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Why we’re prioritising fight against illicit drugs – NSA
By Kunle Sanni The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the Federal Government is prioritising the fight against illicit drugs due to their far-reaching impact on national security and the well-being of citizens. He linked the use of illicit substances—especially among young people—to rising insecurity, noting that many terrorists are often serial abusers of narcotics. According to him,…
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Bill Gates inspires effective global leadership, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has praised billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as a global inspiration, citing his unwavering dedication to improving the lives of the poor and vulnerable around the world. Speaking on Tuesday in Lagos during a ceremony to confer the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Gates,…
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FG clears dams in Mokwa flood, calls for urgent flood preparedness
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has called on state governments, local councils, communities, and private sector actors to intensify efforts toward flood preparedness and infrastructure development, warning that the country faces growing threats from climate-induced flooding. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, emphasized the urgent need…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu honours Bill Gates with national award in Lagos
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday conferred the Order of the Republic of Nigeria (CFR), on billionaire Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and founder of Bill Gates Foundation. The event was held in Lagos during Gates’ courtesy visit to the Presidential residence. Also present was Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, who joined in welcoming the…
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Tinubu’s two-year achievements proof of visionary leadership – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the achievements of the Tinubu administration in just two years stand as irrefutable evidence of visionary and courageous leadership. He made this assertion at the inaugural National Dialogue on Citizen Engagement and National Security, themed “One Voice, One Vision: Uniting Perspectives for a Stronger Nigeria,” held in Abuja…
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FG seeks to deepen cultural ties with Brazil – NICO Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary and CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening cultural, traditional, and heritage ties with Brazil, citing the profound historical connections between the two nations. Ajiboye made the remarks during his ongoing official visit to Brazil, where he is engaging with people of African descent in Salvador…
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Nigeria, UNICEF set to train 20 million youths in digital skills by 2030
…Vice President Shettima to chair Generation Unlimited Board By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its collaboration with UNICEF on an ambitious initiative aimed at equipping 20 million Nigerian youths with digital skills by 2030. The initiative is part of the broader Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA) programme—a public-private partnership designed to support young people aged 10…
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President Tinubu celebrates NNPCL GMD Bayo Ojulari at 60
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, on his 60th birthday. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President joined family, friends, and associates in celebrating an accomplished energy professional whose distinguished career has been defined by transformative…
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Nigeria attracts $500m in investments, creates 10,000 jobs in one year — PCNGI CEO
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector has attracted over $500 million in investments and created 10,000 direct jobs within a year, according to the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI). Engr. Michael O. Oluwagbemi, Program Director and CEO of PCNGI, emphasized that despite negative headlines, the CNG sector is not only active but expanding rapidly. “The PCNGI notes the…
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Reps probe 17-year delay in implementing 5% fuel levy for road repairs
By Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives has launched a public hearing to investigate the non-implementation and remittance of the 5% user charge on petrol and diesel pump prices, as mandated by the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act of 2007. At the session, held by an ad hoc committee of the House on Monday, lawmakers examined why the charge—intended…
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