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Tinubu to global leaders: Time for climate action is now
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders to act with urgency, courage, and unity in addressing the escalating global climate crisis, stating that the world can no longer afford to delay critical climate decisions. Speaking on Wednesday at a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition—co-hosted by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President…
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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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NPF cautions public against circulating old, misleading videos
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raised concerns over the growing trend of recirculating old videos on social media, warning that the act is aimed at maligning the Force and undermining national security. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police described the circulation of outdated content as a deliberate attempt…
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NASS fires back at Pastor Bakare over comments on legislature
The National Assembly has fired back at Pastor Tunde Bakare over his criticism of the legislature, describing it as biased. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, said the cleric was biased and crossed the line in his commentary. “While the Senate respects the right of every citizen – regardless…
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Resident doctors tackle Pastor Poju Oyemade over N500k cost of training medical students in Nigeria
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has strongly criticized Pastor Poju Oyemade, the senior pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, over his recent claim that medical students in Nigeria complete their education with just N500,000. Speaking during a sermon on April 13, Oyemade compared the cost of medical education in Nigeria to that in the United States. He asserted that…
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Nigeria’s economy on steady growth path despite global headwinds, says IMF
Despite global economic headwinds and a downward revision in growth, Nigeria remains on a stable path, buoyed by sound economic policies and international support, according to the latest IMF World Economic Outlook and remarks by top Nigerian officials at the Spring Meetings in Washington DC. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, speaking at the…
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Tinubu warns of threats to West Africa’s future at ECOWAS Golden Jubilee
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the pressing challenges facing West Africa, warning that the region’s future is in jeopardy despite over 50 years of cooperation. Speaking through the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, at the official launch of the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, Tinubu—serving as ECOWAS Chairman—outlined a range of…
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NAHCON assures Nigerians of smooth 2025 Hajj, airlifts begin May 9
By Kunle Sanni The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that all preparations for the 2025 Hajj have been finalized, with the first batch of Nigerian pilgrims set to depart for Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2025. This was disclosed on Tuesday following a briefing by the NAHCON board to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa…
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Leadership Newspaper seeks First Lady’s support for empowerment drive
By Kunle Sanni The management of Leadership Newspaper has commended the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her continued efforts to support vulnerable groups across the country. Leading a delegation to the State House in Abuja, the Chairman of Leadership, Mrs. Zainab Nda-Isaiah, praised the First Lady’s humanitarian interventions, describing her as the “Mother of the Nation.” She…
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FG announces closure of Ijora bridge for repairs April 27
The Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27, for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. She said that the bridge connecting Ijora Causeway to Apapa needed comprehensive repairs, especially replacement of defective bearings beneath…
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