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Election results will be announced by humans, not computers — President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that election results in Nigeria will continue to be announced by humans rather than computers, stressing the importance of public confidence in the country’s electoral system. He made the remarks on Wednesday during the signing of the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, held at the presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu stated, “It is…
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Tinubu calls for unity, peace and spiritual reflection at start of Ramadan
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal as the holy month of Ramadan begins, urging citizens of all faiths to support efforts toward national stability. The President spoke at the opening of this year’s Tafsir at the State House Mosque, where he noted that Ramadan coincides with the Christian season of Lent, describing…
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BREAKING: Tinubu signs electoral Bill into Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the timetable for the 2027 general elections. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, at about 5:00 p.m., with principal officers of the National Assembly of Nigeria in attendance, our correspondent observed. The National Assembly had…
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FG to review MTN’s $6.2 billion acquisition of IHS Towers to avert sector risk
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has announced plans to review the proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group, citing the need to safeguard the stability and long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. In a statement signed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, the Ministry said it is closely…
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South-East not excluded, Southern traditional rulers united — Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on Tuesday dismissed insinuations of division among southern traditional rulers, insisting that the South-East remains an integral part of their collective engagements. Speaking shortly after the National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health 2026, held at the Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, the monarch said the gathering—bringing together…
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Tinubu to health fellows: Serve with honour, humility and courage
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday charged young participants of the Federal Government’s National Health Fellowship Programme to serve the country with honour, humility and courage, assuring them of efforts to secure their career progression within the public health system. Tinubu gave the charge in Abuja at the first National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health, where he described the…
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No basis to compare Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho — Presidency
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communications and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has said there is no basis for comparing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, with Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. In a statement on Tuesday, Dare dismissed suggestions in some quarters that both figures should be…
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MSME clinics, shared hubs generate 250,000 jobs — Shettima
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday said Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) initiatives under the President Bola Tinubu led-administration have generated over 250,000 jobs nationwide through MSME Clinics and shared industrial hubs. Shettima made the appeal at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving the 2025–2026 MSME Report during a stakeholders’ meeting. He said Nigeria must harness opportunities in…
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Tinubu mourns Jesse Jackson, hails legacy on justice and democracy
President Bola Tinubu has joined world leaders in mourning the death of American civil rights icon, Jesse Jackson, who passed away at the age of 84. In a statement on Tuesday, President Tinubu described the renowned Baptist preacher and activist as a servant-leader who dedicated his life to fighting for the dignity of Black people, the oppressed, and the voiceless…
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First Lady charges traditional leaders to champion fight against child malnutrition
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional leaders across the country to take the lead in the fight against child malnutrition, stressing that their support is critical to the success of the National Community Food Bank Programme. She made the call on Tuesday while flagging off the National Advocacy and Awareness Campaign for the initiative during the 1st National…
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