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Obasanjo lacks moral right to censure Tinubu’s govt- Sunday Dare
The Special Adviser On Public Communication and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo over a recent remark against the current administration. It would be recalled that Obasanjo while speaking at a leadership forum held at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, said that Nigeria’s failing state status was due to “widespread corruption,…
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Clerics must tell congregation truth to achieve societal transformation – Cardinal Onaiyekan
The Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, says preachers have a responsibility to tell their congregation the truth to achieve societal transformation. The respected cleric was a guest on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme on Channels TV. According to him, greedy politicians select churches they attend and pastors they listen to because…
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FG unveils strategic initiatives to boost production, security of food
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has introduced a series of strategic measures to enhance food production and ensure food security nationwide. These initiatives were unveiled during the 46th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security, held in Calabar, Cross River State. The measures demonstrate the government’s commitment to addressing challenges in the agricultural sector. The Minister…
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Oluremi Tinubu marks UN Day for Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Violence
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has joined the global community to commemorate the United Nations Day for the Prevention of, and Healing from, Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence, observed annually on November 18. In a statement released on Sunday, the First Lady highlighted the significance of the day in addressing critical issues such as child sexual exploitation,…
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Tinubu arrives in Brazil for G20 Leaders’ Summit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The Nigerian leader touched down at 11:03 p.m. local time on Sunday (3:03 a.m. on Monday, Nigerian time) and was welcomed by Ambassador Breno Costa of Brazil’s Ministry of External…
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Obasanjo calls for sack of Yakubu, other INEC leaders nationwide
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the dismissal of the Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, and officials of the commission at all levels as part of a reform of the electoral process in Nigeria. Obasanjo made the call in a paper he presented at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum, Yale University, in the United States. The…
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Tinubu to attend G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu’s attendance is at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who currently chairs the G20. The…
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Nigeria, India bolster strategic ties, eye growth in defence, trade, health sectors
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, focusing on deepening cooperation in defence, healthcare, food security, and economic development. This renewed commitment was highlighted during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria, hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a joint statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the…
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Tinubu confers GCON on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), Nigeria’s second-highest national honor, on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The honor was bestowed during a bilateral meeting held on Sunday at Aso Rock. Speaking at the event, Tinubu said, “The honor is to signify our appreciation of India as Nigeria’s partner.”…
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JUST IN: Tinubu hosts Indian PM Modi at Aso Rock Villa
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu received the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. Modi, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening, was formally welcomed at the Villa’s Forecourt at about 10:20 am. The reception began with the playing of the Indian National Anthem, followed by a Guard of Honour mounted…
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