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Nigerian teen cyclist presents Guinness World Record to tourism minister
Nigerian 15-year-old autistic artist and cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu “Kanye” Tagbo-Okeke, has presented his Guinness World Record certificate to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, following his 686-mile cycling expedition from Enugu to Lagos. The presentation took place in Abuja on Wednesday, where Musawa commended Kanye and his family for channeling his talent and energy into…
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Minister Bagudu tasks LGs on inclusive development, social protection
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has urged local governments across the country to lead inclusive development by strengthening social protection at the grassroots. Bagudu made the call while speaking at a stakeholder engagement with local government chairmen organised by the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “Strengthening Local Government…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu commissions skill centre, meets Team Nigeria athletes in Abuja
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday undertook a series of engagements in Abuja, commissioning a skill acquisition centre, empowering women, and meeting with members of Team Nigeria following their victory at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
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Tinubu’s nominees Tegbe, Enikanolaiye secure Senate approval
The Senate has confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Their confirmation followed a nomination request sent to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, seeking legislative approval for the appointments. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the upper chamber and read during plenary by Senate…
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Senate moves to tackle xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
…sets up joint committee The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee with the House of Representatives to address the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance raised by Senator Bassey, titled: “Intensifying Xenophobic Persecution of Nigerians in South Africa and Ghana: A Call for…
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IGP Disu sets new directives for police commands, unveils crime response unit
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday set new operational directives for police commands nationwide and unveiled a specialised crime response unit during an emergency conference with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting brought together members of the force management team, assistant inspectors-general of police, and commissioners of police,…
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Pray for Nigeria’s peace, Sanwo-Olu urges intending pilgrims
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday charged intending pilgrims embarking on the 2026 holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to actively participate in prayer sessions for the prosperity of Lagos State and Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during a one-day seminar held at the Lagos Television De-Blue Roof, Ikeja, for 2026 Hajj intending…
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Lawmakers warn of looming crisis in aviation sector over rising fuel costs
Members of the House of Representatives have urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to address the rising cost of aviation fuel, warning that the trend is placing severe strain on Nigeria’s aviation industry. The call followed a resolution reached during Tuesday’s plenary at the National Assembly in Abuja. Moving the motion, a member of the House, Abdullahi Idris…
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UNICEF urges stronger support for platforms amplifying girls’ voices in Nigeria
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged stakeholders in Nigeria to strengthen support for platforms that amplify adolescent girls’ voices amid persistent barriers confronting them. UNICEF Adolescent Development Specialist, Ngozi Izuora-Songu, made the call on Tuesday in Osogbo during a programme tagged “Yes! Girl” watch session for adolescent schoolgirls and boys. The event featured the…
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RMAFC calls for end to bottlenecks in Nigeria’s investment processes
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called for urgent reforms to streamline investment processes and eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks to enhance Nigeria’s appeal to both local and foreign investors. The call was made during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the chairman of the commission’s investment monitoring committee, Hon. Enefe Ekene, to the minister of industry,…
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