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NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist strongholds in Borno, several militants killed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has destroyed terrorist logistics hubs and assembly points during coordinated airstrikes carried out in parts of Borno State, as military operations against insurgents intensify across Nigeria’s North-East. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the strikes were conducted…
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Amaechi rejects vice-presidential speculation, insists on ADC presidential ticket
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he remains firmly in the race for the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amaechi dismissed reports suggesting he could step down for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or accept a vice-presidential slot under any opposition arrangement. Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, the…
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Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m, Rabiu N25m at Gowon’s book launch
Former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma, on Tuesday donated N3 billion during the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, held in Abuja. The autobiography, titled My Life of Duty and Allegiance, was unveiled at a high-profile ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, alongside senior government officials, members of…
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Tax ombud a key reform initiative of Tinubu administration – information minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the Office of the Tax Ombud as a major institutional reform introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s tax administration system. Idris made the remarks on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Office of the Tax Ombud and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu celebrates Children’s Day 2026 in Abuja
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday alongside top government officials and development partners, joined children at the National Children’s Day 2026 celebration held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. In a series of activities marking the occasion, the First Lady toured science exhibition stands and interactive activity areas aimed at promoting learning, innovation and child development. Among dignitaries present…
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Shettima: Some told Tinubu I planned to kill him with campaign outfits I got him
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that some individuals attempted to create distrust between him and President Bola Tinubu shortly after they assumed office, alleging that traditional garments he gifted Tinubu during the 2023 campaign had been spiritually manipulated. Shettima made the revelation on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of the autobiography of former military Head of State Yakubu…
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Gowon’s memoir offers lessons for Nigeria’s national unity, stability — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the newly presented autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, as a “national compass” capable of guiding Nigeria’s future and strengthening unity across regional and religious divides. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja at the public presentation of Gowon’s memoir held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. He was represented…
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PHOTO NEWS: EFCC arrests fleeing ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who was recently sentenced in absentia to 75 years in prison over alleged involvement in multi-billion-naira fraud. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed the arrest on Tuesday during a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Olukoyede said Mamman…
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How Obasanjo paid my bills in London, earned my lifelong support — Gowon
Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has revealed how Olusegun Obasanjo once helped him financially while they were both undergoing military training in London — a gesture he said earned Obasanjo his lifelong support and mentorship in the Nigerian Army. In his autobiography, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja, Gowon recounted arriving in London…
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JUST IN: Shettima represents Tinubu at Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography launch in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre for the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. Shettima is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event as the Guest of Honor. Among the dignitaries in attendance are former President Goodluck Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Jonathan; former…
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