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Tinubu pledges commitment to women’s empowerment at launch of ‘Empower-Her’ initiative
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the Ministry of Women Affairs’ “Empower-Her: Nigeria for Women” initiative, Tinubu highlighted the government’s focus on supporting women across various sectors, including agriculture, health, and justice. Represented at the event by the Secretary to the…
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Governor Zulum commends NCAA’s safety commitment under Capt. Najomo’s leadership
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has praised the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for its dedication to ensuring safety in the aviation sector, particularly under the leadership of Acting Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo. The governor made the remark during a courtesy visit to the NCAA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, October 15, 2024. Governor Zulum acknowledged the improvements in…
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BREAKING: NFF releases 20-point account of what truly transpired in Libya
The NFF’s Director of Communications, Dr Ademola Olajire, has provided a point-by-point account of how a keenly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match was relegated to a fiasco by Libyan federal authorities and Football Federation. 1) The chartered ValueJet aircraft departed from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo at 11.55hours on Sunday, 13th October 2024, and landed at the Aminu…
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President Tinubu demands collaborative action to drive economic growth
…as Nigeria’s economy shows signs of recovery amid ongoing reforms By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called for increased cooperation among government agencies, the private sector, and international partners to boost economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and maintain stability in Nigeria. The President, represented by Vice President Shettima, addressed key economic challenges, detailing ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, streamline regulations,…
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UPDATE on Immigration boss’ tenure: CG Nandap appointed for 18 months — Official document
By Innocent Raphael Facts have emerged that the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nana Nandap, was given an express appointment for an 18-month period by President Bola Tinubu. This is contrary to the impression created by WESTERN POST’s earlier story that her tenure may have expired at the expiration of her 35 years in service last Thursday. By civil service…
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Nigerian Government summons Libyan diplomat over Super Eagles’ ordeal
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian government has summoned Libya’s Chargé d’Affaires to address the situation involving the Super Eagles, who were stranded for over 12 hours after arriving in Libya for the return leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team had traveled to the North African country following a 1-0 victory against the Mediterranean Knights in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nana Nandap’s retirement falls due
…President Tinubu may appoint new CG By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Immigration Service may soon have a new Comptroller-General as Mrs Kemi Nana Nandap, the current CG’s retirement is due, WESTERN POST can reveal. Authoritative sources told the newspaper that following her service records, Nandap’s reitement fell due last Thursday, October 9, 2024 after spending 35 years in service. But…
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How to cut waste, ensure service efficiency in public service- Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has proffered ways to cut waste in government and ensure efficiency in public service. Olaopa spoke on Monday in Ekiti during the 2024 Ekiti State Public Service Forum and Award of Excellence Ceremony with the theme “Public Service Efficiency: A Barometer of Sustainable Development”. While expressing his special relationship…
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Nigeria was not snubbed in UN Human Rights Council Election — Presidency
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Presidency has refuted reports claiming that the country was snubbed in the recent United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council election. In a statement released on Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, dismissed the viral claims, clarifying that Nigeria did not participate in the election held on October 9, 2024,…
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Shettima urges return to core family values
….says family-centric, grassroots solutions key to national development Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the importance of returning to core family values, saying it’s the cornerstone for national development. He listed the values to include love and mercy between spouses, maintaining harmony and balance at home, viewing marriage as a spiritual commitment and act of worship, practicing kindness…
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