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Oluremi Tinubu stresses importance of early childhood education to nation building
By Kunle Sanni At a high-level forum of women leaders in Bujumbura, Burundi, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized the critical role of early childhood education in fostering national development. Speaking on the theme, “Investing in Early Childhood to Build Human Capital Throughout Life,” Tinubu highlighted the profound impact early education can have on a nation’s future. According to a…
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Nigeria, Brazil set to launch direct flights under new agreement
Nigeria and Brazil are on the path to strengthening economic and cultural ties with the planned operationalization of direct flights between the two countries. Following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, met with Brazilian Ambassador Carlos Garcete to finalize the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). The discussions mark a…
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Nigeria, Burundi forge new tourism partnership
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, has met with His Excellency Ambassador Libérat Mfumukeko, Senior Advisor to the Office of the President of Burundi and Special Envoy, in Abuja, aiming to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties through tourism. During the engagement, Ambassador Mfumukeko delivered a message of goodwill from the Burundian President and expressed Burundi’s eagerness to partner…
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FG approves funds, sets deadlines for Abuja-Kano Road, Bodo-Bonny projects
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of funds for the completion of two major infrastructure projects: the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway and the construction of the Bodo-Bonny Road, including bridges across the Opobo Channel in Rivers State. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, made this announcement during a meeting with representatives of…
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SERAP asks Tinubu to withhold allocations to States with unelected LG Chairmen
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to withhold allocations to states that have failed to conduct credible local government elections. On October 5, elections were held at the grassroot levels in some states like Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Jigawa. Most states, however, are yet to conduct local government polls and still collect money from…
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Uphold national security in line with Tinubu’s agenda, Badaru urges Army War College graduates
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the graduates of the Army War College Course 8/2024 to prioritize national security in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” Badaru made the appeal during the graduation ceremony held at the Army War College in Abuja. The event marked the culmination of 35 weeks of intense…
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Oluremi Tinubu pays condolence visit to Akwa Ibom governor over wife’s death
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her deep sorrow over the passing of Patience Umo Eno, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. During a condolence visit at the Governor’s Lodge in Uyo, the First Lady described the late Patience Eno as a peaceful, God-fearing woman who was devoted to serving her people. Reflecting on her relationship…
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Tinubu confers GCON on Reps Speaker, Abbas
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has conferred the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. In his 64th Independence Anniversary Speech on 1 October, President Tinubu conferred the Commander of the Federal Republic( CFR) on the speaker and the deputy senate president. This…
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FG commences process to evacuate Nigerians from Lebanon
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced arrangement for evacuation of Nigerians living in Lebanon, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. According to the agency, the exercise is for Nigerians who are willing to return home, following the crisis situation in the country. The action follows the Nigerian Government’s convocation of ‘a multi-stakeholders meeting where briefs were received…
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Shettima demands blanket of road safety to curb accidents
….to inaugurate National Road Safety Advisory Council KUNLE SANNI Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the implementation of a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s road safety measures. The directive is aimed at addressing Nigeria’s road safety challenges and drastically reducing road traffic accidents across the nation. Shettima gave the directive on Friday during a meeting with the leadership of the Federal…
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