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Alia has invested N20bn transforming Benue Teaching Hospital — CMD
The Chief Medical Director of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Dr Terungwa Stephen Hwande, says the Benue State Government has invested about N20 billion in upgrading the institution over the past three years, transforming it into a major referral centre for North Central Nigeria. Speaking during a media tour of the hospital in Makurdi, Hwande said the investment…
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Tinubu celebrates Makarfi at 70, Fidelity Bank pioneer Arah at 75
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on his 70th birthday, and the first Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Nebolisa Arah, on his 75th birthday, describing both men as exemplary Nigerians whose contributions have left lasting impacts on public service and the banking sector. In separate…
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Global Tijaniyya leaders pray for Tinubu, mourn Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
The Supreme Council of Tijaniyya Worldwide has offered prayers for President Bola Tinubu and condoled with him over the death of renowned Islamic scholar and former leader of the Tijaniyya movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. A delegation comprising senior leaders of the council from Algeria, Senegal and Nigeria, alongside members of the Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Foundation led by Khalifa…
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Reps probes FRSC over number plates issued to council claiming Tinubu, Akume, Wike on board
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has questioned the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) over its decision to approve official vehicle number plates for the organisation despite documents listing President Bola Tinubu and several top government officials as members of its governing board. At the committee’s investigative hearing on Thursday, Chairman…
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Tinubu hails Nigeria’s admission into World Energy Council, backs new leadership
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s admission as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), describing the development as a major milestone that reflects international confidence in the country’s ongoing energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said…
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Nigeria, Canada sign expanded air transport pact to launch direct flights
The federal government and the Government of Canada have signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement that will, for the first time, permit direct scheduled flights between both countries, in a move expected to boost trade, tourism and investment. The agreement was signed in Abuja by the Director of Air Transport Management in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…
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FG’s massive projects have secured Benue’s support for Tinubu in 2027 — Deputy Governor
The Benue State Deputy Governor, Dr. Samuel Ode, has said the people of the state will reward President Bola Tinubu with massive support in the 2027 presidential election, citing ongoing Federal Government infrastructure projects across the state. Ode made the remarks during the inspection of federal and state projects by the Presidential Media Team and the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in…
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Gbajabiamila to lead Tinubu’s delegation to Canada investment conference
President Bola Tinubu has appointed his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to lead a high-level Federal Government delegation to Canada for the inaugural Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference (NIDEC 2026), as the administration steps up efforts to attract foreign direct investment and deepen economic ties with the Nigerian diaspora. The conference, scheduled for August 12 to 15 in Toronto, will…
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Tinubu hails economic team as NGX market value rises to N160tn
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commended members of his economic management team, saying their reforms have stabilised the economy and driven a strong rebound in Nigeria’s capital market. Speaking while receiving the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu said improving economic indicators and growing positive assessments from local and international…
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‘I’ve kept off EFCC operations to preserve its independence’ — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he has deliberately stayed away from the operational activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other law enforcement agencies, insisting that anti-corruption institutions must be allowed to perform their constitutional responsibilities without political interference. The President stated this on Thursday via his X account in response to the EFCC’s decision to seek a…
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