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President Tinubu has signed National Arms Control Centre Bill, says Ribadu

KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill for the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has said. Ribadu spoke during a workshop on Gender Mainstreaming in Arms Control, held in Abuja on Tuesday, organized by the newly established centre. Representing…

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NLTF partners NOA to boost ‘good causes’ nationwide

The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) is set to expand the reach of its charitable initiatives across Nigeria through a new partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The collaboration, aimed at promoting NLTF’s “Good Causes” initiatives, was confirmed during a meeting between both agencies on Tuesday at NOA’s headquarters in Abuja. Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, the Executive Secretary of NLTF,…

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First Lady unveils #OneNigeria Unity Fabric

… as winner of national design competition receives N25 million The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the #OneNigeria Unity Fabric, describing it as a symbol of national unity. The fabric, designed by 25-year-old Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele, a University of Ibadan graduate, emerged as the winning design from a competition organized by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), which…

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NIMC registers 110 million Nigerians for National Identification Number

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that 110 million Nigerians have registered for the National Identification Number (NIN). This marks a 2.4 percent increase from the 107.34 million recorded at the end of May. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, the director-general of NIMC, made the announcement during the sixth edition of the National Day of Identity, held in Abuja under the…

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UAE supports Nigerian flood victims with 50 tonnes of aid

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has delivered 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nigeria, aimed at supporting victims of recent flooding across the country. The relief materials were received by officials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Office of the National Security Adviser at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The UAE…

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Tinubu returns from China, UK trip

KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after his official trips to China and the UK. His plane arrived in Abuja late on Sunday night. Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on 29 August. “He started his official visit on Tuesday, 2 September, with a meeting with President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People. “While…

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Why I visited Babangida in Minna – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why he visited ex-Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in Minna, Niger State, on Sunday. Obasanjo, former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and General Aliyu Gusau, had visited Babangida at his Hill Top residence in Minna and held a closed door meeting. Obasanjo reportedly arrived Minna International at about 4:30pm and went…

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Maulud Nabiy: Tinubu urges muslims to imbibe Prophet Muhammad’s virtues

KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims in honor of the 2024 Maulud Nabiy, marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. In his message, Tinubu encouraged Muslims to use the occasion as a time for reflection, drawing inspiration from the Prophet’s exemplary life and teachings. A statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to…

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Tinubu condoles Zamfara over flood, fatal boat accident

KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to the people and government of Zamfara State following recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and a tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of over 40 farmers en route to their farms over the weekend. A statement on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and…

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NOA DG pledges increased public engagement, renewed visibility

By Kunle Sanni The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has assured Nigerians of a renewed presence of the agency across various platforms, including streets, television, radio, and mobile phones. Speaking at the conclusion of a three-day Expanded Management Retreat held at Amazon Kayak, Issa-Onilu reaffirmed the NOA’s commitment to making government programs and policies…

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