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VON, Chinese embassy launch Mandarin and cultural exchange programme in Abuja
The Voice of Nigeria and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria have launched a Chinese Language and Cultural Teaching Programme aimed at strengthening cultural ties, media collaboration, and mutual understanding between Nigeria, Africa, and China. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja, is designed to encourage Mandarin learning among Nigerians, particularly media practitioners and young people seeking educational…
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Court adjourns suit challenging Jonathan’s 2027 eligibility till May 26
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 26, for judgment in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu scheduled the judgment date on Monday after lawyers representing the parties adopted their processes and argued their positions before the court. The suit was filed by a lawyer, Johnmary…
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Ex-minister Sadiya Farouq in Egypt, medically unfit for arraignment — lawyer tells court
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo on Monday was informed that former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, is currently in Egypt receiving medical treatment and is unfit to appear for arraignment. Farouq is facing a 21-count charge alongside Bashir Nura Alkali, a permanent secretary in the ministry, and one Sani Mohammed…
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Atiku “hale and hearty and in high-level consultations – Media Office
The Media Office of former Vice President and ADC chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed reports by Sahara Reporters concerning his health, describing the publication as “fiction” and a “regrettable descent into yellow journalism.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the media office said Atiku is “hale, hearty, and fully engaged in preparations for the ADC screening and primary…
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JUST IN: Tinubu orders rescue of abducted Oyo school victims, condemns killing of teacher
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during a raid on schools in Oyo State, describing the act as barbaric and assuring residents that efforts to rescue the remaining victims are ongoing. Armed bandits invaded the Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday, abducting staff, students and pupils…
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JUST IN: Over 20 ISIS fighters killed as US-Nigeria air strikes continue in Borno — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says more than twenty ISIS/ISWAP fighters have been killed in fresh coordinated air strikes carried out by Nigerian forces in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Metele, Borno State. According to the DHQ, the operation followed intelligence reports indicating the convergence and movement of terrorist elements within the area, prompting precision strikes on…
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Budget Office defends delay in release of quarterly report
The Budget Office of the Federation says fiscal years are defined by law and not strictly tied to the calendar year, amid public concerns over delays in the publication of Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports. In a statement issued by its Director-General, Tanimu Yakubu, the office explained that the fiscal year is a “juridical and legislative creation” whose duration is determined…
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BPP moves to stop contract variations, bars unauthorised cost reviews
The Bureau of Public Procurement has introduced new guidelines requiring Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to obtain prior approval before any upward revision of contract sums, in a sweeping reform aimed at curbing cost inflation and abuse of variation orders in public projects. In a statement issued on Sunday by the bureau’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Zira Nagga,…
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Ex-Air Chief Sadique Abubakar dumps politics, says goodbye to ‘murky waters’
Former Chief of Air Staff and former Bauchi APC governorship candidate, Sadique Abubakar, has announced his withdrawal from active politics, ending months of speculation about his possible involvement in the 2027 governorship race in Bauchi State. Abubakar made the announcement on Sunday in a brief statement posted on his official X account, declaring that he was leaving what he described…
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Mahama honoured with Africa democracy award at Accra political summit
A continental organisation of political consultants has honoured the President of Ghana, John Mahama, with the Africa Democracy Award in recognition of his resilience in public life and ongoing commitment to democratic governance and constitutional rule. The award was presented during the 8th Africa Political Summit and Democracy Awards on Thursday and Friday in Accra was held on the campus…
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