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TVC hails Stella Din-Jacob’s appointment as NTA Executive Director, News
TVC Communications has congratulated its outgoing Director of News, Stella Din-Jacob, on her appointment as Executive Director, News of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Din-Jacob’s appointment, confirmed by the Federal Government, takes immediate effect. The development has been described as a testament to her professionalism, leadership, and contributions to broadcast journalism in Nigeria. In a message to staff, TVC’s Chief…
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Japan names Kisarazu as hometown for Nigerians in workforce exchange programme
By Kunle Sanni – Japan has designated the city of Kisarazu as a “hometown” for Nigerians seeking to live and work in the country, in a move aimed at strengthening cultural and economic ties. The announcement was made on Thursday on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), as part of Japan’s broader plan to…
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Housing Minister marks two years with reforms, urban renewal projects
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has marked his second year in office with sweeping reforms aimed at tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit, slum renewal, and systemic challenges in the real estate sector. Appointed on August 22, 2023, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dangiwa has spearheaded programmes under the Renewed Hope Agenda that have accelerated…
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Synergy among military formations responsible for arrest of Ansaru terrorist leaders- CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said synergy among the various military formations was responsible for the recent arrest of Ansaru terrorist leaders. Speaking as a guest on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday, Gen. Musa said “What has changed is that we have synergy with all the organisations… and that is why we have seen…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu departs Japan for state visit to Brazil
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has departed Yokohama, Japan, en route to Brazil for a state visit scheduled to begin on Friday. The president is expected to make a stopover in Los Angeles before proceeding to Brasília, the Brazilian capital. Tinubu’s foreign trip began on August 15 when he left Abuja for a two-nation visit. His delegation first…
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Tinubu urges Nigerians in diaspora to support national development
…says ‘Nigeria is on the rise again’ By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians living abroad to contribute their expertise and resources toward building a stronger and more prosperous nation, declaring that “Nigeria is on the rise again.” Speaking on Thursday at the Kahala Hotel and Resort in Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive session with members…
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Africa deserves two UN Security Council seats, Tinubu tells global leaders
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s call for sweeping reforms at the United Nations, insisting that Africa deserves permanent representation on the UN Security Council. Speaking on Wednesday at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, Tinubu said Africa should have two permanent seats with veto power and additional non-permanent seats…
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Tinubu hails Nigerian Armed Forces at TICAD9; Japan pledges $5.5bn for Africa
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday praised Nigeria’s Armed Forces for their successes against insurgency and criminality, while urging deeper reforms to address the root causes of insecurity. Speaking at the plenary session on Peace and Stability at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, Tinubu described the current momentum in the…
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Tinubu appoints Rotimi Pedro as NTA DG, names new executive directors
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rotimi Richard Pedro as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), in a move aimed at strengthening national broadcasting. The Presidency also announced three other appointments: Karimah Bello (Katsina, North-West) as Executive Director, Marketing. Stella Din (Plateau, North-Central) as Executive Director, News. Sophia Issa Mohammed (Adamawa,…
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PHOTO NEWS: TICAD9 — Tinubu joins world leaders in Japan
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday joined other world leaders and heads of state for a group photograph at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan. The high-level summit brings together African leaders, Japanese officials, and international partners to discuss economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and sustainable development across Africa. Tinubu is also…
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