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No bias against the North in federal projects – Umahi clarifies
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is prioritising the South in infrastructure allocation across the country. While addressing the media during a two-day inspection tour of federal road projects in Rivers and Bayelsa states, Umahi described the claims as “misleading,” saying the North currently holds 52 per cent of legacy projects compared to the South’s…
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Oluremi Tinubu celebrates Nigerian fathers on Father’s Day
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has extended warm wishes to Nigerian fathers as the country joins the rest of the world to mark Father’s Day 2025. In a message released on Sunday, the First Lady commended fathers for their dedication to raising confident, responsible, and compassionate children. She also celebrated men who take on fatherhood roles through mentorship,…
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Tinubu celebrates former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar at 83
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), as he marks his 83rd birthday. In a statement released on Sunday, President Tinubu described the retired general as an elder statesman of “uncommon integrity” whose decades of service continue to inspire generations of Nigerians. Highlighting General Abubakar’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s democratic history,…
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ARCON flags fake internet ads featuring Adeboye, Okinbaloye, Customs
By Kunle Sanni The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has alerted the public to a wave of fake and unethical advertisements circulating on Facebook, which use the names and images of prominent Nigerians and government agencies without their consent. In a statement on Friday, ARCON’s Director-General, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, disclosed that fake adverts featuring Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General…
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Nigeria condemns Iran-Israel conflict, calls for dialogue
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the escalating hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, following a preemptive strike by Israel on Iranian territory. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria expressed deep concern over the ongoing missile and aerial attacks exchanged by both nations.…
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Tinubu mourns victims of Air India crash, condoles with PM Modi
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Friday extended heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, as well as the government and people of the Republic of India, following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying two pilots, ten cabin crew members, 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese…
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Presidency denies viral list of national honours including Aisha Yesufu
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has disowned a viral list circulating on social media that purportedly names new recipients of national honours, including prominent human rights activist Aisha Yesufu. On Friday, the unverified list, which features 102 names, sparked widespread reactions online, particularly over Yesufu’s inclusion due to her well-known criticism of the Bola Tinubu administration. The list contradicts President…
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Oluremi Tinubu calls for end to child labour in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has condemned the continued existence of child labour in the country, declaring it unacceptable for any child to be forced into work at the expense of education and personal development. In a statement marking the World Day Against Child Labour on Thursday, Mrs. Tinubu expressed deep concern over the plight of millions of…
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President Tinubu celebrates Vanguard publisher Sam Amuka-Pemu at 90
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has described Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, the iconic publisher of Vanguard newspaper, as an eminent statesman and a towering figure in Nigerian journalism as he marks his 90th birthday. Fondly known as “Uncle Sam,” Amuka-Pemu began his journalism career at the Daily Times before co-founding The Punch newspaper with the late Chief Olu Aboderin. In…
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Presidency apologises for listing living icons in posthumous honours
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has tendered an apology after mistakenly listing two prominent Nigerian figures, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr. Edwin Madunagu, as deceased during President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address at the National Assembly. The error, which sparked public confusion during Thursday’s televised ceremony, saw the two respected elder statesmen named under the Posthumous Honours category alongside late…
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