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First Lady launches campaign to eliminate HIV, hepatitis, syphilis in South-West
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Friday launched the “Free to Shine” Triple Elimination Campaign in Akure, Ondo State, making the South-West the fifth geopolitical zone to join the national drive to eliminate HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis by 2030. At the event, Senator Tinubu urged young people to get tested regularly and help end stigma surrounding the diseases.…
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Easter message: Tinubu urges Nigerians to stay hopeful amid challenges
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, united, and determined in the face of the nation’s challenges, assuring that no obstacle is insurmountable when citizens work together with faith and resilience. In his Easter message to the nation, President Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to draw strength from the season’s message of renewal and triumph over adversity,…
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Nigeria, Niger pledge stronger ties, renew joint commission talks
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria and Niger Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors following a high-level visit by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to Niamey on April 16, 2025. Ambassador Tuggar was received by his Nigerien counterpart, Mr. Bakary Yaou Sangaré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens Abroad, in a…
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PHOTO NEWS: Adesina visits Buhari to show gratitude for support in AfDB elections
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari to express heartfelt appreciation for his unwavering support during his nomination and re-election campaigns for the AfDB presidency. Dr. Adesina, who was first nominated by then-President Goodluck Jonathan, acknowledged Buhari’s instrumental backing during critical moments of his candidacy. “I visited President…
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70% of Nigerians believe government misleads public – Edelman Trust Report
By Kunle Sanni A new survey by the Edelman Trust Barometer has revealed deepening mistrust among Nigerians toward the government, with 70 percent of respondents believing that the government intentionally misleads the public. Unveiled in Lagos on Wednesday, the 2025 edition of the Edelman Trust Barometer paints a stark picture of growing civic frustration in Nigeria amid worsening economic conditions…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu to return to Nigeria after Easter holiday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja and resume official duties at the Presidential Villa following the conclusion of the Easter holiday, according to a statement released on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The presidency clarified that President Tinubu, who is currently on a short working visit to Europe,…
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National grid more stable under Tinubu administration – Adebayo Adelabu
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s national electricity grid has become significantly stronger under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Speaking during a ministerial briefing on Thursday, Adelabu said that key upgrades and investments, particularly by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), have improved the grid’s stability and capacity to handle higher electricity loads without collapse. “In…
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Nigeria targets 8,000MW electricity output by 2027 – Power Minister
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the country is on course to generate and distribute at least 8,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term in 2027. Adelabu made the announcement on Thursday at a ministerial press briefing hosted by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Highlighting recent…
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80 million Nigerians lack adequate electricity access, says Power Minister
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that while over 150 million Nigerians have some level of access to electricity, at least 80 million people across the country still lack adequate power supply — a reality that highlights deeper issues beyond infrastructure reach. Adelabu made this known on Thursday during the ministerial briefing held at the Radio…
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Tinubu committed to modernizing Nigeria’s media — Minister Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to the modernization and transformation of Nigeria’s media and broadcasting sector. Speaking at the Sixth Edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held at the National Press Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, Idris said the government is determined to reposition the country’s media landscape…
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