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Goodluck Jonathan: Why I didn’t implement 2014 national conference recommendations
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 national conference. Jonathan spoke in Lagos on Sunday during a visit to the family of the late Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo. The former president cited the political situation in the country and the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the…
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FG launches ‘Irrigate Nigeria’ to boost year-round farming, farmers’ income
The Federal Government has officially launched the Irrigate Nigeria Project, an initiative designed to transform the nation’s agricultural sector through sustainable irrigation systems. The program, spearheaded by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), commenced at the weekend in Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Speaking at…
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PHOTO NEWS: Obasanjo hosts Jonathan, Koroma, Atiku, Saraki to dinner in Lagos
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted political heavyweights to a dinner in Lagos on Sunday evening. At the dinner were former President Goodluck Jonathan, former President of Sierra Leone Ernest Koroma, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Bukola Saraki among others. Former Vice President Atiku posted on his social media pages on the dinner. He wrote: “I joined others…
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Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle appointed as NYSC Director General
President Tinubu has appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle, as the new Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The news of his appointment has been met with excitement in Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government, and across Osun State, as he becomes one of the state’s distinguished sons to hold a key national position. Olakunle’s appointment is seen as a recognition…
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President Tinubu mourns former minister Ebun Oyagbola
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the passing of Mrs. Adenike Ebunoluwa Oyagbola, Nigeria’s first female minister of cabinet rank and a distinguished educationist and diplomat. She passed away at the age of 94. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his sympathies to the Oyagbola family, as…
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President Tinubu celebrates Lateefat Gbajabiamila at 95
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila as she marks her 95th birthday on March 2, 2025. In a statement, the President described Alhaja Gbajabiamila as a revered leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and dedicated philanthropist. She is the mother of the President’s Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. President Tinubu lauded her…
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President Tinubu honours late Namibian leader Sam Nujoma at state burial
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president, describing him as a warrior who championed freedom and inspired an entire continent. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the state burial in Windhoek, Namibia, on Saturday, Tinubu praised Nujoma’s legacy, emphasizing his role in Namibia’s liberation, democracy, and stability.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima leads Nigeria delegation to Sam Nujoma’s state funeral in Namibia
Vice President Kashim Shettima led Nigeria’s delegation to Windhoek, Namibia to the state funeral of the founding President of Namibia Sam Nujoma. Nigeria led the frontline states to fight the independence of Namibia. The Namibia independence hero and one of the respected Africa’s statesmen died recently. Vice President Shettima wrote: “Today, I represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the state…
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PHOTO NEWS: Army names Ikeja Cantonment after Late General Lagbaja
The Nigerian Army has named Ikeja Cantonment after the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. General Lagbaja died last year in active service. The ceremony was witnessed by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Air Staff, Air…
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Akpabio-Natasha rift: Protect the institution, Saraki warns
By Kunle Sanni Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging all parties to prioritize the integrity of the Senate over individual interests. In a statement on Saturday, Saraki expressed concern that the controversy could undermine the credibility and public perception of the legislative institution. He…
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