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Nigeria advances e-government agenda as NITDA receives NGEA portal
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has formally received the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) Portal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation efforts. Speaking at the handover ceremony held in Abuja, Abdullahi—represented by the Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy, Dr. Dimie Warowei—described the event as the culmination of a…
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‘I’m proud of you Akanbi’ — Oluremi Tinubu praises husband on birthday
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has sent a warm birthday message to President Bola Tinubu, celebrating his life and leadership. In a statement on Saturday marking the President’s birthday, the First Lady gave thanks to God for the gift of life and prayed for continued health, strength, joy, and peace for her husband as he leads Nigeria. “To God be all…
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Senator Barau celebrates Tinubu at 74, expresses confidence in second-term victory
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, praying for good health and long life for the Nigerian leader. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described Tinubu as a visionary leader committed to repositioning the country for sustainable…
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Ribadu mourns El-Rufai’s mother, prays for family’s strength
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has expressed condolences to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Ribadu conveyed his sympathies in a message posted Friday on his X (formerly Twitter) account, where he described the late matriarch as a caring figure who left lasting memories with those who knew her. “I…
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Tinubu mourns El-Rufai’s mother, describes her as devoted matriarch
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Hajiya Umma reportedly died in Cairo, Egypt, after a brief illness. In a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the deceased as a devoted matriarch whose legacy is reflected…
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Senate receives proposed framework for state police reform
The push for the creation of state police in Nigeria has advanced following the submission of a comprehensive framework to the National Assembly by a committee set up by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The 75-page proposal, presented on Thursday by the committee chairman, Olu Ogunsakin, was handed over to Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who also chairs…
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Oluremi Tinubu attends global summit of First Ladies in Washington
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday joined First Ladies from 44 countries at the Fostering the Future Together Summit hosted by United States First Lady, Melania Trump, at the White House in Washington, D.C.. The summit, described as the largest international gathering of its kind hosted by a U.S. First Lady at the White House in a single day, brought…
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Tinubu hosts St. Kitts and Nevis prime minister at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Michael Drew, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Caribbean nation.
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Tinubu departs Lagos for Abuja after UK trip, Eid holiday
President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Abuja after returning from his historic state visit to the United Kingdom and spending the Eid-al-Fitr holiday in Lagos. The President’s jet took off from the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 6:50 pm on Wednesday. President Tinubu travelled to the UK from March 18 to 19, 2026, on…
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FG apologises to Nigerians over power outages
By Adejayan Gbenga Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally apologised to citizens over the prolonged electricity outages affecting households, schools, businesses, and industries across the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Adelabu acknowledged the hardships caused by the ongoing blackout, particularly amid the intense dry-season heat and assured that power restoration efforts are underway, providing a…
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