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Easter 2026: Tinubu, First Lady urge Nigerians to keep faith
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have called on Nigerians to embrace hope, unity, and compassion as the country celebrates Easter. In his 2026 Easter message on Friday, President Tinubu said the season symbolises sacrifice and resilience, noting it resonates with Nigeria’s current challenges. “The Easter season reminds us of the significance of sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph…
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Tinubu arrives Lagos for Easter, set for official visits to Ogun, Bayelsa
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos to observe the Easter holiday, ahead of his scheduled official visits to Ogun and Bayelsa states. The President’s jet touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at about 8:40 p.m. on Thursday. The Presidency had earlier announced that Tinubu is expected to commission key projects in Ogun…
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Tinubu directs security chiefs to hunt Jos killers, promises 5,000 CCTVs to aid law enforcement
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the recent killings in Jos. Speaking during a brief visit to Jos on Thursday, Tinubu charged the Inspector General of Police, the Chief of Army Staff, and the Minister of Defence to “unearth and find the killers,” emphasising the administration’s commitment to restoring peace.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives Chad President Déby at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu has received Chad’s President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday for an official visit. President Déby, who arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa at 2:00 pm, is making his first official trip to Nigeria since President Tinubu attended his inauguration in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, on May 23, 2024. Déby,…
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Tinubu appoints new PTDF Executive Secretary, renews TCN boss’ tenure
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shu’aibu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), while also renewing the appointment of Engineer Sule Abdulaziz as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Thursday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser…
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Tinubu renews Bugaje’s appointment as NBTE Executive Secretary
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Idris Muhammad Bugaje as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for a second and final five-year term. The renewal follows a review of his performance and leadership of the agency since his initial appointment on March 14, 2021. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on…
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Coalition defends Jimoh Ibrahim’s UN appointment, rebukes Odinkalu’s criticism
A coalition of civil society organisations, the Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity and Justice (CCSG-PSGEJ), has defended the appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, criticising comments made by human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu. In a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja and signed by its National Coordinator, James Okoronkwo,…
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Insecurity: Plateau Governor visits Tinubu at Aso Rock
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja following the recent deadly attacks in parts of the state that left several residents dead. The meeting comes after gunmen attacked communities in Jos North Local Government Area, where about 28 people were reportedly killed and many others injured. President Tinubu on Tuesday held meetings with…
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JUST IN: FG declares public holidays for Easter celebration
The Federal Government has announced that Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, will be observed as public holidays in commemoration of Easter. April 3 marks Good Friday, while April 6 is Easter Monday. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement on Wednesday. He extended Easter greetings to Christians across Nigeria and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives Ganduje, Badaru at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu with former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, during an audience at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.
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