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JUST IN: Tinubu swears In INEC Commissioners, Code of Conduct Bureau members
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two new National Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during a brief ceremony held on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The appointees are Abdulrazak Tukur, representing the North-West geopolitical zone, and Professor Sunday Nwambam Aja from Ebonyi State, who will serve as Commissioner for the South-East region.…
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Nigeria showcases mining reforms, seeks global partnerships at OECD Forum
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called for stronger global collaboration to drive responsible mining and support the energy transition, declaring that the future of global prosperity depends on decisive action in the mining sector. Speaking at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Forum in Paris, France, Dr. Alake highlighted the urgent need for…
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Minister Musawa showcases emerging artists at creative residency
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, joined creatives and culture enthusiasts at the Open Studio event marking the conclusion of the Reimagining Hope Residency Program—an intensive six-week creative journey. Held under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, the residency was launched in partnership with Madhouse…
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‘Education alone isn’t enough, media literacy is important’ — Information Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has taken Nigeria’s national media and information literacy campaign to secondary schools, emphasizing the need to equip young people with critical thinking skills to navigate today’s digital information landscape. Addressing students at the TEDxNTICAbujaYouth 2025 event held on Saturday at the Nigerian Tulip International College, Abuja, Idris highlighted…
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UWE appoints Nigerian education advocate Ayo Ogunsan to CASET Advisory Board
The University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, United Kingdom, has appointed Nigerian education advocate, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, as a member of the Advisory Board of its Centre for African Social and Economic Transformation (CASET). Dr. Ogunsan’s appointment, confirmed through an official letter signed by UWE’s Deputy Vice Chancellor and Registrar, Jo Midgley, recognizes his extensive contributions to education…
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FG inaugurates committee for SPIN Project
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) Project, marking a major step in efforts to transform the country’s hydropower, irrigation, and water management systems. The inauguration ceremony took place on May 9, 2025, in Abuja and brought together key government officials, development partners, and stakeholders from the…
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Tinubu hails Asiwaju Badmus, Chief Aletor on birthdays
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to two prominent Nigerians — Asiwaju Khamis Olatunde Badmus and Chief (Mrs) Olayinka Titilope Aletor — in recognition of their birthdays and contributions to national development. In a statement from the presidency, Tinubu praised Alhaji Badmus, a leading figure in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, for transforming farming practices and championing sustainable policies that…
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Tinubu seeks senate’s confirmation of nominees for 3 regional development commissions
President Bola Tinubu has formally sought the Senate’s confirmation of appointees to lead the South West, North Central, and South South development commissions. In a correspondence to the Senate on Thursday, President Tinubu nominated a total of 55 individuals across the three commissions. For the North Central Development Commission, 19 nominees were presented, with Cosmos Akiyir named as Chairman and…
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Senate berates Badaru over remarks on planned National Security Summit
The Senate on Thursday warned the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, against making public statements that could create friction between the National Assembly and the executive led by President Bola Tinubu. The warning came after Badaru publicly dismissed a planned two-day national security summit by the Senate, stating that such gatherings were unnecessary in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking at…
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Tinubu congratulates Pope Leo XIV on election as new Catholic leader
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new Pope and Bishop of Rome, describing the occasion as historic and uplifting for Catholics worldwide. He also commended the conclave of cardinals for electing American-born Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. In a statement…
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