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‘I’ve lost a friend and brother,’ Atiku mourns Dokpesi’s death

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the passing of Chief Dokpesi. Atiku, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, described the late Dokpesi as a trailblazer who reshaped the Nigerian business landscape in every sphere of his endeavour. The statement said: “Ezemo, as…

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Buhari renames 15 airports after self, Awolowo, Akintola, Danfodio, Idiagbon, others

Immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians. The approval, according to a statement from the Ministry of Aviation signed by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi, was given on Friday, DAILY TRUST reports. The airports include Akure International Airport named after Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu; Benin International…

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BREAKING: Kashim Shettima sworn in as 13th Nigeria’s Vice President

Senator Kashim Shettima has been sworn in as the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola. Details later…

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Police dismiss report on sack of IGP Alkali Baba

The Nigeria Police on Monday refuted the alleged removal of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba by a Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State. Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said that the reported judgment was subject to appeal and emphasized that the news was false, baseless, and likely the work…

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Don’t pity me, I asked for the job, I’ll deliver, Tinubu tells Nigerians

As the process of the inaugurating the new government begins in Abuja this morning, incoming President, Bola Tinubu, has promised to live up to the expectations of Nigerians by addressing all the challenges confronting the country. Tinubu vowed to fight corruption, poverty, and other challenges bedevilling the country, saying Nigerians shouldn’t pity him because he asked for the job. The…

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Osinbajo prays for Tinubu/Shettima administration’s success

As the new Tinubu administration kicks off, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has offered prayers that God’s blessings will come on the nation and for the success of the new presidency. Prof. Osinbajo offered the prayers in Abuja at an inter-denominational church service organised as part of activities marking the 2023 Presidential Inauguration. The service featured special intercessory prayers and messages…

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Buhari confers national honours on Emefiele, Oluremi Tinubu, Emeka Anyaoku, Osoba, others

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the conferment of national honours on some prominent Nigerians and friends of Nigeria. The list, which includes prominent names, has one recipient of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), 23 for Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), 75 for Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON),78 for…

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Under Tinubu, Nigeria’s commonwealth will be deployed to work for Nigerians, Remi Tinubu declares at Inauguration Service

…Vice President Osinbajo says elites must work for peace and prosperity Wife of the President-elect, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that the wealth of the country belongs to the people and her husband will make it work for the good of all citizens. The First Lady-designate made the declaration on Sunday in Abuja during the Presidential Inauguration Inter-denominational Christian service…

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