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Saudi Crown Prince lauds Nigeria’s economic reforms, pledges stronger bilateral ties
By Kunle Sanni The Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has expressed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to support Nigeria’s economic reforms and strengthen ties between the two nations. The assurance came during a meeting on Monday in Riyadh between the Crown Prince and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, held on the sidelines of the…
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JUST IN: Tinubu departs Riyadh following Joint Arab-Islamic Summit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has departed Riyadh after attending the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia. Arriving in Riyadh via King Abdulaziz International Airport at 10 a.m. on Sunday, President Tinubu joined Heads of State and Government from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League of Arab States for the one-day summit, which served as a…
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Restructuring Nigeria: Aregbesola backs call for return to parliamentary system
A former Minister of Interior and former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has emphatically backed calls for Nigeria to ditch the presidential system of government and return to the parliamentary system. He said this at a National Dialogue on Home-Grown Parliamentary System in Abuja. The immediate past Minister of Interior, who said he is opposed to the executive system…
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Senate committee hails EFCC’s anti-corruption achievements, calls for increased funding
The Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its achievements in combating economic and financial crimes over the past year. Committee Chairman Senator Emmanuel Udende expressed the Senate’s satisfaction during an oversight visit and pre-budget presentation at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. Senator Udende highlighted the Committee’s positive evaluation…
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Lagbaja to be buried in Abuja on Friday
The late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja will be buried in Abuja on Friday. According to a report by Vanguard, Moshood Lagbaja, his immediate older brother, made the revelation while the St. Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA) was in Osogbo, Osun State, for a condolence visit. He revealed that although the military has not…
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NLC directs members to begin indefinite strike in states yet to implement minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive is part of the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend. “The NEC notes with deep frustration the…
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Nigeria to advocate peaceful resolution at Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria will participate in the upcoming Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to reinforce its longstanding ties with the Middle East and contribute to discussions on the Israel-Palestine conflict, a Nigerian official attending the summit has revealed. According to information made available to Western Post, President Bola Tinubu is expected to call for an immediate ceasefire and…
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Gwandu calls for African unity to secure 600MHz mobile spectrum for rural connectivity
Former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Bashir Gwandu, has called on African nations to unite in securing the 600MHz mobile spectrum to enhance connectivity across rural regions. Speaking at the Sub-Saharan Spectrum Management Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, Gwandu urged African representatives to the upcoming World Radiocommunications Conference 2027 (WRC-27) to present a cohesive front…
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Minister highlights FG’s youth initiatives at YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Rwanda
Honorable Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has called on African Youth Ministers to adopt a comprehensive and practical approach to youth development. Speaking at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, the Minister, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Olusanya Olubunmi, outlined the various youth-focused initiatives introduced by President Bola Ahmed…
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Sanusi to Judges: Don’t pass judgement in favour of friends, govt
The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has asked Nigerian judges especially justices of the Supreme Court to administer justice with the fear of God, and remember that they are accountable to God. He gave the advise on Saturday at a public discourse in Lagos which had the theme, “Ethics, Morality And The Law”. The event was…
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