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Tinubu mourns passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The deceased was a renowned businessman and politician. He was the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. President Tinubu commiserates with the friends and colleagues of the late Senator, the National Assembly, the government and people of Anambra…
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Ndigbo will only participate in protest designed to alter Section (2) of Nigeria 1999 Constitution- OYC President
The Nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st to 10th 2024 will see Ndigbo as spectators, not as participatory, National President General Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC), Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka has said. A statement signed by him on Saturday said no Igbo man or woman would be seen participating in the nationwide protest titled “End Bad Government in Nigeria 2024”, scheduled to take…
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Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s death is a huge loss, says Senate
The Senate has described the passing of the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as a major loss to the nation. In a press statement issued by Senate Spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the upper legislative chamber, expressed condolences with the family and constituents of the departed lawmaker, saying his demise constitute ‘a significant loss to the Senate,…
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Nigeria advocates for inclusion in China’s Africa solar belt program
By Kunle Sanni The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Ajuri Ngelale, has called for the inclusion of African countries, particularly Nigeria, in China’s ambitious Africa Solar Belt program. During a bilateral meeting with China’s Ecology Minister, Zhao Yingmin, on Thursday, Ngelale emphasized that the initiative would be incomplete without incorporating supply chain diversification into developing markets, particularly Nigeria, Africa’s…
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First Lady urges Nigerians in diaspora to drive innovation
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians living in the diaspora to engage more in driving innovations, sharing knowledge, and improving human capacity in the country for its accelerated development. The First Lady made this appeal at the 2024 edition of the National Diaspora Merit Award ceremony held in Abuja, according to a statement by her…
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BREAKING: Ifeanyi Ubah dies in London
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has passed away. According to SaharaReporters, Ubah died in a hotel in London, United Kingdom, where he had traveled two days prior. His death was confirmed in a group chat of senators, who have started to pay their tributes. Just days ago, Senator Ubah’s…
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President Tinubu sends best wishes to team Nigeria at Paris 2024 Olympics
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his best wishes to Team Nigeria as they compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The President expressed his support and encouragement to the 88 Nigerian athletes, comprising 63 women and 25 men, who are representing the nation in 12 sports. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday,…
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FG establishes SCO-PMU to oversee $2.2 billion health sector renewal initiative
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) within the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. This initiative aims to ensure the efficient, transparent, and accountable management of external grants for the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). Ajuri Ngelale, a spokesperson for the president,…
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Nigeria partners World Bank to unlock $300 billion in capital
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has unveiled plans to partner with the World Bank Group on a National Land Documentation and Titling Programme in Nigeria. During the “Nigerian Livable Cities” workshop, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the World Bank, Minister Ahmed Dangiwa highlighted the initiative’s potential to transform land into a significant…
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FG announces participation in global health initiative to combat malnutrition
By Kunle Sanni The federal government announced its participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative focused on addressing malnutrition and food insecurity in the country, on Friday. Vice President Kashim Shettima unveiled the partnership during a high-level meeting with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The initiative aims to…
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