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Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UNGA
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, United States, on the mandate of President Bola Tinubu, the presidency has announced. Shettima will lead a high-level delegation comprising Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, ministers and other senior government officials. The 81st…
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Florence Ajimobi appointed Nigeria’s governor on IAEA board
Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Austria and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Dr Florence Ajimobi, has been appointed the country’s governor on the IAEA Board of Governors for 2026–2028. Her appointment followed Nigeria’s election to the 35-member IAEA Board of Governors during the 70th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna. A statement issued by her…
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FG targets lower transport fares through CNG expansion from October
The federal government has directed state governments to accelerate the deployment of compressed natural gas-powered transportation to reduce transport fares across the country from October 1. The move followed an agreement reached between President Bola Tinubu and the 36 state governors on August 27, leading to the establishment of an implementation committee for the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme under…
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NBA seeks transparent investigation of 37 suspects death in Niger State
The Nigerian Bar Association has called for a thorough, independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 persons arrested over alleged illegal mining and held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. The NBA President, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, said the deaths of the detainees in government custody required an investigation capable…
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Tinubu orders probe into deaths of suspected illegal miners in Niger
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The suspects were arrested during enforcement operations around the Lt. Gen. Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate and the Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Minna on September 15 and 16. Reports indicate that 37…
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VIDEO: Tinubu joins Macron for private dinner at Élysée Palace
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on Thursday hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron for a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The two presidents discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and France, with cooperation in areas of mutual interest expected to remain central to their engagement.
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PHOTO NEWS: Macron hosts Tinubu for private dinner at Élysée Palace
French President Emmanuel Macron received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday night. According to Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting reflected “the enduring relationship between Nigeria and France” and their “shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.” Onanuga disclosed this in a post on…
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Tinubu hails ICC ruling in Mambilla dispute, says decision clears major legal hurdle
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the ruling of an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal in Paris in favour of Nigeria in the long-running dispute with Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project in Taraba State. The tribunal, in its award issued on Thursday, September 17, rejected claims brought by Sunrise against the Federal…
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Youth Confab 2026 to begin in October — Minister
360 delegates to emerge through online process The federal government has announced plans to hold the National Youth Confab 2026 in October, with 360 young Nigerians expected to participate physically in Abuja after emerging through an online selection process. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference to announce the conference, themed…
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ARCON warns Nigerians against fake AI-generated refinery investment advert
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has warned Nigerians against a fake, AI-generated investment advertisement promoting a purported Naira Refinery Investment Fund on Facebook. ARCON said the fraudulent advert used the images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to solicit investments with unrealistic promises of returns. In a…
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