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Minister of Information reaffirms government’s commitment to improving security, global image
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening national security and enhancing Nigeria’s global image. The assurance followed a routine consultation with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday. Speaking after the meeting, Idris said discussions included recent concerns raised by the United States regarding Nigeria’s security and…
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Shettima heads to Brazil for UN COP Summit, to deepen Nigeria–Brazil ties
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday departed Abuja for Brazil, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 30th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled to hold in Belém, Pará State, from November 6 to 7. The summit, convened by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in partnership with…
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Interrogating Nigeria’s efforts against terrorism, by Fredrick Nwabufo
“The precision strikes, coupled with enhanced battlefield awareness provided by the theatre’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets, gave troops additional leverage and impetus to respond with overwhelming and lethal force,” —Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Spokesperson of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). This was after Nigerian troops killed over 50 Boko Haram terrorists in a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Why ambassadorial list is being rejigged
By Innocent Raphael – The long-awaited list of ambassadors to head Nigeria’s foreign missions is expected to be released in the coming weeks, following an ongoing review by the federal government. Authoritative sources informed WESTERN POST that the list is currently being revised to produce a final, updated version. The review, the sources explained, became necessary due to developments affecting…
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Obasanjo urges stronger Nigeria–Congo ties to boost intra-African trade
By Kunle Sanni – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for closer trade, investment, and cultural cooperation between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing the partnership as vital to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Obasanjo made the call on Monday during the virtual launch of the Congo–Nigeria Friendship Foundation (CNFF) in Lagos. He said the initiative marks an…
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President Tinubu appoints five new permanent secretaries
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies. A statement from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation listed the new appointees as Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi (Federal Capital Territory), Ezemama John Chidiebere (Imo State), Garba Abdul Sule Usman…
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Dick Cheney, influential Republican vice president to George W. Bush, dies
Dick Cheney, America’s most powerful modern vice president and chief architect of the “war on terror,” who helped lead the country into the ill-fated Iraq war on faulty assumptions, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 84. “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him…
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JUST IN: China Backs Nigeria, condemns foreign interference over religious rights allegations
By Kunle Sanni – China has expressed firm support for Nigeria amid tensions following U.S. criticism of the West African country’s handling of religious issues, declaring opposition to any external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in a statement published on the ministry’s website…
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Three sentenced to death for armed robbery, conspiracy in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced three persons to death by hanging after finding them guilty of armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice O. M. Folorunsho held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against the defendants — John Ndubuisi Nbakogu, Bolakale Quadri, and Toheeb…
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Trump saw a segment on Fox News. Within an hour, he was laser-focused on Christians’ treatment in Nigeria
President Donald Trump was heading to Florida on Friday, watching Fox News, when he saw the network run a story on how Christians were being targeted by Islamic groups in Nigeria, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The president was “immediately” angered by it, one of the sources said, and asked to get further read in on the…
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