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BREAKING: Tinubu hails Buhari for recognising June 12 as Democracy Day

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed appreciation to former President Muhammadu Buhari for officially recognising June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day—a historic shift from the previous May 29 observance. Addressing a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday to mark Democracy Day, Tinubu commended Buhari’s 2018 decision to move the celebration to June 12…

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NAF converts fuel tankers into aircraft refuelling bowsers to enhance operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully converted four pre-owned fuel tankers into specialised aircraft refuelling bowsers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational logistics and enhance combat readiness. According to a statement signed on Wednesday by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, the innovation was carried out under the supervision of…

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Tinubu urges eco-friendly tourism policies at UN Africa tourism summit

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve the continent’s rich cultural heritage as a path to long-term prosperity and sustainable development. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the 68th meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) held in Abuja on…

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BREAKING: Tinubu cancels June 12 national broadcast

…to address Nigerians in National Assembly By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will not deliver a traditional presidential national broadcast as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations scheduled for June 12. According to an official update released by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),…

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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima opens 68th UN Tourism Commission for Africa summit in Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima declared open the 68th UN Tourism Commission for Africa meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. The Vice President represented President Bola Tinubu at the opening ceremony of the summit that brought together 51 Ministers of Tourism in Africa and development partners. The summit will hold in Abuja for 3 days. At the opening event were Ministers of…

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NCC, partners hold workshop to tackle rural connectivity challenges

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and other key institutions to address the persistent challenges of rural network connectivity across Nigeria. This collaboration culminated in a two-day workshop held in Abuja from June 3 to 4, 2025, aimed at exploring policy frameworks to enable community networks. The initiative seeks to bridge the…

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FG partners with chess champion Tunde Onakoya to empower Nigerian youths

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced a new partnership with Tunde Onakoya, Guinness World Record holder and founder of the “Chess in Slums Africa” initiative, to expand educational and empowerment opportunities for children and youths across the country. President Bola Tinubu revealed the collaboration on Monday through a social media post, following a meeting with Onakoya at his…

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FG to train 100,000 youths annually in financial literacy, risk management

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians every year in foreign exchange trading, as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive financial inclusion. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Omolara Esan. The MoU,…

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Senate hopes to institutionalise June 12 presidential address

The Senate has said it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance. This was disclosed by the leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, in an interview with reporters on Tuesday. Bamidele stated that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech to…

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President Tinubu returns to Abuja after Sallah break in Lagos

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following the Eid al-Adha holiday, which he spent in Lagos. The President observed the Sallah festivities in his Ikoyi residence, where he received visits from political allies, religious leaders, and well-wishers. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, welcomed…

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