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President Tinubu celebrates City People publisher Seye Kehinde at 60
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to veteran journalist and publisher, Mr. Seye Kehinde, as he marks his 60th birthday on April 24. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Kehinde’s significant contributions to Nigerian journalism, particularly through the establishment of City People Magazine in November…
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Shettima calls for stronger public-private collaboration on skills development
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the urgent need for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to fully harness Nigeria’s skills potential and drive sustainable development. Speaking at the 5th meeting of the National Council on Skills in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President said Nigeria’s young and growing population can become a powerful economic…
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Killings: Tinubu orders security strategy overhaul, says ‘enough is enough’
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s security strategies in response to escalating violence in parts of the country, particularly Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states. During a high-level meeting with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu demanded urgent action to halt the killings of innocent civilians, declaring that…
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Tinubu to global leaders: Time for climate action is now
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders to act with urgency, courage, and unity in addressing the escalating global climate crisis, stating that the world can no longer afford to delay critical climate decisions. Speaking on Wednesday at a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition—co-hosted by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President…
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IGP commends Sergeant Tanko for outstanding academic achievement in China
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has commended Sergeant Peter Theophilus Tanko for his exceptional academic performance in the People’s Republic of China. Sergeant Tanko, attached to the INTERPOL Section of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), completed a five-year law programme in China under a government-sponsored scholarship. His academic journey began with a one-year Chinese…
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NPF cautions public against circulating old, misleading videos
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raised concerns over the growing trend of recirculating old videos on social media, warning that the act is aimed at maligning the Force and undermining national security. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police described the circulation of outdated content as a deliberate attempt…
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NASS fires back at Pastor Bakare over comments on legislature
The National Assembly has fired back at Pastor Tunde Bakare over his criticism of the legislature, describing it as biased. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, said the cleric was biased and crossed the line in his commentary. “While the Senate respects the right of every citizen – regardless…
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Resident doctors tackle Pastor Poju Oyemade over N500k cost of training medical students in Nigeria
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has strongly criticized Pastor Poju Oyemade, the senior pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, over his recent claim that medical students in Nigeria complete their education with just N500,000. Speaking during a sermon on April 13, Oyemade compared the cost of medical education in Nigeria to that in the United States. He asserted that…
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Nigeria’s economy on steady growth path despite global headwinds, says IMF
Despite global economic headwinds and a downward revision in growth, Nigeria remains on a stable path, buoyed by sound economic policies and international support, according to the latest IMF World Economic Outlook and remarks by top Nigerian officials at the Spring Meetings in Washington DC. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, speaking at the…
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