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Ex-Petroleum Minister, Jibril Aminu dies at 85

A former Minister of Petroleum and Mineral resources, Prof. Jibril Aminu, has died. Aminu, also former Minister of Education, Nigerian Ambassador to the United States (U.S.) and a Consultant Cardiologist, celebrated his 85th birthday on August 25, 2024. He was a renowned scholar, politician, diplomat and a towering figure in Nigerian public life. Born in Song, Adamawa in 1939, his…

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NOA assures public of safety, smooth journeys on Mokwa Bridge

By Kunle Sanni The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has assured Nigerians of continued vehicular access and safety on the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, amid concerns over flooding and road conditions in the area. Following a visit to the flood-affected Mokwa area, Director General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the Federal Government is committed to ensuring that transportation…

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FG moves to discourage cybercrime, unethical online behaviour

The Federal Government says its programmes aimed at creating incentives to discourage cybercrime and unethical online behaviour is yielding positive results. Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa said this on Monday in Abuja during a news conference ahead of the National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja. He said the conference was expected to lend support to the…

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GEEP boss kicks off tenure with strategic visits to enhance collaborations

By Kunle Sanni The newly appointed National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), Hamza Baba, has hit the ground running with a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening partnerships to empower vulnerable Nigerians. On Tuesday, Mr. Baba paid courtesy visits to key government stakeholders, including the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaibe Said,…

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Tinubu hails business icon Oyin Jolayemi at 85

… celebrates entrepreneurial legacy By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to veteran industrialist and business leader Oyin Jolayemi on the occasion of his 85th birthday. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Jolayemi’s enduring contributions to Nigeria’s economic development and described him as a symbol of resilience, enterprise, and national pride.…

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Nigeria must take concrete steps to end poverty — Tunde Bakare

By Kunle Sanni Renowned cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has called for national unity, purposeful leadership, and urgent action to lift Nigerians out of poverty. He made the remarks shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Wednesday. Speaking to journalists after the private meeting, Bakare emphasized the need for deeper collaboration across regional lines…

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Olukoyede calls for enhanced stakeholders’ collaboration in fight against financial crimes

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for stronger synergy between the Commission and stakeholders in tackling the menace of economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. Olukoyede made the call on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Benin City during a one-day sensitization and engagement workshop on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of…

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Badaru inspects military facilities in Kaduna, lauds progress in arms production

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to boosting local arms production and reducing reliance on foreign military procurement. He made the declaration during a two-day working visit to key military institutions in Kaduna State. The facilities visited include the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical Services…

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