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VP Shettima arrives in Dakar for Senegal’s Independence Day celebrations
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday evening to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Shettima, accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Oluwole Oke, was received at the Léopold Sédar Senghor International…
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NCAA warns airlines against halfway deportations of Nigerian passengers
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to international airlines regarding the increasing number of Nigerians being deported after being airlifted halfway to their destinations. In a statement released on Thursday, by Michael Achimugu, the Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, the NCAA decried the refusal of entry or denial of boarding at intermediate transit…
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Court dismisses lawsuit against Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road
…transfers case to State High Court The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to halt the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, citing lack of jurisdiction. The suit was filed by some indigenes of the Okun-Ajah community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos State, alongside other affected property owners. The plaintiffs, including Chief Saheed Olukosi…
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Nigeria partners with Futuretech to promote cultural, creative exports globally
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Futuretech to enhance the global visibility of Nigeria’s cultural products and creative talents through the “Destination 2030: Nigeria Everywhere” initiative. The agreement, which focuses on strategic planning, global communications, and creative leadership, positions Futuretech as the brand custodian of the initiative,…
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VP Shettima travels to Senegal for Independence Day celebration
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Senegal marks its Independence Day annually on April 4, commemorating its liberation from French colonial rule in 1960. The celebrations, held at Place de la Nation in Dakar, will feature parades, cultural…
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NFF congratulates Musa Kida on appointment as NNPCL Chairman
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, on his appointment as the Non-Executive Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a letter signed by NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the football-governing body stated that Kida’s appointment by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed…
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U.S. imposes 14% tariff on Nigerian imports amid global trade shake-up
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on imports into the country, including a 14% tariff on Nigerian goods, as part of a broader effort to reshape global trade. Announced on Wednesday evening, the policy introduces a baseline 10% tariff on all imports, with higher rates targeting over 60 countries. Trump described the move as necessary for restoring America’s…
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President Tinubu laying foundation for better Nigeria – Nana Shettima
By Kunle Sanni The wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its commitment to building a prosperous Nigeria. Speaking at the annual Ramadan feast in Maiduguri, she described the government’s focus on economic reforms, empowerment programs, and strategic investments in key sectors as essential to laying the foundation for a better…
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FG to support talented autistic children as boy sets Guiness World Record
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting talented autistic children in Nigeria, recognizing their potential in the creative industry. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, made this declaration on Wednesday at Eagles Square, Abuja, during the unveiling and presentation of a certificate to 15-year-old autistic artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, by the Guinness…
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VP Shettima returns to Abuja after Eid celebration in Borno
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after celebrating Eid-El-Fitr in his home state, Borno. Shettima, who departed Abuja on Sunday evening, arrived in Maiduguri later that night and participated in a series of activities, including hosting a traditional luncheon with Borno elders and former schoolmates. During the gathering, the Vice President emphasized the importance of…
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