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Tinubu congratulates Otega Ogra on world advertisers election
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Senior Special Assistant on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media, Otega Ogra, on his election to the Executive Committee of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA). According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the election took place during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting…
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Enugu leaders back Tinubu for 2027, praise federal-state partnership
Political leaders from Enugu State have declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, following a high-level visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. The delegation, led by Governor Peter Mbah, represented what they described as the collective voice of over seven million people in the state. It included prominent figures such as former Senate…
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Cabinet Reshuffle: Dangiwa thanks Tinubu, cites key housing sector gains
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council and contribute to the delivery of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Reacting to the recent cabinet reshuffle approved by the President, Dangiwa described his time in office as both a privilege and…
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BREAKING: Tinubu relieves Edun, Dangiwa of appointments, elevates Oyedele as finance minister
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, relieving Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa of their appointments as members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The development was announced in a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. According to the statement, President Tinubu directed that Edun, who…
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IGP Disu calls for coordinated security efforts during NSCDC visit
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday called for coordinated security efforts among agencies during a courtesy visit to the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abuja. The visit, described as the first of its kind, was aimed at reinforcing existing ties and enhancing cooperation in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges. Addressing…
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INEC disowns fake X account targeting chairman, cites forensic investigation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a purported X (formerly Twitter) account linked to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, describing it as fake and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. In a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the commission said a comprehensive forensic investigation conducted by…
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Olaopa advocates reforms in political leadership recruitment to drive development
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called for reforms in the recruitment of political leaders to promote development in Nigeria and across Africa. Olaopa made the call on Monday while delivering a lecture to participants of SEC 48, 2026, at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. He criticised…
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UNIJOS law faculty backs Amupitan, rejects Dalung’s result manipulation claims
The Faculty of Law at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has rejected allegations by former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, accusing INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, of result manipulation, insisting that “nothing of the sort ever happened.” Dalung had alleged in a Trust TV interview that Amupitan, while serving as Dean between 2008 and 2014, commercialised and…
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Tinubu reconstitutes Police Academy governing council, names Gaidam chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the 16-member governing council of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, appointing Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, as chairman. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The new council includes the Chairman of…
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Global distrust undermines fight against terrorism, Nigeria warns at Türkiye dialogue
Nigeria has warned that a lack of trust among nations is undermining global efforts to defeat terrorism, calling for urgent reforms in international intelligence-sharing and security cooperation. Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, gave the warning during a panel session on “Countering Terrorism: International Cooperation Reclaimed” at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in Türkiye. Representing Nigeria, Musa in a statement by…
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