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President Tinubu inaugurates state-of-the-art data complex

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated a cutting-edge Data Complex at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant step toward improving the nation’s security and technological infrastructure. The complex, named the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex, features several critical components, including a Command and Control Centre, Visa Approval Centre, ECOWAS Biometric Card…

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Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi as acting Accountant General of the Federation

Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. This was contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy). In announcing Madein’s successor, President Tinubu ensures…

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Shettima knocks UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch for disrespecting Nigeria

KUNLE SANNI Vice President Kashim Shettima has strongly criticized Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, over her remarks about Nigeria. Badenoch, who was born in the UK to Nigerian Yoruba parents and spent her early years in Nigeria before returning to the UK at 16, reportedly described Nigeria as a “socialist nation brimming with thieving politicians and insecurity”…

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Nigeria to partner with Niger Republic to eliminate emerging threat of LUKARAWA

Kunle Sanni The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Olufemi Oluyede, has revealed that the Nigerian military is collaborating closely with the Niger Republic military to combat the rising threat of the LUKARAWA insurgents, who have been destabilizing the Northwestern region of Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at the Presidential Villa, following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Oluyede emphasized…

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Shettima praises Nigerian Diaspora’s role in global economy

-Says Nigerian immigrants account for highest diaspora remittances in West Africa Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the significant contributions of Nigerian immigrants to the global economy, noting that the country accounts for the highest diaspora remittances in West Africa. Speaking at the 10th Annual National Migration Dialogue in Abuja, the Vice President highlighted how Nigerians abroad excel…

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2025 Budget: Senate threatens zero allocation for non-compliant agencies

The Senate has issued a stern warning to Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), threatening zero allocation in the 2025 budget if they fail to present expenditure records for the 2024 appropriations. The ultimatum was delivered during an investigative hearing chaired by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East) of the Senate Committee on Finance. The session focused on remittance…

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Tax Reform Bills: South East Senate caucus canvasses broader consultations

The South East Caucus in the Senate has joined other stakeholders in the polity to call for broader consultations on the Tax Reform Bills currently pending consideration and possible passage by the National Assembly. Leader of the Caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South), made this known on Monday (Today) during a press briefing after a closed-door meeting with senators…

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Tinubu congratulates Nigerian born doctor, Ogunyemi on CMA election victory

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian born medical doctor, Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi on his election as President-Elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Ogunyemi, a distinguished Clinical Associate of Medicine at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, recently emerged as President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in Canada. The President celebrated the remarkable achievement with Dr. Ogunyemi,…

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Anti-corruption war can only be effective if it starts with accountability from top govt officials- Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that the battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials. Obasanjo said that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others and demonstrate the government’s commitment to transparency and integrity. He spoke on Sunday night…

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Ghana Presidential Election: Tinubu congratulates Mahama, praises democratic process

By KUNLE SANNI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on his victory in the December 7 general election, commending the peaceful conduct of the electoral process. In a phone call to Mahama, President Tinubu expressed hope that his return to power would foster greater stability within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where…

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