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President Tinubu departs for Türkiye on state Visit
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Monday departed Abuja for Türkiye on an official state visit. The presidential aircraft took off from the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 2:05 p.m. According to a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, the visit is expected to build on the existing cordial relationship between…
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President Tinubu to depart Abuja for Türkiye on state visit
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, January 26, depart Abuja for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye as part of efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic relations between both countries, the presidency has announced. According to a statement by the spokesperson to the President, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, the visit is expected to build…
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FG treats religious violence as attack on Nigerian State — Ribadu
The Federal Government has declared that any act of violence framed along religious lines will be treated as a direct attack on the Nigerian state, reaffirming its commitment to protecting all citizens regardless of faith. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, made the declaration at the end of the first session of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group held in…
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NDIC seeks stronger partnership with EFCC on asset recovery, bank prosecutions
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for enhanced collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to strengthen efforts at safeguarding the country’s financial system. The appeal was made on Friday, when the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Mr Thompson Oludare Sunday, led a management team on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman…
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No ambassador posted to Turkey yet, Presidency clarifies
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has clarified that no ambassador-designate has been posted to Turkey, stating that the appointment is still under review following a naming mix-up. The clarification was contained in a corrected State House statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu. According to the statement, President Tinubu has so far approved the…
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BREAKING: Tinubu posts former NIA DG to France as ambassador-designate, three others
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, including former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayodele Oke, who has been assigned to France. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the appointments were selected from the 68 ambassadorial nominees confirmed by the Senate in December.…
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Be fair, patriotic, Tinubu charges new FCC chair, 37 commissioners
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly inaugurated Chairman and Commissioners of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to be fair, diligent, committed, and patriotic in carrying out their constitutional responsibilities. The President gave the charge on Thursday at the State House, Abuja, after administering the oath of office to the FCC Chairman, Mrs. Hulayat Omidiran, and…
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Turkey identifies 76 Nigerian artifacts, sets stage for repatriation
Türkiye has identified 76 wooden and metal artifacts believed to belong to Nigeria, paving the way for their repatriation and potentially strengthening cultural relations between the two nations. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, HE Mehmet Poroy, during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa…
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JUST IN: Tinubu swears in FCC chairman, 37 commissioners
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to the newly appointed chairman and commissioners of the Federal Character Commission at the State House, Abuja. The new FCC chairman, Hulayat Omidiran, took the oath of office alongside 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory at about 4:48 pm local time. Omidiran,…
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FG, U.S. strengthen security cooperation on religious freedom, civilian protection
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and restoring security nationwide following a plenary session of the Nigeria–United States Joint Working Group held in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting, which addressed Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), took place at the Office of the National Security Adviser and was co-chaired by the National Security…
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