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Aviation unions suspend planned strike after government intervention
By Kunle Sanni – Aviation unions have suspended their planned strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, following positive developments and intervention by the Federal Government. In a joint statement on August 8, the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), and the Amalgamated…
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Obasanjo mourns Audu Ogbeh, hails his lifelong service to Nigeria
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and one-time National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogbeh, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 78, was remembered by Obasanjo as a peace-loving and dedicated patriot with an unwavering belief in democracy…
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Tinubu pays tribute to late elder statesman Audu Ogbeh
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Audu Ogbeh, former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one-time Minister of Agriculture, who died on Saturday at the age of 78. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President condoled with the government and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu leads delegation to condole Aisha Buhari in Kaduna
By Kunle Sanni – The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday led a delegation of wives of National Assembly members and some wives of state governors to the Kaduna residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The visit was to condole his widow, former First Lady Dr. Aisha Buhari, over the passing of her husband. Former President Muhammadu Buhari, who…
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Labour rights safe under new industrial policy, FG insists
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has moved to address concerns raised by organised labour over the recently approved National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) 2025, assuring that the initiative will strengthen workers’ rights and improve industrial harmony. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, gave the assurance on Friday following reports of resistance from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)…
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FG, U.S. Embassy partner to educate Nigerians on new visa rules
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government, in partnership with the United States Embassy in Nigeria, has launched a public sensitisation campaign to educate Nigerians about recent changes to U.S. visa regulations. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the initiative during a joint press conference with U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., in Abuja on…
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Oluremi Tinubu decorates newly promoted staff
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday decorated her staff, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Nonye Welle, following her recent promotion. The ceremony took place at the Conference Room of the Office of the First Lady, State House, Abuja. The decoration was carried out by the First Lady, assisted by the Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) to…
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Daily Trust exaggerated Nigeria’s economic situation – Presidency
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has responded strongly to a recent editorial published by Daily Trust, accusing the newspaper of spreading distorted and alarmist narratives about the nation’s economic situation and government policies. In a statement issued by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, on Thursday, the government criticised the editorial for portraying Nigeria…
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Oluremi Tinubu mourns media icon, Doyin Abiola
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and media trailblazer, Dr. Doyin Abiola. In a heartfelt condolence message, Thursday Senator Tinubu extended her sympathies to the children, grandchildren, extended family, friends, colleagues, and associates of the late Dr. Abiola, as well as to the Nigerian media community. Describing Dr.…
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Tinubu nominates new NERC chairman, two commissioners
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Engr. Ramat, 39, is an accomplished electrical engineer and administrator who holds a PhD in Strategic Management, alongside other professional qualifications. His nomination is part of President Tinubu’s continued efforts to strengthen the…
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