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Shettima arrives India for BRICS summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New Delhi, India, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Shettima is leading a high-level Nigerian delegation to the summit as Nigeria seeks to deepen bilateral relations, expand trade and investment opportunities and strengthen cooperation with BRICS member and partner countries. The summit, which is being held under…
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Lawmakers suspend South Africa engagements over attacks on Nigerians
The National Assembly has suspended all official legislative visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers to boycott South African-hosted or organised legislative activities over renewed xenophobic attacks and growing threats against Nigerians and other African nationals. The decision followed a fresh wave of violence, intimidation and attacks on foreign nationals amid anti-immigrant protests in South Africa demanding that migrants leave…
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Shettima heads to New Delhi for BRICS summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima will travel to New Delhi, India, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled for this weekend. Shettima’s participation is expected to provide Nigeria with an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations with key international partners and expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, solid minerals, technology and innovation. The summit will be…
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Oluremi Tinubu empowers 2,500 women across South-East
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has announced a N250 million empowerment programme for 2,500 women across the five states of the South-East. The initiative, implemented under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in partnership with the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is designed to support women-owned businesses and improve household incomes. Mrs Tinubu announced the programme on Wednesday in Owerri,…
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JUST IN: Army redeploys senior officers in major command reshuffle
The Nigerian Army has redeployed several senior officers to key command and operational positions as part of efforts to strengthen its effectiveness and response to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, approved the postings, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele. Under the new arrangement,…
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FG moves to operationalise 112 national emergency number
The federal government has directed relevant agencies and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the nationwide rollout of Nigeria’s 112 national emergency number. The directive was issued by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday in Abuja at a stakeholders’ meeting on the National Emergency Number 112 project. Shettima also directed the establishment of a committee comprising the Nigeria Police…
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Tinubu mourns Aso Rock media Assistant Director Peter Onwubuariri
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Peter Onwubuariri, Assistant Director, Media, at the Presidential Villa, who died after a prolonged illness. Onwubuariri, a veteran journalist and public servant, was described by the President as a major loss to the Presidency, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the media community and the country. The late journalist joined the Presidential…
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Tinubu’s reforms turning Nigerian firms into global brands, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration are helping Nigerian companies expand their operations and compete on the global stage. Shettima made the statement on Monday in Abuja when he received a delegation from Nigerian fintech company Flutterwave, led by its Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, Olugbenga Agboola. The Vice President cited Flutterwave, Moniepoint…
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Nigeria facilitates return of former Sierra Leone president Koroma
Nigeria has facilitated the return of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma to Freetown, ending more than two years of temporary relocation to the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu accompanied Koroma to Sierra Leone on the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The minister said Koroma’s return followed sustained diplomatic engagements involving the Economic Community of West African…
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ICC dismisses petition seeking to probe cases of kidnappings in Nigeria
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity, the Federal Government has said. The petition, titled Formal Communication Requesting Investigation into Systemic Kidnappings in Nigeria as Crimes Against Humanity, was reportedly submitted anonymously and assigned document number ICC-RoC46(3)-01/26. In a statement on Thursday, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister…
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