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Nigeria at new dawn, repositioned for greatness, says Shettima at Russia-Africa Summit
Given the current measures adopted by the Tinubu administration to diversify the economy and address emerging challenges, Nigeria is now at a new dawn to chart and re-position its destiny for greatness, according to the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima. Addressing political and business leaders at the second plenary session of the Russia-Africa Summit holding in St. Petersburg on Friday,…
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First Lady meets wives of former governors
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says women will play a pivotal role in nursing Nigeria back to health. She was speaking after a closed-door meeting with wives of former APC governors at the State House, Abuja. The First Lady noted that the meeting was to get the support of the wives of the former governors for the various programs…
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Tinubu urges for patience, says tough economic choices for better future
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, particularly the youths, assuring them that the hardships of the moment will eventually give way for a more prosperous, equitable and inclusive economy. President Tinubu gave the assurance at the State House while receiving All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leaders from across the 36 states of…
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DSS arrests Hadi Sirika over Nigeria Air Scam
Minister of Aviation in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, Hadi Sirika, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).He was alleged to have used Ethiopia Airlines to scam Nigeria of N139.3 billion.The ‘launch’ of Nigeria Air in May was widely criticised as a scam. On Thursday, Sirika arrived at the DSS headquarters in Abuja for questioning…
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BREAKING: Wike, El-Rufai in as Senate announces Tinubu’s ministerial list
The Senate has announced the list of ministerial nominees as transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. As earlier reported, the list had former governors of Rivers, Kaduna and Ebonyi states, Nyesom Wike, Nasir El-Rufai and Dave Umahi. Full list: Abubakar Momoh Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tukur Arc. Ahmad Dangiwa Barr. Hannatu Musawa Chief Uche Nnaji Dr Betta Edu Dr. Doris Aniche Uzoka…
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DSS has not broken any laws in handling Emefiele’s case, says Spokesperson
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said it has not broken any laws in handling the case of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele. The Public Relations Officer, DSS, Mr. Peter Afunanya who was responding to an incident that took place between its staff and those of the Nigerian Correctional Service…
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Tinubu stands with elected government in Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday drummed support for the elected government in Niger Republic, stating that information filtering in from the country indicates some unpleasant developments around the highest political leadership. According to reports, access to the residence and offices of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum was blocked off by members of the elite Presidential Guard. Bazoum was democratically elected in…
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FG insists federal universities remain tuition-free
The Federal Government has refuted news reports that students of federal universities across the country will start paying tuition fees. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake, the government said all federal universities are tuition free. He said unlike what’s being widely reported, universities are increasing other amounts payable,…
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IGP relaunches emergency reporting app
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun was joined by dignitaries at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, for the unveiling of the Police-VGS Quick Emergency Reporting and Response System (QERRS), a smart policing initiative aimed at revolutionizing police response to emergency and ensuring swift and efficient action in critical situations. The Police-VGS QERRS…
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Soldier not detained for religious affiliation, says Army
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims circulating on social media that Lance Corporal Musa Adamu, a soldier in its ranks, is being held in custody due to his religious affiliation. The army in a statement, said Adamu was in custody for violating certain provisions of the Armed Forces Act, not for converting from Islam to Christianity and preaching the gospel.…
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