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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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Information Minister urges media to shun terror publicity
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the Nigerian media to refrain from giving undue attention to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements, warning that such coverage could undermine national security efforts. Speaking at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series on Wednesday at the National Press Centre in Abuja, Idris…
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Senator Fatai Buhari warns of AI threat to journalism
Senator Fatai Buhari of Oyo North has raised serious concerns about the dangers artificial intelligence poses to journalistic integrity, warning that unchecked use of AI technologies could deepen the crisis of misinformation and erode public trust in the media. Speaking as guest lecturer at the 2025 World Press Freedom Day event organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone…
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President Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional commission chiefs
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a request to the Senate seeking confirmation of nominees for the South-West, North-Central, and South-South Development Commissions. In his letter to the National Assembly, Tinubu named 19 nominees for the North-Central Development Commission, with Cosmas Akiyir as Chairman and Cyril Yeltsin as Managing Director. For the South-West Development Commission, 18 nominees were…
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Tinubu launches National Action Plan to end child violence
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a National Action Plan to end violence against children and proposed the establishment of a Child Protection and Development Agency as part of renewed efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s young population. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inaugural regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries under the Global Alliance on Ending Violence…
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President Tinubu visits Anambra to commission key projects
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday embark on a one-day working visit to Anambra State, where he is scheduled to commission several major infrastructure projects executed by the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. A key highlight of the visit is the commissioning of the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.…
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NAF deploys 9 new jets, as military reports victory over terrorism
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its combat capability with the delivery of nine new fighter jets. An additional 49 aircraft are expected to arrive soon to support ongoing operations against terrorists, insurgents, and bandits nationwide. According to The Nation, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, made the announcement Wednesday during a lecture at…
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Bagudu urges local governments to transform into inclusive economic growth, development centres.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, on Wednesday contended that local governments are expected to transform into inclusive economic growth and development centres. The minister who spoke during at the 18th Community of Practice (CoP) meeting in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, advocated deepening local administration by creating governance structures at the ward level. The CoP…
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Senate passes 2 of 4 Tax reform bills
The Senate has passed two out of four major tax reform bills, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing overhaul of the nation’s tax administration framework. The two bills, one seeking to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and another to establish the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill 2025 along with the Nigeria Revenue Service Bill 2025,…
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Air chief hails FG support, highlights gains in air operations
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has commended the Federal Government for its strategic investments in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), saying they have significantly strengthened the service’s operational capabilities and impact in national security and counterinsurgency efforts. Air Marshal Abubakar made the remarks on Monday, May 6, 2025, while delivering a lecture titled…
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