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Tinubu meets FBI director, calls for stronger collaboration to tackle cybercrime, other vices
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism, and other related crimes. The FBI is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States of America, and its principal federal law enforcement agency. The President spoke during…
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, disclosed this in a statement Friday. The Government congratulated all Muslims on this year’s occasion of the Eid-ul-Adha festival and urged them to pray for harmony, prosperity, and the…
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FG unveils additional 350 operatives to boost mining marshals
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared that the deployment of 350 additional operatives to the mining marshals underscores the federal government’s commitment to reforming the mining sector. Special Assistant on Media to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori stated in a statement on Friday. Speaking at the Passing Out Parade for the…
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PHOTO: Senator Bagudu joins HoS to mark 2024 Civil Service Week
The year 2024 Civil Service Week has commenced in Abuja. Civil Service Week is celebrated yearly in Nigeria, in compliance with the 1999 Tangier Declaration by African Ministers for Public Service, which is set aside every June 23 as African Public Service Day (APSD) to recognise the values and virtues of the service to the community. Various programmes have been…
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SMDF builds staff’s capacity on remote sensing imagery
…. aligns with MoU signed with Geoscan GmbH of Berlin On the sidelines of the German Chancellor’s visit to the Country in October 2023, Nigeria Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GeoScan GmbH of Berlin, Germany to advance the Exploration and Development of Nigerian Critical Minerals using innovative proprietary technology. GeoScan GmBH which…
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Ghana, just like Niger Republic, others depend on Nigeria for power supply
With Nigeria’s reduction in gas supply to Ghana, some areas across the black gold country will be in darkness for three weeks. Ghana, like Niger Republic, Republic of Benin, and Togo depends on Nigeria for power supply. A joint statement by Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and Electricity Company of Ghana, (ECG) dated June 12, 2024 notified that public in…
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Shettima harps on public-private partnership to drive economic growth
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a more robust collaboration between the government and business leaders to propel Nigeria’s economic aspirations. The Vice President said that open dialogue, shared insights, and collaborative work between the public and private sectors are necessary to develop solutions tailored towards Nigeria’s unique realities. The Senior Special Assistant to The President on…
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Reps panel recommends purchase of new aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima
Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives committee on national security and intelligence has recommended that the federal government purchase new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation is part of a report that was released after its investigation into the status of the aircraft in the presidential air fleet. “The committee is of the strong…
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JUST IN: Tinubu to depart Abuja on Friday to observe Eid-El-Kabir in Lagos, says Presidency
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital, for Lagos State on Friday ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, the presidency has said. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays. Ngelale, who is Special Adviser to the President, (Media and Publicity), added…
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Nigerian military arrests killers of soldiers, neutralizes 197 terrorists in one week
By Innocent Raphael The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria announced on Thursday that troops have apprehended the suspects responsible for the recent killing of five soldiers at a checkpoint in Aba, Abia State. Major-General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), disclosed these updates on Thursday, during the bi-weekly briefing for Defence Correspondents on ongoing military operations by the…
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