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World Bank, IMF endorsements validate Tinubu’s economic reforms — APC
By Kunle Sanni – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for what it described as visionary economic leadership, following fresh endorsements of Nigeria’s economic performance by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party said the global institutions’ upgraded…
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Gabon captain Aubameyang issues warning to Nigeria ahead of playoff clash
Gabonese captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash. Aubameyang, who played a key role in helping the Panthers secure a playoff spot, expressed his team’s strong determination to qualify for the global showpiece. Both teams are set to face off in the first leg of…
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Wale Edun on officially sanctioned rest in UK — Presidency
By Kunle Sanni – The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has clarified that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is currently in the United Kingdom on an officially approved short break. Onanuga, in a Wednesday post on X (formerly Twitter), said the minister “is in the country…
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National Assembly lacks capacity to enact gaming law — LASG
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has cautioned the National Assembly against proceeding with the proposed Central Gaming Bill, describing it as unconstitutional and a direct violation of a binding Supreme Court judgment. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Pedro said the…
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Tinubu meets Italian PM, Jordan’s King Abdullah II at Aqaba Process Security Summit in Rome
President Bola Tinubu has met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, and King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting in Rome, Italy. The meeting formed part of President Tinubu’s engagements at the high-level security summit, which focuses on tackling terrorism and transnational threats across West Africa and…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu meets Italian PM at Aqaba Process Meeting in Rome
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu attended the Aqaba Process Meeting of Heads of State and Government held in Rome, Italy. The high-level meeting brought together world leaders to deliberate on global security, counterterrorism strategies, and collaborative approaches to addressing transnational threats. President Tinubu joined other heads of state and government, including the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, to…
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Wike says PDP defections to APC vindicate his support for Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the recent wave of defections by governors and top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has vindicated his earlier decision to back President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during the flag-off of the main carriageway…
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President Tinubu mourns former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Kenya over the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a towering statesman whose influence extended far beyond his country. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu hailed Odinga as…
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Olaopa urges reform of Local Government Service Commissions for effective grassroots governance
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called for a comprehensive reform of the nation’s Local Government Service Commissions (LGSCs) to enhance governance at the grassroots level. Olaopa made the remarks on Wednesday during the national summit of the Association of Chairmen of Local Government Service Commissions in Nigeria, held in Abuja under the…
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NNPC urges stakeholders to collaborate for sector-wide development
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has called on all stakeholders in the downstream petroleum sector to collaborate in order to drive sustainable growth and unlock value across the industry. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, made the call on Tuesday during the 2025 Inaugural Annual Downstream Petroleum Week, organised by the House…
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