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Nigeria, Israel strengthen military ties with new defence cooperation plans

The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the State of Israel, as both nations explore new avenues for collaboration in defence and security. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, gave the assurance on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, at the Ministry’s headquarters…

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Insecurity: NEC postpones state police talks once again

By Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council (NEC) has once again postponed deliberations on the proposed establishment of state police, deferring the matter to its next meeting. Speaking to State House correspondents after NEC’s 149th session held at the Aso Rock Villa on Thursday, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri confirmed that while state policing was included in the meeting’s agenda,…

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Rivers Sole Administrator attends first NEC meeting in Abuja

By Kunle Sanni The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting since his appointment by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima and brought together governors and deputy governors from across the 36 states of…

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CBN approves cash-based BTA for 2025 Hajj pilgrims

By Kunle Sanni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the use of cash for Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) by Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The approval came after concerns were raised about the earlier plan to mandate card-only transactions, which many pilgrims feared would be problematic due to limited…

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President Tinubu celebrates City People publisher Seye Kehinde at 60

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to veteran journalist and publisher, Mr. Seye Kehinde, as he marks his 60th birthday on April 24. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Kehinde’s significant contributions to Nigerian journalism, particularly through the establishment of City People Magazine in November…

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Shettima calls for stronger public-private collaboration on skills development

By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the urgent need for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to fully harness Nigeria’s skills potential and drive sustainable development. Speaking at the 5th meeting of the National Council on Skills in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President said Nigeria’s young and growing population can become a powerful economic…

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PHOTO: Economic Planning Minister, Trade & Investment counterpart synergise

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Killings: Tinubu orders security strategy overhaul, says ‘enough is enough’

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s security strategies in response to escalating violence in parts of the country, particularly Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states. During a high-level meeting with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu demanded urgent action to halt the killings of innocent civilians, declaring that…

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IGP commends Sergeant Tanko for outstanding academic achievement in China

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has commended Sergeant Peter Theophilus Tanko for his exceptional academic performance in the People’s Republic of China. Sergeant Tanko, attached to the INTERPOL Section of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), completed a five-year law programme in China under a government-sponsored scholarship. His academic journey began with a one-year Chinese…

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