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President Tinubu mourns with Senator Adeyemi over mother’s passing
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to Senator Smart Adeyemi following the death of his mother, Princess Victoria Oyeyemi Adeyemi (née Ibilola). In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late Princess Adeyemi as a respected matriarch and community leader known for her humility,…
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Be patient, Tinubu committed to improved power supply – Adelabu tells Nigerians
By Adejayan Gbenga The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the administration of President Bola Tinubu, assuring that the government is addressing the foundational structural issues that have bedevilled the power sector for years. He described the ongoing improvements in power supply across the country as just the beginning compared to what is…
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HAJJ 2025: Lagos pilgrims pray for Lagos State, Nigeria at Arafah
The 1,315 Lagos State pilgrims gathered at the plain of Arafah have offered fervent prayers for Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. The gathering at Arafah, a major highlight of the Hajj pilgrimage, took place on Thursday, the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah. In line with Islamic tradition,…
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Eid al-Adha: VP Shettima urges Nigerians to unite, support President Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, selflessness, and unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as the country works toward lasting peace and national development. The Vice President made the call on Friday during the Eid al-Adha prayers held at the National Eid Ground along Airport Road in Abuja. He described…
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Tinubu mourns passing of former Chief Justice Mohammed Uwais
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria has lost one of its most distinguished jurists and statesmen with the passing of former Chief Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais. Justice Uwais died on Friday at the age of 89, coinciding with the celebration of Eid al-Adha. President Bola Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, paid tribute to the late…
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JUST IN: Tinubu urges prayers for troops during Eid celebration
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to offer special prayers for the nation’s troops, recognising their sacrifices in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry. Speaking to journalists shortly after observing the Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Friday, the President emphasised the importance of national unity and compassion, especially during the festive season.…
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BREAKING: Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Lawal Uwais passes on
By Kunle Sanni Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who served as Nigeria’s Chief Justice from 1995 to 2006, has passed away at the age of 88, according to family sources. He died on Friday, June 6. Born on June 12, 1936, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Justice Uwais was called to the Bar at Middle Temple, London, in 1963. He began his…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu felicitates with muslims on Eid-el-Kabir
By Kunle Sanni The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has extended warm greetings to Muslims across the country as they mark the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In her message, the First Lady described the occasion as a time for deep reflection on the values of sacrifice, obedience, compassion, and faith. She urged Nigerians to embody the spirit of the season by showing…
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Tinubu directs closer federal-state collaboration on infrastructure projects
…enforces dredging ban near bridges By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed state governors and federal agencies to strengthen coordination in infrastructure planning and approvals to avoid project delays and rising costs. He also reaffirmed a nationwide ban on dredging within 10 kilometres of all bridges, citing safety concerns. Speaking on Thursday during the commissioning of the Lekki Deep…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Tinubu urges Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, hope, national Unity
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims and the global Muslim community on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, calling on citizens to embrace the festival’s core values of sacrifice, devotion, resilience, and compassion. In a statement released on Thursday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Eid-el-Kabir as not only a time of joy but also a…
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