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Ribadu leads FG delegation to US over alleged Christian attacks
Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore met with a delegation of senior members of the Nigerian government, led by Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to the President of Nigeria, during the delegation’s visit to Washington, D.C. The meeting allowed for a frank, honest, and productive discussion about the ongoing persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria and opportunities…
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FG vows action in murder of soldier, Kebbi abductions, Kwara church attack
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has announced new security measures in response to recent deadly attacks across the country, including the killing of a senior military officer, the abduction of schoolchildren in Kebbi State, and an assault on a church in Kwara State. At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation,…
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Tinubu postpones G20, AU–EU trips over insecurity, orders heavy deployment to Kwara
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, following fresh security concerns arising from the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and a violent attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. The president was scheduled to depart Abuja today for the 20th G20 Summit in South Africa, after which…
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Tinubu appoints Shagari as NIWA chairman, redeploys Sarkin Adar to NEITI
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved changes in the leadership of two key federal agencies, appointing former Water Resources Minister Mukhtar Shehu Shagari as the new chairman of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Shagari, a veteran politician, former deputy governor of Sokoto State and nephew of Nigeria’s first civilian president, Shehu Shagari, replaces Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar. Sarkin Adar…
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Alaafin congratulates NDLEA chairman Marwa on second-term appointment
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has congratulated the Executive Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired General Mohammed Buba Marwa, on his reappointment for another term. The monarch described the NDLEA chief as a “trailblazer” whose leadership continues to inspire confidence nationwide. In a statement released through…
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Oluremi Tinubu commends security agencies, receives wives of new service chiefs
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has praised the Armed Forces and security agencies for their continuous efforts in safeguarding the country, while urging renewed commitment in the fight against insecurity. She made the remarks on Tuesday when she received the wives of recently appointed service chiefs at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu expressed sadness over the abduction…
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CAN president, Bishop Okoh, urges Federal Government to end insecurity in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni – The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called on the Federal Government to take decisive action to end the persistent insecurity affecting parts of the country, particularly Christian-dominated communities in Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt. Speaking at the opening ceremony of CAN’s Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council Meeting held…
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Tinubu to attend G20 Summit in South Africa, AU–EU meeting in Angola
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for Johannesburg, South Africa, to participate in the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, before proceeding to Luanda, Angola, for the 7th African Union–European Union (AU–EU) meeting. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu is travelling…
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Chief of Air Staff vows intensified campaign against terrorists
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has pledged a more aggressive and intelligence-driven air campaign to combat terrorism and restore public confidence in national security. He said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) was intensifying operations on all fronts to dominate the battlespace and neutralise threats. “We will go all out against them,” he declared.…
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Tinubu mourns media icon Dan Agbese, commends lawmaker Adefarati at 60
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Dan Agbese, veteran journalist, author, and co-founder of the pioneering Newswatch magazine. Agbese, who held the traditional title of Awan’Otun of Agila in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, died in Lagos at the age of 81. Describing the loss as “painful and…
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