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Akpabio: NIMC database aided arrest of suspected terrorist leaders
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has revealed that Nigeria’s enhanced digital identity management system has begun delivering tangible security gains, with the integration of key government databases leading to the arrest of suspected terrorist kingpins attempting to enter the country. Akpabio made the disclosure on Friday while addressing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly after President…
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Lokoja court judgment on NDC a setback for democracy— Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi has described the recent Lokoja court judgment as “an unnecessary serious setback for Nigerian democracy,” warning that it threatens the independence and credibility of key democratic institutions. Obi made the remarks in a statement issued on Friday after receiving news of the court ruling while attending an engagement at Madonna…
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FG seeks stronger state partnership on human capital development
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in health, education, nutrition and skills development, describing human capital as the cornerstone of inclusive economic growth and sustainable national development. Speaking at the Human Capital Development Summit for Northern Nigeria in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, said Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people,…
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PDP condemns court order directing INEC to deregister NDC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the reported judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the National Democratic Party (NDC), describing the development as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Friday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party said it…
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Tinubu signs new NIMC Act 2026 into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem, enhancing cybersecurity and supporting the country’s digital economy. The new law repeals the NIMC Act of 2007 and establishes a modern legal framework designed to align Nigeria’s identity management system with global best practices, emerging…
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Tinubu defends infrastructure focus, says road projects drive economic growth
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s prioritisation of infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda, describing roads and other public works as the foundation of economic growth and national development. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during the commissioning of Collector Roads 01 and 02 in Mabushi District, Abuja, on Friday, Tinubu said improved road networks would boost commerce, enhance…
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Tinubu approves National Health Technology agency, names Adigwe as coordinator
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) to coordinate Nigeria’s digital health agenda and appointed Dr Obi Adigwe as its pioneer National Coordinator. The Presidency said on Friday that the new office would be domiciled in the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare and would serve…
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Tinubu commissions rebuilt Premier Hotel, says economic reforms yielding results
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commissioned the newly rebuilt Premier Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo State, declaring that his administration’s economic reforms were beginning to produce tangible results and urging Nigerians and investors to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the country’s evolving economy. Represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume,…
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Shettima orders activation of flood early warning platform
Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the immediate activation of a national coordination and early action platform to strengthen Nigeria’s response to flooding as the rainy season reaches its peak. The Vice President issued the directive on Thursday during a meeting of the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he called for a shift from…
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Tinubu celebrates Sanwo-Olu at 61, Gbajabiamila at 64
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his 61st birthday, praising his leadership and contributions to the development of the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also felicitated his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, on his 64th birthday. Tinubu joined members of Sanwo-Olu’s…
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