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Daily Trust exaggerated Nigeria’s economic situation – Presidency
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has responded strongly to a recent editorial published by Daily Trust, accusing the newspaper of spreading distorted and alarmist narratives about the nation’s economic situation and government policies. In a statement issued by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, on Thursday, the government criticised the editorial for portraying Nigeria…
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Oluremi Tinubu mourns media icon, Doyin Abiola
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and media trailblazer, Dr. Doyin Abiola. In a heartfelt condolence message, Thursday Senator Tinubu extended her sympathies to the children, grandchildren, extended family, friends, colleagues, and associates of the late Dr. Abiola, as well as to the Nigerian media community. Describing Dr.…
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Tinubu nominates new NERC chairman, two commissioners
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Engr. Ramat, 39, is an accomplished electrical engineer and administrator who holds a PhD in Strategic Management, alongside other professional qualifications. His nomination is part of President Tinubu’s continued efforts to strengthen the…
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Police warn officers against lobbying for promotions amid misinformation surge
By Kunle Sanni The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strong warning to its personnel over a growing trend of lobbying and unofficial promotion requests, which it says are being fuelled by misinformation following recent accelerated promotions within the Force. In a statement released Thursday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, Thursday expressed concern over what he described as…
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Keyamo reacts to ValueJet–Kwam 1 airport incident
…affirms punishment for both offenders Kunle Sanni The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to Tuesday’s altercation between music icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as Kwam 1) and the staff and crew of ValueJet at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement released Thursday, Keyamo confirmed receiving detailed reports and video footage…
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Lagos Lawmaker lauds Sanwo-Olu over improved infrastructure in Badagry
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Bonu, has lauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his commitment to improving infrastructure in Badagry. Bonu who represents Badagry Constituency 1, in his message to the governor and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, expressed deep appreciation on behalf of the people of the area. He added ” “Thank you for enhancing…
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NCAA blacklists Fuji star K1 for 6 months
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says Wasiu Ayinde, the popular Fuji musician known as Kwam 1, will be blacklisted for six months for his conduct at the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, announced during a press briefing on Thursday. “What I must assure the…
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Eno inaugurates 100-bed specialist hospital in Ibiono Ibom
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has inaugurated a 100-bed Renewed Hope Mother and Child Specialist Hospital at Oko Ita in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The facility, constructed under the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu, is designed to provide comprehensive maternal, neonatal, and paediatric care to residents of the area and neighbouring…
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2027: Jonathan may run for President – Close Ally
Some close associates and a senior member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan has agreed to contest the 2027 presidential election. Jonathan was defeated by late Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 after a failed bid to remain as Nigeria’s President. According to sources quoted by Vanguard newspaper, the former Bayelsa State Governor has…
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Sanusi decries erosion of values in Nigerian society
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has decried the erosion of values among different strata of the Nigerian society. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Sanusi said the Nigerian society must stop rewarding people who stole the nation’s commonwealth as public office holders with more public opportunities. The former Central Bank of Nigeria said “The entire value…
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