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President Tinubu extends birthday wishes to ministers Mariya Bunkure, Abubakar Kyari
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to two of his ministers, Mariya Bunkure, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, describing both as dedicated public servants committed to national development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
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Tinubu mourns passing of Newswatch co-founder Yakubu Mohammed
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, a veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, who passed away on Monday night. In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president described Mohammed as a towering figure in Nigerian journalism whose career…
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Governor Adeleke hails elevation of Oyewole to Supreme Court
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Osun-born jurist, Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, on his recommendation for appointment to the Supreme Court by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The governor described the elevation as a clear affirmation of Oyewole’s integrity and his capacity to dispense justice at the highest level in the…
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NJC recommends Oyewole for Supreme Court, approves 35 new judges nationwide
By Kunle Sanni – The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Joseph Olubunmi Oyewole of the Court of Appeal for elevation to the Supreme Court and approved the appointment of 35 judicial officers for courts across several states. According to a report by The Nation newspaper, the decisions were reached at the Council’s 110th meeting held on Tuesday in…
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Tinubu mourns Lucia Onabanjo, wife of Ogun’s first civilian governor
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the Ogun State Government, the people of the state and the Onabanjo family over the death of Chief Lucia Onabanjo, wife of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo. Chief Lucia Onabanjo died on Monday, January 12, at the age of 101. President Tinubu…
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U.S. delivers military supplies to support Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations
By Kunle Sanni – The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria to support ongoing operations against terrorist groups, reinforcing the long-standing security cooperation between the two countries. In a statement issued by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, U.S. forces confirmed that the delivery was made this week as part of a long-term…
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VP Shettima urges public servants to embrace selflessness, excellence
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerian public servants to remain selfless and committed to excellence, stressing that enduring legacies in public service are built on discipline, consistency and strong character. Shettima made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during a colloquium organised to mark the 50th birthday of Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser…
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Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation cost ₦43bn, CCTV centre ₦2.5bn — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has disclosed that the full rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos cost a total of ₦43 billion. Umahi made the disclosure while giving details of the project, explaining that the contract sum covered extensive repair works carried out on the bridge. According to him, the rehabilitation spanned 14 kilometres by 14…
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Tinubu congratulates former Senate President Ahmad Lawan on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, on the occasion of his birthday, celebrated on January 12. In a goodwill message, the president described Lawan as an experienced legislator and accomplished statesman whose years of public service have made a lasting contribution to Nigeria’s democratic development. President Tinubu commended…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu Arrives in Abu Dhabi for ADSW summit
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), a leading global platform on sustainable development. The president’s aircraft touched down at Zayed International Airport at about 11:30 p.m. local time. He was received on arrival by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State…
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