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Tinubu to commission projects in Akwa Ibom, attend APC rally in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu will on Friday begin a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, where he is expected to commission several infrastructure projects and attend political rallies. Tinubu will depart Abuja on November 6 for Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, where he will commission projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration before attending a political rally. According…
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2027: Onanuga warns against misuse of AI in election campaigns
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has urged political actors, media organisations and the public to exercise caution in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Onanuga warned that the growing use of AI-generated images and videos to advance political interests could undermine public trust and the credibility…
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Tinubu, Shettima hail Jim Ovia’s contributions to banking, national development at 75
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have congratulated Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia, on his 75th birthday, praising his contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, economic development and human capital growth. Tinubu described Ovia as a visionary entrepreneur whose dedication and commitment to excellence transformed Zenith Bank into one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. In a statement on Wednesday,…
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Tinubu withdraws $20.52bn loan request, seeks Senate approval for $7.7bn borrowing
President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn his earlier request for Senate approval to secure $20.52bn and €1.045bn in external loans, replacing it with a fresh $7.7bn borrowing proposal to partly finance the 2026 budget deficit. The new request was conveyed in a letter dated October 26 and read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday. Akpabio told lawmakers that…
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BREAKING: Tinubu returns to Abuja after Saudi Arabia trip
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after completing his visit to Saudi Arabia. The President’s aircraft landed in Abuja at 8:53 pm on Wednesday. He was received at the airport by the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of Education; the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mattawale; the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu; and other government officials.…
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Tinubu departs Saudi Arabia for Abuja after completing Umrah
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for Abuja after completing the Umrah pilgrimage in Makkah. Tinubu’s aircraft took off from the Royal Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport at 5:13pm Saudi time, according to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman, on Wednesday. The Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz…
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Olaopa moves to rewire Nigeria’s civil service, deepen meritocracy
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has said the commission is committed to “rewiring the organisational brain of the public service” to strengthen policy and institutional intelligence through revamped standard operating procedures. Olaopa spoke on Tuesday in Asaba, Delta State, when he led federal commissioners of the FCSC and heads of state civil service…
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OAU congratulates alumnus Dapo Akande on election as ICJ judge
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has congratulated Professor Dapo Akande, a former student of its Faculty of Law, on his election as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The university described his election as a proud moment for the institution, saying it reflected the quality of its graduates and their contributions to society. In a statement, OAU…
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My struggles financing education in US inspired push for NELFUND, Tinubu says
President Bola Tinubu says his struggles to finance his education while studying in the United States as a young man inspired his commitment to expanding access to education in Nigeria. Tinubu said he understood the challenges students face in paying tuition fees, securing accommodation and meeting other expenses because he had experienced similar difficulties while pursuing his university education. The…
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Shettima departs Abuja for APC campaign rally in Nasarawa
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general election. Shettima is expected to join other party leaders and supporters at the rally scheduled to hold in the state on Wednesday. The Tinubu administration has identified Nasarawa as a beneficiary of its…
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