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Over one million out-of-school children return to classrooms under Tinubu, APC campaign council says
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council says more than one million out-of-school children have returned to classrooms under the education reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The council said the achievement was recorded through the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme, alongside other interventions aimed at expanding access to basic education and improving learning outcomes…
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Tinubu departs Saudi Arabia for Abuja after completing Umrah
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for Abuja after completing the Umrah pilgrimage in Makkah. Tinubu’s aircraft took off from the Royal Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport at 5:13pm Saudi time, according to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman, on Wednesday. The Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz…
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My struggles financing education in US inspired push for NELFUND, Tinubu says
President Bola Tinubu says his struggles to finance his education while studying in the United States as a young man inspired his commitment to expanding access to education in Nigeria. Tinubu said he understood the challenges students face in paying tuition fees, securing accommodation and meeting other expenses because he had experienced similar difficulties while pursuing his university education. The…
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Shettima departs Abuja for APC campaign rally in Nasarawa
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general election. Shettima is expected to join other party leaders and supporters at the rally scheduled to hold in the state on Wednesday. The Tinubu administration has identified Nasarawa as a beneficiary of its…
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Paying salaries is not an achievement, Akpoti-Uduaghan tells Ododo
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has criticised Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo over what she described as poor governance and lack of development in the state. The lawmaker, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, faulted the governor for presenting the payment of workers’ salaries as an achievement, arguing that it was his administration’s responsibility. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the remarks in a video circulating…
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Obi needs rest, exhausted from hectic campaign schedule, NDC spokesperson says
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed concerns about the health of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he is only experiencing exhaustion from his demanding political engagements. Dr Sam Omale, the party’s deputy campaign spokesperson, said Obi had no medical condition and remained in good health despite his hectic schedule. Omale spoke during an interview on Channels Television, where…
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Nigerians have talent to lead global sports, Shettima tells new CAF secretary
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Samson Adamu, the newly appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), to use his position to promote Nigerian interests and advance African football. Shettima gave the charge on Tuesday when he received Adamu and a delegation led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
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Nigeria hosting All-Africa golf championship for third time reflects confidence in our capacity, Oluremi Tinubu says
Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) for the third time reflects the confidence of the African golfing community in the country’s capacity to organise international sporting events, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has said. Mrs Tinubu spoke on Tuesday at the official opening of the championship at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, where she…
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Inside the Ka’abah: A rare honour and the message from Makkah — by Tunde Rahman
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday for Umrah, the lesser Hajj, it was a private spiritual journey. By Sunday, it had become a moment of national symbolism. In a rare gesture reserved only for visiting Heads of State, monarchs and top dignitaries, the Saudi Royal Court ordered the doors of the Holy Ka’abah to…
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EFCC uncovers illegal refinery allegedly run by Chinese nationals in Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in Ogere, Ogun State. The commission said its operatives from the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 discovered the facility on Saturday following intelligence and surveillance on suspected illegal sludge oil refiners. In a statement on Tuesday, the EFCC said the premises were deserted…
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