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PHOTO NEWS: Commonwealth Business Africa inducts Minister of Arts and Culture, Hannatu Musawa
Commonwealth Business Africa has inducted the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy as a member. At the ceremony attended by the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the Minister delivered a keynote address on the role of women in national economic growth and development. The Minister wrote: “I was deeply honored to be inducted into the…
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Abacha family labels IBB’s claims on June 12 annulment as ‘historical distortion’
The family of the late General Sani Abacha has strongly rejected claims made by former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, regarding Abacha’s alleged role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. In his autobiography, A Journey in Service, Babangida expressed regret over the annulment and attributed responsibility to military officers led by Abacha, who was then his…
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President Tinubu mourns Margaret Olabisi Agbaje, hails legacy
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to Jimi and Segun Agbaje, as well as the entire Agbaje family, following the passing of their mother, Margaret Olabisi Agbaje, a renowned educator and community leader. Mrs. Agbaje, a former President of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) in the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province, passed away peacefully on March 5. The…
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UBA champions gender inclusion with 58% female representation in GMAP intake
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, United Bank for Africa (UBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to gender diversity and empowerment, with 58% of its latest Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP) intake being women. At the graduation ceremony held at Landmark Event Centre, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, emphasized that the milestone reflects the bank’s dedication to fostering…
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CBN engages PwC for selection of 16 new directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors following a selection process managed by global consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). This marks a shift from previous recruitment practices, with PwC overseeing a two-phase process aimed at ensuring transparency and eliminating ethnic or religious biases. A senior CBN official, speaking anonymously, stated that the process prioritized merit and fairness.…
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Tinubu mourns with Minister of State for Health over mother’s passing
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Kunle Salako, following the passing of his mother, Alhaja Fadilat Anike Salako, who died on Wednesday at the age of 95. In his message, Tinubu acknowledged the deep sorrow of losing a mother, regardless of age, and urged the minister to take…
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Tinubu celebrates Nigerian women on IWD, pledges more opportunities
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigerian women for their resilience and contributions to national development, promising greater opportunities and support for their advancement. In a personally signed message marking the 2025 International Women’s Day, Tinubu described women as the foundation of the nation, playing key roles in governance, business, agriculture, and community development. He reaffirmed his administration’s…
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Faith, politics must align for national development – Information Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the need for faith and politics to work together for Nigeria’s development. Speaking in Kaduna on Saturday at the Annual Ramadan Lecture organized by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Idris highlighted the role…
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Tinubu celebrates Osinbajo at 68, calls him ‘friend and associate’
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 68th birthday, praising his contributions to governance and their long-standing association. In a statement released on Friday, Tinubu described Osinbajo as a “close ally, friend, and brother,” recalling their collaboration during his tenure as Lagos State governor when Osinbajo served as Attorney-General and Commissioner for…
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PHOTO NEWS: Peter Obi, Rhodes-Vivour, visit Doyin Okupe’s family over death
Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in 2023 election Peter Obi and the party’s Governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of Dr. Doyin Okupe in Lagos. Dr. Okupe passed early morning of yesterday after battling with illnesses according to family sources. The former Presidential spokesman to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan was a chieftain…
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