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Ahmadiyya Muslim elders urge faith-based solutions to Nigeria’s challenges at convention
The Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria, the elders’ wing of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, has called for faith-based solutions rooted in equity, justice, moral integrity and diplomacy to address Nigeria’s economic hardship, social instability and global conflicts, at the conclusion of its 50th Annual National Convention held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Golden Jubilee National Ijtema, themed “Faith-Based Solutions to Global…
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US govt backs preservation of Lejja iron-smelting site with $125,000 grant
The United States government has awarded a $125,000 grant to support the conservation, digital documentation and physical preservation of the historic iron-smelting site in Lejja, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The grant was presented at the National Museum in Lagos and will be implemented by the Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo through its Nchekwaba Project. Enugu State…
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NRC probes possible wheel defect in Warri-Itakpe crash that killed four, injured 64
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has released preliminary findings into the June 8, 2026, derailment of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service in Delta State, which killed four people and injured 64 others. The NRC said its internal inquiry identified a possible sudden defect in the train’s bogie or wheel assembly as a potential factor in the accident. At the same time, an…
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Eid-el-Maulud: Oluremi Tinubu urges Muslims to uphold peace, unity
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Muslims across Nigeria to promote peace, unity and peaceful coexistence as they commemorate Eid-el-Maulud 2026. The First Lady, in a message marking the celebration, encouraged Muslim faithful to reflect on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), particularly his virtues of compassion, forgiveness and peaceful coexistence. She urged Muslims to emulate these values…
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Tinubu celebrates Sultan of Sokoto at 70, hails leadership in national unity
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a stabilising voice and a strong advocate for peace and national unity. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Monday, said the Sultan’s seven decades of life had been marked by service, wisdom and dedication to humanity. The President congratulated…
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Tinubu renews tenure of NTA DG, NAN MD
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of the tenure of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos, and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Ali Mohammed Ali, for another three years. The renewal will take effect on October 20, 2026, following the completion of their first three-year tenure. Tinubu appointed Dembos and Ali…
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Fake agency: Nwabueze challenges ICPC, presents OSGF appointment letter — Report
The National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, George Buchi Nwabueze, has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission that he operated a fake federal agency. Nwabueze said the office was a project office under the supervision of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges Muslim women to uphold faith, resilience, responsibility
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Muslim women across Nigeria to remain steadfast in their faith, resilient in the face of challenges and committed to their responsibilities to their families, communities and the nation. Tinubu made the call on Thursday while declaring open the 41st National Conference of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) in Umuahia, Abia…
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Tinubu orders review of waterway safety after Sokoto boat accident
President Bola Tinubu has directed federal authorities to review and strengthen safety measures on the nation’s waterways following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, that reportedly killed several people and left others missing. Tinubu ordered the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with the Sokoto…
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JUST IN: Tinubu orders arrest of fresh fake agency promoter, suspends three perm secs
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze over his alleged involvement in operating a fake government agency, while directing the suspension of three permanent secretaries linked to the case. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed the President’s directives on Friday while briefing State House correspondents after…
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