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Troops neutralize Boko Haram attack in Borno
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 deployed in Borno State have foiled a Boko Haram attack in the North-Eastern state. The Chief Military Information Officer MNJTF N’djamena, Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, executed a tactical ambush, neutralizing the threat…
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PHOTOS: Buhari visits ex-head of State, Gowon in London
Ex-president Muhammadu Buhari is on a short trip to London, United Kingdom. The former President, during the trip, visited former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), at the latter’s London residence on Saturday. Buhari Sallau, a media aide, shared the photos of the visit to General Gowon on his Facebook page. Sallau wrote: “In the course of his short…
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia explore cultural, economic cooperation in New York
Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has led a delegation to engage in talks with Saudi Arabia aimed at bolstering cultural and economic ties between the two nations. The development took place on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, where Musawa met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy…
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Nigerian Army reaffirms commitment to supporting families of personnel
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s (NA) commitment to providing comprehensive support for soldiers and their families to effectively navigate marital challenges. He spoke during the inaugural workshop organized by the Nigerian Army Women Command, focused on “Building a Happy and Peaceful Family for NA Personnel,” held at the Army Headquarters…
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Nigeria at 64: FG declares Tuesday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 1st of October 2024 as a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the occasion. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani on Friday, said…
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JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Governing Board of NWDC
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of the inaugural Governing Board members of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. This follows President Tinubu’s signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law on July 24, marking a significant step in the Commission’s establishment. According to a statement by Bayo…
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PCNGI partners transport unions to reduce fares
…empower youths with CNG tricycles By Kunle Sanni The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has launched its Transport Fare Drop Programme in Abuja, aiming to promote the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable alternative to traditional fuels. In a statement, Michael Oluwagbemi, Program Director/Chief Executive of PCNGi, announced that the initiative is set…
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$49.8bn not missing during my tenure- Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied suspending former Central Bank Governor, Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, now Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for alleging that $49.8bn went missing from the government’s coffers. Jonathan, who insisted that no such money went missing, said the CBN leadership under Sanusi cooked up the allegation. The former President spoke on Thursday in Abuja…
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Tinubu appoints 7 Executive Directors for NTA
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). They are: Ayo Adewuyi — Reappointed Executive Director, News. Barr. Ibrahim Aliyu — Executive Director, Special Duties. He is a legal practitioner. Malam Muhammed Fatuhu Mustapha — Executive Director, Administration and Training. Mrs. Apinke Effiong — Executive Director, Finance. She is an expert…
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President Tinubu attends special Jumat prayer for Nigeria’s 64th independence (Photos)
President Bola Tinubu, Friday joined other Muslim faithfuls for a Special Jumat Prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja. President Bola Ahmed, His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar; former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Speaker House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, and former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and other dignitaries were at the Juma’at prayer. The special Jumat…
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