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State House permanent secretary signs performance contract, calls for commitment to service
By Kunle Sanni – The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Peter Fashedemi, has urged staff to recommit themselves to professionalism and efficient service delivery as the institution rolls out new performance management reforms. Fashedemi made the call in Abuja after signing a Performance Contract with directors across State House departments at the closing session of a three-day Management…
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Nigeria wasting its biggest asset, says industrialist Akinkuebi
By Boye Oyeyemi – An Ondo-based industrialist, Femi Akinkuebi, has said Nigeria will continue to struggle economically if it fails to convert its large population into a productive asset. In a statement issued on Thursday, Akinkuebi said countries that achieved rapid development, particularly China, did so by making their population the centre of all national planning. He noted that China…
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Shettima arrives in South Africa for G20 Summit
To engage in economy and security talks By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit. Shettima touched down on Friday evening at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, where he was received by senior Nigerian and South African government officials, including Nigeria’s…
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Nigeria’s unity enduring, Tinubu says at Bode George’s birthday celebration
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the enduring unity of Nigeria, stating that the bonds shared by citizens and political leaders far outweigh partisan differences. The president’s remarks were delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the 80th birthday celebration and memoir launch of Chief Olabode…
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First Lady champions environmental education with launch of national student club
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on young people across the country to take the lead in championing environmental sustainability as she launched the National Environment Club and Environment Society on Friday in Abuja. The initiative, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Environment, aims to build a new generation of environmentally conscious Nigerians. Speaking at the…
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Nigeria intensifies diplomacy ahead of IMO Council election
Nigeria has intensified its final round of diplomatic engagements ahead of next week’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, presenting an official appeal to member states during a reception at the IMO headquarters in London. The event, held on Thursday and attended by representatives…
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VP Shettima heads to South Africa for G20 Leaders’ Summit
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday departed Abuja for Johannesburg, South Africa, where he is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for 22–23 November. The vice president’s trip follows President Tinubu’s decision to remain in Nigeria to monitor and receive further briefings on recent security incidents in Kebbi and Kwara States.…
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Oluremi Tinubu charges women to embrace small beginnings as RHI/NITDA training concludes
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has encouraged women across the country to embrace small beginnings and pursue digital skills with confidence as she presided over the closing ceremony of the 2025 Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme. Speaking at the event, Senator Tinubu urged participants to approach…
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President Tinubu hails Nuhu Ribadu as defender of Nigeria on 65th birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on his 65th birthday, praising him as a principled reformer and an unwavering defender of the nation. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, the president lauded Ribadu’s integrity, professionalism, and long-standing commitment to public service, noting that his contributions…
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Governor Abdulrazaq mourns passing of Segun Awolowo
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed profound grief over the passing of his friend and associate, Mr Segun Awolowo. Awolowo, a two-term former executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council and grandson of the late sage Obafemi Awolowo, died on Thursday at the age of 62. The governor’s reaction was contained in a…
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