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Navy Board approves promotion of 146 senior naval officers
The Navy Board on Thursday 19 December 2024 approved the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks in the Nigerian Navy. A breakdown of the promotions released showed that 24 Commodores were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral,26 Captains were elevated to the rank of Commodore, and 96 Commanders were promoted to the rank of Captain. This was…
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Keyamo commissions E-Gate, CNG buses at Lagos airport
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, unveiled a new electronic gate (E-gate) at the departure wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The initiative, driven by FAAN in partnership with the United Bank for Africa (UBA), is part of efforts to enhance…
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First Lady hosts children’s Christmas brunch, urges unity, love
By Kunle Sanni The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday hosted a special Christmas brunch for children from two foster homes at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The event, filled with the joyous spirit of Christmas and the New Year, aimed to spread festive cheer and promote messages of love, unity, and compassion. In a statement by Busola…
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Ibadan stampede: Nigeria firstlady, Oluremi Tinubu sympathises with Oyo govt, families of late minors
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde and the people of Oyo State following a tragic incident on Wednesday, in which several children lost their lives in a stampede. In her message she signed on Thursday, the first lady sympathised saying, “I condole with His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, and…
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Ibadan Stampede: Tinubu extends condolences to Oyo govt, families of late children
…demands investigation By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives and left many injured. The President in a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as…
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Minister Wike revokes 762 land plots over unpaid certificates of occupancy
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the revocation of 762 land plots in the Maitama district of Abuja due to non-payment of Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O). The decision was announced in public notices released by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday. The affected individuals and corporate entities failed to…
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Tinubu appoints 72 executives for River Basin Development Authorities
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 72 executives to lead the management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities across the country. The announcement was made on Wednesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the reconstitution of the executive management falls under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and is aimed at…
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State House gets new Permanent Secretary
..as Fashedemi urges staff to embrace hard work, commitment By Kunle Sanni The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, has called on staff to embrace dedication and excellence in carrying out their duties. Speaking on Wednesday as he assumed office, Fashedemi emphasized that working in the State House is a privilege that should inspire a commitment…
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2025 Budget: Economic reforms yielding positive results- Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism that ongoing economic reforms are yielding positive results, assuring Nigerians that the benefits will soon be felt nationwide. Speaking during the presentation of the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly, Tinubu unveiled an estimated expenditure of ₦49.7 trillion, almost ₦2 trillion higher than the ₦47.9…
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Vice President Shettima arrives in Saudi Arabia after Dubai visit
By KUNLE SANNI Vice President Kashim Shettima has landed at the Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina, Saudi Arabia. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, (Office of The Vice President). On arrival, VP Shettima was received by Abdulmohsen Bin Nayef Bin Hamed, the Deputy…
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