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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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INEC finalizes policy on diaspora voting, commends NDVC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has announced that the commission has finalized its policy on Diaspora Voting, with plans for implementation once the required constitutional amendments are made. Prof. Yakubu made this announcement during a lecture at Chatham House in London, United Kingdom. He praised the Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council (NDVC) for its…
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Shettima reaffirms FG’s support for traditional rulers
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the federal government’s commitment to supporting traditional institutions and respecting the pivotal role of royal fathers in Nigeria’s nation-building efforts. During a visit to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, at his palace in Benin City on Saturday, Shettima highlighted the important role traditional rulers play in maintaining peace and preserving cultural…
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SERAP drags FG to Court over hike in petrol price
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu, alleging his government’s failure to reverse the increase in the pump price of petrol. Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the lawsuit was filed by SERAP against the President’s failure to probe the allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the Nigerian…
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President Tinubu to arrive Abuja on Sunday, after China trip, short stay in UK
Following his official visit to China and a short stay in the United Kingdom, President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Sunday; a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed on Saturday night. President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on 29 August. He started his official visit on Tuesday,…
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Conversion centres begin to receive CNG kits from FG
Conversion centres across Nigeria have begun receiving deliveries of Compressed Natural Gas kits as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to address rising transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative, overseen by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, aims to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly fuel alternative for commercial vehicles. At least 18 conversion centres nationwide have…
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VP Shettima pledges continued federal support for victims of flood, insecurity
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to supporting victims of flooding and insecurity across Nigeria, with additional relief measures promised for the most severely affected states. During an assessment visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gwada, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday, Shettima highlighted the ongoing collaboration…
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