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Oluremi Tinubu closes Women in Tech training, urges trainees to drive innovation
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday formally closed the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)/Huawei Women in Tech Training Programme, urging participants to use their newly acquired digital skills to drive innovation and economic growth in their communities. Speaking at the closing ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that when…
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Tinubu plans Presidential Task Force to boost ‘Detty December’ tourism
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu says his administration is considering the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on “Detty December,” an inter-agency initiative aimed at coordinating Nigeria’s fast-growing end-of-year tourism and festival economy. The proposal was discussed at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. Minister of Art, Culture and the…
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Tinubu hails Segun Adeniyi at 60, praises his contributions to journalism
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to veteran journalist and author, Segun Adeniyi, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement personally signed by the President on Thursday, Tinubu described Adeniyi, chairman of the editorial board of ThisDay newspapers, as one of Nigeria’s most influential columnists who has set the pace for disciplined and informed national…
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President Tinubu swears in Doro, Udeh as ministers
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in Bernard Doro and Kingsley Udeh as ministers, officially restoring cabinet representation for Plateau and Enugu States. The brief ceremony took place at 1:52 p.m. inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, moments before the commencement of the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting since July 2025.…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu vows to defeat terrorism in Nigeria
Reaffirms diplomatic engagement with world leaders By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to defeat terrorism and strengthen diplomatic ties with global partners. Speaking on Thursday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Tinubu said his government is engaging the international community to advance security, stability, and economic…
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Senate confirms Udeh as Tinubu’s Minister
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Kingsley Udeh (SAN) as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following his screening at the Red Chamber in Abuja. The confirmation came after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request, sent in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session. Udeh’s nomination fills the vacancy created by the…
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China rejects threats of force, external meddling in Nigeria’s domestic affairs
…to boost defence, security partnership with Nigeria China has said it rejects coercive diplomacy, including sanctions and threats of force, and any kind of external meddling in the domestic affairs of sovereign nations under the guise of religion or human rights. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, stated this when he met Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.…
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Nigeria takes regional lead on climate change, unveils new emission targets
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria has taken the lead in West Africa’s climate action efforts, becoming the first country in the region to submit its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The milestone comes as Vice President Kashim Shettima prepares to unveil Nigeria’s green transition roadmap at the 30th UN…
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Nigeria rejects U.S. designation, calls for constructive global partnership
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national security, deepening international partnerships, and accelerating development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday at a press conference held at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja, while reacting to the recent designation…
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Air chief directs precision strikes, intelligence-led missions against insurgents
By Kunle Sanni – The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed Air Component Commanders across all operational theatres to intensify precision strikes and intelligence-led missions against insurgents, terrorists, and criminal networks threatening Nigeria’s security. The directive followed a high-level strategic meeting held at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters in Abuja, where the…
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