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Shettima visits Maiduguri, condoles army over fresh attack
Vows stronger fight against insecurity Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday paid a condolence visit to Maiduguri following a recent attack that killed senior military personnel, including Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, and several soldiers. The visit, made on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, aims at sympathising with the Nigerian Army and the Borno State government over the loss. Speaking during…
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FG to withdraw passports from Nigerians who renounce citizenship
The federal government has ordered the immediate withdrawal and deactivation of Nigerian passports belonging to individuals who have officially given up their citizenship. The directive, announced on Saturday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, was shared via the ministry’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account. He instructed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to implement the order without delay. According to…
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Your reforms paved way for Bayelsa projects — Diri hails Tinubu
Governor Douye Diri has credited the policy interventions of President Bola Tinubu for enabling the successful delivery of key infrastructure projects in Bayelsa State. Speaking on Friday at a civic reception in Yenagoa during the President’s visit, Diri said federal reforms in the power sector enabled the state to complete its 60-megawatt gas-fired independent power plant. “Your administration’s decisive policy…
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My former deputy planned to remove me as governor — Yusuf
Governor Abba Yusuf has alleged that the resignation of his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, was part of an attempt to remove him from office. Speaking on Thursday at the Government House in Kano while receiving supporters, Yusuf said Gwarzo’s exit from the administration was unexpected and not formally communicated to him. “Today, the deputy governor who came with us…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu, Gov. Diri commission key infrastructure projects in Bayelsa
President Bola Tinubu on Friday commissioned major infrastructure projects in Bayelsa State, alongside Governor Douye Diri, in a move aimed at strengthening transportation networks, improving power supply, and boosting economic activities across the state. The commissioning exercise featured the inauguration of several “legacy projects” executed by the state government, with emphasis on expanding opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
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INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the postponement of its nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Elections. The decision, contained in a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, was taken on Friday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where electoral preparations and related issues were reviewed. According to the statement, the Commission said: “Following…
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Tinubu vows to ease hardship amid fuel price hike
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration is actively working to ease the economic hardship caused by rising fuel prices and global economic pressures. Speaking during a one-day working visit to Bayelsa State, the President acknowledged the strain on citizens but insisted that the government remains committed to reducing the burden on vulnerable households. “Yes, I hear you…
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BREAKING: Faleke backs Hamzat for Lagos governorship in 2027
James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives from Ikeja Federal Constituency in Lagos State, has endorsed Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. In a message shared via his X account on Friday, Faleke called on supporters across his constituency in Ikeja and Lagos State to rally behind Hamzat ahead of…
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Tinubu commissions 60MW Elebele gas-fired plant in Bayelsa
President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned a 60-megawatt gas-powered Independent Power Plant (IPP) in Elebele, located in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The project is expected to strengthen energy security in the state, significantly improving electricity supply and supporting industrial development across the Niger Delta. Delivered under the leadership of Governor Douye Diri, the power plant forms a…
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JUST IN: Tinubu, Gov. Diri, Jonathan commission 630-meter Angiama–Oporoma bridge in Bayelsa
President Bola Tinubu and Governor Douye Diri have commissioned the 630-meter Angiama–Oporoma Bridge in Bayelsa State on Friday. Also in attendance is former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other top government officials at the commissioning ceremony. Other projects expected to be inaugurated by President Tinubu include the Yenagoa–Gbaramatu Road and the Sagbama–Ekeremor…
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