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Nigeria won’t accept Venezuelan deportees from U.S. prison, says Tuggar

By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has stated that Nigeria will not succumb to pressure from the United States to accept Venezuelan deportees, some of whom are reportedly ex-convicts. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Tuggar said Nigeria is grappling with its own challenges and cannot be a destination for migrants…

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FG to audit skills centres nationwide, as Shettima seeks urgent workforce reforms

By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has announced plans to conduct a nationwide audit of skills training centres across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to overhaul the nation’s skills infrastructure and bridge workforce gaps. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed the plan during the 6th meeting of the National Council on Skills (NCS), held Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…

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‘Our stories belong to posterity,’ says Shettima at Adoke’s memoir launch

By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged current and former public officials to document their experiences in office, describing it as essential for promoting transparency, preserving institutional memory, and ensuring accountability in governance. Speaking at the public presentation of OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block—a memoir by former Attorney General of the…

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Adoke launches memoir on OPL 245, says he forgives those behind his ordeal

By Kunle Sanni – Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, says he has forgiven all those behind his “ordeal” over the controversial OPL 245 oil block deal, stating that he has moved on from the legal and political storm surrounding the matter. Adoke made the remarks during the launch of his memoir, OPL…

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Tinubu never halted 5-year US visa policy, says Presidency

By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has refuted widespread reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu halted the issuance of 5-year multiple-entry visas for United States citizens, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the federal government affirmed that Nigeria continues to…

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NITDA champions national drive for 95% digital literacy by 2030

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to achieving 95% digital literacy across Nigeria by the year 2030, with an ambitious milestone of 70% by 2027. Inuwa who made this known during a collaborative meeting hosted by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), highlighted the government’s strategic…

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Nigeria secures $747m loan for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Nigeria has secured a $747 million syndicated loan to finance the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure development efforts. According to a statement by Mohammed Manga, spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, the loan will fund the 47.47-kilometre stretch from Victoria Island to Eleko Village in Lagos. The project represents Nigeria’s…

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First Ladies discuss conflict resolution, youth empowerment at global summit

By Kunle Sanni – First Ladies from various continents are engaging in high-level discussions on conflict resolution, youth empowerment, and the future impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the ongoing Third Annual Global First Partners Academy in New York. The event, now in its second day, featured a keynote address by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who called for…

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Dozens of Nigerians deported from U.S. over crimes, visa offences

By Kunle Sanni – The United States has deported dozens of Nigerians with criminal convictions and immigration violations back to Nigeria via a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charter flight. The U.S. government stated that the deportation was carried out in close coordination with Nigerian law enforcement agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), with support from U.S. Homeland…

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PHOTO NEWS: Garba Shehu hails national leaders’ turnout at book launch

Former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has expressed gratitude to dignitaries and supporters who graced the launch of his book, describing the event as a remarkable convergence of Nigeria’s political, media, and diplomatic elite. In a post shared on Wednesday via his X account, Shehu reflected on the significance of the gathering and the show of support he received. “Images from…

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