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NSCIA postpones Quran convention amid overwhelming interest
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has postponed the country’s highly anticipated Quran convention, originally scheduled for February 22, due to an unexpected surge in interest. Announcing the decision on Friday, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, revealed that over 500,000 people had expressed interest in attending—far exceeding the planned capacity of 60,000 participants.…
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Ben Bruce challenges Binance executive over bribery allegations against Ribadu
Ben Murray-Bruce, a former Nigerian senator, has called on Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, to undergo a lie detector test over bribery allegations against Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s national security adviser. Murray-Bruce, in a post shared on social media platform X on Saturday, asserted that Ribadu is “incapable” of such actions. The allegations stem from Gambaryan’s claims that…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu joins AU leaders for family photo at 38th summit in Ethiopia
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu joined fellow African leaders for a family photo session at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government on Saturday. The high-level summit, held in the Ethiopian capital, brought together leaders from across the continent to discuss pressing issues, including economic integration, security challenges, and…
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Nigeria Police expands Gender-Based Violence Desks to all divisions
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the nationwide expansion of its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desk offices to all police divisions, a move aimed at improving access to justice and enhancing service delivery for victims. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who approved the expansion, stated that the initiative reinforces the force’s commitment to upholding human rights and protecting vulnerable…
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Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu elected to OAFLAD Steering Committee
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been elected to the Steering Committee of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), the organization’s highest decision-making body. The election took place during OAFLAD’s 29th Ordinary General Assembly, held alongside the 38th African Union Summit Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Senator Tinubu joins the eight-member committee as one of…
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Group to immortalise Adebanjo’s legacies
A group of elder statesmen and eminent Nigerians under the umbrella of the Patriots, has said it will immortalise the legacies of the late leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. The Patriots led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku also said the late Yoruba leader would be greatly missed. Adebanjo died peacefully at his Lagos residence in Lekki on Friday at the…
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NOA heightens advocacy campaign to prevent spread of infectious diseases
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has stepped up advocacy campaign to prevent the spread of infectious diseases across Nigeria. A statement signed by the agency’s Deputy Director, Media and Communication, Paul Odenyi, on Friday, said the new initiative targets three seasonal diseases—cholera, meningitis, and Lassa fever—which commonly affect different parts of the country at specific times of the year. The…
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Oluremi Tinubu calls for sustainable health financing in Africa
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for sustainable and innovative health financing strategies to ensure efficient resource mobilization and utilization across Africa. She made this call at a High-Level Meeting on Domestic Health Financing in Africa, hosted by Rwandan President Paul Kagame on the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. Addressing leaders…
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‘His steadfast support was instrumental in my election as governor’ – President Tinubu says in emotional tribute to Pa Adebanjo
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, describing him as a towering figure in Nigeria’s political history whose unwavering commitment to democracy and justice shaped the nation’s trajectory. In an emotional statement following the passing of the Afenifere leader, Tinubu acknowledged Adebanjo’s immense contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape and credited him with…
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Senator Ibrahim rejects global tax proposal, urges climate compensation to fund SDGs
Senator Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has rejected the proposal for a global tax to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), calling it inappropriate and unacceptable. Speaking at the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary opening session in New York yesterday, Ibrahim criticized the global tax idea, arguing that the international system is anarchic and lacks the authority to enforce such measures.…
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