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Tinubu renews Audi’s tenure as NSCDC Commandant-General
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a fresh five-year term. The reappointment, which took effect on Friday, February 27, renews Dr Audi’s leadership of the paramilitary agency following the expiration of his initial tenure. He was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former…
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FG issues security advisory to Nigerians in Iran, other Gulf states
The federal government says it is closely monitoring the rising tensions in the Middle East and has consequently issued a security advisory to Nigerians in the Islamic Republic of Iran and neighbouring Gulf countries. In a press release on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian government said it is closely monitoring the evolving and volatile situation in…
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PHOTOS: Tinubu, Shettima break fast with House of Representative members
President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, hosted members of the House of Representatives for an Iftar dinner at the State House Banquet Hall on Friday night.
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NANS lauds Tinubu’s student-friendly policies, loan scheme
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Friday commended President Bola Tinubu for policies aimed at improving education and supporting students, particularly the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, which has helped over 900,000 students remain in school. The endorsement came during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the State House, where student leaders praised the…
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Lebara Nigeria launch reflects strong UK–Nigeria ties, Tinubu says
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the official launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing the development as a strong endorsement of Nigeria’s growing digital economy and its position as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. In a statement issued on Saturday, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the entry of Lebara into Nigeria’s…
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PDP regains strength after Ibadan convention, George says
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, has expressed optimism about the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that it has undergone a “rebirth” following its November 2025 national convention in Ibadan. According to a report by Punch newspaper, George made the remarks on Friday at the inauguration of new party executives in Lagos.…
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APC: Opposition protests driven by loss of access to state resources
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday dismissed recent criticisms from opposition parties, accusing them of pursuing selfish interests rather than advocating for Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja after a meeting with Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, said the opposition’s complaints stem from their alleged loss of access to state resources. Bashiru was reacting…
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State Police key to security reform, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Friday renewed his call for the establishment of state police to strengthen security across the country and pledged support for efforts to improve legislative continuity in the House of Representatives. The President spoke at the State House during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the House of Representatives, where he also expressed optimism about…
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My visit to Tinubu was for governance, not politics— Bauchi gov
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed speculations of a possible defection to the ruling party following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu, insisting he remains a committed member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking after the visit on Friday, Mohammed clarified that his trip to the Presidential Villa was strictly for governance, security concerns, and not politics.…
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Defection: Adamawa’ll leverage on Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda — Fintiri
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State on Friday said his alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress would enable the state to effectively support and leverage the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Fintiri, who formally announced his defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said the decision followed wide consultations and was driven by the long-term stability,…
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