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VP Shettima prohibits birthday advert placements, directs associates to donate fund to charities
The Vice President has urged his numerous friends and political allies to refrain from “placing birthday wishes on newspaper pages or utilizing paid channels to convey your greetings” in their endeavours to commemorate his birthday. In a press statement personally signed by the Vice President, who will turn 57 on September 2nd, he stated that the decision was made “in…
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Tinubu reiterates resolve to fully implement eight priority reform areas under Renewed Hope Agenda
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his support for a robust public-private sector partnership to grow the economy, saying that his administration’s sustained, bold and coordinated reforms are anchored on a “strong adherence to accountability and transparency.” Speaking at an audience on Thursday in Abuja with members of the Board and Management of the Nigeria Economic Support Group (NESG), the President…
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Shettima commends Hajj Commission, urges improvement in pilgrims’ welfare
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a successful 2023 hajj operations in spite of many challenges faced by the Commission. Sen. Shettima gave the commendation today when he received briefing from the management of NAHCON led by the chairman, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to…
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FG mourns national flag designer Taiwo Akinkunmi
The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the nation’s flag. The 84-year-old breathed his last at his family residence in Ibadan after a brief battle with illness. In a statement, Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris said Pa Akinkunmi’s memory will remain evergreen in the hearts of Nigerians.…
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First Lady Tinubu commemorates 2011 UN building bombing
The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON has paid tributes to the individuals who lost their lives in the bombing of the United Nations Building in Abuja which occurred on August 26, 2011. She was speaking at the wreath laying ceremony in honor of the victims of the incident. She called for a world where terrorism, along with its severe…
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Designer of Nigerian flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi dies aged 87
Designer of Nigerian flag, Taiwo, Akinkunmi has died at the age of 87. One of his children Akinwumi Akinkunmi announced the death via a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday. He is said to have died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly that you live a life…
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Interior minister harps on quick production of international passports
Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo , on Tuesday charged agency heads on the need to walk their talks as the country is in a critical point and in dire need of transformation. Speaking at the brief with the Comptroller General of Immigration, Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola, and Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, the Minister…
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Foreign affairs ministry targets Tinubu’s 4D agenda
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, says President Bola Tinubu’s four agenda of: Development, Democracy, Demography, and Diaspora, will be pursued unrellentedly by bringing modern solutions to address complex challenges for national development. The Minster stated this when the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa led the Management and Staff of NiDCOM on a solidary visit…
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Tinubu appoints suspended Delta PDP chieftain, Chiedu Ebie as NDDC board chair
President Bola Tinubu has named a former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Chiedu Ebie as the chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He also appointed 16 other nominees as members of the board. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale a spokesperson to the president said the appointment would take immediate effect. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved…
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Tinubu bans official with no specific roles from attending UNGA conference
President Bola Tinubu has barred federal government officials who have no official roles from travelling to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President also asked the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to halt visa processing for all government personnel unless they have proof of direct engagement in this year’s UNGA summit that would be held in New York, USA.…
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