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JUST IN: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate for 2027 re-election bid
President Bola Tinubu has formally retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over the composition of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. The announcement was made on Friday at the Continental Hotel in Abuja, where the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, alongside top party leaders, met…
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BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom after weeks in captivity
The pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after weeks in captivity, the presidency has announced. The development was disclosed on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, in a post on his X account. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and…
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Court upholds FCCPC’s powers to investigate Air Peace ticket pricing complaints
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced that the Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed its statutory authority to investigate consumer complaints relating to airline ticket pricing, dismissing a suit filed by Air Peace challenging the Commission’s powers. The judgment was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu.…
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Digital literacy for women vital to achieving Nigeria’s $1tn economy, says UN rep
A United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) representative in Nigeria, Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia, has said expanding digital inclusion and artificial intelligence (AI) education for women and girls is essential to achieving President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy. Speaking on Thursday at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, Eghobamien-Mshelia said…
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Akpoti-Uduaghan backs state police, warns against political abuse
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has backed the establishment of state police but warned that the proposed security structure must be adequately funded and protected from political interference. Speaking on Thursday at the Building a National Consensus for State Police and National Security conference organised by ARISE News and THISDAY Newspaper in Abuja, the lawmaker said the success…
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Aviation agencies at loggerheads over sharing formula on airline tickets’ sales
A proposal to review the sharing formula for Nigeria’s statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) has reportedly sparked a fresh dispute among aviation agencies and labour unions, with concerns over its potential impact on aviation safety and regulatory oversight. According to a report by DailyTrust, the controversy centres on a move to increase the share of the levy…
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Nigeria attracting fresh oil investments amid US-Iran tensions — Lokpobiri
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, says rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have sparked renewed interest from foreign investors seeking opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Door-to-Door Movement, Lokpobiri said countries across Europe and Asia were approaching Nigeria…
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Tinubu commissions Abuja City Gate makeover, praises Wike for FCT transformation
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the remodelled Abuja City Gate, describing it as a symbol of Nigeria’s unity and diversity, while commending the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for delivering the project. The President, who was represented by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at the inauguration in Abuja, said the upgraded landmark reflects the nation’s identity…
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FG steps up rollout of 112 national emergency number
The federal government has intensified efforts to implement 112 as Nigeria’s single national emergency number, with Vice President Kashim Shettima directing the development of a roadmap for its nationwide rollout and calling for the support of state governors and emergency response agencies. The directive followed a meeting between Shettima and a delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by…
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Ndume backs Tinubu’s no-negotiation policy on terrorists
Senator Ali Ndume has endorsed the Federal Government’s policy of refusing to negotiate with terrorists and bandits, insisting that sustained military operations rather than ransom payments or dialogue remain the most effective way to end insecurity in the country. The Senator representing Borno South stated this on Thursday after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he…
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