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Oluremi Tinubu urges governors to establish food banks in senatorial districts
Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged state governors to establish functional community food banks in all three senatorial districts of their states to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition. Tinubu made the call on Friday during the distribution of food items to Katsina State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Scheme, which has now reached 30 states.…
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Shettima tasks Oyebanji on youth empowerment, better public service in second term
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji to improve public service delivery, expand opportunities for young people and ensure that his second term benefits residents across the state. Shettima said Oyebanji must justify the confidence reposed in him by voters by prioritising the needs of citizens, particularly those whose concerns are often overlooked. The Vice-President spoke on…
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Tinubu tasks new NBBF president Abdullahi on talent development, athletes’ welfare
President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Mustapha Abdullahi, to prioritise athletes’ welfare, talent identification and the development of men’s and women’s basketball. Tinubu said Abdullahi’s election presented an opportunity to advance basketball in Nigeria and improve the administration of the sport. The President, in a statement issued on Friday by his…
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Tinubu woos investors with $78.5bn project pipeline, welcomes $5.79bn World Bank plan
President Bola Tinubu has invited local and foreign investors to explore 65 investment-ready projects valued at $78.5bn, as his administration intensifies efforts to attract private capital into Nigeria’s economy. The President also welcomed the World Bank Group’s plan to mobilise up to $5.79bn in private financing for Nigeria, describing the initiative as a boost to efforts to expand businesses and…
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Nigeria wins UN Human Rights Council seat with 172 votes
Nigeria has secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after polling 172 votes in an election conducted by the UN General Assembly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the outcome in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, on Wednesday. Nigeria was elected on October 13 alongside 14 other countries to serve…
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Africa surpasses Europe in Catholic population, Vatican figures show
Africa has overtaken Europe in its share of the global Catholic population, according to Vatican figures reported by Reuters on Friday. The figures, compiled by the Vatican’s news agency Fides, showed that Africa accounted for 20.3 per cent of Catholics worldwide as of June 2024, compared with 20.2 per cent in Europe. The global Catholic population stood at 1.422 billion,…
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Court backs UBA’s N156bn debt recovery bid against Stallion Group
The Federal High Court in Lagos has upheld United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc’s appointment of a receiver/manager to recover an alleged N156.03bn debt from Stallion Group, ruling that the bank can enforce its mortgage securities and take possession of properties pledged against the loans. Justice Daniel Osiagor, in a judgment delivered on Friday, held that the defendants did not…
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World Food Day: Oluremi Tinubu urges support for farmers, reduction in food waste
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for increased support for farmers, reduced food waste and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices to improve food security in Nigeria. She made the call in a message to mark World Food Day 2026, observed on Friday, with the theme, “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” Tinubu said the occasion highlighted the need to embrace innovation…
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Tinubu celebrates Basheer Lado at 60
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Basheer Lado, on his 60th birthday, praising his contributions to lawmaking, humanitarian services and relations between the executive and legislature. Lado turns 60 on Friday, October 16. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Lado…
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FG: Traditional rulers critical to national security, unity
The federal government has described traditional rulers as critical partners in tackling security challenges, promoting national unity and driving development across the country. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this on Thursday when he received the 17th Emir of Gumel, Dr Lawan Ahmed Sani, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Shettima said President Bola Tinubu’s administration held the traditional institution in high…
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