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BREAKING: Tinubu confirms killing of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki in Nigeria-US operation
President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian and United States forces have carried out a joint counterterrorism operation that led to the killing of a senior Islamic State commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu said the operation was conducted overnight by the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with the United States Armed Forces…
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El-Rufai’s family accuses ICPC of denying ex-governor access to doctor, food
The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission of violating his constitutional rights by allegedly denying him access to his doctor and preventing his wife from delivering food to him in detention. In a statement on Saturday signed by Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the family described the actions of…
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Governor Lawal flags off inaugural Hajj flight from Gusau International Airport
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has described the departure of the inaugural Hajj flight from Gusau International Airport as a historic milestone for the state, saying the project fulfilled a major campaign promise of his administration. The inaugural flight departed the airport on Friday with 415 intending pilgrims aboard a Max Air aircraft bound for the Kingdom of Saudi…
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Olu Falae carpets opposition politicians over presidential ambition, says single candidate impossible
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and 1999 presidential candidate, Olu Falae, has criticised opposition politicians pushing for a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying their individual presidential ambitions would make it impossible to produce a single consensus candidate. Falae stated this on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Inside Sources hosted by Laolu…
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FG welcomes S&P upgrade of Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating
The federal government says the decision by S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook reflects growing international confidence in the country’s economic reforms and policy direction. Taiwo Oyedele, minister of economy in a statement issued on Friday, said the latest upgrade follows similar positive rating actions by Fitch Ratings and…
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Tinubu returns to Lagos after visits to France, Kenya, Rwanda
President Bola Tinubu on Friday returned to Lagos after official visits to France, Kenya and Rwanda, where he participated in high-level engagements focused on investment, economic reforms and regional cooperation. The presidential aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at about 7:12 p.m. President Tinubu was received by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy…
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JUST IN: Nigeria begins 30-day visa-free entry for Rwandan nationals
The federal government has commenced the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria, in a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between both countries. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced the development in a statement on Friday following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. According to the…
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APC shifts Reps primaries amid growing resistance to consensus candidates
The ruling All Progressives Congress has rescheduled its House of Representatives primary election to Saturday, May 16, following mounting pressure from party members and aspirants opposed to the adoption of consensus candidates. The party announced the postponement in a statement issued Wednesday night by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who clarified that the adjustment affects only the House of…
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Shettima urges CCB to remain apolitical, deepen digitisation drive
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to maintain strict neutrality and strengthen its ongoing digital reforms to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public service. He gave the charge on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, when he received a delegation from the CCB led by its Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello. Shettima stressed…
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Tinubu: Citizens want better hospitals, roads but dont want to pay tax
President Bola Tinubu has said that many Nigerians expect improved public infrastructure such as well-equipped hospitals and good roads, but are often unwilling to pay taxes needed to fund such development. Speaking on Friday at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu stressed that taxation is essential for governments to meet citizens’ demands for infrastructure and services. According…
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