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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu hosts Queen of Denmark at State House, Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received Her Majesty Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark at the State House in Abuja. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and reinforce the shared commitment to cooperation between Nigeria and Denmark.
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How Nigeria can professionalize youth work- Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has given insight into how to professionalize youth work. Delivered a keynote address on the topic “Professionalisation of Youth Work Practice in Nigeria” on Tuesday at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development/University of Abuja Collaborative Workshop at the University of Abuja Main Camp, Olaopa said youth work is…
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Shettima’s place in history is already assured, says Tuggar
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima’s place in Nigeria’s history as a committed public servant and reform-minded leader is firmly secured, senior officials affirmed on Tuesday, during the second session of the Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) held at the State House, Abuja. Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, commended the Vice President’s…
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Nigeria, Brazil launch partnership to transform livestock sector
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s livestock sector is poised for transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with over two billion poultry birds and millions of cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs set to benefit from a new strategic partnership with Brazil. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed the plan on Tuesday during the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue…
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Ojudu expresses concern over security situation in Nigeria
A former presidential aide, Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s escalating security crisis, warning that continued failure to address it could threaten the nation’s democratic stability. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, on Tuesday, Ojudu called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action. Ojudu added “I’m a member of the APC and I shouldn’t…
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VP Shettima receives Brazilian counterpart for Nigeria–Brazil strategic dialogue
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday welcomed the Brazilian Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, his wife Maria Lúcia Alckmin, and members of the Brazilian delegation at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja for the Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). The visiting delegation was received in the presence of Nigerian governors, ministers, presidential aides, and members of…
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BREAKING: Brazilian Vice President arrives in Nigeria for high-level talks, strategic agreements
By Kunle Sanni – Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, and his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, arrived in Abuja on Tuesday morning for the Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM)—a high-level summit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and unlocking major trade and investment opportunities. According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson to Vice President Kashim Shettima, the…
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Nigeria to host West Africa’s first International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has announced plans for Nigeria to host West Africa’s first International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC), marking a significant milestone in the region’s maritime development. The initiative is being championed by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, and driven by the National Hydrography Agency (NHA) under Rear Admiral Ayo…
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Oluremi Tinubu seeks legislative backing for First Lady’s office
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on the National Assembly to provide formal recognition and support for the Office of the First Lady at both federal and state levels, similar to what exists in the United States. She said this would enhance the capacity of First Ladies to impact more lives across the country. Speaking with journalists…
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Tinubu flags off 2,000 tractors for nationwide mechanised farming
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Monday launched Nigeria’s largest agricultural mechanisation programme yet, flagging off the deployment of 2,000 tractors under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. Speaking at the launch ceremony held at the National Agricultural Seeds Council in Sheda, along the Abuja–Lokoja Expressway, Tinubu described the initiative as a new era for agriculture in Nigeria.…
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