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JUST-IN: Tinubu scraps Niger Delta, Sports Ministries, creates new Ministry of Regional Development
By Kunle Sanni In a significant restructuring of the federal ministries, President Bola Tinubu has scrapped the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the Ministry of Sports Development. This was announced during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Wednesday. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, revealed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that a…
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Tinubu swears in new Code of Conduct Bureau Chairman at FEC meeting
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja, where Abdullahi Usman Bello was sworn in as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau. This was announced through a video shared by Olusegun Dada, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, on Wednesday,…
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‘Take it or leave it’, FG reads riot act to Julius Berger on Abuja-Kaduna road
The Federal Government has issued a stern ultimatum to Julius Berger Plc, urging the construction giant to accept the revised contract terms for the rehabilitation of the 82-kilometer section II of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road or face the termination of the agreement. The ultimatum was delivered by the Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, during a meeting with the company’s…
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Tinubu meets NIPCO executives, commends investments in CNG sector
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu thanked NIPCO for its investments in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector during a meeting with the company’s executives at the State House in Abuja. The President commended NIPCO’s contributions to the nation’s energy transition efforts, particularly its support for the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). During the meeting, President Tinubu acknowledged NIPCO’s…
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States can’t overturn S’Court ruling on LG financial autonomy- AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has affirmed that no state or individual possesses the authority to overturn the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday during a media chat, Fagbemi stressed that the apex court’s decision is binding and non-negotiable, and all parties must comply. His remarks…
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Nigeria to make strong comeback at 2024 World Travel Market in London
Nigeria is set to return to the global tourism stage at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) in London after nearly a decade-long absence. The Honourable Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, will lead a delegation of key tourism stakeholders from November 5th to 7th, showcasing the country’s rich tourism potential. In preparation for the event, the Minister met with…
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Obasanjo laments disunity, calls for national unity, merit-based leadership
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed deep concern over the country’s ongoing disunity, describing it as a significant factor holding back Nigeria’s potential to lead the African continent and the global black race. Speaking on Tuesday while receiving a 20-member delegation from the League of Northern Democrats at his residence in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Obasanjo…
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Instill values in children, First Lady urges mothers
…as EFCC unveils Cybercrime Rapid Response Desk By Kunle Sanni First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged mothers to take a proactive role in shaping the future of their children by instilling core values and fostering open communication. She made the call during the National Cybercrime Summit in Abuja, where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) launched…
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BREAKING: S’Court reserves judgment in suit challeging EFCC’s legality
… Anambra, Ebonyi, Adamawa Withdraw Suit The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two others to a date to be communicated to the parties. At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, Imo, Bauchi, and Osun states joined the suit as…
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PHOTO NEWS: Musawa showcases Nigeria’s culture, creative economy at Canex 2024 in Algiers
Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, was in Algiers at the Afreximbank-supported Canex 2024, making a strong case for investment in Nigeria’s creative sector. The Minister used the Nigeria Pavilion at the event to showcase Nigeria’s rich culture and heritage to the rest of the continent and the world. Hannatu wrote on her social media handles on…
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