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Tinubu returns to Abuja after attending counter-terrorism meeting in Rome
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, October 15, at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, focused on strengthening regional and international cooperation in combating terrorism and violent extremism, with special…
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Olaopa hails late Akin Mabogunje as mentor, national icon
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has paid glowing tribute to the late renowned geographer, Prof. Akin Mabogunje, describing him as a mentor, intellectual hero, and patriot whose influence shaped generations of scholars and policymakers. Olaopa made the remarks during the 2nd Public Lecture and launch of the PALM Foundation held in honour of…
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Trump adviser denies claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria
Says Boko Haram has killed more Muslims By Kunle Sanni – Massad Boulos, Senior Adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, has refuted claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, insisting that the extremist group Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians. Boulos made the statement in an interview on Friday after meeting with…
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NOA DG engages children on patriotism, national values
By Kunle Sanni – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has continued its drive to instill patriotism and civic values among Nigerian children, as the Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, hosted pupils from two Abuja schools in an interactive session at the agency’s headquarters. During the visit, the Director-General held lively discussions centered on national values, respect for national symbols, and good…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu meets U.S. Presidential Adviser in Rome
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with Dr. Massad Boulos, the Special Adviser to the U.S. President on Arab and African Affairs, during his visit to Rome, Italy. President Tinubu departed Abuja on October 12, 2025, for Rome, where he is expected to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-Level Meeting, which begins on…
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Nigeria’s Tolu Obamuroh becomes partner in global law firm in New York
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian lawyer Tolu Obamuroh on his elevation to the partnership of White & Case LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms headquartered in New York. Obamuroh, who will assume his new role as a partner in the firm’s International Arbitration Practice in Paris effective January 1, 2026, joins a…
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NOA issues new guidelines on rendition of national anthem
By Kunle Sanni – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued new guidelines on the proper rendition of Nigeria’s national anthem at public functions, directing that only the first stanza should be sung during official events. In a four-point directive released on Thursday, the agency clarified that the third stanza of the anthem should serve as the national prayer and…
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Presidential clemency still under review, says AGF Fagbemi
By Kunle Sanni – The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has clarified that no inmate has yet been released under the recent Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise. In a statement issued on Thursday, Fagbemi explained that the process is still at the final administrative review stage. He said the review is necessary to ensure…
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Tinubu hails NILDS DG Abubakar Sulaiman at 60
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), on his 60th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded Professor Sulaiman’s “long and distinguished career” in academia and public service. The President…
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Badaru says Nigeria to reap major gains from 10th Aqaba Process Summit
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will benefit greatly from renewed international collaboration against terrorism following its participation in the 10th Aqaba Process Summit held in Rome. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Abubakar said the summit—hosted for the first time by Italy in partnership with Jordan—offered Nigeria and other West African nations…
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