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Remi Tinubu condoles Niger State over tragic tanker explosion
Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her condolences to the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, and the people of the State following the tragic tanker explosion that claimed lives and destroyed properties on Sunday. In a statement signed by her Monday, the First Lady conveyed her heartfelt sympathy to the affected community, particularly the…
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BREAKING: DSS arrests NLC President, Ajaero
Operatives of the Department of the State Services have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on his way to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. The NLC president was billed to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in London, which begins today.…
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Nigeria to develop National Air Quality Policy, says Environment Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, has announced that the Ministry of Environment is collaborating with stakeholders at both national and sub-national levels to develop a National Policy on Air Quality Management. This initiative aims to establish air quality monitoring stations across Nigeria, creating a reliable nationwide database on air quality. Speaking at the commemoration…
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Minister hails $1bn Iron Ore-to-Steel project in Kogi as milestone in local value addition
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Oladele Alake, has commended the $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) iron ore-to-steel project planned for Kogi State, calling it a significant achievement in the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to prioritize local value addition in the solid minerals sector. The project, a joint venture between Nigeria’s Chart and Capstone Integrated Limited and China’s…
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Northern group opposes Bwala’s possible appointment as Tinubu’s Spokesperson
Following the exit of Ajuri Ngelale as Presidential Spokesman, the rumours that Daniel Bwala may be named President Tinubu’s new spokesperson have been sharply criticised by the Nigeria Muslim League Group (NIMUL). The group’s spokesperson, Professor Mika’il Jibrin, stressed in a statement given to the media in Sokoto on Sunday that although President Tinubu is able to pick anyone, the…
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NNPCL, China’s (CMEC) to co-fund Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant (GIPP) Project
This week, in Beijing, China, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and China Engineering & Machinery Corporation (CMEC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the co-funding of the Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant (GIPP) Phase-1 Project. NNPC Ltd.’s Executive Vice President, Gas Power & New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye and Chairman of CMEC Nigeria, Mr. Zhang Daguang, signed the…
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Tinubu accepts Ngelale’s resignation
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the resignation of his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. A statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, confirmed that Tinubu received the memo from Ngelale who said his decision to proceed on indefinite leave of absence was due to personal and health reasons. “The President accepts his reasons for the leave,…
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Tinubu pledges commitment to security of Nigerians, calls for tech-driven, community-focused policing
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to equipping the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and enhancing the welfare of its personnel as part of ongoing efforts to effectively protect and serve Nigerians. Speaking on Saturday during the passing-out parade and commissioning of the Regular Officers Course 6 at the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State,…
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Nigerian Economic Society honours Civil Service Commission Chairman, Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Thursday honoured in recognition of his outstanding contribution to economic development. Prof. Olaopa was honoured during the Gala Night and Awards which climaxed the 65th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society in Abuja from September 3, 2024 to September 5, 2024. At the event attended by policymakers,…
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BREAKING: Ngelale steps down as Tinubu’s official spokesman
The Special Adviser to president Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has stepped down from his role as official presidential spokesman. Ngelale said the decision was taken after significant consultations with his family over the past days as a vexatious medical situation had worsened. He made this known in a statement issued on Saturday. Ngelale said ” On…
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