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UK, US, Saudi Arabia, others in bilateral meetings with President Tinubu, pledge support, solidarity
Several countries on Monday formally presented their goodwill messages and letters of support and solidarity to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The letters were presented to the president by the special envoys and heads of missions of the countries after his inauguration as the 16th President of Nigeria. Among the countries are United Kingdom, United States, Saudi…
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Biden congratulates Nigeria on Tinubu’s inauguration
…pledges continued collaboration for economic growth President Joe Biden on Monday congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of President Bola Tinubu’s assumption of office. In a message filled with warmth and optimism, President Biden highlighted the United States’ unwavering support for Nigeria and pledged to deepen collaboration in order to foster economic growth and prosperity. “On behalf of the people of…
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‘I’ve lost a friend and brother,’ Atiku mourns Dokpesi’s death
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the passing of Chief Dokpesi. Atiku, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, described the late Dokpesi as a trailblazer who reshaped the Nigerian business landscape in every sphere of his endeavour. The statement said: “Ezemo, as…
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In inaugural address, Tinubu declares end to fuel subsidy regime
…says winning election doesn’t make him more Nigerian than others …promises economic turnaround, far-reaching reforms …old, new naira notes remain legal tender President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to burry political differences and join him in a new journey of healing, nation-building and economic prosperity. In his inaugural address after taking the oaths of office and allegiance administered…
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Buhari renames 15 airports after self, Awolowo, Akintola, Danfodio, Idiagbon, others
Immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians. The approval, according to a statement from the Ministry of Aviation signed by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi, was given on Friday, DAILY TRUST reports. The airports include Akure International Airport named after Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu; Benin International…
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BREAKING: Tinubu sworn in as 16th Nigeria President
Asiwwji Bola Tinubu has been sworn in as the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola. He was sworn in after Vice President Kashim Shettima had also been administered the oath of office. Details later…
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BREAKING: Kashim Shettima sworn in as 13th Nigeria’s Vice President
Senator Kashim Shettima has been sworn in as the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola. Details later…
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Police dismiss report on sack of IGP Alkali Baba
The Nigeria Police on Monday refuted the alleged removal of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba by a Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State. Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said that the reported judgment was subject to appeal and emphasized that the news was false, baseless, and likely the work…
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Don’t pity me, I asked for the job, I’ll deliver, Tinubu tells Nigerians
As the process of the inaugurating the new government begins in Abuja this morning, incoming President, Bola Tinubu, has promised to live up to the expectations of Nigerians by addressing all the challenges confronting the country. Tinubu vowed to fight corruption, poverty, and other challenges bedevilling the country, saying Nigerians shouldn’t pity him because he asked for the job. The…
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Osinbajo prays for Tinubu/Shettima administration’s success
As the new Tinubu administration kicks off, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has offered prayers that God’s blessings will come on the nation and for the success of the new presidency. Prof. Osinbajo offered the prayers in Abuja at an inter-denominational church service organised as part of activities marking the 2023 Presidential Inauguration. The service featured special intercessory prayers and messages…
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