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Tinubu mourns NPC chairman, Aminu Yusuf
President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a major loss to Niger State and Nigeria. Yusuf, 66, died on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a brief illness. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Mr…
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Shettima departs Abuja for AU peace, security summit in Angola
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The summit is expected to focus on conflict resolution and efforts to promote lasting peace and stability across Africa. Shettima will join African leaders and…
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Murray-Bruce urges President Tinubu to decentralise Nigeria’s power sector
Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has called on President Bola Tinubu to fundamentally restructure Nigeria’s electricity sector, arguing that the 2013 privatisation has failed to deliver reliable power to Nigerians. Murray-Bruce made the call in an open letter to the president titled, “Start the Dance on Electricity: The Privatisation Failed. The Owners Are Billing Darkness”, where he criticised the continued dependence…
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Nigeria’s borders not closed, Atiku’s reopening claim misleading — Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has dismissed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027, saying the borders are already open. Tunji-Ojo, who supervises the Nigeria Immigration Service, said in a statement on Saturday that “Nigerian borders are not closed and so cannot be reopened.” The minister said Nigeria had progressively reopened…
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I dedicate my birthday to prayers for Nigeria, no adverts — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked friends, associates and well-wishers to refrain from organising public celebrations or placing congratulatory adverts as he marks his 60th birthday on September 2. Shettima made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday, saying he preferred to mark the milestone quietly and keep public attention focused on national development. The Vice President specifically asked…
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Tinubu: Securing Nigerians’ lives non-negotiable to economic growth
President Bola Tinubu has said securing the lives and property of Nigerians remains non-negotiable to achieving the country’s economic ambitions and sustainable prosperity. Tinubu said national security was the foundation for business expansion, investment and economic development, adding that his administration was committed to strengthening the armed forces and security agencies to tackle terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, piracy and other forms…
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EXCLUSIVE: NPC chairman died after prolonged battle with diabetes — Sources
By Raphael Jackson – The death of the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, has been attributed to a prolonged battle with diabetes, according to sources close to the deceased. The sources told Western Post on Friday that Yusuf’s health condition was aggravated by his demanding work schedule and commitment to official duties. One of his associates…
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BREAKING: Tinubu orders audit of IPPIS to uncover fake agencies, ghost workers
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Federal Government’s systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, federal agencies and their internal control mechanisms. Tinubu directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate the exercise. The directive followed a resolution of the Federal Executive Council on…
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BREAKING: NPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf dies after eight months in office
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, has died after about eight months in office. Sources close to his family confirmed his death to Western Post on Friday, although details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately available. Yusuf assumed office as chairman of the commission on December 3, 2025, and formally resumed his…
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Tinubu, governors set up committee to deliver lower transport fares from October
President Bola Tinubu and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have agreed to establish a joint Federal and State committee to begin the immediate implementation of measures aimed at reducing transportation costs across the country. Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his X account on Thursday after meeting with the APC Governors’ Forum at the…
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