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FG seeks unified communication to strengthen security coordination
The Federal Government has said that a unified communication framework among ministries and government agencies will enhance coordination in addressing security challenges across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja. Idris noted that stronger interaction among ministries and…
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Tinubu sends Oyedele, Magnus Abe nominations to Senate for confirmation
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday asked the Senate to screen and confirm Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The President also urged the Senate to confirm former Rivers South-East senator, Magnus Abe, as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. The requests were contained in separate letters read during plenary by the…
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‘Nigeria will not surrender to terrorists’ — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not surrender to terrorists despite ongoing security challenges, saying the country remains determined to defeat violent groups threatening its stability. Speaking on Monday while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu acknowledged the persistence of attacks but insisted that security…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives Oyedele at State House
President Bola Tinubu President on Monday, met with Minister of State for Finance designate, Taiwo Oyedele, during an audience at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu recently nominated Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite, who was reassigned to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning. The nomination was formally transmitted to the Senate for confirmation…
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Arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique ‘disturbing and unacceptable’ — NiDCOM
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, describing the development as disturbing and unacceptable. Dabiri-Erewa called on Mozambican authorities to immediately release the detained Nigerians or formally charge them in court if they have committed any offence. NiDCOM Boss, in a statement issued…
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NLC petitions power minister over alleged N20 billion fraud in TCN
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has alleged a plan to divert about N20 billion within the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), warning that the development could seriously undermine the nation’s power transmission system if urgent intervention is not taken. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Power and signed by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, the labour union accused…
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Bwala faced cross-examination, not interview, says TV anchor Aniagolu
An anchor with Arise TV, Charles Aniagolu, has criticised the recent appearance of presidential aide Daniel Bwala on Al Jazeera, saying the programme resembled a cross-examination rather than a conventional interview. Bwala had appeared on Head to Head, a programme hosted by journalist Mehdi Hasan, which examined the administration of President Bola Tinubu under the theme “Nigeria: Renewed hope or…
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Reliable population data key to national development – Bagudu
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has emphasised the importance of reliable population data for sustainable national development and effective policymaking. Bagudu spoke during a familiarisation visit by the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Aminu Yusuf, who led a delegation of federal commissioners and senior officials to the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The minister congratulated Yusuf on…
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President Tinubu celebrates ex-Senate leader Ndoma-Egba on 70th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, on reaching the milestone of 70 years. The president also described Ndoma-Egba as a patriot, distinguished legal mind, and seasoned statesman. Ndoma-Egba, who represented Cross River Central Senatorial District for three consecutive terms from 2003 to 2015, served as the Senate Leader of the 7th National Assembly. President Tinubu praised his…
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Women’s empowerment key to building stable families — Oluremi Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday said expanding women’s access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities and leadership platforms is vital to building stronger families and a more prosperous nation. In a message marking the International Women’s Day 2026, the First Lady said empowering women and girls should be seen as a strategic investment in the country’s future rather than an…
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