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Nigeria’s borders not closed, Atiku’s reopening claim misleading — Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has dismissed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027, saying the borders are already open. Tunji-Ojo, who supervises the Nigeria Immigration Service, said in a statement on Saturday that “Nigerian borders are not closed and so cannot be reopened.” The minister said Nigeria had progressively reopened…
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FG warns 915 communities across 19 states, FCT of critical flood risk
The federal government has placed 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory on critical flood-risk watch between August 27 and September 9. The warning was contained in the latest flood-risk advisory issued by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre. The affected communities were classified as requiring immediate monitoring, preparedness and protective action as the government warned…
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I dedicate my birthday to prayers for Nigeria, no adverts — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked friends, associates and well-wishers to refrain from organising public celebrations or placing congratulatory adverts as he marks his 60th birthday on September 2. Shettima made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday, saying he preferred to mark the milestone quietly and keep public attention focused on national development. The Vice President specifically asked…
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Tinubu: Securing Nigerians’ lives non-negotiable to economic growth
President Bola Tinubu has said securing the lives and property of Nigerians remains non-negotiable to achieving the country’s economic ambitions and sustainable prosperity. Tinubu said national security was the foundation for business expansion, investment and economic development, adding that his administration was committed to strengthening the armed forces and security agencies to tackle terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, piracy and other forms…
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Presidency counters Atiku, says Nigeria’s land borders already open
The Presidency has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to clarify his promise to “open the borders” if elected president, saying Nigeria’s land borders are already open. In a statement on Friday, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the Federal Government reopened most of the country’s land borders on March 14, 2024,…
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BREAKING: Tinubu orders audit of IPPIS to uncover fake agencies, ghost workers
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Federal Government’s systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, federal agencies and their internal control mechanisms. Tinubu directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate the exercise. The directive followed a resolution of the Federal Executive Council on…
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Emir of Daura confers Hausa traditional title on Minister Musawa
The Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk Umar, has conferred the traditional title of Mairamar Kasar Hausa I, meaning “First Daughter of Hausa Land”, on the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa. The title was bestowed on Musawa on Wednesday during the closing ceremony of the Hausa Day celebrations in Daura, Katsina State. Speaking after…
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Atiku’s fuel subsidy plan is dead on arrival, says TDF
The Democratic Front (TDF) has criticised a proposal by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to reintroduce fuel subsidy, describing the plan as “myopic”, impracticable and incapable of addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has proposed an alternative approach to managing the country’s petroleum sector as part of his economic recovery agenda. However, in a statement…
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Tinubu, governors set up committee to deliver lower transport fares from October
President Bola Tinubu and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have agreed to establish a joint Federal and State committee to begin the immediate implementation of measures aimed at reducing transportation costs across the country. Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his X account on Thursday after meeting with the APC Governors’ Forum at the…
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New Head of Service Enitan pledges to rebuild trust in Federal Civil Service
The newly appointed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Abel Enitan, has promised to overhaul the efficiency and professionalism of the Federal Civil Service while restoring public confidence in the institution. Enitan spoke on Thursday shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administered the oath of office on him at the State House in Abuja. He said his tenure…
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