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Tinubu hails Bishop Kukah at 73, lauds role in peacebuilding
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto on his 73rd birthday, praising his decades-long service to Nigeria’s democracy, peacebuilding, and human development. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Bishop Kukah as “a highly revered priest…
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PHOTO NEWS: Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez touches down in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni – Colombian Vice President, Francia Márquez, arrived in Nigeria today to begin a three-day diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across key sectors.
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BREAKING: Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez arrives in Nigeria for 3-day official visit
By Kunle Sanni – The Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for a three-day official visit to Nigeria. The visit is aimed at strengthening diplomatic and strategic ties between both nations while fostering collaboration in key sectors, including governance, trade, agriculture, energy, education, and security. Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, announced…
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Nigeria, Switzerland discuss cultural cooperation, repatriation of artifacts in Abuja meeting
The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has initiated talks with the Swiss government on cultural cooperation and the repatriation of Nigerian artifacts currently held in Swiss museums, including monoliths and bronze pieces. The discussions took place during a courtesy visit to Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa in Abuja on Friday by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Patrick…
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NOA launches nationwide enlightenment drive in Yobe
By Kunle Sanni – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a nationwide enlightenment campaign in Yobe State, focusing on five key areas to strengthen national unity and development. The flag-off took place on Friday in Damaturu, where NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by the Director of Planning, Research and Strategy, Alhaji Nuru Yusuf Kobi, outlined the campaign…
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Tinubu vows to restore Nigeria’s global pride, dignity
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to repositioning Nigeria on the global stage, promising to deliver growth, jobs, and prosperity through stronger international partnerships. Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday morning after a two-week official visit to Japan and Brazil. In a statement on his official X handle, the President said his foreign engagements were…
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Nigeria’s Babalola emerges Rotary International President
Nigerian Rotarian, Yinka Babalola, has emerged Rotary International President for the 2026-2027 Rotary year. Babalola is the second African and second Nigerian to lead the global humanitarian organisation. He was elected by the Rotary International Board of Directors following the resignation of SangKoo Yun, who stepped down to focus on recovery after cancer treatment. Babalola will formally assume office on 1…
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FG launches nationwide audit to reform civil service
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has inaugurated two high-level committees to conduct a comprehensive overhaul of the Nigerian Civil Service through a nationwide personnel audit and skills gap assessment. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Esther Walson-Jack, inaugurated the Steering Committee and the Project Implementation Committee on Wednesday, describing the exercise as a critical component…
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NEC endorses ‘Renewed Hope’ 2026–2030 National Development Plan
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has announced that the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the proposed Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026–2030. Briefing State House correspondents on Thursday after the NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Bagudu said the new plan will succeed the current Medium-Term National Development Plan (2021–2025),…
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Nigeria Immigration increases price of international passports from Sept 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Thursday announced an increase in the cost of obtaining a Nigerian Standard Passport. A press statement released in Abuja and signed by NIS Public Relations Officer ACI A.S. Akinlabi explained that the new fee for a 32-page passport with 5-year validity is now set at N100,000 and a 64-page passport with 10-year validity is…
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