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What to watch at China’s “two sessions” as new five-year plan begins
This year’s “two sessions” — the annual meetings of China’s top legislature and top political advisory body — are set to open at a pivotal moment. As the world’s second-largest economy embarks on the inaugural year of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period, these gatherings in Beijing will serve both as a review of past achievements, and as a strategic…
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Environment minister rallies states, youths for stronger climate action at Abuja event
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has called for urgent and coordinated climate action across Nigeria, warning that climate change is already having severe impacts on communities nationwide. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja, Lawal said climate change is no longer a distant global…
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ADC accuses FG of selective justice over El-Rufai, Malami cases
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of applying justice selectively in the ongoing legal cases involving former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a press statement issued Tuesday, the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abudulliah said while it believes no citizen is above the law, the handling of the…
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Tinubu directs immediate release of funds for space assets maintenance
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of approved funds for the maintenance of Nigeria’s space assets, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to implementing the country’s revised 25-year space development roadmap. The directive was conveyed on Tuesday at the first meeting of the National Space Council held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President was represented at the meeting by…
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JUST IN: Tinubu nominates Taiwo Oyedele as minister of state for finance
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Anite-Uzoka. The nomination was conveyed to the Senate in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeking confirmation of the appointment. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to the President on Tuesday, Anite-Uzoka is to be redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and…
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DSS arrests five security officers over alleged airport bribery linked to El-Rufai
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five security personnel over alleged bribery involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. According to security sources, the arrests followed a joint investigation involving the DSS, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Federal Ministry of Aviation. The probe reportedly uncovered that the officers received bribes to…
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Atiku’s son quits as Adamawa commissioner after governor joins APC
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, effective 2nd March 2026. In a resignation letter to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Abubakar said his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration,” describing his tenure as a privilege and an opportunity to contribute to…
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Nigeria marks World Hearing Day 2026, reaffirms commitment to child hearing care
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to expanding access to hearing care for children as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Hearing Day 2026. In a statement issued by the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Ministry said this year’s theme, “From Communities to…
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Tinubu celebrates Chief of Staff’s mother at 96, hails legacy of service and leadership
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, mother of his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, as she marked her 96th birthday. In a statement on Monday by the State House and signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the nonagenarian as a symbol of resilience, industry and lifelong service to God…
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Timeline: U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran trigger escalation, Khamenei killed
A joint military strike by the United States and Israel on Iran, which started on Saturday morning, triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East, setting off waves of missile exchanges, mounting casualties, and far-reaching political and security repercussions. Below is a timeline of how events unfolded: — Feb. 28, around 0620 GMT: Xinhua reporters in Tehran reported hearing explosions…
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