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Democracy Day: Tinubu to address National Assembly on June 12
President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12 as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the Federal Government has announced. The presidential address is among several events outlined by the Inter-Ministerial Committee inaugurated on Tuesday to coordinate nationwide activities commemorating the annual celebration of Nigeria’s democracy. According to the committee,…
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LGAN seeks FG support for 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has sought Federal Government support for the hosting of the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja through a proposed partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy. The request was presented on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by LGAN President and Chairperson of the AACT 2026 Local Organising…
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Insecurity: CAN demands state of emergency, declares 3-day national mourning
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security across the country amid escalating killings, kidnappings, terrorist attacks, and the destruction of communities. The call formed part of the resolutions reached at the National Church Denominational Leaders’ Summit held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday. In a…
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JUST IN: Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid al-Adha holiday
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following the Eid-el-Kabir holiday spent in Lagos, where he held a series of political and official engagements. The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 5:17 p.m. and was received by top government officials, including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff…
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Tinubu receives Benin President Wadagni in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu on Monday hosted the President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Romuald Wadagni, at his residence in Lagos during what the presidency has described as a private visit. In a post on his X account, Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, confirmed the visit. He wrote: “President Tinubu received at his Lagos residence on Monday, H.E.…
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Tinubu to attend first State House press dinner in Abuja
The State House Press Corps (SHPC) has announced plans to host its first-ever annual “Presidential Press Corps Dinner,” an event designed to strengthen engagement between journalists covering the presidency and senior government officials. The dinner, initially slated for Thursday, June 4, has now been rescheduled to Friday, June 19, and will take place at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential…
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‘No child should be taken from the safety of a classroom’ – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to secure the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, declaring that “no child should be taken from the safety of a classroom” following the mass kidnapping that has shocked the nation. In a statement posted on his X account on Monday, the President said he had ordered intensified rescue efforts and approved…
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Wike denies owning property in U.S., dismisses Sowore’s allegations
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied owning any property in the United States, describing allegations linking him to multimillion-dollar real estate acquisitions in Florida as false. Wike made the clarification on Monday during a media chat in Abuja while responding to allegations raised by former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele…
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Tinubu celebrates Airtel Nigeria Executive Director Femi Adeniran at 50
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Airtel Nigeria Executive Director, Prince Femi Adeniran, on his 50th birthday, describing him as a “bridge builder, visionary communicator and committed patriot” whose career reflects dedication to both public service and private enterprise. In a statement on Sunday issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Adeniran’s contributions to…
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REPORT: Mixed reactions trail Nigerians’ views on 2027 general elections
By Eboselume Olutola and Boye Oyeyemi – Nigerians from different walks of life have expressed mixed opinions about the forthcoming 2027 general elections, especially the presidential and National Assembly polls. Although the elections are still months away, political activities across parties have intensified, with most major parties either concluding their primaries or nearing the end of their internal selection processes.…
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