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VP Shettima, African leaders attend inauguration of Gabon’s President
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima joined other African leaders on Saturday to witness the inauguration of Gabon’s new President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema—marking a significant milestone in the country’s return to democratic rule. The ceremony, held at the Stade de l’Amitié Sino-Gabonaise in Libreville, drew thousands of Gabonese citizens and featured military parades, cultural displays, and a strong…
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Nigeria calls for global financial reform at UN High-Level Meeting
The Federal Government of Nigeria has renewed its call for urgent reforms to the global financial system, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and development-focused international financial architecture. Speaking at the 2025 United Nations Special High-Level Meeting with the Bretton Woods Institutions, World Trade Organization (WTO), and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Nigeria’s Minister of State…
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Reps summon Benue, Zamfara governors, state lawmakers
..ask them to appear May 8 The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned Governors Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal of Benue and Zamfara states respectively as well as their respective state Assemblies to appear before it on Thursday, May 8. The executive and legislative arms of the two states are to appear before the committee to explain…
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JUST IN: Tinubu departs Katsina for Abuja
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has departed Katsina State for Abuja following a visit focused on boosting national security and enhancing military capacity. The President left Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport around 3 p.m. on Saturday after a series of engagements in the northwestern state. During his visit, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s armed forces, pledging…
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Tinubu targets terrorism with surveillance technology, vows to reclaim North West
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting security in Nigeria’s North West region, pledging to deploy advanced surveillance technology to combat banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. At a state dinner hosted by Katsina leaders on Friday night, Tinubu emphasized the importance of reclaiming ungoverned forests and warned that insecurity must be tackled decisively to attract investment.…
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Tinubu to troops: Crush terrorism, Nigeria will never bow
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian military to intensify its campaign against terrorism and banditry, declaring that Nigeria will never surrender to the forces of terror. Speaking on Friday during a visit to the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Katsina State, Tinubu described the ongoing security crisis as a defining moment in the nation’s…
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Shettima departs for Gabon to represent Nigeria at presidential inauguration
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Libreville, Gabon, to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of Gabon’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The trip, which took place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, was at the request of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oligui Nguema, who served as Gabon’s interim leader since August 2023 following a political transition,…
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Tinubu urges governors to prioritise results over criticism
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian governors to prioritise development and measurable results over engaging with critics, urging them to stay focused on delivering for the people. Speaking during a two-day working visit to Katsina State, Tinubu said good governance should be rooted in the visible well-being of citizens, not political distractions. “Let the people be…
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JUST IN: Tinubu pledges advanced weaponry, improved welfare for Nigerian troops
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s armed forces, pledging advanced weaponry, enhanced intelligence, and robust logistical support to ensure victory against insurgents and other security threats. Speaking to frontline troops during his official visit to Katsina on Friday, Tinubu assured the soldiers that their welfare remains a top priority alongside military preparedness.…
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‘Operation Safe Corridor’ gets NOA’s backing
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has pledged strategic support for Operation Safe Corridor (OSC), a federal government initiative aimed at the deradicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration of repentant ex-combatants—primarily former Boko Haram members—into society. This commitment was announced during a courtesy visit by the Coordinator of OSC, Brigadier General Yusuf Ali, and his team to the NOA headquarters in Abuja on…
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