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El-Rufai seeks court order to stop EFCC, ICPC, DSS, from freezing his assets
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to restrain anti-corruption and security agencies from freezing his bank accounts or seizing his properties. In a suit filed on February 24 through his counsel, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN), El-Rufai asked the court to grant an interim injunction directing the respondents to maintain the “status quo…
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NUC issues guidelines to universities on conferment of Honorary Doctorate degrees
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued new guidelines to Nigerian universities on the conferment and use of honorary doctorate degrees, in a bid to safeguard academic integrity and prevent abuses associated with such awards. In a circular dated February 24 and addressed to all Vice-Chancellors, the Commission, through Adewale Bakare, Acting Director of the Executive Secretary’s Office, outlined procedures…
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Nigeria declares bid for UN human rights council seat for 2027–2029 term
Nigeria has formally declared its candidacy for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term, pledging stronger cooperation with international human rights mechanisms and reforms to boost accountability and civilian protection. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, announced the bid in a video statement on Tuesday, describing the council as a vital global platform…
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Tinubu celebrates pioneer NRC boss Nathaniel Okoro at 95, praises rail sector legacy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Pa Nathaniel Okoro, the pioneer Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, on his 95th birthday, praising his enduring contributions to Nigeria’s rail development. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu celebrated Okoro’s legacy in shaping the country’s railway infrastructure, describing his service as…
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Tinubu to Senators: We stopped monumental corruption in subsidy, forex systems
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday strongly defended his administration’s economic reforms, declaring that the removal of fuel subsidies and changes to the foreign exchange system ended what he described as “monumental corruption” and required shared political courage with the National Assembly. Speaking during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said the bold policy decisions…
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Tinubu urges national assembly to amend constitution for creation of state Police
President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to initiate constitutional reforms that would pave the way for the creation of state police, describing the move as critical to confronting Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The President made the call on Wednesday night while hosting members of the Senate to an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.…
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Tinubu extends ban on raw shea nut export for one year
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, reinforcing the Federal Government’s push for industrial development and local value addition. The extension takes effect from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. The move is part of the…
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APC unveils sub-committees for 2026 national convention, sets stage for credible exercise
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the composition of sub-committees for its 2026 National Convention as part of preparations to ensure what it described as a transparent and credible exercise. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka on Wednesday, the ruling party said the committees would coordinate operational, administrative, electoral, logistics, security and programme activities…
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FG partners Kano to avert future market inferno, confirms N5bn support
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to preventing recurring fire outbreaks in markets across Kano, following the recent inferno that devastated parts of the Singer Market. Shettima made this known on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community led by its President, Alhaji Sabiu Bako.…
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“You have my full support,” Tinubu tasks acting IGP Disu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to restore peace and strengthen security across the country, assuring him of his full backing. Tinubu gave the charge at the decoration of Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja, following the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun. The appointment is pending ratification by the…
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