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President Tinubu mourns Zaria Islamic preacher Sheikh Mainasara Habibi
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of prominent Zaria-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Mainasara Liman Habibi, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 67. In a condolence message issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Sheikh Habibi as a dedicated cleric who…
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PHOTO NEWS: Census Committee holds strategic meeting
Key government officials continued deliberations over the weekend to advance preparations for Nigeria’s Population and Housing Census. Captured at the meeting, held Friday at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Abuja, are (L-R): CEO and DG of NIMC, Ms Abisoye Coker-Odusote; Chairman of NPC, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu;…
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Nigeria raises alarm over cyber-slavery, condoles with Iran on port explosion
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has issued a strong warning about the rising threat of cyber-slavery targeting Nigerian youths across West Africa, while also extending heartfelt condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran over the recent tragic explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port. In a statement released on Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government expressed grave…
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Tinubu felicitates Itsekiri leader Ayirimi Emami on 50th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chief Ayirimi Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, celebrated on April 26. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Chief Emami as a distinguished politician, businessman, and philanthropist, lauding his contributions to nation-building. President Tinubu commended Chief Emami’s dedication…
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231 trafficked Nigerians repatriated from Ghana with NiDCOM’s support
A total of 231 Nigerian boys and girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and brought back to the country through a coordinated effort led by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), according to a statement issued on Saturday. The victims were lured with false promises of lucrative jobs but were coerced into internet fraud before their rescue. The rescue…
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FG bans importation of oil pipelines to boost local manufacturing
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on the importation of oil pipelines in a move aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturing and strengthening the country’s oil and gas sector. Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this on Friday while inaugurating a new pipeline coating facility built by Monarch Alloys in Ikorodu, Lagos State. He stressed the…
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VP Shettima hails UBA’s innovation, leadership at 75th anniversary
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday praised the United Bank for Africa (UBA) for its 75 years of consistent innovation, leadership, and resilience, describing the bank as a “pacesetter” and a model for African institutions. Speaking at UBA’s 75th Anniversary Dinner at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Shettima commended the bank’s journey through decades of challenges…
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Defence Ministers, CDS visit North-East frontlines, reaffirm FG’s commitment to security
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru, Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Friday visited frontline troops in Borno State as part of efforts to assess the security situation in the region. Speaking at the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri, Minister Badaru said the visit aimed…
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Akpabio pays tribute to Pope Francis at Vatican
President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has paid a solemn tribute to the late Pope Francis on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people during the Pontiff’s lying-in-state at St. Peter’s Basilica. Akpabio joined world leaders, dignitaries, and members of the Catholic faithful to pay final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 22, 2025,…
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