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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global forum that brings together world leaders to discuss sustainable development, climate action, energy transition and economic growth. He was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu;…
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Shettima attends Guinea President Doumbouya’s inauguration —
Reaffirms Nigeria’s ECOWAS leadership By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the swearing-in and inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea, representing President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its commitment to democratic governance in the…
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President Tinubu returns to Nigeria After Abu Dhabi Sustainability summit
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu will return to Nigeria on Saturday after leading a Nigerian delegation to the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026) in the United Arab Emirates, the presidency has stated. In a statement by posted on his X account on Saturday, Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesperson said, “President Tinubu leaving his hotel in Abu Dhabi, United…
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Negotiations with bandits undermine military efforts, says defence minister
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has urged state governments to stop negotiating with bandits, warning that such engagements undermine military operations and pose serious risks to long-term security efforts. Musa made the call during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he said negotiations often weaken the fight against insecurity, as armed groups frequently fail to…
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Shettima arrives in Guinea to represent Tinubu at Doumbouya’s inauguration
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, Guinea, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya. Shettima was received on arrival by senior officials of the Guinean government as well as members of the Nigerian diplomatic mission, ahead of the official inauguration ceremony scheduled for Saturday at GLC Stadium, Nongo. President-elect…
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Tinubu honours Akande at 87, congratulates Peregrino Paul at 65
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tributes to elder statesman and former Osun State governor, Bisi Akande, as he marked his 87th birthday, while also congratulating administrator and entrepreneur, Peregrino Kolawole Paul, on his 65th birthday. In a statement on Friday, President Tinubu described Chief Akande as a pillar of Nigeria’s democratic journey and the progressive…
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Porous borders driving insecurity in Nigeria, defence minister says
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said the country’s worsening insecurity is being fuelled largely by porous land borders that allow terrorists, bandits and kidnappers to move in and out with ease. Musa made the remarks on Thursday in an interview with the BBC, where he disclosed that the federal government is considering a mix…
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EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list
Nigeria has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions, a move expected to ease trade, payments and investment flows between the country and Europe, according to a report by Business Insider. Business Insider reports on Wednesday that the European Commission confirmed that Nigeria, alongside South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique and Tanzania, had strengthened its AML/CFT regimes…
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Tinubu reaffirms administration’s commitment to welfare of armed forces
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare and dignity of the Nigerian Armed Forces, stressing that national security depends on sustained support for those who defend the country. The president said this in a statement he signed on Thursday to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day, observed to honour fallen…
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Shettima represents Tinubu at 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday represented President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day ceremony held at the National Arcade, Abuja. The event was attended by top government officials, including the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio; the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun; and the Deputy Speaker…
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