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President Tinubu celebrates Lateefat Gbajabiamila at 95
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila as she marks her 95th birthday on March 2, 2025. In a statement, the President described Alhaja Gbajabiamila as a revered leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and dedicated philanthropist. She is the mother of the President’s Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. President Tinubu lauded her…
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President Tinubu honours late Namibian leader Sam Nujoma at state burial
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president, describing him as a warrior who championed freedom and inspired an entire continent. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the state burial in Windhoek, Namibia, on Saturday, Tinubu praised Nujoma’s legacy, emphasizing his role in Namibia’s liberation, democracy, and stability.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima leads Nigeria delegation to Sam Nujoma’s state funeral in Namibia
Vice President Kashim Shettima led Nigeria’s delegation to Windhoek, Namibia to the state funeral of the founding President of Namibia Sam Nujoma. Nigeria led the frontline states to fight the independence of Namibia. The Namibia independence hero and one of the respected Africa’s statesmen died recently. Vice President Shettima wrote: “Today, I represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the state…
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PHOTO NEWS: Army names Ikeja Cantonment after Late General Lagbaja
The Nigerian Army has named Ikeja Cantonment after the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. General Lagbaja died last year in active service. The ceremony was witnessed by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Air Staff, Air…
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Akpabio-Natasha rift: Protect the institution, Saraki warns
By Kunle Sanni Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging all parties to prioritize the integrity of the Senate over individual interests. In a statement on Saturday, Saraki expressed concern that the controversy could undermine the credibility and public perception of the legislative institution. He…
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Kudirat Abiola’s assassination: ECOWAS Court dismisses suit against FG
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria on the assassination of the late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola’s family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and Hadi Abiola, who alleged Kudirat’s…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu hosts Super Bowl champion Moro Ojomo at State House
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Friday received Moro Ojomo, the Nigerian-born American football star and 2025 NFL Super Bowl champion, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ojomo, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, was accompanied by his family, including his father Ololade, mother Bimbo, and sister Modele. Born in Lagos, the 23-year-old defensive tackle moved to the United States at…
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President Tinubu honoured with Akwa Ibom’s highest traditional title
…calls for unity across party lines By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has been conferred with Akwa Ibom State’s highest traditional title, “Otuekong” (Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom State), by the Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers. The honour was bestowed on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, by Nteyin Solomon Etuk, Oku Ibom Ibibio III, who led a delegation…
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Keyamo to foreign airlines: No local catering, no summer flight approvals
By Kunle Sanni Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria will not receive approval for their summer flight schedules unless they partner with local catering companies for onboard meal services, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has warned. Keyamo issued the directive during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos on Friday, reiterating his commitment to boosting Nigeria’s local economy. He expressed…
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