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Fasoranti chose advocacy over silence, Tinubu says at centenary celebration
President Bola Tinubu on Monday paid glowing tribute to elder statesman and Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti at his 100th birthday celebration in Akure, describing him as a courageous advocate who sacrificed personal comfort to defend the under-represented and speak against oppression. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President said Fasoranti remained “a steadfast voice for the dignity of his…
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CityBoy Movement denies alleged blasphemous comments attributed to Seyi Tinubu
The CityBoy Movement has dismissed as false and malicious a social media post alleging that Seyi Tinubu made blasphemous remarks concerning God and the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Monday by the group’s Deputy Director General for Communication and Public Affairs, O’tega Ogra, the organisation said the comments circulating online were fabricated and never made by Tinubu.…
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FG exempts colleges of education applicants from UTME
The federal government has announced that candidates seeking admission into colleges of education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), beginning from next year. Speaking on Monday in Abuja during the admission policy meeting for the 2026 UTME, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said candidates with a minimum of four credit passes…
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Shettima arrives Ondo for project commissioning, Fasoranti’s birthday
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday arrived in Ondo State for the commissioning of major projects executed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Vice President who is representing President Bola Tinubu, was received by Governor Aiyedatiwa, alongside Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and other political leaders from within and outside the state. Following the commissioning ceremony, Shettima is expected to…
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Tinubu appoints ex-military intelligence chief as homeland security adviser
President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security coordination and intelligence operations. The appointment was conveyed on Monday via a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office,…
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2027: ‘I’m confident Nigeria will have free, fair elections,’ Obi declares
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will witness free, fair and credible elections in 2027, insisting that the country can recover from its current economic and social challenges through accountable leadership and a productive economy. Obi made the remarks on Saturday during the national convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where he blamed…
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Tinubu arrives Kenya for Africa-France summit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, ahead of the high-level Africa-France Summit co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. The Nigerian leader touched down in Nairobi at about 12:15 a.m. on Monday. The summit, themed “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” will focus on climate action, digital transformation, energy transition, infrastructure development,…
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Malami lambasts Kebbi State government on poor performance, seeks ADC governorship ticket
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has criticised the Kebbi State Government over what he described as poor performance in education, healthcare, security and economic management, while formally declaring his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami…
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Tinubu mourns Osun medical expert, Laosebikan
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned medical practitioner and co-founder of Onward Specialist Hospital, Osogbo, Dr Daniel Aremu Laosebikan, describing him as “a distinguished physician and compassionate humanitarian.” In a condolence message issued on Sunday, the President said the late medical expert dedicated his life to improving healthcare delivery and mentoring younger professionals in…
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Group rejects claims of insecurity displacing voters in Kwara
A security advocacy group, Joint Security Watch Kwara South, has dismissed claims that banditry and kidnapping have rendered parts of Kwara South deserted and weakened its voter population, describing the narrative as politically motivated ahead of the 2026 governorship race. In a statement issued on Sunday, in Abuja, the group said insecurity in the region was being exaggerated for electoral…
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