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‘I’ll not let Nigerians down,’ Tinubu vows at at Renewed Hope Ambassadors meeting
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to ongoing economic and governance reforms, insisting that his administration remains focused on improving the welfare of Nigerians and building a more stable and prosperous country. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja while receiving members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Governor Hope Uzodimma, Tinubu said the government is working to replace long-standing…
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Dare blasts Atiku’s TV appearance, says ex-VP’s presidential hopes are fading
Sunday Dare has criticised Atiku Abubakar over his recent television interview, arguing that the outing exposed serious gaps in leadership and may have further weakened his chances of mounting another presidential bid. In a post on his X account, Dare—who serves as Special Adviser to Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media, Public Communications and National Orientation—described the outing as underwhelming and…
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Finance ministry to align workforce with operational needs following PASGA review
The Federal Ministry of Finance has concluded a close-out meeting on the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) exercise, aimed at aligning its workforce with functional demands and improving service delivery. The meeting, held on Thursday in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and consultants, reviewed findings, validated outcomes, and set…
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Tinubu congratulates Benin Republic President-elect Wadagni, pledges stronger ties
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni on his election as President of the Republic of Benin, describing his victory as a reflection of the Beninese people’s confidence in his leadership. Wadagni, who currently serves as Benin’s Minister of Finance, won the presidential election held on April 12 with what officials described as an overwhelming majority. In a statement issued…
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Flood Warning: 405 LGs face moderate risk as FG unveils 2026 outlook
The Federal Government has revealed that 226 local government areas in 33 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory fall within the high flood risk areas identified in 2026. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, stated this on Wednesday during the public presentation of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency…
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NDLEA boss warns youths against drug abuse in UniAbuja convocation
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa, has warned Nigerian youths against the dangers of drug abuse during a lecture at the University of Abuja. Speaking at the institution’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremony in Abuja, Marwa stressed that the temporary pleasure derived from drugs often comes with long-term and devastating consequences.…
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Old tax law impoverished Nigerians, new reforms will drive prosperity — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said outdated tax structure contributed to economic hardship and inefficiency, insisting that ongoing reforms will unlock prosperity, improve fairness, and attract investment. He made the statement on Tuesday in Abuja during the commissioning of the 16-storey headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service, attended by top government officials, lawmakers, governors, and private sector leaders. Tinubu blamed colonial-era…
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‘We won’t abandon You,’ Shettima assures families of slain officers
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday assured families of security personnel killed in a recent attack in Kebbi State that the Federal Government would not abandon them in their moment of grief, saying they “will not be abandoned.” At least 44 people were killed in coordinated attacks on multiple communities in the northwestern part of Nigeria. The attacks came a…
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Nigeria faced ‘critical inflexion point’ before Tinubu’s bold reforms, says NRS chairman
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, on Tuesday said Nigeria was previously at what he described as a “critical inflexion point,” marked by severe economic and structural challenges, before the current reform agenda was introduced. Speaking at the commissioning of the new NRS Headquarters in Abuja, he said the country faced “constrained fiscal space, weakened…
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Tinubu inaugurates restructured NRS, moves to strengthen Nigeria’s revenue generation, fiscal sustainability
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the newly restructured Nigeria Revenue Service via the commissioning of its new headquarters as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and fiscal sustainability in the country. The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together top government officials, economic stakeholders, and representatives of key financial institutions. Speaking at the event, Tinubu said the…
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