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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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Tinubu appoints Jega as Special Adviser on Livestock Reforms
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform Initiative. President Tinubu announced the appointment on Friday night, aiming to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and strengthen national development efforts. Jega, a former vice chancellor of…
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NOA, stakeholders move to change negative perception about Nigeria
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and stakeholders from various government institutions have begun moves to change the negative perception about Nigeria. At the meeting held at the head office of NOA in Abuja, the stakeholders deliberated on how to deploy positive narratives in communicating respective services of government agencies. They agreed that government services need to be communicated more personally…
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Nigeria to showcase Tinubu’s economic reforms at France-Nigeria Business Forum
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said Nigeria will use the upcoming France-Nigeria Business Forum in Paris to showcase the country’s economic progress under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He stated this in Abuja while receiving the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, who formally invited him to the forum. Idris emphasized that Tinubu’s…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu hosts Iftar, reaffirms hope for Nigeria’s progress
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, assuring that the country is on the path to full recovery. She made the remarks while hosting an Iftar gathering at the State House, Abuja, to mark the breaking of fast during Ramadan. Speaking at the event, the First Lady emphasized the importance of compassion and mercy…
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President Tinubu mourns passing of Prince Doyin Okupe
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Doyin Okupe, a veteran politician, medical doctor, and strategist who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s political landscape for over three decades. In a statement released on Thursday, Tinubu extended his condolences to Okupe’s family, friends, and associates, acknowledging his contributions to governance and public…
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JUST-IN: Former Presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe is dead
The former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has passed away, according to report by Sahara Reporters. His death was confirmed on Friday, 7th March, 2025. Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, was forced to step down from the role following a court conviction for money laundering. After the 2023 general election, he also resigned from…
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FG declares Simon Ekpa, 16 others as terrorism financiers, freezes accounts
The Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) has designated Simon Ekpa, a prominent Biafra agitator, and 16 entities as terrorism financiers in the country. The committee, which oversees the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) on financial sanctions, made the announcement after a meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, chairs…
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Nigeria leading West Africa’s fight against terrorism – Tuggar
Nigeria is leading the fight against terrorism in West Africa, taking on regional security challenges, says Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar. Speaking at Chatham House in London, Tuggar addressed the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS, saying these countries have repeatedly rejected diplomatic efforts. “Every time we extend an olive branch, they wield it as a stick to…
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Reps move to establish agriculture college in Edo as bill scales second reading
A bill for an Act to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Ebele, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, on Thursday, scaled the second reading in the House of Representatives. The Bill which was sponsored by the member representing Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency, Hon. Marcus Onobun, seeks to provide training and research in various fields of…
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