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Tinubu appoints Opeifa as MD, Nigeria Railway Corporation
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation. This announcement was made in a post on X by the Renewed Hope United Kingdom on Wednesday. Opeifa, a seasoned transportation expert and former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, has built a distinguished career marked by impactful reforms. As Commissioner, he…
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FG moves to cleanup Ogoniland, commissions water projects
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has announced that the Federal Government has made substantial progress in the Ogoni cleanup project, achieving the remediation of 36 polluted sites and commissioning seven additional water projects in Ogoniland, Rivers State. Lawal shared these updates on Tuesday following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Ogoni leaders at the State…
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Minister Dele Alake advocates support for Tinubu’s policies
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called on Nigeria’s elite to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing that their support is crucial to driving the nation’s economic recovery. Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday during his acceptance speech for the “Most Impactful Minister” award conferred by the Arewa Think-Tank, Dr. Alake credited his achievements to President…
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Umahi refutes contract award claims, demands apology from Daily Trust Newspaper
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says he was misquoted regarding a claim attributing to him that Infoquest Nigeria Ltd received a “No Objection” certificate for the amount of N252.89 billion from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for the rehabilitation of a section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road. In a statement on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Orji…
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Tinubu pledges peace, justice, development in Ogoniland
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Ogoniland that his administration will prioritize peace, justice, and sustainable development in the region. Speaking during a meeting with Ogoni leaders at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, the President called for unity and reconciliation to resolve longstanding issues and foster progress in the area. Acknowledging the historical…
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NASS canvasses increased funding for blue economy ministry
Senators and members of the House of Representatives have called for increased funding for the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, emphasising the sector’s significant potential to drive economic growth. Speaking through the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Marine and Blue Economy, Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun, the lawmakers underpinned the importance of adequate funding and early budget preparations for 2026.…
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Tinubu is determined to reset Nigeria – Governor Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu is determined to reset Nigeria on the path to sustainable growth and development. The governor acknowledged that the implementation of the President’s bold policies have not been without challenges and pains for Nigerians but clarified that the pains are temporary. He made this known at a one-day lecture organised by …
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Senate pushes for national population census
The Senate has vowed to push for the conduct of a national population census before the current administration ends in 2027. This commitment was reiterated during a budget defense session with the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Isa Kwarra. The Chairman of the Committee on National Identity Management and Population, Senator Abdul Ningi, said, “We will not rest…
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FG reaffirms commitment to improving lives as RHI distributes food items in Edo
By Kunle Sanni First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to implementing policies and programs aimed at enhancing the lives of all Nigerians. She made this known during the distribution of essential food items to vulnerable groups in Edo State under the Food Outreach Program of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The event, held in Benin…
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Kemi Badenoch will soon learn her lessons- Prof. Akinyemi
Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi, says Britain’s Conservative party and Nigeria-raised Kemi Badenoch will soon learn her lessons that “you don’t throw your people and your culture under the bus”. Akinyemi, a former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), said Badenoch was making a mistake denigrating Nigeria on the global stage to “advance…
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