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Nigeria facilitates return of former Sierra Leone president Koroma
Nigeria has facilitated the return of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma to Freetown, ending more than two years of temporary relocation to the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu accompanied Koroma to Sierra Leone on the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The minister said Koroma’s return followed sustained diplomatic engagements involving the Economic Community of West African…
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ICC dismisses petition seeking to probe cases of kidnappings in Nigeria
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity, the Federal Government has said. The petition, titled Formal Communication Requesting Investigation into Systemic Kidnappings in Nigeria as Crimes Against Humanity, was reportedly submitted anonymously and assigned document number ICC-RoC46(3)-01/26. In a statement on Thursday, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister…
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Shettima mourns Emir of Gumel, hails late monarch’s role in peacebuilding
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, as a major loss to Jigawa State, Nigeria and the traditional institution. Shettima spoke on Friday during a condolence visit to Jigawa State, where he conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s condolences to the late monarch’s family, the Gumel Emirate Council, Governor Umar…
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Oluremi Tinubu launches community food bank programme in South-South
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-South geopolitical zone, as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity and child malnutrition in the region. Mrs Tinubu launched the programme in Calabar, Cross River State, where three community food banks were inaugurated simultaneously. The intervention is targeted at children under six, pregnant women and…
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Shehu Buba denies backing banditry, accuses critic of smear campaign
Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has denied allegations that he supports or facilitates banditry in northern Nigeria, accusing his critic of attempting to damage his reputation through propaganda. The allegation was made by a man identified as Hassan in an interview with social media influencer D English Alhaji Media. According to a report by SaharaReporters, Hassan accused…
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Questions surround Atiku lobbyist Von Batten’s name changes, citizenship disclosure
There has been much in the news about former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar hiring a lobbyist for $1.2 million to enhance his reputation in the United States as Nigeria heads into the 2027 general election. Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is hoping to unseat President Bola Tinubu at the polls in January next year, hence the need…
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Tinubu not facing criminal case in US over FOIA records, says Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing a criminal case in the United States, saying the ongoing proceedings before a US federal court concern only the disclosure of government records. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the clarification in a statement on Thursday concerning the Freedom of Information…
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Alake urges Kogi youths to persuade elders to stop supporting illegal mining
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has urged youths in Kogi State to engage traditional rulers, community leaders and local authorities to end alleged support for illegal mining activities in their communities. Alake made the appeal on Thursday when members of Concerned Kogi Youths Against Environmental Degradation protested at the ministry over alleged environmental destruction linked to mining…
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Zamfara rally: APC chieftain accuses Atiku supporters of manipulation
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kaduna State, Yusuf Ali Rabagardama, has accused supporters of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of manipulating a video from a recent political gathering in Gusau, Zamfara State. Rabagardama alleged that the audio of participants chanting “Sai Atiku” was superimposed on footage of an event organised to celebrate the appointment of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari as…
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Tinubu’s reforms: A case for re-election — by Fredrick Nwabufo
Suleiman sits in the examination hall. His palms are sweaty, and beads of despair are dropping on his lap. He has not paid his fees and is scraping by on odd jobs. It is the crucial second-semester examination. Suleiman faces a major challenge to his dream of getting a higher education: funding. But his determination is greater than his fear.…
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