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AGF Fagbemi declares governors’ interference in local governments’ affairs as treasonable
Kunle Sanni The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has strongly condemned the continued illegal dissolution of local government councils by state governors, describing it as a treasonable offence. Fagbemi made this assertion on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association’s State of the Nation Discourse held in Abuja. Represented by…
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President Tinubu congratulates Azu Ishiekwene on 60th birthday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Azubuike Ishiekwene, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Leadership newspaper, on his 60th birthday, praising his contributions to Nigerian journalism. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Ishiekwene—fondly known as Azu—as a distinguished journalist with a career spanning over three decades. Ishiekwene, a Fellow…
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‘Fallen Iroko’ – VP Shettima mourns Chief Edwin Clark
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has described the passing of elder statesman Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark as a profound national loss, likening it to the fall of a great Iroko tree. Chief Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information and Second Republic Senator, passed away on Monday at the age of 97 at his residence. He was…
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NNPC CEO Mele Kyari denies claims of sub-standard fuel in Nigeria
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, has strongly dismissed ongoing discussions about the existence of sub-standard fuel in Nigeria, calling it “unfortunate drama” and “bad marketing practice.” Speaking at a fireside chat during the 60th Nigeria Mining & Geosciences Society (NMGS) Conference in Abuja, Kyari reassured the public that the country’s Premium Motor Spirit (PMS),…
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Jonathan: Politicians will act better when Nigerians reject bad behaviour
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the political elites in Nigeria will act better when citizens reject wrong things. Jonathan spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the public presentation of ‘Readings on Election Security Management’ and ‘Selected Readings in Internal Security Management’ authored by Solomon Arase, the former inspector-general of police (IGP). Jonathan, Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, suggested creating…
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Tinubu pledges stronger commitment to environmental, public health policies
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the environment and prioritizing public health through sustainable policies. Speaking at the inaugural National Environmental Health Excellence Award (NEHEA) in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu—represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume—emphasized the urgency of tackling climate change, environmental degradation, and emerging health risks.…
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FAAN Board Chairman Ganduje pays maiden visit, tours Murtala Muhammed Airport
Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the newly appointed Board Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), paid his inaugural visit to the agency on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. During the visit, FAAN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, delivered a detailed presentation on the agency’s operations. She provided an overview of activities across all directorates and presented…
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FG moves to boost MSME growth, sets up committee to enhance financing
By Kunle Sanni The federal government has taken steps to accelerate the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria by establishing a committee to improve financing options for small businesses. This decision was reached on Tuesday at the first 2025 meeting of the National Council on MSMEs, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Vice President Kashim…
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Minister Alake highlights commitment to mining sector at NMGS Conference
Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has hailed his recent conferment with an honorary fellowship by the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) as a recognition of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to reposition the mining sector. The minister emphasized that the advancement of the sector is a collective responsibility, requiring collaboration across all stakeholders. Dr. Alake…
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IGP Egbetokun disburses N2.99bn insurance benefits to families of fallen officers
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, took significant steps to enhance the welfare of police personnel and their families today, February 18, 2025, by presenting insurance benefit cheques to the next of kin of 706 fallen officers at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The event, which was attended by members of the…
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