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VP Shettima departs Nigeria for Ethiopia on official visit
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on an official visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali. During the visit, Vice President Shettima will participate in the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, a flagship environmental initiative. The programme,…
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FG moves to support Jigawa’s sugar industry
The federal government has announced plans to collaborate with the Jigawa State Government to enhance sugar production in the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, disclosed this on Thursday when he received Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, on a courtesy visit in Abuja. Utsev asserted that the partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed…
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‘Adebayo stood for democracy, integrity’ — Tinubu mourns ex-Kwara governor
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, describing the former Governor of Kwara State as a “true statesman” and a towering figure in Nigeria’s political history. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the elder statesman’s death at…
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Tinubu to sign four tax bills into law Thursday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday sign into law four major tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal framework, enhancing revenue generation, and improving the country’s business environment. The bills—Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill—were recently passed by the National Assembly after…
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Nigerian, Brazilian Second Ladies tour Nike Art Gallery in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s Second Lady, Hajiya Nana Shettima, and Brazil’s Second Lady, Maria Lucia Alckmin, on Wednesday embarked on a cultural tour of the Nike Art Gallery and the 5 Cowries Initiative in Abuja, underscoring the importance of art and creativity in promoting national identity and youth empowerment. The visit was part of the activities for the ongoing…
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Nigeria undergoing quiet but bold transformation – VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is experiencing a “quiet but bold transformation” under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with significant reforms taking root across multiple sectors. Speaking at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President emphasized the administration’s drive to rebuild institutions, refocus policies, and expand market opportunities as…
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Nigeria, Brazil share deep cultural bonds – Nana Shettima
By Kunle Sanni Wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Nana Shettima, has highlighted the strong cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil, describing both nations as deeply connected by shared values, history, and traditions despite being continents apart. She made the remarks while receiving Maria Lucia Alckmin, the Second Lady of Brazil, who is on an official visit to Nigeria alongside her…
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President Tinubu celebrates Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday wishes to his Chief of Staff, Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila, as he marks his birthday today, June 25. In a message signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Gbajabiamila’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s democracy and legislative development. Gbajabiamila, a lawyer and seasoned legislator,…
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PHOTO NEWS: VP Shettima hosts Brazilian delegation at Nigeria-Brazil Gala Dinner
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima hosted Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, and other members of the Brazilian delegation to a colorful Nigeria-Brazil Gala Dinner at the State House Conference Centre on Tuesday night. The high-level event was part of the Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), aimed at deepening…
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President Tinubu, First Lady celebrate Sanwo-Olu at 60
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have congratulated Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his 60th birthday, praising his dedication to public service and the continued growth of Lagos State. In a statement by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, President Tinubu commended Sanwo-Olu’s leadership, describing him as a committed public servant whose achievements…
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