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Musa: Coup plotters ‘wasting their time,’ democracy remains strong in Nigeria
Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has dismissed concerns over any planned military takeover, insisting that anyone plotting a coup in the country is “wasting their time.” Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Friday, Musa described military personnel currently being prosecuted over an alleged coup plot as “a bunch of confused individuals.” The remarks come amid ongoing controversy surrounding…
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Over 1.5 million students benefit from ₦282bn NELFUND scheme, Tinubu says
President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s social and economic intervention programmes are expanding access to education, housing, healthcare, and agriculture while creating jobs and reducing economic pressure on households. Speaking in his third anniversary address on Friday, the President said agricultural interventions have continued to support millions of farmers through improved access to seedlings, fertilisers, mechanisation, irrigation systems, and expanded…
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Children’s Day: Tinubu orders stronger school protection measures in high-risk areas
President Bola Tinubu has directed a major strengthening of school protection systems in high-risk areas across the country, including updated vulnerability mapping, improved coordination between state governments and security agencies, and faster emergency response links between schools and local security units. In a statement marking Children’s Day on May 27, President Tinubu said the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration…
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Children’s Day: Oluremi Tinubu urges children to stay focused on learning, growth
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerian children to be mindful of the choices they make, stressing that the future they hope for depends on the decisions they take today. In her message marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration themed, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child,” the First Lady encouraged children to take responsibility for shaping their future…
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FG, World Bank cancel $717.7m undisbursed power sector recovery funds
The federal government and the World Bank have agreed to cancel about $717.7 million in undisbursed financing under the Power Sector Recovery Operation (PSRO), following implementation challenges and worsening tariff shortfalls in Nigeria’s electricity sector. The decision was contained in a restructuring paper obtained by TheCable on Tuesday, which stated that the move followed a formal request by the federal…
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12 of world’s 20 fastest-growing economies are in Africa, says AfDB president
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Sidi Ould Tah, has said that 12 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies are currently in Africa, underscoring what he described as the continent’s growing economic resilience. Tah made the remark on Tuesday while inaugurating the 2026 African Economic Outlook at the ongoing African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings in Brazzaville. He…
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Lagos delivers 10,623 housing units in seven years — commissioner
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has delivered 10,623 housing units across the state in the last seven years as part of efforts to reduce the housing deficit and improve access to affordable homes for residents. Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, disclosed this during the Ministerial Press Briefing marking the third year of Governor Babajide…
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CAADP’s Kampala Declaration will drive the agriculture sector – Ogunbiyi
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, has said that the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration (2026–2035) will drive agro-industrialisation, value addition, and the development of resilient and sustainable food systems across Nigeria and Africa. Ogunbiyi made the statement on Monday during the National Stakeholders’ Consultative Workshop on…
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Nigeria faces heightened Ebola risk from DR Congo, Uganda, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned that Nigeria faces a high risk of an Ebola outbreak due to the ongoing spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, coupled with increased cross-border movement and international travel. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris,…
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Why I turned down UK residency to return to Nigeria — New JAMB registrar Aina
Segun Aina, the newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has revealed that he declined the opportunity to settle permanently in the United Kingdom despite spending over a decade abroad for academic and professional pursuits. Aina, a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, said his decision was driven by a desire to return to…
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