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Terrorism: Don’t treat entire communities as suspects, ex-IGP Abubakar warns
Former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar has warned that indiscriminate treatment of communities in the name of counterterrorism could deepen discrimination, erode public trust and undermine democratic institutions. Abubakar gave the warning on Saturday in Abuja at the launch of his book, Beyond the Bullet: Policing Terrorism in the Democratic System, which examines how security agencies can combat terrorism while…
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Tinubu’s housing programme delivers over 10,000 units across 15 locations — Idris
The federal government has commenced construction of more than 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope housing programme, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. Idris disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the 20th anniversary gala and awards night of Abuja Property Development Company (APDC)…
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Nigeria leads ECOWAS talks with Sahel alliance in Senegal
Nigeria is leading efforts to strengthen regional cooperation as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) begins discussions with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) on resolving issues arising from their strained relations. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the first round of ECOWAS-AES discussions in Dakar, Senegal, which began…
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2027: Don’t fight over politicians who remain friends, Timi Dakolo tells Nigerians
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has urged Nigerians to stop fighting over political differences, saying politicians who appear opposed in public often maintain cordial relationships behind the scenes. The ‘Iyawo Mi’ crooner made the clarification after his Thursday post on X, in which he advised Nigerians against making enemies because of politics, sparked mixed reactions. While some users described his advice…
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CAN at 50: Oluremi Tinubu calls for unity among Christians
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Christian leaders to strengthen unity among different denominations, saying love remains the foundation of the Christian faith. She made the call on Saturday at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which featured an awards ceremony and thanksgiving service. Tinubu commended CAN’s leadership and members for their commitment to spreading…
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Tinubu’s re-election support not a blank cheque, Shettima tells APC supporters
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned supporters of President Bola Tinubu against taking growing Northern support for his re-election for granted, saying the administration must defend its policies with facts, transparency and measurable results. Shettima said this on Saturday in Abuja while inaugurating the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign headquarters and unveiling the campaign structure of the Northern political think tank…
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Ake to Stockholm: Exhibition to mark 40 years of Soyinka’s Nobel Prize
“Ake to Stockholm”, an archival exhibition tracing Wole Soyinka’s journey from his early years in Abeokuta to winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, will hold in Lagos from November 16 to 29. The eighth edition of Timeless Memories: Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka, curated by Oludamola Adebowale, will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Soyinka’s Nobel Prize win in 1986. According…
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NUJ mourns Nigerian Tribune photojournalist Felix Onigbinde
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has expressed grief over the death of Felix Onigbinde, an award-winning photojournalist with the Nigerian Tribune who covered events at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Onigbinde reportedly fell into a coma last week and was taken to Garki General Hospital, Abuja, where he later died. In a condolence statement issued…
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Mineral revenue rises by N427.7bn as non-oil receipts fall 14%
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has reported a N427.7 billion increase in mineral revenue in September, despite a 14 per cent decline in non-mineral receipts. According to a report by TheCable, the figures are contained in a proposed communique issued by FAAC’s Technical Sub-Committee in October, dated October 15 and signed by Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, Accountant-General of the Federation. The…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges investment in education, healthcare to tackle poverty
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for increased access to education, healthcare, skills development and decent livelihoods as part of efforts to eradicate poverty and promote shared prosperity in Nigeria. Tinubu made the call in a message to mark the 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Saturday. She said vulnerable families needed greater access to economic opportunities…
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