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Tinubu warns of threats to West Africa’s future at ECOWAS Golden Jubilee
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the pressing challenges facing West Africa, warning that the region’s future is in jeopardy despite over 50 years of cooperation. Speaking through the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, at the official launch of the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, Tinubu—serving as ECOWAS Chairman—outlined a range of…
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NAHCON assures Nigerians of smooth 2025 Hajj, airlifts begin May 9
By Kunle Sanni The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that all preparations for the 2025 Hajj have been finalized, with the first batch of Nigerian pilgrims set to depart for Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2025. This was disclosed on Tuesday following a briefing by the NAHCON board to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa…
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Leadership Newspaper seeks First Lady’s support for empowerment drive
By Kunle Sanni The management of Leadership Newspaper has commended the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her continued efforts to support vulnerable groups across the country. Leading a delegation to the State House in Abuja, the Chairman of Leadership, Mrs. Zainab Nda-Isaiah, praised the First Lady’s humanitarian interventions, describing her as the “Mother of the Nation.” She…
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FG announces closure of Ijora bridge for repairs April 27
The Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27, for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. She said that the bridge connecting Ijora Causeway to Apapa needed comprehensive repairs, especially replacement of defective bearings beneath…
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Tinubu hails Emir of Ilorin at 85, congratulates new Ansar-Ud-Deen President
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 85th birthday, and Barrister Adeniji Kazeem on his emergence as President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Emir’s legacy of service, dedication to national unity, and…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after working visit to France
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following a two-week working visit to France. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 9:40 p.m. on Monday, where he was received by top government officials and aides. Welcoming the President were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; the Minister of…
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FG generates N7bn in mining fees – Minister Alake reveals
…registers 118 buying centres in Q1 The Federal Government generated N6.96 billion in mining-related fees and registered 118 new private mineral buying centres in the first quarter of 2025, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has disclosed. Speaking at the second Annual Mining Conference organised by BusinessDay newspaper in Abuja, Dr. Alake said the figures are a…
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First Lady hosts Christian youth, urges love, unity for national progress
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Christian youth across the country to promote love, unity, and compassion as vital ingredients for national development. She made the appeal while hosting members of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) to an Easter brunch at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Senator Tinubu emphasized the need…
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President Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, lauds his global legacy
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a “humble servant of God” and a powerful voice for justice, peace, and the poor. In an official statement issued on Monday, President Tinubu joined Catholic faithful and Christians around the world in mourning the death of…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu to return to Abuja after Paris visit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to return to Abuja today after a working visit to Paris, France. His return was confirmed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement also disclosed that throughout his stay in Europe, the President remained actively involved in governance. Western Post learnt…
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