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Fubara visits Tinubu in Presidential Villa
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, had a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night at the presidential villa in Abuja. The Rivers governor departed the Presidential Villa after the meeting at about 6 pm without speaking with journalists on the purpose for the visit. The meeting comes less than a month after Fubara met with Tinubu for the…
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China to set up military hardware capabilities in Ajaokuta, says minister of steel
The Federal Government has said the Chinese government would establish military hardware capabilities in the Ajaokuta axis of Kogi state. The Minister of Steel and Development, Shuaibu Audu, said this on Thursday when speaking with State House reporters after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “We are setting up a military hardware capacity and…
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FG to kick off local manufacturing of IVDs vaccine
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin domestic manufacture of in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs), generic pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics, and medical devices, which are vital to improving the health and well-being of all Nigerians Minister of Health Ali Pate disclosed this development on Wednesday via his X account. He explained that the measure is part of President Tinubu’s commitment to unlocking…
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‘I’ve no apologies, Tinubu is my motivation,’ Atiku’s spokesman, Bwala, says after visit to president
Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has commended President Bola Tinubu for acting quickly to suspend Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Betta Edu, who was accused of embezzling funds intended for the underprivileged into personal accounts. He said this on Wednesday after meeting with President Tinubu in Abuja. Bwala who described…
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Tinubu appoints new Hajj commission board, management team
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM). President Tinubuin, in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday, said the fresh appointment is aimed to resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations. According to the statement, the appointment is pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. “The President…
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Tinubu orders ITF to train 20 million local artisans for exportation across Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to improve the skills of at least twenty million craftsmen over the course of the next five years in an effort to realign the economy. Speaking at ITF’s corporate offices in Abuja, the organisation Director General, Afiz Oluwatoyin, stated that the initiative’s goal was to make sure that domestic…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu slashes expenditure of all official travels by 60%
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a 60 per cent reduction in the cost and size of staff ministers’ travel entourages for both domestic and international trips as well as those of the Vice President, the Office of the President, and the First Ladies’ staff. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this on Tuesday…
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BREAKING: Tinubu suspends Humanitarian affairs minister Beta Edu, directs EFCC to probe alleged fraud
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, following a series of allegations of misconduct against her. According to a statement issued on Monday by Ajuri Ngalale, the President’s Spokesperson, Edu’s suspension would take immediate effect. The President also directed the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a…
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Ex-humanitarian affairs minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, arrives EFCC office
Former Minister of Social Development, Disaster Management, and Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour an invitation from the anti-graft agency, following claims of misconduct and abuse of office to the tune of N37 billion. Umar-Farouq disclosed her arrival at the anti-graft authorities head office in Abuja via her X social…
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Tinubu directs investigation on alleged misappropriation against Betta Edu
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a prompt investigation of alleged fraud and diversion of public funds under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Sunday. According to him, the President Tinubu led- administration is transparent and accountable to the people, and committed to ensuring…
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