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Egbetokun pays tribute to late IGP Solomon Arase at memorial event
…describes him as ‘an institution in himself’ Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has paid glowing tribute to the late former Inspector-General of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing his death as a heavy loss to the Police Force and the nation. Egbetokun gave the tribute on Wednesday, September 24, 2025,…
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Tinubu hails Senator Saliu Mustapha on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement on Thursday, the President described Mustapha, who is also the Turaki of Ilorin Emirate and the Aare Atunluse of Oro-Ago Kingdom, as a dedicated lawmaker and loyal party man. Tinubu commended the senator’s contributions as Chairman…
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In New York, Emir Sanusi seeks private capital to drive Nigeria’s economic growth
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged stronger collaboration between government and the private sector as a pathway to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential and sustaining reforms. Speaking on Wednesday at a high-level summit on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Sanusi stressed that Nigeria cannot rely solely on government spending to achieve…
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Nigeria calls for debt relief, global financial reform at UNGA
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria has called on world leaders to support sweeping reforms of the global financial system, including sovereign debt relief for developing nations, warning that without such changes, the United Nations risks becoming irrelevant. Delivering President Bola Tinubu’s address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Vice President Kashim Shettima stressed the need for fairer…
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Tinubu challenges UN status quo, demands greater African voice at 80th UNGA
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent reforms at the United Nations, warning that the global body risks becoming irrelevant if it fails to reflect the realities of today’s world. Addressing the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday through Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu criticised the UN’s reliance on “careful diplomatic language” in…
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Collaboration vital to success against corruption, EFCC tells media, CSOs at workshop
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has emphasized that collaboration and a deep understanding of the challenges in fighting corruption are essential for success. This message was delivered by the EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, at the EFCC-Media/Civil Society Organisations Capacity-Building Workshop held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Represented by the EFCC’s Director of Public…
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Nigerian business icon Oskar Ibru dies at 67
Nigerian billionaire industrialist and chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oskar Ibru, has died at the age of 67. His passing was confirmed by the Ibru family in a statement on Wednesday, as reported by Arise News. He was said to have died following a brief illness. Additional details surrounding his death have not been made public. Oskar Ibru was…
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NRC completes recovery after Abuja–Kaduna train derailment, cites human error
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the completion of recovery efforts following the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment at Asham on August 26, stating that repairs on the affected track are nearing completion. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, confirmed that all coaches and locomotives involved in the incident have been…
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Federal Character Commission warns MDAs against breach of recruitment rules
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against flouting recruitment rules, insisting that future violations will not be tolerated. Acting Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Kayode Oladele, issued the warning in Abuja, emphasizing that the FCC’s constitutional mandate is to ensure fairness and inclusivity in public service appointments. “No MDA…
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Tinubu hails veteran columnist Femi Orebe at 80
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to veteran columnist and pro-democracy activist, Dr. Femi Orebe, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Orebe, a regular contributor to Nigerian newspapers for over three decades, is known for his incisive commentary on national and international affairs. His forthcoming book, Simply a Citizen Journalist, is set to be publicly…
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