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AGF hails Supreme Court ruling on president’s power to declare state of emergency
By Kunle Sanni – The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has described the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the President’s constitutional power to declare a state of emergency in any part of the country as a victory for Nigerians and a boost for democracy. Fagbemi spoke on Monday after the apex court upheld the…
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Fashedemi assures retiring State House staff of continued recognition, annual honours
By Kunle Sanni – The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, has assured retiring staff of the Presidency that their years of service will continue to be recognised through annual honours. He said their contributions “still count” and will no longer end in silence. Speaking at a reception for retirees at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Fashedemi said…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges elderly to find joy as RHI empowers 250 veterans
By Kunle Sanni – The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged elderly Nigerians to remain healthy, active and purposeful, stressing the importance of finding joy and fulfilment in old age. She gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja at the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Elderly Support Scheme, organised to celebrate and support senior citizens, particularly military…
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Naira redesign was EFCC’s idea to curb vote buying- Buhari biography reveals
By Kunle Sanni A new biography of former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that the controversial naira redesign policy introduced ahead of the 2023 general election was proposed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with the aim of cutting off cash supplies used for vote buying. The revelation is contained in From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of…
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Tinubu meets NLC in bid to avert nationwide protest
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday night met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a last-minute effort to avert the union’s planned nationwide protest over rising insecurity across the country. The closed-door meeting, held at the State House, Abuja, began at about 11:27 p.m. and was attended by the NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero;…
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Tinubu mourns former CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. Justice Tanko, who hailed from Bauchi State, died on Tuesday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the age of 71. He served as Nigeria’s Chief Justice from 2019 to 2022. In a statement issued…
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Ex-CJN Muhammad dies at 71 in Saudi Arabia
The former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has died at the age of 71. The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, confirmed the former jurist’s demise in a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. He said the former CJN died on Tuesday at a hospital in Saudi Arabia…
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BREAKING: Senate confirms Tinubu’s first batch of non-career ambassadors
The Senate has confirmed the nominations of three non-career ambassadors, marking the first batch of ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and screened by the upper chamber. Those confirmed are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun State, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke, CFR, from Oyo State. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption…
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ECOWAS allocates $2.85m each to five states for counterterrorism
By Kunle Sanni – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the disbursement of emergency funds to five member states as part of renewed efforts to combat terrorism and rising insecurity across the region. The decision was taken at the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held on Sunday in…
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We’ll sustain Buhari’s legacy, Tinubu says at book presentation
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the legacies of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing them as rooted in discipline, integrity, purposeful leadership, and the belief that public office is a trust. The president made the pledge on Monday in Abuja at the State House Conference Centre during the unveiling and public presentation of…
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