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‘Christian a unifying force in Nigeria’ – Femi Otedola
Business mogul and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, has paid glowing tribute to the late football legend, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a unifying figure whose contributions to Nigerian football remain etched in the nation’s history. Reacting to the news of Chukwu’s passing, Otedola said the former Super Eagles captain and head coach was a patriot who used football to foster unity…
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President Tinubu celebrates business tycoon Tunde Folawiyo at 65
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday wishes to Tijani Babatunde Folawiyo, Chairman and CEO of the Yinka Folawiyo Group, as he marks his 65th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday, the President described Folawiyo as “a beacon of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial excellence and a steadfast advocate for national progress,” praising his significant contributions to the nation’s…
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President Tinubu mourns football legend Christian Chukwu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu, who died on Saturday at the age of 74. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Chukwu as a “towering figure in Nigerian football” whose contributions to the sport…
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NOA, OGP partner to enhance transparency, citizen engagement in governance
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Nigeria have taken steps to strengthen collaboration aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public participation in governance. At an official meeting held at the NOA headquarters in Abuja, the Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, received the National Coordinator of OGP in Nigeria, Dr. Gloria K. Ahmed,…
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We’ll uphold Rotimi Sankore’s legacy, says ACDJ in memory of late journalist
In commemoration of the passing of its Executive Director/Editor-in-Chief, Mr Rotimi Sankore, who died one year ago, the Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the lasting legacies he left behind. In a statement signed by Deji Dosunmu, the ACDJ team described Sankore as “a champion of truth, justice, and human dignity” whose leadership was…
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Tinubu hails APC spokesman Felix Morka on 60th birthday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Felix Morka, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Morka as a distinguished human rights lawyer and urban development expert whose contributions to national…
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NELFUND demands transparency from institutions over student loan payments
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has cautioned tertiary institutions across the country against failing to inform students about loan disbursements made on their behalf. In a statement issued on Friday, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, expressed concern over reports that some institutions, after receiving loan payments directly into their accounts, have not…
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FG denies claims of lopsided appointments, reaffirms commitment to equity
The Federal Government has dismissed recent allegations suggesting bias in the composition of federal appointments, labeling such claims as unfounded and misleading. In a statement released by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), authorities addressed the growing concerns, particularly those amplified on social media, about perceived regional imbalances in appointments under the current administration.…
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SERAP gives FG 48hrs to reverse ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and the National Broadcasting Commission to reverse the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest protest song, “Tell Your Papa.” The organisation made this known in a post via its official X handle on Thursday, hours after NBC placed a ban on the protest song, which is…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu meets U.S. State Department Advisor in Paris
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa at the U.S. State Department, in Paris, France. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening regional security efforts, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with both parties exploring ways to work with partners to build lasting peace in the region. President Tinubu…
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