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Tinubu swears in new Minister of Power, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The brief ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in the presence of the ministers’ spouses, senior government officials, and aides. The appointments follow recent cabinet changes after the exit of former Minister of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu hosts Madagascar President Randrianirina in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Madagascar, Col. Michaël Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu welcomed his Malagasy counterpart, Col. Michaël Randrianirina at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where both leaders were expected to hold discussions on shared priorities within the African continent.
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Fight against terrorism is a national duty, not just a military operation — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the fight against terrorism is not solely a military operation but a collective national responsibility, calling on Nigerians to actively support security agencies with timely and useful information. He urged citizens to adopt a “see something, say something” approach to security intelligence. “The fight against terror is not only a military operation. It is a…
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Education is a ‘weapon against extremism’ — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to tackling terrorism and violent extremism through expanded access to quality education in underserved communities. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Leah Katung-Babatunde, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Defence, General Musa made this known during the commissioning of the Kaduna Christian Academy in…
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FG approves payments to 1,240 contractors to clear verified liabilities
The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 local contractors in a move aimed at reducing outstanding verified obligations and improving liquidity for businesses across the country. According to the Ministry, the approval followed a rigorous verification and reconciliation process to ensure that only duly validated claims are settled. In a statement issued on Monday by…
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NDC insists on party supremacy, reads riot act to members on political appointments
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has restated its commitment to party supremacy, insisting that all political appointments and governance decisions under its platform must be made in consultation with party structures. This was contained in a statement by the Office of the National Publicity Secretary following resolutions of the party’s Second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting aimed at strengthening internal…
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Faleke urges civil servants to uphold integrity, due process
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, James Faleke, has called on civil servants across Nigeria to prioritise integrity, professionalism and adherence to due process as a pathway to accelerating national development. Faleke made the appeal on Sunday in Abuja while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a book presentation and retirement ceremony held in honour…
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FG won’t surrender to terrorists, bandits—Tinubu
…. Promises nationwide security drive The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to intensify efforts to ease economic hardship, defeat insecurity, and secure the release of all persons held captive across the country. President Bola Tinubu, delivering the message through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made the assurance on Sunday during the National…
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FCCPC denies reports of approval to open airtime credit market
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) has rejected reports alleging that it received presidential approval to open Nigeria’s airtime credit market to nine additional operators. The clarification follows widespread media reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu (Bola Tinubu) had approved a restructuring of the airtime credit sector under the government’s “Nigeria First” policy.…
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Xi’s visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK. Xi’s…
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