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Ajimobi presents copies of letters of credence to Austria’s chief of protocol
Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Republic of Austria and the International Organisations in Vienna, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, has presented copies of her Letters of Credence (Copie d’Usage) to the Chief of Protocol of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, Ambassador Maximilian Hennig. The presentation, which took place on Monday, marks a key diplomatic step…
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NOA urges youths to uphold Nigeria’s image as FG receives repatriated citizens
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerian youths to be good ambassadors of the country wherever they find themselves as the Federal Government received five Nigerians repatriated from Côte d’Ivoire after spending 10 months in detention. Issa-Onilu joined officials of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to welcome the returnees at the airport, assuring them…
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PFIPC has not received a kobo from government, OAGF insists
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has dismissed claims that public funds or salaries have been paid to the Peace and Poverty Intervention Foundation Council (PFIPC), insisting that the agency has not received a single kobo from the federal government. Speaking over the weekend, the OAGF’s Director of Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, said the council does not…
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Oyintiloye hails NYSC reforms, says scheme will tackle unemployment
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has hailed the Federal Government’s comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the revamped scheme will help tackle youth unemployment while promoting skills development and national growth. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye said the reform aligns with the Federal Government’s vision of building…
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Tinubu pledges stronger partnership with religious leaders to promote peace
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with religious leaders to promote peace, harmony and tolerance across Nigeria. The President made the pledge on Saturday while receiving Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, at his residence in Abuja. The Vatican envoy was accompanied by Minister…
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FG seeks probe, compensation over Nigerian trader’s death in Côte d’Ivoire
The Federal Government has demanded a full investigation and compensation for the family of a deceased Nigerian trader, and the return of seized personal belongings following the detention of six Nigerian nationals in Côte d’Ivoire, one of whom died while in custody. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on Saturday via her X handle, following a diplomatic…
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Evacuated Nigerians return home amid South Africa hostilities against black migrants
The aircraft conveying Nigerians repatriated from South Africa amid the ongoing hostilities against black migrants has arrived. A report on Friday morning by Channels TV, said the plane touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 10:42 a.m. It would be recalled that last week 271 Nigerians were evacuated from South Africa. …. details later
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PHOTO NEWS: State House Press Corps decorates President Tinubu as grand patron
President Bola Tinubu was on Thursday night decorated as the Grand Patron of the State House Press Corps during a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja. The event brought together top government officials and dignitaries, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume;…
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Tinubu urges Team Nigeria to win clean at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
President Bola Tinubu has charged Team Nigeria to compete with integrity, discipline and patriotism at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, urging the athletes to uphold the country’s values and avoid actions that could tarnish its reputation. The President gave the charge on Thursday during a presidential send-off ceremony at the State House in Abuja ahead of the team’s…
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Tinubu to Media: Don’t give terrorists, kidnappers a platform
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian media to avoid providing publicity for terrorists and kidnappers, warning that such groups should not be allowed to use news platforms to spread fear or undermine national security. Speaking at the inaugural State House Press Dinner held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday night, Tinubu said journalists have a critical responsibility…
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