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U.S. Embassy commends Nigerian govt over arrest of wanted Ansaru leaders
By Kunle Sanni – The United States Embassy in Nigeria has applauded the Nigerian government and security forces for the successful arrest of two wanted Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (also known as Abu Bara’a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (also known as Mallam Mamuda). In a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, the Embassy described the arrests as…
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Tinubu condoles with APC chair Yilwatda over mother’s death
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over the passing of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda, who died on Sunday morning at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, aged 83. In a condolence message issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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US mandates Nigerian visa applicants to disclose social media history
By Boye Oyeyemi – The United States government has directed all visa applicants to provide details of their social media activity spanning the last five years. According to a post by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on X, sighted by WESTERN POST, applicants are required to list all usernames or handles they have used on every social media platform within…
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COAS approves redeployment of senior army officers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of senior Nigerian Army officers to key command, instructional, and staff positions across various formations and units. The move is aimed at enhancing leadership and improving operational effectiveness. A statement signed on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations,…
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Tinubu, Shettima mourn Emir of Zuru, hail service to Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have condoled with the government and people of Kebbi State over the death of the Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II), describing him as a patriotic leader whose legacy will endure. The traditional ruler and retired military officer died on Saturday…
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Tinubu hails Babangida at 84, praises military career, leadership
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), on his 84th birthday, describing him as a leader whose tenure left a lasting imprint on Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined family, friends, and…
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Tinubu approves ₦16.7bn for immediate reconstruction of Mokwa Bridge
…as FG lists more emergency infrastructure projects across Nigeria By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which collapsed in May following severe flooding. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the approval on Saturday after a meeting with the Minister of Works,…
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FG denies appointing firm to sell 753 houses seized from Emefiele
..warns public against fraudulent claims By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has dismissed claims that it authorised a private firm to handle the sale of 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Director of Press…
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FG targets 60% women participation in new national skills programme
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has launched a new national skills programme designed to connect 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship by 2030 — with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. The initiative was announced in Abuja on Wednesday during the inaugural meeting of the reactivated Generation Unlimited (GenU) Nigeria…
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JUST IN: Tinubu arrives in Dubai on brief stopover ahead of Japan, Brazil trip
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a brief stopover on his way to a two-nation working visit to Japan and Brazil. The president arrived at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, an oil-rich Gulf region, at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Friday. The presidential aircraft departed Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at…
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