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First Lady closes RHI/Huawei Women in Tech programme
Empowers 300 women nationwide By Kunle Sanni – The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially closed the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)/Huawei Women in Tech Training Programme, which trained 300 women from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones in digital and entrepreneurial skills. Speaking at the closing ceremony held at the State House Banquet Hall…
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Military veterans condemn Wike over clash with naval officer in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – A coalition of Nigerian military veterans has strongly criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following his recent confrontation with a naval officer during an enforcement visit to a disputed land in Abuja. A video circulating online shows Wike in a heated exchange with naval personnel at a site in the Gaduwa…
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PHOTO NEWS: Nigeria delivers presidential message to Chad during Dubai visit
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, on Monday led a Nigerian delegation to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for official engagements, including the delivery of a special message from President Bola Tinubu to Chad’s President, Mahamat Deby. The delegation, which included Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Bainca Ojukwu, represented Nigeria in the diplomatic assignment aimed at…
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Tinubu celebrates Emir of Ilorin’s 30th anniversary, Senator Oloriegbe’s 65th birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the 30th anniversary of his ascension to the throne, and Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, Chairman of the Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), on his 65th birthday. In separate statements issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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Nigeria engaging U.S. through diplomatic channels to ease tensions — Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says diplomatic efforts are yielding positive results toward easing tensions between Nigeria and the United States. Speaking on the UK-based Sky News programme, The World With Yalda Hakim, on Monday night, Idris confirmed that communication channels between both countries have been reopened and discussions are ongoing to clarify misunderstandings. “Channels of…
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NAHCON announces reviewed 2026 Hajj fare, sets Dec 5 deadline for payment
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a downward review of the 2026 Hajj fares following extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders and approval from the appropriate authorities. In a statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Sanda Usara, the revised fares are as follows: Maiduguri/Yola Zone: ₦7,579,020.96 (previously ₦8,118,033.67) Northern…
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Late President Shagari’s surviving wife, Saratu, passes at 89
Hajiya Saratu Shagari, the last surviving wife of Nigeria’s former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has died at the age of 89. Her death was announced on Monday by Bala Shagari, the eldest son of the late president, in a statement issued to the public. According to the statement, Hajiya Saratu passed away around 3 p.m. on Monday after a prolonged…
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Tinubu cannot intervene in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, says presidential aide
By Kunle Sanni – The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (South East), Chioma Nweze, on Monday said the President will not make any pronouncement on the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Nweze made the statement while briefing State House reporters after meeting with President Tinubu…
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‘We’re taking power very seriously,’ Tinubu tells Siemens
Reaffirms commitment to power sector reform By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s electricity supply through the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), assuring Siemens Energy of full government support for the timely completion of the project. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation from Siemens Energy led by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for…
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Minister blames FERMA for poor road maintenance, cites funding gaps, road misuse
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has criticised the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) for failing to maintain Nigeria’s federal highways, accusing the agency of neglecting its core responsibilities over the past decade. Speaking with State House correspondents after leading the chairpersons and managing directors of the seven Regional Development Commissions in a meeting with…
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