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JUST IN: Shettima heads to Jos for NIPSS SEC 47 graduation ceremony
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Jos, Plateau State, to attend the graduation ceremony of participants of Senior Executive Course 47 (2025) at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). NIPSS serves as a centre for policy development, advocacy, training, and advisory services for senior bureaucrats, security personnel, and leaders in the…
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NIS alerts public to planned maintenance on passport application platform
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that its passport application platform will undergo routine maintenance, a development expected to cause temporary service disruptions. In a statement issued on Friday, the service said the maintenance exercise will run from Friday to Sunday. During this period, applicants may experience intermittent service interruptions, slow response times, or limited…
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Cleric urges Nigerians to unite amid social, economic challenges
Nigerians have been urged to embrace selfless service and an “all hands on deck” spirit to rebuild trust, strengthen national unity, and support those facing economic and social challenges. The appeal was made by His Eminence Oliver Aba, Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, during the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, themed “Emmanuel: God With Us.” Hosted for…
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FCCPC to expand investigation into alleged exploitative airfares
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced the expansion of its ongoing investigation into airline ticket pricing on select domestic routes, following rising public concerns over alleged exploitative and coordinated fare increases. Air travellers—particularly those on South-East and South-South routes—have recently raised concerns about uniform and steep price hikes as the festive season…
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INEC chairman identifies challenges ahead of 2027 general election
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan (SAN), has identified weak communication infrastructure, voter apathy and pervasive misinformation as the major hurdles the Commission must overcome to ensure credible conduct of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Thursday at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja, Amupitan said the…
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Burkina Faso holds Nigerian Soldiers after forced aircraft landing, FG confirms
By Kunle Sanni Nigerian soldiers aboard a military aircraft that made a forced landing in Burkina Faso earlier this week remain in the country, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, confirmed on Thursday. Tuggar disclosed this during a joint press briefing with his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Bakari, at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja, while responding to questions from…
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Tuggar, Bakari meet in Abuja, push for coordinated West African security response
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has met with his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, in Abuja to discuss recent security developments in the region. During the meeting held at the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), both officials reviewed the recent attempted coup in the Republic of Benin and broader security concerns affecting West…
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PHOTO NEWS: First Lady hosts children to Christmas brunch at State House
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday hosted children to a festive Christmas brunch at the State House in Abuja. The event, filled with excitement and cheer, brought together youngsters from various communities for a day of celebration, gifts and shared joy.
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Senate screens Fani-Kayode, Dambazau, Yakubu, Omokri, others for ambassadorial positions
….Grants automatic passage to former ministers, lawmakers The Senate has screened the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, telling them to “take a bow and go” during the ambassadorial screening on Thursday. Some of the ambassador designates were spotted at the National Assembly, including former presidential spokesperson Reno Omokri and ex-governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Also…
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FG approves construction of new BOI headquarters in Eko Atlantic City
Approves purchase of 200 electric buses By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light for the design and construction of a new headquarters for the Bank of Industry (BoI) at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos. The approval was announced by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Enoh, while addressing…
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