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Tinubu Celebrates Businessman Olu Okeowo on Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated prominent businessman and real estate developer Olu Okeowo on his birthday, praising his contributions to Nigeria’s real estate sector and his philanthropic efforts. In a statement issued on Friday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President described the Chairman of Gibraltar Construction Nigeria Limited as a symbol of enterprise, discipline, and long-term vision. Tinubu said…
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Tinubu celebrates ex-military administrator Olanrewaju at 80
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated retired Major General Adeniyi Tajudeen Olanrewaju on his 80th birthday, describing him as a distinguished patriot, statesman, and disciplined military officer whose life has been devoted to the service of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday, Tinubu praised Olanrewaju’s decades of service in the military and public sector, noting that his contributions to national…
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Nigeria, US deepen security partnership as Ribadu meets Vance, Rubio
The Nigerian government and the United States have renewed commitments to closer cooperation on security, counterterrorism and regional stability following high-level meetings between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and senior U.S. officials in Washington. Ribadu, who visited the United States from May 4 to May 6, held talks with U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance, Secretary of State and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ribadu meets US Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio in Washington
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, held talks with United States Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington as both countries moved to strengthen cooperation on security and counter-terrorism efforts in West Africa. The meeting focused on strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and the United States in addressing terrorism and regional security challenges. According…
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Olaopa leads FCSC strategic reform workshop
…pushes stakeholder buy-in for FCSC reforms The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Tunji Olaopa, will on Monday lead commissioners and senior officials at an implementation workshop in Abuja aimed at securing stakeholders’ buy-in for the commission’s strategic plan. The workshop forms part of ongoing efforts by the commission to reposition itself as a modern institution capable of…
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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu resumes duties at foreign affairs ministry
Newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has officially assumed office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja following her appointment by President Bola Tinubu. Her resumption was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said the appointment reflected the Federal Government’s confidence in her diplomatic experience and leadership capacity. Speaking during…
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Senate passes Electoral Act amendment on pre-election disputes
The Senate has passed an amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act Bill aimed at establishing clearer legal procedures for the handling of pre-election disputes ahead of future elections. The amendment was approved during Thursday’s plenary after lawmakers considered a report presented by the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission, chaired by Simon Lalong. The proposed legislation seeks to…
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Tinubu appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to commodity exchange board
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange, where she will represent Lagos State. This was contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Thursday. According to the Presidency, Mrs Ogbara-Banjoko replaces Mrs Bamidele Hussein as Lagos State’s…
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Nigeria, Lebanon strengthen alliance to combat corruption, illicit finance
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Lebanon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fight against corruption, money laundering and other financial crimes. The renewed commitment was announced in Lagos on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the consul general of Lebanon, Mansour Chaya, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal…
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Senate passes ₦2.2tn FCT 2026 budget
The Senate has passed the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget of ₦2.2 trillion, with 76 per cent of the allocation — amounting to ₦1.7 trillion — earmarked for capital projects. The appropriation bill scaled third reading during plenary on Thursday after the Senate considered and adopted the report of the Committee on the FCT on the 2026 FCT Appropriation…
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