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Senate condemns indignation against Nigerians in Ghana, calls for calm
The Senate on Tuesday called for calm following a viral video showing some Ghanaians protesting and demanding the deportation of Nigerians over alleged unruly behaviour. In a statement issued in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations, Senator Bassey Aniekan, condemned the widespread indignation against Nigerians, describing the branding of them as criminals as unacceptable. He…
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Deputy Speaker Kalu withdraws Indigeneship Bill
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has withdrawn the indigeneship bill before the National Assembly. In a statement on Tuesday night and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu said that the withdrawal has become necessary in view of the concerns and constructive feedback received from various stakeholders regarding the bill. He added…
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Tinubu rewards 200 outstanding NYSC members with ₦50m, jobs, scholarships
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has rewarded 200 exceptional National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with a ₦250,000 cash prize each, automatic employment in the federal civil service, and postgraduate scholarships to any Nigerian university, amounting to over ₦50 million in total value. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja at the combined President’s NYSC Honours Award…
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I’m not a co-sponsor of proposed Indigenous Bill- Faleke
The member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. James Faleke, has said that he was not a co-sponsor of the proposed Indigenous Bill currently before the National Assembly. Faleke made this known in a statement on his X handle. The federal lawmaker said that he did not support the Bill, and believed it stands no chance…
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Tinubu reforms rooted in empathy, public input — VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu administration is anchored on empathy and public engagement, ensuring that reforms are shaped by the voices of Nigerians and not crafted in isolation. Speaking at a two-day Citizens Engagement Forum organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, Shettima said the Tinubu administration prioritises…
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NOA boss Issa-Onilu bags “Most Impactful Nigerian Patron Award” in London
Kunle Sanni – The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, was honoured with the Most Impactful Nigerian Patron Award 2025 during the grand finale of Nigeria Week London. The event, held at the Hippodrome Theatre in Golders Green, brought together a distinguished gathering of Nigerians in the UK, Nollywood celebrities, top government officials, and international partners.…
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NASENI, BPP sign MoU to implement Nigeria First procurement policy
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Federal Government’s “Nigeria First” policy on procurement and related matters. Speaking at the signing event in Abuja on Monday, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the policy will eliminate about 80…
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BREAKING: Tinubu confers national honour on Super Falcons, announces cash rewards, housing
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on members of the Super Falcons, following their historic triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The accolade was announced during a reception at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. In addition to the national…
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FG, Fashion Academy launch training programme for aspiring designers
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy has announced a partnership with The Fashion Academy, Abuja, to launch a designer training programme under the Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP). The initiative, unveiled on Monday, is aimed at empowering emerging designers, tailors, and creative entrepreneurs with technical and business skills to thrive in Nigeria’s expanding fashion industry.…
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NAF airstrikes decimate ISWAP stronghold in Lake Chad region
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has successfully conducted a precision airstrike that neutralised several high-ranking commanders and fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad region. According to a statement issued on Monday by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, the air…
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