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Tinubu appoints new PTDF Executive Secretary, renews TCN boss’ tenure
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shu’aibu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), while also renewing the appointment of Engineer Sule Abdulaziz as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Thursday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser…
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ADC rejects INEC’s delisting of David Mark-led leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to delist the party leadership headed by Senator David Mark, calling it politically motivated. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC national publicity secretary, alleged that INEC acted “under pressure from a government panicked by the opposition momentum” despite efforts to weaken opposition parties. “We…
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Kaduna APC leaders meet Tinubu, assure landslide victory in 2027
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kaduna State on Wednesday met with President Bola Tinubu, assuring him that the party is now fully accepted across the state and positioned for a landslide victory in the 2027 general elections. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas who represents Kaduna North, said the visit was “purely a courtesy visit…
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VP Shettima to launch Nigeria’s first university innovation pod at UNILAG
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima is set to formally launch Nigeria’s first University Innovation Pod (UNIPOD) at the University of Lagos on April 7, as part of a nationwide effort to transform universities into hubs of digital talent, enterprise creation, and innovation. The initiative, a collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Federal Government of Nigeria, aims…
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Iran-Israel War: UK deploys more troops, air defence systems to Middle East
The United Kingdom has announced the deployment of additional troops and air defence systems to the Middle East as part of what it described as defensive measures against growing threats linked to Iran. UK Defence Secretary John Healey disclosed the move during an official visit to Gulf countries, stating that the new deployments would bring the total number of British…
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INEC derecognises David Mark, rival faction amid ADC leadership dispute
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended recognition of the rival leadership factions of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark and Rafiu Bala pending the resolution of the ongoing court case over the party’s leadership. INEC said it would no longer accept official correspondence from either group after reviewing the Court of Appeal…
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Atiku meets Kwankwaso in Kano, discusses ADC unity ahead of 2027
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday met with former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso at his residence in Kano, where both leaders discussed the progress and unity of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement posted on his official X account after the meeting, Atiku described the visit as a courtesy call and said discussions focused on strengthening the…
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Tinubu renews Bugaje’s appointment as NBTE Executive Secretary
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Idris Muhammad Bugaje as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for a second and final five-year term. The renewal follows a review of his performance and leadership of the agency since his initial appointment on March 14, 2021. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on…
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Coalition defends Jimoh Ibrahim’s UN appointment, rebukes Odinkalu’s criticism
A coalition of civil society organisations, the Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity and Justice (CCSG-PSGEJ), has defended the appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, criticising comments made by human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu. In a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja and signed by its National Coordinator, James Okoronkwo,…
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President Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to Jos on four-state tour
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, which was originally planned for Thursday to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. The announcement was made in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, President Tinubu will travel to Jos, Plateau State, to…
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