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PHOTO: Senator Bagudu meets Cuban Ambassador, Trade entourage

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Tinubu declines Bill seeking retirement age extension for legislative officers

President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to a bill seeking to extend the tenure of service of legislative officers at the National Assembly, as well as the 36 state Houses of Assembly from 35 to 40 years and their retirement age from 60 to 65 years. The president’s declined assent was conveyed in a letter read on the floor of…

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First Lady Tinubu seeks support for climate-friendly school meals initiative

Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on international development partners to assist in implementing climate-friendly school meal programs across the country. Speaking at a roundtable lunch organised by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted the potential of school feeding programmes to boost school enrolment…

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President Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as CJN

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session. Justice Kekere-Ekun has been serving as the Acting CJN since August, following the retirement of her…

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BREAKING: UAE issues first visa to Nigerian after ban

Following a successful review of Nigeria’s visa ban, Emirates Airlines has reinstated its operations on the Nigerian route. This comes after months of suspension due to diplomatic tensions, primarily centered around visa issuance and travel restrictions. The Nigerian government, in collaboration with relevant agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, has implemented a new visa system designed to…

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Justice Nyako to step down from Nnamdi Kanu’s case

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja has said she is going to “rescue” herself from Nnamdi Kanu’s case. She made the statement after Kanu asked her to rescue herself from his case since she had refused to obey the Supreme Court’s order, adding that he had lost confidence in the court. He spoke out at the open court…

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FEC approves technical committee to reassess dam integrity nationwide

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of a technical committee to reassess the structural integrity of dams across Nigeria. This initiative aims to safeguard communities, infrastructure, and the environment from the devastating impacts of dam-related flooding. The decision was reached during the FEC meeting held on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, presided over…

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FG approves N1.24 trillion for major road projects nationwide

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a substantial N1.24 trillion for critical road infrastructure projects across Nigeria. The allocation, aimed at upgrading and expanding the nation’s road network, is part of the government’s commitment to improve transportation and stimulate economic activities. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, made the announcement following a FEC meeting presided over…

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