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Sanusi questions fairness of Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight, cites el-Rufai’s case
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has questioned the consistency of Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign, alleging that political connections can influence the investigation and prosecution of corruption cases. Sanusi also expressed concern over the continued detention and prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, saying the case could raise questions about whether anti-corruption laws are being applied consistently. The…
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BREAKING: Tinubu departs Paris for Lagos
President Bola Tinubu has departed Paris, France, for Nigeria after ending his working vacation, with his aircraft expected to land in Lagos later on Tuesday. Tinubu chose to travel to Lagos first to honour the memory of the late Chief MKO Abiola, widely recognised as the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s…
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Nigeria’ll back UN secretary-general candidate committed to Africa’s aspirations — Shettima
Nigeria will support a candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General who is committed to equity, justice, fairness and Africa’s aspirations in global affairs, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said. Shettima spoke in New York during a meeting with Costa Rican candidate for the UN Secretary-General position, Rebeca Grynspan, shortly before returning to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at…
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Tinubu celebrates Yari at 58, commends role in APC campaign
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, on his 58th birthday. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Yari as “a loyal party man, an experienced administrator and a grassroots mobilizer”. The President said Yari’s “political sagacity and organisational capacity” had continued to…
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Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA 81
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 with a mandate from the President to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual high-level gathering. During the week-long engagements, the Vice President delivered Tinubu’s national…
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Tinubu hale, hearty, working despite vacation, says Onanuga
President Bola Tinubu is “hale and hearty” and has continued to work while on his annual vacation, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has said. Onanuga said this in a post on X on Sunday while responding to questions over Tinubu’s absence from the country and his non-attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly…
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Oyintiloye calls for stronger measures to cushion economic hardship in Nigeria
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged President Bola Tinubu to strengthen and comprehensively review the Federal Government’s social intervention programmes to cushion the effects of economic hardship on Nigerians. Oyintiloye, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, said existing interventions covering youth employment,…
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UNGA 81: Africa deserves permanent seat on UN Security Council — Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council undermines the legitimacy and fairness of the global governance system. Shettima spoke on Friday in New York during a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The Vice-President reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent…
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UNGA81: Shettima urges new ECOWAS leadership to prioritise regional unity
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged the new leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission to prioritise regional unity and integration to accelerate development across West Africa. Shettima made the call on Friday in New York, United States, when he received the new President of the ECOWAS Commission, General Birame Diop (retd.), and his delegation on the…
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Tinubu to UN: 2026 world cannot operate with 1945 power structure
President Bola Tinubu has called for a major reform of the United Nations, demanding permanent African representation on the Security Council and a restructuring of the global financial system. Tinubu made the call in his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, delivered on his behalf by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday. He said the…
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