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How Britain gave me refuge during Abacha’s junta regime: Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reflected on his time in exile during Nigeria’s military era, recalling how he found safety in the United Kingdom while participating in the pro-democracy struggle. Speaking at a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, Tinubu said he remains grateful for the protection he received while facing threats from Nigeria’s former military regime. “Like many Nigerians…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima visits Maiduguri blast victims, assures of tougher anti-terror fight
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday visited victims of Monday’s multiple explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where he assured of the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to tackling terrorism. Shettima, who condemned the attacks that left over 20 persons dead and more than 100 injured, described the perpetrators as barbaric and vowed…
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FG to use UK University partnership to cut cost of overseas education — Alausa
The federal government has announced plans to partner with Coventry University in the United Kingdom to make British degree programmes available to students in Nigeria. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed the development on Wednesday during the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the UK, following an invitation by King Charles III. The visit, scheduled to conclude on…
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Borno Bombings: Shettima visits victims, reaffirms FG support
Vice President Kashim Shettima has visited victims of recent terrorist attacks receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) in Borno State, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During the visit on Wednesday, the Vice President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives resulting from the attacks and extended his condolences to affected families. He…
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Over 220 PAP beneficiaries studying in UK – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has disclosed that about 8,000 Nigerian students are currently studying in various institutions across the country, while over 220 others are pursuing academic programmes in the United Kingdom under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Idris made this known on Wednesday during an interactive meeting with beneficiaries of the programme in the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu, Oluremi meet King Charles, Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle
President, Bola Tinubu, and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday were received by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle during an official engagement in Windsor. The meeting formed part of diplomatic activities aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The leaders exchanged pleasantries and held discussions in a formal royal setting. Also present…
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N206bn disbursed to students across 270 institutions in two years —NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed more than N206 billion to students in 270 tertiary institutions nationwide within 23 months of its establishment. According to the Fund, a total of 1,751,669 applications have been received since its loan portal opened in May 2024, with 1,164,222 students successfully benefiting from the programme so far. A breakdown of…
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Shettima mourns 25 killed in Maiduguri blasts, says no religion supports violence
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his condolences over the killing of 25 people in multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday, stressing that no religion supports the taking of innocent lives. Speaking on Tuesday at the closing session of the Annual Ramadan Tafsir at the State House Mosque in Abuja ahead of his planned visit…
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Tinubu taking tough decisions for Nigeria’s long-term stability – Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday said the sweeping reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu are rooted in a deliberate effort to secure Nigeria’s long-term stability, rather than short-term political gains. Speaking at the State House while receiving leaders of Working People United (WOPU), Gbajabiamila stressed that the administration’s policy choices reflect a willingness…
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BREAKING: Tinubu directs political appointees seeking elective offices in 2027 to resign
President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026. The president said the directive is in accordance with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the next…
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