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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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Tinubu arrives Lagos for Christmas and New Year holidays
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President Information and Strategy has announced. in a statement signed on Wednesday by Onanuga, the Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, and cabinet members received the President at the Presidential Wing of…
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2025 Budget: Tinubu to spend ₦684.65 billion to Boost Nigeria’s health infrastructure and services
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has emphasised his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s healthcare system, announcing a total allocation of ₦684.65 billion in the 2025 budget to enhance health infrastructure and primary healthcare services. “We are convinced that Universal Health Coverage initiatives will strengthen primary healthcare systems across Nigeria,” the President stated during the budget presentation. President Tinubu presented…
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2025 budget: Tinubu to spend N14.97trillion on Defence and Security, Infrastructure, Health, and Education
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has proposed to spend a total of N14.97 trillion to fund four key economical sectors the 2025 national budget including, security and defence, health, infrastructure and Education. President Tinubu presented the 2025 budget, on Wednesday titled “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” to a joint session of the National Assembly, outlining a spending…
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Musawa receives UNESCO Certificate for Kano Durbar Festival
UNESCO has presented the certificate of inscription for the Kano Durbar Festival to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa. Dr. Hajo Sani, Nigeria’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, presented a congratulatory message in Abuja on Tuesday, acknowledging the government and people of Nigeria for the inscription of the Durbar festival as an Intangible Cultural…
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Extend hands of cooperation to my successor – Outgoing Works Ministry PS tells staff
By Adeola Ogunrinde The outgoing permanent secretary of Federal Ministry of Works Yakubu Adams Kofarmata, has urged the staff to extend the same hands of cooperation he enjoyed, to his successor, Engr. Olufunsho Olusesan Adebiyi. Kofarmata said this during the handing over ceremony to Adebiyi in Abuja. The outgoing Permanent Secretary commended the staff for working with him, harmoniously, appealing…
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Oluremi Tinubu unveils expended elderly support scheme
By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on elderly citizens to prioritize their health and spend quality time with loved ones. She made this appeal during the second edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), which took place across all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
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Tinubu celebrates ex- President Buhari at 82
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, in celebration of his 82nd birthday. In a message signed on Monday by the president, Tinubu acknowledged Buhari’s unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s progress and the lasting impact of his leadership. “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend my warmest congratulations and best…
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NOA Boss urges Nigerians to engage in acts rooted in patriotism
..As LAUTECH wins N20m NOA campus debate By Adeola Ogunrinde Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians to engage in acts rooted in discipline, patriotism and integrity, and use their voices to champion national values. Issa-Onilu said that youths should express dissent peacefully, be solution-driven, see governance as a collaborative effort and embrace…
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Nigeria’s Firstlady disburses N1.9bn to senior citizens across 36 states
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday disbursed the sum of N1.9billion to the elderly across 36 states and Federal Capital Territory through her Renewed Hope Initiative programme. Beneficiaries of the donation aged 65 and above got N200,000 each tagged, Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS). Mrs Tinubu, who was represented by the First Lady of Lagos, Dr…
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