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Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others extol Doyin Okupe’s virtues at Service of Songs

By Adeola Ogunrinde President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other dignitaries on Thursday paid glowing tributes to the late Dr. Doyin Okupe, former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan. The tributes were given during a Service of Songs organized by Trinity House…

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Tinubu, Mahama discuss regional security, economic cooperation

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu and former Ghanaian President John Mahama met on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss security challenges in the Sahel and economic cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking to journalists after the meeting, President Tinubu commended Mahama’s efforts in fostering dialogue between ECOWAS and the Alliance of…

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Reps consider Bill to provide specific seats for women in NASS, State Assemblies

A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for specific seats for women in the national assembly and state houses of assembly, has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. Also, a bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal…

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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu meets Ghanaian President Mahama at State House, Abuja

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received Ghanaian President John Mahama at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Mahama arrived at the State House around 3 p.m., where he was warmly welcomed by President Tinubu. The two leaders engaged in discussions, underscoring the strong diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Ghana. See photos from the meeting below:

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President Tinubu to mark 73rd birthday with prayers at Abuja National Mosque

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will commemorate his 73rd birthday on Friday with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The prayer gathering, coming a day before his official birthday on Saturday, will serve as an occasion for…

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FG backs 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize to boost climate adaptation

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has pledged full support for the 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition, an initiative aimed at encouraging young Nigerians to develop innovative solutions to water and environmental challenges. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this on Thursday at a press conference in Abuja, where he formally launched the call for applications. Represented by his Deputy…

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House of Reps reverses second reading of bills on immunity removal, death penalty

By Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives has reversed its decision on the second reading of two key bills—one seeking to remove immunity for the vice president, governors, and deputy governors, and another proposing the abolition of the death penalty in Nigeria. According to The Cable, the reversal followed a motion moved by House Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere during Thursday’s…

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Tinubu appoints four new members to NCDMB Governing Council

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reinforcing the board’s leadership and filling existing vacancies. The new appointees are Mr. Olusegun Omosehin of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, representing the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN).…

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FG sets up committee to review Financial Reporting Council levy after stakeholders engagement

The Federal Government has launched a regulatory review process aimed at improving Nigeria’s business environment and driving economic growth. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR, made this known during a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting held in Abuja, where she reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fostering a transparent and investment-friendly economy. The meeting brought together key figures…

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Eid-el-Fri: FG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays 

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. He urged…

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