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BREAKING: Tinubu swears in new ICPC chair, members of Fed civil service commission
President Tinubu has sworn in the newly appointed chairman of the ICPC, Musa Aliyu, and members of the federal civil service commission on Wednesday in Abuja. The swearing-in ceremony was carried out at the Federal Executive Council meeting held at the council of chambers in the presidential villa. President Tinubu had in October sworn in Aliyu as the substantive chairman…
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SGF, Akume warns public over fake appointments
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume has warned the general public to desist from false information regarding appointments purportedly made by the president, Bola Tinubu. Akume made the disclaimer in a statement issued on his behalf on Tuesday. According to the statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, the information head to the office of the SGF,…
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Tinubu determined to fight corruption, Justice minister Fagbemi says
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says President Bola Tinubu is determined to strengthen the fight against corruption. Fagbemi, made the disclosure in Abuja while speaking at the United Nations International Anti-corruption Day 2023, with the theme: ‘UNCAC at 20: Uniting the World Against Corruption,’ He said the framework for the implementation of the…
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I won’t lose battle to keep Nigeria safe – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he will continue to work assiduously and provide the military with the necessary support to keep the troublers of the nation at bay. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2023 in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday, the President said he has no intention of relenting or resting on his laurels in securing Nigeria,…
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Gbajabiamila tours N21bn State House clinic, rates facility world class
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has praised the State House Medical Centre in Abuja as being of the highest calibre. Gbajabiamila made the remark on Monday during a visit to the hospital during which he conveyed his pleasure with the clinic’s current situation. In an interview with state house reporters, the former speaker of the house highlighted…
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Tinubu departs for Maiduguri
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Maiduguri, Borno state capital. The president took off from the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport, at about ten-thirty-five this Monday morning. President Tinubu who is visiting the north-eastern part of the country for the first time since assumption of office, is to attend the Nigerian Army Annual Conference, as the…
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Good governance, avenue to address citizens concerns, Tinubu tells African leaders
Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeovers of power and unconstitutional changes of government in the region. Addressing the high-powered regional gathering at the 64th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads…
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Atiku: Kokori was a principled fighter for democracy
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sadness over the news of the passing on of elder statesman and erstwhile General Secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria, (NUPENG), Chief Frank Ovie Kokori. In a statement issued on Sunday, 10th December 2023, by his Media Office in Abuja, Atiku described Chief…
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We must form global alliances to end external aggressions, domestic threats – Shettima
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has drawn attention to the need for Nigeria and other African countries to form global alliances to tame crises caused by external aggressions and domestic threats. Specifically, he noted that Nigeria and other countries are saddled with the responsibility of protecting their citizens from transnational crimes, including terrorism, climate change and cyber crime, among…
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PHOTO NEWS: Alake receives NIPPS course members with Tinubu
Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake joined President Bola Tinubu on Friday at the Presidential villa when the President received the report of Senior Executive Course 45 (2023) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) at the State House.
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