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Governors, NEC members shower accolades on Osinbajo as council holds valedictory meeting

Members of the National Economic Council (NEC), including all state governors, and some members of the federal cabinet rose from their monthly meeting on Thursday with words of commendation and praise for the Chairman of the Council, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The Council members who were having a physical meeting in a long time rounded up their accolades for the…

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FG’s business environment reforms show new Nigeria possible, says Osinbajo

The Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari has made significant efforts in improving the business environment in Nigeria through the implementation of ease of doing business reforms, but more needs to be done in the coming years to deliver a shared prosperity for all. This view was expressed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in his keynote speech last night as…

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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari leads Army Trooping parade at Eagle Square

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday led the Service Chiefs, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Ministers and other top government officials to participate in Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colors Parade 2023. Photos credit: Federal Ministry of Information & Culture

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IGP orders immediate deployment of CPs to state commands

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate deployment of commissioners of police to various commands across the country. The IGP tasked the senior police officers to proceed immediately to their respective duty posts and take charge of the affairs of their offices, and execute the policing agenda of the Force leadership. The newly posted Commissioners…

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Nigeria launches Early Warning Systems Centre to tackle security challenges

Chief of the Defence Staff, General Leo Irabor, has announced the launch of the Gen. Leo Irabor Early Warning Systems Centre (GLIEWSC) to help proffer solutions to the security challenges in the country. Speaking at the commissioning of the GLIEWSC at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos State, Irabor explained that the centre would expand on…

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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari in Accra for 3rd Summit of Gulf of Guinea

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Ghana participated at the 3rd Extra-Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission in Accra, Ghana alongside other leaders.

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PSC approves appointments of 12 Commissioners of Police to state commands

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of 12 new Commissioners of Police to various state commands. According to the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the newly appointed CPs and their respective states of posting are: Mohammed Usaini Gumel – Kano State Command; Haruna Gabriel Garba – FCT Command, Abuja; Tajudeen A. Abass – Delta State Command; Oladimeji Yomi…

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Tinubu mourns exit of doyen of journalism, Peter Enahoro, at 88

President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said the death of Mr. Peter Enahoro, a doyen of Nigerian journalism, marks the end of a very accomplished and extraordinary life of devotion to media excellence and national development. Asiwaju Tinubu recalled the virtuous role the late Enahoro played in Nigeria’s march to nationhood through the instrumentality of the media as a journalist of…

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PHOTO NEWS: Nigerian Embassy in Netherlands hosts Olu of Warri in The Hague

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, The Hague, Netherlands on Monday hosted the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atunwase and his Olori at the Ambassadors Residence. The monarch is in Netherlands to lead investment drive into his kingdom. The Nigerian Ambassador to Netherlands, Dr. Eniola Ajayi shared the pictures of the visit on her social media…

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President Buhari heads to Ghana for Gulf of Guinea Heads of State summit

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Accra on Tuesday, April 25 to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, (GGC) convened by President Nana Akuffo-Ado of Ghana. The President is scheduled to participate and deliver remarks at the high-level discussion on strategies for strengthening peace and…

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