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Tinubu has political courage to reposition Nigeria’s economy, says Shettima
…as FG considers creation of architecture task team By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s economy, describing him as a leader with the political courage to take bold decisions. Shettima gave the assurance on Thursday at the Presidential Villa while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) led…
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Young Nigerians are champions of Tinubu administration – Sunday Dare
Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare, has said that young Nigerians are the true champions of the present administration. He made the assertion while addressing over 24,000 youths during the Arise Congress 2.0. The event, themed “The Emergence of Champions,” is being held at the Baptist International Convention Centre along the…
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Tinubu developing Nigeria without political bias – Information Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s development agenda is anchored solely on national interest and not political considerations. Idris made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving Commissioners for Information from the 36 states of the Federation during a courtesy visit to his office. He said President Tinubu has consistently…
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‘Constituency projects are daylight robbery’ — Obasanjo blasts lawmakers
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a scathing criticism of Nigerian lawmakers, accusing them of corruption, self-enrichment, and undermining the nation’s development through what he described as “daylight unarmed robbery.” In his newly released book, Nigeria Past and Future: Contemplations on Nigeria’s History and Vision for Tomorrow, Obasanjo compared current legislators to their predecessors in the First, Second, and Third…
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Tinubu departs Abuja to begin annual leave in Europe
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday departed Abuja to begin his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency has announced. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s vacation will span 10 working days. During the period, Onanuga said, Tinubu is expected to spend time in France and the United Kingdom…
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Benjamin Hundeyin appointed new Force PRO
Following the deployment of DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the Delta State Police Command, the Nigeria Police Force has appointed the current Lagos State Police Command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Hundeyin takes over from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Muyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to the Delta State Police Command as deputy commissioner…
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NRC begins recovery after Abuja–Kaduna train derailment
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced significant progress in recovery and restoration efforts following the derailment of an Abuja–Kaduna bound train on August 26, 2025. The disclosure was made on Wednesday in a statement signed by the NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa. The accident, which occurred between Kubwa and Asham stations, involved two locomotives and eight coaches. According…
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FG urges stakeholders to recommit to Nigeria road safety strategy
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders to intensify efforts in implementing the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy, warning that the country continues to record alarming rates of road traffic deaths. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the FRSC 8th Annual Lecture Series, Shettima said road safety must…
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NOA DG attends executive programme on digital governance in Morocco
Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, is participating in the Executive Programme on Integrated Performance, Accountability, and Digital Risk Management for Public Sector Leaders in Casablanca, Morocco. The programme, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) and the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), aims to strengthen digital governance, accountability, and citizen-focused service delivery in…
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FG declares Friday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The statement was issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The government congratulated Muslims across the country and…
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