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President Tinubu named ‘THISDAY Man of the Year’ 2024

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has been named THISDAY’s Man of the Year for 2024, recognized for his influence on Nigerian governance and reform efforts. The announcement, made on Tuesday, highlighted Tinubu’s resilience and bold decision-making, despite widespread criticism. The editorial board described him as a transformative figure in a challenging year: “Whether lampooned as T-pain or lionized as…

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Tinubu urges collaboration between states, FG, in agriculture, tax reforms

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, in his 2025 New Year address, urged governors and local council leaders to collaborate with the federal government on opportunities in agriculture, livestock, and tax reforms to drive Nigeria’s growth. He commended states adopting energy transition initiatives, such as CNG-powered transport and electric vehicles, while pledging federal support for transformative policies. Highlighting achievements, Tinubu…

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FG issues travel advisory for citizens visiting Australia

By Kunle Sanni The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for Nigerian citizens planning to visit Australia, urging caution due to a recent surge in discrimination, harassment, and hate crimes targeting foreigners. A statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, on Tuesday, said the directive “is imperative for Nigerian travellers and residents in Australia due…

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Atiku sends New Year message to Nigerians, urges accountability in 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to Nigerians, describing 2025 as a pivotal year for fostering accountability and safeguarding democracy. In a statement personally signed by him, Atiku emphasized the importance of citizen vigilance in holding political leaders accountable, urging Nigerians to actively monitor governance at all levels to prevent abuse of power and protect…

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NOA DG urges Nigerians to strengthen faith in nation for 2025

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians at home and abroad to renew their faith in the country as the year 2025 approaches. He highlighted that the nation’s commitment to strategic planning and transformative policies is already yielding positive results. In his New Year message, Issa-Onilu expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their…

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Nigeria should harness abundant resources to diversify economy – Abbas

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, has said Nigeria should harness its abundant resources and human capital to diversify its economy, adding that it will help to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. Abbas said continued over-reliance on oil by the country will only lead to inequality, greater poverty among Nigerians and mass unemployment. The Speaker, while delivering…

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Ongoing reforms will move Nigeria forward- Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said the ongoing reforms by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government would move the country forward. Akpabio called on Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he works to address Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking at his 2024 Constituency Briefing and Empowerment Programme held at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, Akpabio,…

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Tinubu commends NNPCL for reopening Warri refinery

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the reopening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement released on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Tinubu described the development as a significant milestone in 2024 that has reinforced Nigerians’ confidence…

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JUST IN: Warri refinery resumes operations at 125,000 bpd, says NNPC GMD Kyari

By Kunle Sanni The Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC), which has a production capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, has officially resumed operations as part of efforts to revitalize Nigeria’s refining sector. This significant development was confirmed by Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), during a tour of the facility…

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Military denies involvement in controversial guards parade for Seyi Tinubu

On Sunday, the Nigerian military officially distanced itself from a recent guards parade that featured Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. The event, which was captured in a viral video, showed Seyi being honored in a military-style ceremony and inspecting personnel dressed in uniforms. Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, stated in an interview with…

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