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Nigeria to conduct national census in 2025, says NPC Chairman
Nigeria’s long-awaited national census is now scheduled to take place in 2025, according to Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC). Kwarra made this announcement on Thursday during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in Abuja. He emphasized that the prolonged delay in conducting the census…
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Tinubu urges more investment in food security, solid minerals, education, energy
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée on Thursday. At a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential within Nigeria’s agricultural sector…
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BREAKING: Reps confirm Oluyede as COAS
The House of Representatives on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). While the constitution does not make provision for confirmation of appointments by the House of Representatives, the lawmakers adopted a report of its ad–hoc committee on the confirmation/screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff and confirmed the appointment of Lieutenant…
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PHOTO NEWS: Children shine at NAFEST day 4, as culture takes center stage
The fourth day of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) was nothing short of captivating, as the spotlight shifted to the young participants who took the stage with impressive flair. As the evening unfolded, the children delighted the audience with vibrant cultural dances and powerful dramas that celebrated Nigeria’s rich heritage. Their performances, full of passion and creativity,…
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Tinubu inspects Republican Guards of Honour during state visit to France
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, inspected the Republican Guards of Honour in France as part of his three-day state visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremonial inspection was held at the Hôtel National des Invalides, a historic military museum in Paris. Accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, President Tinubu was received by…
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JUST IN: Tinubu seeks Nigeria-France partnership to eradicate hunger, improve education
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria and France to combat hunger and drive agricultural development. Speaking at the Palais de l’Élysée in Paris on Thursday during a question-and-answer session as part of his state visit, Tinubu underscored the urgency of global efforts to eradicate hunger and improve education. “No child should go…
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Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeyemi re-elected AFCAC Secretary General
Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in African aviation with the re-election of Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi as Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Her victory was confirmed during the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session held in Brazzaville, Congo, where she garnered 22 votes against seven, solidifying the confidence of AFCAC member states in her visionary leadership. The Honourable Minister…
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Biafra agitator, Ekpa to face charges in May 2025
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, is billed to face charges in May 2025, according to Finnish authorities. It would be recalled that Ekpa was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities few days. In a report published by The PUNCH on Thursday ( Today), s Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen, confirmed that the district court…
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If confirmed, I will bring peace to Nigeria- Acting COAS, Lt Gen. Oluyede
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to bring lasting peace to the country if confirmed in a substantive position. He said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Wednesday. He stressed that the security environment in the country today requires…
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Reps to Legislate on CNG installation
The House of Representatives has resolved to come up with legislation that will regulate the installation and use of Compressed Natural Gas tanks and vehicles, in line with global best practices. This decision of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion on ‘Urgent need for legislation to back the Presidential CNG Initiative to avert further carnage leading…
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