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‘Context-specific measures will solve Nigeria’s security challenges’ – Alaafin
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has said Nigeria’s diverse security challenges require innovative and context-specific solutions anchored on a multidimensional national security strategy. The monarch made this known while receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 19 from the National Institute of Security Studies at his palace in Oyo. In a statement issued…
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FEC approves $2.99bn rail projects, sets up power reform taskforce
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved contracts worth $2.99 billion for three major rail projects in Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna states, in a move aimed at strengthening infrastructure and driving economic growth. Speaking after the Council meeting at the State House in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the projects…
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Tinubu receives civil society report on community empowerment initiatives
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received a report on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiatives from Kunle Yusuf, Director General of the Civil Society Organisation. The event held at the presidential Villa in Abuja, had in attendance of Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
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NEC approves 112 emergency number, moves to strengthen national response system
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved 112 as Nigeria’s national emergency number as part of efforts to improve response to disasters, insecurity, and other emergencies across the country. The decision was taken at the 157th NEC meeting, held virtually on Thursday and presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima. NEC also approved the creation of a multi-agency implementation committee,…
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EFCC balances enforcement of law with recognition of integrity — Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has said the agency not only investigates and prosecutes fraudsters but also recognises and commends Nigerians who uphold integrity and anti-corruption values. Olukoyede stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the Business Grant Award Ceremony organised by the Jerry Eze Foundation. He explained that the EFCC recently…
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Tinubu appoints Bianca as foreign affairs minister, Enikanolaiye as minister of state
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, a seasoned diplomat, previously served as minister of state in the ministry of foreign affairs. In a related development, the President also nominated Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as minister of…
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Tinubu approves land allocation for ambassadors as Wike urges stronger diplomatic engagement
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of land to ambassadors and high commissioners-designate in Abuja to strengthen diplomatic engagement and ties. Wike made this known on Tuesday while hosting ambassadors-designate, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, at his…
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‘Re-examine yourselves,’ Tinubu tells Plateau elders
FG approves ₦2bn relief for victims President Bola Tinubu has called on political, traditional, and community leaders from Plateau State to reflect on their roles in the recurring violence in the state, warning that sustainable peace will remain elusive unless leadership accountability is taken seriously. “If people are being recruited to provoke anger, conflict and killings, it is you, the…
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Tinubu’s reforms boosting revenue in real sector, say policy group IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), a policy think tank, has said that economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are driving stronger revenue performance in Nigeria’s real sector. In a policy brief signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the group stated that companies in the productive sector have adjusted to the new policy environment, recording improved…
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Ruto apologises to Nigerians over English language comment, says remarks misrepresented
Kenyan President William Ruto has apologised to Nigerians over his recent comments on the quality of English spoken in Nigeria, saying his remarks were misrepresented and taken out of context. Ruto had come under criticism after suggesting that Nigerian English was inferior to that spoken in Kenya, a comment that sparked backlash across social media. Speaking at a Kenyan mining…
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