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Nigeria’s NIS CG, Nandap emerges ECOWAS Immigration Chairperson 

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap, has emerged as Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of Immigration Forum. This was contained in a statement published on the Service X handle signed by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Kenneth Udo on Tuesday. Udo said that the milestone occurred during the forum’s recent…

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PHOTO NEWS: 64th independence day in pictures

President Tinubu, alongside the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, arrives for the Independence Day Parade at the State House. The President proceeds to inspect the parade, sign the register, and cut the cake along with VP Kashim Shettima, Senate President Akpabio, Speaker Abbas, CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and others. Rounding up the event was the ceremonial release of pigeons.

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Nigeria at 64: Protesters gather in Lagos, Abuja over high cost of living

As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of independence from British colonial rule on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, thousands of citizens gathered in the nation’s economic and political capitals, Lagos and Abuja, respectively, to protest high living and energy costs in Africa’s most populous nation. For them, it is not a time for celebration as they called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration…

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FG to launch Labour Employment Empowerment Programme in October

Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has announced the federal government’s plan to launch the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) before the end of October. This initiative aims to create 2.5 million jobs, both directly and indirectly, as part of his administration’s efforts to tackle unemployment and empower young Nigerians. In his Independence Day speech, Tinubu highlighted LEEP as a…

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BREAKING: I’m aware of struggles Nigerians face, your voices are heard — Tinubu

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration is fully aware of the challenges the nation is currently facing and pledged that their concerns are being addressed. The president made these remarks during his Independence Day address, broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as the country marked its 64th anniversary. In his speech, President Tinubu…

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BREAKING: Tinubu announces 30-day national youth confab

President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast. The President said the modalities of the confab and selection of delegates would be designed as soon as possible. “As we work to overcome the challenges of the…

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Insecurity: We are winning war on kidnapping, boko haram, banditry- Tinubu

KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration is making significant progress in the fight against insecurity, particularly in eliminating threats posed by Boko Haram, banditry, and kidnapping for ransom. The president made this announcement during his address to the nation on Independence Day aired on NTA, citing key achievements in the government’s counter-terrorism and anti-banditry efforts over…

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BREAKING: Tinubu to address nation on Oct 1 – Presidency

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, the Presidency has announced. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), the broadcast will be aired at 7 a.m. The aide mentioned that the broadcast is part of the activities marking the 64th Independence Anniversary of the…

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NSCDC deploys 3500 for Independence celebration in Abuja 

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has deployed a total of 3,500 personnel to provide security in the FCT for Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary celebrations. The Command disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Samuel Idoko. Idoko said it was to ensure public safety, protection of Critical National Assets and…

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FG advocates for sustainable, responsible mining practices

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that mining activities across the country are sustainable, responsible, and in line with national and global environmental objectives. Through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, the government has pledged to collaborate actively with mining operators to promote critical environmental practices. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr.…

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