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UAE president to visit Nigeria following bilateral talks with Tinubu

By Kunle Sanni United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted an invitation from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit Nigeria later in 2025. The invitation was extended during a bilateral meeting held on Wednesday night on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. President Tinubu, who arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday,…

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We don’t need Sanusi’s approval for our policies, says FG

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has responded sharply to remarks made by former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II regarding the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a public event in Lagos, Sanusi acknowledged the necessity of some of the policies but stated he had chosen not to “help the government,” citing personal reasons. In a…

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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu meets UAE president Sheikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday during the sidelines of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The meeting focused on strengthening diplomatic ties, fostering sustainable development, and enhancing economic cooperation between Nigeria and the UAE.

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FERMA defends 2025 N64.88bn budget 

The Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has defended its 2025 N64.88bn budget. The budget comprises N4.9bn for personnel costs, N33.468bn for overhead costs, and N26.487bn for capital costs for the 2025 fiscal year. A statement from the FERMA Director of Information and Public Relations, Maryam Sanusi, and the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, released on Wednesday, noted…

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House of Reps loses Deputy Chief Whip

The House of Representatives has announced the death of Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga,. Until her death, she served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House. She represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She died earlier on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in a brief illness. A statement by the House Spokesperson, Hon Akin Rotimi, said that Onanuga…

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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, lead Armed Forces Remembrance Day procession

Vice President Kashim Shettima led the procession for Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja on Wednesday alongside top government officials which include Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Deputy Speaker of House Representatives, Kalu Uche. The solemn event was used to celebrate the memories of fallen soldiers who served the country in war and various theatre…

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Tinubu calls for peace, unity on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to honor the sacrifices of ex-servicemen and women who gave their lives to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity and promote global peace. In a statement posted on his X account to commemorate the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Tinubu highlighted the importance of unity and peace in addressing the…

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2025 Budget: NASS threatens to halt funding of government agencies

Revenue-generating organisations have been given 48 hours by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance to show up or risk having their government funding for activities in 2025 revoked. The legislators criticised the agencies for not responding to invitations to defend their 2025 budget and revenue-generating profile. According to The Nation, the agencies include the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian…

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FULL VIDEO: At Abu Dhabi sustainability week, Tinubu calls for global collaboration on climate actions

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