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BREAKING: Tinubu to address nation on Oct 1 – Presidency
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, the Presidency has announced. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), the broadcast will be aired at 7 a.m. The aide mentioned that the broadcast is part of the activities marking the 64th Independence Anniversary of the…
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NSCDC deploys 3500 for Independence celebration in Abuja
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has deployed a total of 3,500 personnel to provide security in the FCT for Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary celebrations. The Command disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Samuel Idoko. Idoko said it was to ensure public safety, protection of Critical National Assets and…
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FG advocates for sustainable, responsible mining practices
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that mining activities across the country are sustainable, responsible, and in line with national and global environmental objectives. Through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, the government has pledged to collaborate actively with mining operators to promote critical environmental practices. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr.…
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President Tinubu reaffirms commitment to judicial independence
…lauds judiciary’s role in democracy By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the importance of the judiciary in sustaining Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, pledging his administration’s commitment to ensuring the independence and integrity of the judicial system. Speaking at the inauguration of Justice Olukayode Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tinubu highlighted the judiciary’s critical role as…
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JUST IN: Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as 23rd substantive CJN
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. The ceremony took place on Monday, following her confirmation by the Senate on September 25, 2024. Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. She succeeds Justice Olukayode…
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FG seeks to boost community cinemas, grants licensing waivers to investors
By Tosin Brown The Honorable Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hanatu Musa Musawa, has approved a licensing waiver for investors seeking to establish cottage or community cinemas across Nigeria. The development was announced by Dr. Husseini Shaibu, Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), during a meeting with stakeholders in Lafia, Nasarawa State.…
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FG hands over 64 CNG buses to labour unions, NANS
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Once deployed for commuter services, these buses are expected to significantly reduce transportation costs in the country, offering hope for a more affordable and…
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SMDF launches initiative to empower 1,000 women in gemstone mining, jewelry-making
The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering 1,000 Nigerian women through training in gemstone mining and jewelry-making. The programme, which kicked off with a training session in Lagos, aims to harness the potential of Nigeria’s rich gemstone resources while boosting economic opportunities for women in the sector. During the event, Hajia Fatima Shinkafi,…
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Shettima returns to Nigeria after 79th UNGA
KUNLE SANNI Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the just concluded 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. The Vice President, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had presented Nigeria’s National Statement at the General Debate, as well as engaged in several bilateral meetings and numerous…
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FOCAC: Tinubu appoints Tegbe as DG-Global Liaison Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in early September.Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, will report directly to the President.He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria…
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