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Tinubu commissions new naval ships, aircraft to bolster maritime security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maritime security with the formal commissioning of newly acquired naval platforms to strengthen Nigeria’s naval operations in the Gulf of Guinea. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, who represented the President at the commissioning ceremony held Sunday at Nigerian Naval Ship (NNS) BEECROFT in Apapa, Lagos, described…

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NOA cautions Sarkinmota over mocking skit on civil servants

By Kunle Sanni The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a warning to popular auto dealer and digital entrepreneur, Al Amin Sarkinmota, over a recent video skit used to promote the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300. The skit, which featured artificial intelligence responding to the question “Can civil servants afford you?” with “No! Maybe in 2062,” has sparked criticism for being condescending…

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FCSC Chairman reaffirms commitment to meritocracy in civil service

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is committed to restoring meritocracy in Nigeria’s civil service in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Commission’s Chairman, Professor Tunji Olaopa, has said. He noted that this aligns with the President’s vision of running a government driven by national competence. Professor Olaopa made this known during a weekend courtesy visit by…

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Akpabio urges governors to prioritize competence in choosing successors

By Kunle Sanni Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Saturday urged outgoing governors to prioritize competence and readiness in selecting successors, warning against handing power to loyalists who lack the capacity to govern. He made the remarks during the official commissioning of Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a flagship 750-kilometre project designed as a six-lane carriageway running…

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Tinubu warns against Illegal building, hails Coastal Highway Project

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to developers and landowners against unauthorized construction along federal infrastructure corridors, declaring that violators will face dire consequences without compensation. The President made this declaration during the official commissioning of Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a flagship 750-kilometre project designed as a six-lane carriageway cutting…

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Second anniversary: Emirates Logistics commends Tinubu, NSA

As Nigeria marks the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, leading security company Emirates Logistics has praised the President and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for their commitment to national prosperity, security, and sustainable development. In a statement issued over the weekend, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Prince Dr. Benson Onuwaje, noted that…

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JUST IN: President Tinubu, Wole Soyinka arrive for commissioning of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the venue for the official commissioning of the completed portion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a flagship infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Clips of the event were shared on X by Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to President Tinubu. The ceremony marked the commissioning of Phase 1, Section 1…

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Tinubu sends delegation to Niger State over devastating floods

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level Federal Government delegation to Niger State to commiserate with the government and people of the state following the devastating floods that ravaged Mokwa and its environs. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of many lives, displacement of residents, and extensive destruction of property. The delegation includes the Minister of…

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FG launches skills programme to tackle youth unemployment, enhance industrial growth

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has unveiled a national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme aimed at equipping Nigerian youth with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and nation-building. According to a statement by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press & PR at the Ministry of Education, the initiative was launched in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Maruf…

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President Tinubu to visit Nasarawa as FG approves dam projects

By Kunle Sanni As part of activities marking his second year in office, President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Nasarawa State later in June to commission key infrastructure projects. The visit, tentatively set for June 24, was confirmed by Governor Abdullahi Sule during a State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Lafia on Thursday. The council…

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