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ARCON confers fellowship on Alake for contributions to strategic communication
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has conferred its Fellowship on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, in recognition of his contributions to strategic communication, ethical public engagement and national development. The fellowship was presented to Alake during a ceremony held at his office in Abuja on Wednesday, where he pledged to strengthen public communication of…
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Tinubu to attend UN General Assembly in September, says envoy
President Bola Tinubu will attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September, marking his return to the annual global gathering after a two-year absence, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, said on Wednesday. Ibrahim disclosed this after a meeting with the President at the State House in Abuja,…
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Kalu hails rescue of Oyo pupils, urges politicians not to politicise security
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has praised President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and the country’s security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement on Tuesday, Kalu described the rescue as a huge relief…
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Nigeria can earn more foreign exchange from UN peacekeeping, says envoy
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has said the country could significantly increase its foreign exchange earnings by securing a larger share of the United Nations’ multi-billion-dollar peacekeeping budget. Ibrahim, who recently assumed office as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, said Nigeria had yet to fully maximise the financial opportunities available through…
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Lai Mohammed hails Buhari’s integrity, humanity at first anniversary tribute
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as an exceptional patriot, incorruptible leader and compassionate humanist whose legacy will continue to inspire generations of Nigerians. Mohammed spoke in Abuja on Monday during a tribute programme marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s passing, where he reflected on the former president’s leadership style, personal…
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Reps reconsider state police bill, begin work on Tinubu’s proposal
The House of Representatives has withdrawn its earlier passage of the State Police Bill to consider a fresh version submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The decision was taken during Tuesday’s plenary after the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive, moved a motion to rescind the chamber’s June 11 approval of the bill. He said new…
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Court orders arrest of PFIPC’s Adeniyi Adeyemi
Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the controversial self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) Adeniyi Adeyemi after he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment. Justice Umar issued the arrest order following an oral application made by the police lawyer, Wisdom Madaki.…
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NOA urges national unity following Oriire abduction victims’ rescue
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to unite against insurgency, warning that the country’s diversity must not be exploited by criminal elements seeking to spread fear and division. Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the appeal while commending security agencies for rescuing pupils and teachers abducted by suspected terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo…
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Final Evacuation: 315 Nigerians set to arrive from South Africa
A total of 315 Nigerian South African returnees are expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday, 15th July 2026, in a final evacuation move by the Federal Government. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, stating that the flight to be operated by AirPeace will depart South…
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Nigeria, US reaffirm commitment to stronger partnership on security, trade
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their long-standing strategic partnership, with both countries pledging to deepen cooperation in security, trade, investment and regional stability. The commitment was made on Monday during a meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs,…
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