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FATF president praises Nigeria’s political commitment as country exits grey list
By Kunle Sanni – President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Elisa de Anda Madrazo, has praised Nigeria’s strong political commitment and concrete reforms in the fight against financial crimes, as the country successfully exited the FATF grey list. Speaking at the FATF plenary in Paris, France, Madrazo said Nigeria’s removal from the list was not only a result…
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Tuggar hails Tinubu over Nigeria’s diplomatic triumph at GECF meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Nigeria’s historic diplomatic success at the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held in Doha, Qatar. At the meeting on Thursday, the Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Dr. Philip Mshelbila, was elected Secretary-General of the GECF, while the…
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Tinubu welcomes Nigeria’s removal from FATF Grey List
—Says it’s a vote of confidence in reforms By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing the development as a major milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen financial transparency, anti-corruption enforcement, and international credibility. The FATF, the world’s foremost body for setting standards to…
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NEC appoints Mbah to lead committee on overhaul of security training institutions
By Kunle Sanni – The National Economic Council (NEC) has appointed the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, as chairman of a high-powered committee tasked with overhauling security training institutions across Nigeria. The decision followed NEC’s endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal for a comprehensive reform of training facilities for the nation’s security agencies. The proposal was presented during…
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The new service chiefs at a glance
Following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a major shake-up in the leadership of the Armed Forces, details have emerged about the newly appointed Service Chiefs who are expected to steer the nation’s defence architecture in a renewed effort to strengthen national security. In the latest appointments announced on Friday, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede (N/9318) has been named the Chief of…
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BREAKING: Tinubu sacks CDS, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Chief of Naval Staff
Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved major changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in what the Presidency described as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President…
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Tinubu congratulates Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her historic emergence as Japan’s first female Prime Minister. In a letter personally signed by him, President Tinubu described Takaichi’s election—following her victory in the Japanese parliament—as a testament to her long-standing contributions to the Liberal Democratic Party and her influence in Japanese governance. “Your victory as the…
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Wike clarifies monthly media chat, says, ‘I’m not FG’s spokesperson’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that his monthly media chats are aimed at addressing a range of issues concerning the FCT Administration and development of the nation’s capital, saying he was not a spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu or the federal government. Wike made the clarification on Friday morning during a press conference…
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President Tinubu celebrates Chief Kessington Adebutu at 90, Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi at 70
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to two distinguished Nigerians — Chief Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu and High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi — as they mark landmark milestones of 90 and 70 years, respectively. In separate tributes released on Thursday, the President described both men as exemplary figures whose lives of service, innovation, and philanthropy have left…
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Interpol confirms arrest of 11 high-profile terror suspects in Nigeria
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has arrested 11 suspected senior members of various terrorist groups in Nigeria as part of international operations against terrorism financing and related crimes. In a statement announcing the outcome of the operation, Interpol disclosed that the exercise targeted terrorism financing networks and other illegal activities that support extremist operations. More than 15,000 persons of…
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