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Nigeria, Colombia set to open new diplomatic chapter — VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s three-day bilateral engagements with Colombia will usher in a new era of cooperation, describing the visit of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez as a “gateway to deeper political, economic, and cultural ties.” Speaking at a gala dinner held at the Presidential Villa on Sunday night in honour of Mrs.…
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Tinubu hails Adesina’s transformational leadership as AfDB tenure ends
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the achievements of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as he completed his tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, gave the commendation at the weekend during the book unveiling and send-forth ceremony held in Abidjan in Adesina’s honour. The event, themed “Akinwumi…
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Ekpa’s conviction, a major victory for Nigerians in collective fight against terror- FG
The Federal Government has described the conviction of Simon Ekpa for terrorism-related offences and other charges by a Finnish Court as “a major victory” against terrorism. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on his official X handle while reacting to Ekpa’s sentencing to six years in prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Monday.…
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President Tinubu mourns former IGP Solomon Arase
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 69. In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Arase as a “highly resourceful officer whose reforms brought…
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FG defends Tinubu’s record, says all regions treated fairly
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has dismissed claims of lopsided development under President Bola Tinubu, insisting that his administration has been guided by fairness, justice, and equity in distributing federal projects, appointments, and opportunities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this at a press briefing on Sunday, stressing that no region of the country is…
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Governor Makinde mourns passing of ex-IGP Solomon Arase
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the late former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, as one of the finest police officers Nigeria has ever produced. Makinde stated this in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Print Media, Moses Alao, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Sunday. The governor’s reaction…
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Budget Office DG accuses Daily Trust of misrepresenting federal projects
By Kunle Sanni – The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has accused Daily Trust of misrepresenting federal spending under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Yakubu said a viral infographic published by the newspaper wrongly portrayed Lagos State as consuming the bulk of the national infrastructure budget. He stressed that Lagos is not “swallowing” federal…
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BREAKING: Former IGP Solomon Arase passes away in Abuja
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has died in Abuja. He reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital on Sunday. Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. He retired from the Force in 2016 after a distinguished career. Following his retirement, he continued to play significant roles in public service.…
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Abuja–Kaduna train mishap: Transport Minister, NRC MD rule out sabotage
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Ahmed Alkali, and Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, have dismissed speculation of sabotage in last week’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment, assuring passengers of continued safety on the nation’s rail corridors. Addressing State House correspondents at the weekend, Alkali said preliminary investigations pointed to an operational fault rather…
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ANA names Professor Udenta as keynote speaker for 2025 convention
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced Professor Udenta O. Udenta as the Keynote Speaker for its forthcoming 44th Annual International Convention. The event, regarded as Africa’s biggest annual literary gathering, will hold from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 2, 2025. This year’s theme is “The Nigerian Writer and the Urgencies of the Nation-State.”…
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