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Military eliminating Boko Haram, bandit commanders – Minister of Defence
Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said that terrorist groups including Boko Haram and armed bandits are suffering significant losses as the military intensifies counter-terrorism operations across northern Nigeria. The minister made this known on Thursday after a closed-door security meeting with President Bola Tinubu and top security chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking to journalists after the…
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FG seeks partnership with UNDP to drive Tinubu’s reform agenda
The federal government has commended the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its longstanding support to Nigeria through various development initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the agency to advance ongoing reform programmes. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the commendation on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the UNDP Resident Representative in…
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Tinubu hails Plateau gov Mutfwang on birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on the occasion of his birthday, praising his leadership and contributions to the development of the state. In a goodwill message on Thursday, the President described Mutfwang as a committed lawyer and politician whose responsible leadership has helped to stabilise Plateau State and reposition it towards its…
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Tinubu holds security meeting with service chiefs, new IGP
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a high-level security meeting with service chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid growing attacks on security personnel and military formations across the country. The nearly two-hour closed-door meeting marked the first security briefing involving the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, since his assumption of office on February 28, 2026. Security…
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FCCPC urges Nigerians to report poor power supply under tariff bands
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has defended the electricity tariff band system while admitting that many consumers are not receiving the minimum hours of power supply tied to their tariff classifications. Officials of the Commission spoke on Thursday during a media briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where they addressed consumer protection issues across key sectors…
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Yuletide: FCCPC orders airlines to refund excess fares to passengers
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced plans to compel airlines that increased ticket prices during the December 2025 Yuletide season to refund excess charges to affected passengers. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents during a media session at the Presidential…
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FG, FAO agree on $350,000 intervention to tackle bird flu outbreak
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have agreed on a $350,000 emergency intervention to support Nigeria’s response to the ongoing outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The agreement was reached on Thursday during a strategic meeting between the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar…
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Tambuwal formally joins ADC, cites persistent internal crisis in PDP as reason
Former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as persistent internal crises and leadership disagreements within the party. He disclosed this in a letter dated 11 March, and addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward of Tambuwal Local Government Area. According to the lawmaker, the decision followed…
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NAF schools to benefit from TETFund support — Official
Educational institutions under the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) are set to benefit from additional support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. According to a report by The Guardian Nigeria, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Air Staff, Air…
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‘I’m a die-hard democrat, says Tinubu, recalls NADECO struggle
President Bola Tinubu has described himself as a “die-hard democrat,” recalling his personal sacrifices during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle and reaffirming his commitment to protecting democratic governance and the rule of law. The President spoke on Wednesday at an inter-faith Ramadan breaking of fast with leaders of political parties, including members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Inter-Party Advisory…
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