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Senate releases midterm scorecard, passes 108 bills in 2 years

The Senate has released its midterm scorecard, announcing that 983 Bills were introduced, 108 passed in two years, a milestone that underscores the legislative strides made since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on June 13, 2023. This is as the Senate marked its two-year anniversary on June 12, with legislative data reflecting steady progress. According to the Leader…

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‘Fathers are nation-builders’ – President Tinubu on Father’s Day celebration

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm wishes to fathers across the country and beyond, describing them as “silent defenders and tireless nation-builders” whose sacrifices sustain families and strengthen the fabric of the nation. In a heartfelt Father’s Day message released on Sunday, the President paid tribute to fathers for carrying the weight of responsibility with quiet strength…

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‘Embrace eco-friendly tourism’ – Tinubu tells African Nations at UN meeting

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged African nations to adopt eco-friendly tourism policies and safeguard the continent’s cultural heritage as a path to sustainable economic growth and prosperity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the 68th United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting in Abuja, Tinubu stressed the need for collaboration among African…

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No bias against the North in federal projects – Umahi clarifies

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is prioritising the South in infrastructure allocation across the country. While addressing the media during a two-day inspection tour of federal road projects in Rivers and Bayelsa states, Umahi described the claims as “misleading,” saying the North currently holds 52 per cent of legacy projects compared to the South’s…

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Oluremi Tinubu celebrates Nigerian fathers on Father’s Day

By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has extended warm wishes to Nigerian fathers as the country joins the rest of the world to mark Father’s Day 2025. In a message released on Sunday, the First Lady commended fathers for their dedication to raising confident, responsible, and compassionate children. She also celebrated men who take on fatherhood roles through mentorship,…

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Tinubu celebrates former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar at 83

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), as he marks his 83rd birthday. In a statement released on Sunday, President Tinubu described the retired general as an elder statesman of “uncommon integrity” whose decades of service continue to inspire generations of Nigerians. Highlighting General Abubakar’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s democratic history,…

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ARCON flags fake internet ads featuring Adeboye, Okinbaloye, Customs

By Kunle Sanni The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has alerted the public to a wave of fake and unethical advertisements circulating on Facebook, which use the names and images of prominent Nigerians and government agencies without their consent. In a statement on Friday, ARCON’s Director-General, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, disclosed that fake adverts featuring Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General…

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Nigeria condemns Iran-Israel conflict, calls for dialogue

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the escalating hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, following a preemptive strike by Israel on Iranian territory. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria expressed deep concern over the ongoing missile and aerial attacks exchanged by both nations.…

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Tinubu mourns victims of Air India crash, condoles with PM Modi

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Friday extended heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, as well as the government and people of the Republic of India, following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying two pilots, ten cabin crew members, 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese…

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Presidency denies viral list of national honours including Aisha Yesufu

By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has disowned a viral list circulating on social media that purportedly names new recipients of national honours, including prominent human rights activist Aisha Yesufu. On Friday, the unverified list, which features 102 names, sparked widespread reactions online, particularly over Yesufu’s inclusion due to her well-known criticism of the Bola Tinubu administration. The list contradicts President…

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