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New Humanitarian Minister visits First Lady, seeks partnership on poverty alleviation
By Kunle Sanni The newly sworn-in Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has briefed Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on the status of minors recently arraigned for protests and subsequently released on the orders of President Bola Tinubu. Yilwatda disclosed this following a closed-door meeting with Senator Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, assuring that the…
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VP Shettima advocates local solutions for nutrition crisis, World Bank supports new strategy
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to tackling its growing nutrition crisis through a new, community-focused strategy designed to improve nutrition outcomes across all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country. The World Bank has commended this strategy, known as the N-774 Initiative, viewing its framework as a potential model for addressing malnutrition both…
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Tinubu promotes Acting Chief of Army Staff Oluyede
…pledges progress for Nigerians By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday promoted the acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, to the rank of Lieutenant General in a ceremony at the State House, Abuja. During the decoration ceremony held in the President’s office, Tinubu praised the military’s dedication, courage, and patriotism in safeguarding the nation. L-R:…
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Ekiti Cricket Association inaugurates new board members
By Tosin Omojola The Ekiti Cricket Association under the leadership of Chairman, Mr. Akin Oyebode, has inaugurated new board members of the association. During the inauguration held at his office in Ado Ekiti, Mr. Oyebode, who also serves as the Commissioner for Finance and Budget, highlighted the state government’s commitment to selecting dedicated and visionary members to enhance the growth…
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FG launches financial protection initiative for uninsured Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive strategy to extend financial protection to millions of uninsured Nigerians. This initiative, marking the first major implementation phase of the recently signed Aso Accord, brings together the country’s leading financial and insurance regulators in a concerted effort to reshape Nigeria’s insurance landscape. During a roundtable meeting on Tuesday, Deputy Chief…
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BREAKING: Court strikes out suit against 76 EndBadGovernance protesters
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the suit against 76 persons charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. The Trial Judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the suit. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef…
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Musawa headlines AMAA’s 20th anniversary celebration
…commits to boosting Nigeria’s creative sector The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) celebrated two decades of African cinema in a grand ceremony at Balmoral Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. The 20th-anniversary event brought together leading movie stars and filmmakers from across Africa and the Diaspora, reaffirming the AMAA’s status as a premier platform for African storytelling. As the Special Guest of…
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Tinubu meets UK Foreign Secretary, to forge new strategic partnership for mutual growth
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the United Kingdom, particularly in areas that impact citizens’ well-being, including arts, culture, trade, and security. The President made these remarks on Friday in Abuja, during a meeting at the State House with the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, Rt.…
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UK ready to strengthen bilateral ties with Nigeria — David Lammy
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu welcomed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Lagos on Monday, marking Lammy’s first official visit to Africa in his current role. The meeting, held at the State House in Marina, highlights the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with Lagos being a key historical and economic link. During the visit, Lammy highlighted the…
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Tinubu nominates new REC, National Commissioner for INEC
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has nominated Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi, a seasoned lawyer, as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State. If confirmed by the Senate, Ibiyemi will succeed Niyi Ijalaye, also a lawyer, who passed away in August while serving as the REC in Ogun State. Currently, Ibiyemi, 58, serves as the Administrative Secretary for the Independent…
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