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Tinubu not controlled by cabal– Information Minister
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu is not beholden to any cabal or shadowy inner circle. Instead, he said, the president welcomes a wide range of perspectives and then makes bold and informed decisions that are solely in the best interest of Nigeria. Idris stated this in Abuja on Thursday…
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Tinubu inaugurates newly constituted NNPCL board
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially inaugurated the newly appointed board and management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), marking a formal step in strengthening the leadership of the nation’s energy sector. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, nearly seven weeks after the board’s initial appointment on April…
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Jonathan lauds past NASS for overriding presidential vetoes
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has commended past National Assembly for its vibrancy and ability to override presidential vetoes on important bills. Jonathan reflected on a time when Nigeria boasted a vibrant National Assembly, capable of overriding presidential vetoes on important bills. He made these remarks on Wednesday evening at the Champions of Nigerian Content Awards Dinner, organised by the…
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Oluremi Tinubu named ‘More Than A Mother’ campaign ambassador
…reaffirms commitment to education By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed that education remains the foundation of national development, emphasizing the urgent need to empower young Nigerians through greater access to learning opportunities. She made this statement while receiving the management team of the Merck Foundation, a German philanthropic organization, at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.…
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FG inaugurates new AMCON board, focuses on asset recovery, wind-down strategy
The Federal Government has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), signaling a renewed phase in its mandate to stabilise the financial sector, improve asset recovery, and chart a clear path toward an institutional wind-down. The newly appointed Board, chaired by Dr. Bala Bello, comprises seasoned professionals tasked with enhancing corporate governance, fast-tracking…
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NOA, WEMA Bank partner on national identity, youth engagement campaign
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commenced talks with WEMA Bank to collaborate on the National Identity Project, a government-approved campaign aimed at strengthening national values and promoting attitudinal change among Nigerians. During a strategic meeting held in Abuja, NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, outlined the agency’s renewed focus on value reorientation, driven by the newly introduced 7-for-7 National…
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Canada honours EFCC Chairman for role in global crime fight
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has honoured the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, for his exceptional contributions to the global fight against transnational crime. Olukoyede received a Certificate of Recognition on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, during a ceremony held at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja. Presenting the award, Canadian High…
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Shettima praises Dangote’s $19bn refinery investment
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote for prioritising national development over personal profit through his $19 billion investment in Nigeria’s oil refining sector. Speaking at the Taraba International Investment Summit in Jalingo on Wednesday, Shettima noted that if Dangote had invested the same amount in global tech giants like Amazon, Google, or Microsoft,…
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Food security, regional inclusion pillars of Nigeria’s stability – Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has identified food security and regional economic inclusion as key drivers of Nigeria’s long-term stability, declaring that no region should be left behind in the country’s development efforts. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the Taraba International Investment Summit 2025 in Jalingo, the President emphasized that his administration is committed…
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First Lady urges unity, empathy on Cultural Diversity Day
By Kunle Sanni As the world marks the 2025 edition of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace the nation’s cultural diversity with empathy, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to national unity. In a message commemorating the global observance on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria’s strength…
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