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Tinubu hails ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Irabor, at 60
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Eluonye Irabor (rtd), on his 60th birthday, describing him as a courageous patriot and one of Nigeria’s most remarkable soldiers. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended the retired general for his…
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Teachers are true heroes, shaping minds, guiding generations — First Lady
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has celebrated Nigerian teachers as “true heroes” who play a vital role in shaping the minds and destinies of future generations. In her message to mark World Teachers’ Day 2025, themed “Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage,” the First Lady called for urgent attention to the growing shortfall of teachers worldwide and…
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Tinubu urges Nigerians to embrace religious harmony, says faith should unite, not divide
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to live in peace and harmony regardless of their religious beliefs, stressing that faith should serve as a unifying force rather than a source of division. Speaking on Saturday at the funeral service of Mrs. Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda,…
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Presidency refutes US Senator Ted Cruz’s claim of religious killings in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has dismissed as “malicious” and “contrived lies” claims by United States Senator Ted Cruz that Nigerian officials are turning a blind eye to the mass killing of Christians in the country. Cruz, in a post on X, alleged that Islamist jihadists are carrying out “mass murder of Christians” in Nigeria with the complicity of…
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Only lawmakers allowed near Akpabio’s office- NASS tells aides
The National Assembly has barred aides from corridor near the office of Senate President Godswill Akpabio over security. This was contained in a memo dated October 2, and signed by the the sergeant-at-arms at the National Assembly, Etido Ekpo. Ekpo stated that the corridor linking the White House lobby to the Senate President’s office will henceforth be reserved exclusively…
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Obasanjo calls for national unity to defeat Boko Haram, banditry
By Kunle Sanni – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigeria to adopt a whole-of-society approach in tackling the Boko Haram insurgency and other security threats confronting the country. According to a report by TheCable, Obasanjo made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the public presentation of Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a new book by…
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Appointment of judges now more transparent, says CJN
By Kunle Sanni – The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that the process of appointing judicial officers in the country is now more open and transparent than ever before. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who also chairs the National Judicial Council (NJC), made this known while presenting a paper titled “Innovations in Judicial Practice: Embracing Change for a…
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EU Mission urges judicial, constitutional reforms ahead of 2027 elections
By Kunle Sanni – The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has called for judicial and constitutional reforms as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Thursday, the head of the delegation, Barry Andrews, said the mission’s visit was to review progress…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu receives Oyetola, other maritime stakeholders in Lagos
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, at his Lagos residence during a courtesy visit. Also in attendance were top government officials and maritime stakeholders, including the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
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PSC introduces whistle-blowing policy to tackle recruitment malpractices in police force
By Kunle Sanni – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved a whistle-blowing policy aimed at curbing malpractices in the recruitment of personnel into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Commission said the initiative is part of efforts to ensure that the recruitment process remains transparent, merit-based, and free from corruption. It explained that the policy will provide Nigerians with…
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