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JUST IN: Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as 23rd substantive CJN

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. The ceremony took place on Monday, following her confirmation by the Senate on September 25, 2024. Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. She succeeds Justice Olukayode…

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FG seeks to boost community cinemas, grants licensing waivers to investors

By Tosin Brown The Honorable Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hanatu Musa Musawa, has approved a licensing waiver for investors seeking to establish cottage or community cinemas across Nigeria. The development was announced by Dr. Husseini Shaibu, Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), during a meeting with stakeholders in Lafia, Nasarawa State.…

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FG hands over 64 CNG buses to labour unions, NANS

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Once deployed for commuter services, these buses are expected to significantly reduce transportation costs in the country, offering hope for a more affordable and…

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SMDF launches initiative to empower 1,000 women in gemstone mining, jewelry-making

The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering 1,000 Nigerian women through training in gemstone mining and jewelry-making. The programme, which kicked off with a training session in Lagos, aims to harness the potential of Nigeria’s rich gemstone resources while boosting economic opportunities for women in the sector. During the event, Hajia Fatima Shinkafi,…

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Shettima returns to Nigeria after 79th UNGA

KUNLE SANNI Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the just concluded 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. The Vice President, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had presented Nigeria’s National Statement at the General Debate, as well as engaged in several bilateral meetings and numerous…

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FOCAC: Tinubu appoints Tegbe as DG-Global Liaison Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership

KUNLE SANNI  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in early September.Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, will report directly to the President.He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria…

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Troops neutralize Boko Haram attack in Borno

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 deployed in Borno State have foiled a Boko Haram attack in the North-Eastern state. The Chief Military Information Officer MNJTF N’djamena, Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, executed a tactical ambush, neutralizing the threat…

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PHOTOS: Buhari visits ex-head of State, Gowon in London

Ex-president Muhammadu Buhari is on a short trip to London, United Kingdom. The former President, during the trip, visited former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), at the latter’s London residence on Saturday. Buhari Sallau, a media aide, shared the photos of the visit to General Gowon on his Facebook page. Sallau wrote: “In the course of his short…

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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia explore cultural, economic cooperation in New York

Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has led a delegation to engage in talks with Saudi Arabia aimed at bolstering cultural and economic ties between the two nations. The development took place on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, where Musawa met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy…

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Nigerian Army reaffirms commitment to supporting families of personnel

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s (NA) commitment to providing comprehensive support for soldiers and their families to effectively navigate marital challenges. He spoke during the inaugural workshop organized by the Nigerian Army Women Command, focused on “Building a Happy and Peaceful Family for NA Personnel,” held at the Army Headquarters…

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