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‘Acts of terrorism won’t repeat,’ Plateau Governor pledges after deadly attacks
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday vowed that the recent deadly attacks in the state will not happen again, describing them as acts of terrorism that are “barbaric and unacceptable.” Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Governor Mutfwang said, “What happened on Sunday evening was quite unfortunate,…
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Insecurity: Plateau Governor visits Tinubu at Aso Rock
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja following the recent deadly attacks in parts of the state that left several residents dead. The meeting comes after gunmen attacked communities in Jos North Local Government Area, where about 28 people were reportedly killed and many others injured. President Tinubu on Tuesday held meetings with…
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DSS arrests El-Rufai in court after bail hearing
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday reportedly took former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody at the Federal High Court in Kaduna shortly after proceedings in his ongoing bail application. El-Rufai had earlier been brought to court by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), where he is facing investigations…
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Middle East Crisis: Tinubu’s naira-for-crude policy stabilising fuel supply — Presidency
The Presidency has stated that Nigeria’s naira-for-crude policy is helping the country avoid major fuel supply disruptions caused by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said on Wednesday that the policy introduced under President Bola Tinubu has helped maintain the steady availability of petroleum products despite…
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FG launches GenU secretariat to link 20 million Nigerian youths to skills, jobs by 2030
The federal government has launched a national secretariat to coordinate the implementation of the Generation Unlimited (GenU) Nigeria initiative, a programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to education, skills development and employment opportunities by 2030. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the Office of the Vice President–Generation Unlimited (OVP-GenU) Secretariat on Tuesday in Abuja, describing it as a key…
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Over 840,000 foreign nationals overstaying visas in Nigeria, says Tunji-Ojo
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that more than 840,000 foreign nationals are currently residing in the country after overstaying their visas. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, the minister said the figure—put at 840,290—was uncovered through the Federal Government’s recently upgraded immigration data management system. He noted that irregular migration is not only a challenge…
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2027 Polls: Tinubu’s cabinet shrinks as key appointees exit to pursue ambition
At least five key figures serving under President Bola Tinubu-led administration have resigned, Western Post reports. This development follows in compliance with an earlier directive issued by the office of the secretary of the government of the federation, George Akume. The government’s secretary, Akume said that Tinubu ordered all political appointees under his leadership who are willing to contest elective…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives Ganduje, Badaru at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu with former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, during an audience at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.
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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $6bn external loans to fund budget, rehabilitate ports
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly to secure external loans totalling $6 billion to support Nigeria’s fiscal needs, infrastructure development, and port rehabilitation projects. The requests were conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary session. Following the presentation, Akpabio referred the proposals to the Senate…
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Segun Dada visits Ikorodu, promises more fed projects, supports market women
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Segun Dada, has promised stronger federal government presence and collaboration in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State following an official visit to Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). During the visit on Monday, Dada said the Federal Government remains committed to supporting grassroots communities through development projects and improved service delivery,…
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