special Guest Speaker at the All Progressives Congress (APC) North West Youth Pally held in Dutse, Jigawa State, Idris said the President has demonstrated remarkable confidence in young…
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1.46 million children under five in Katsina face multiple deprivations — UNICEF, NBS reports
Alarming new data reveal that about 1.46 million children under five in Katsina State face multiple forms of deprivation, including poor nutrition, limited access to healthcare, lack of education, inadequate sanitation, and unsafe housing. The figures, drawn from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index and UNICEF Nigeria’s 2024 reports, paint a stark picture of child poverty…
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Ekwunife, APC deputy governorship candidate, breaks rank to congratulate Soludo
The All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in Anambra State, Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom), has broken rank by congratulating Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election. The development marks a break from partisan rivalry as Ekwunife publicly acknowledged the governor’s victory. In a statement addressed to her teeming supporters, Ekwunife expressed profound gratitude to her supporters for their unwavering…
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EFCC declares ex-petroleum minister Timipre Sylva wanted over $14.8 million fraud allegation
By Kunle Sanni – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over alleged involvement in a $14.8 million fraud case. The anti-graft agency made the announcement in a public notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, signed by EFCC…
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Tinubu commiserates with ex-Bauchi Gov Muazu, felicitates ex-Kano Gov Shekarau at 70
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to former Bauchi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Adamu Muazu, on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Halima Suleiman Dabo, while also congratulating former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, on his 70th birthday. In separate statements issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President…
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