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El-Rufai’s recent tantrums aim to fuel fear, dodge EFCC, ICPC probes—Presidency
The Presidency has accused former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai of attempting to “create an atmosphere of fear and unrest” and spreading deliberate misinformation to undermine the government. In a statement, Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, said El-Rufai’s recent actions, including a letter to the Office of the National Security Adviser…
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VP Shettima returns to Abuja after key AU summit engagements
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following his representation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th African Union (AU) Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government and the 30th AU General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s summit, held from February 14–15 under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to…
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Tax Act 2025: No 25% levy on building materials or bank funds, committee clarifies
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has debunked claims that the Nigeria Tax Act introduces a 25 per cent tax on building materials, construction funds or money held in bank accounts. The committee said this in response to a viral video in which former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, during a visit to some markets in Abuja, told…
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OAFLAD honours First Lady for advocacy on women, children’s welfare
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has been honoured by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development for her outstanding contributions to the welfare of women and children. The recognition was presented on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the 29th and 30th Ordinary General Assemblies of OAFLAD. In a statement on Sunday signed by Kwapchi Bata Hamman, Special Assistant to…
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BREAKING: El-Rufai writes NSA, seeks clarification on alleged importation of odourless poison from Poland
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has written to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu seeking clarification over reports that the ONSA procured a quantity of thallium sulphate, a substance known for its high toxicity. In a letter dated January 30, and addressed to the Office of the National Security Adviser, (ONSA) in Abuja, El-Rufai said he was requesting…
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Tinubu to commission major projects, engage leaders in Adamawa — Presidency
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday visit Adamawa State for a one-day official engagement, where he will inaugurate several completed projects and meet with key stakeholders in the state, the presidency has announced. The visit comes less than 48 hours after the President undertook a similar trip to Kebbi State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by his Special…
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Nigeria endorses AU reforms on strengthening peace, security and development
Nigeria has endorsed proposed institutional reforms within the African Union (AU), focusing on peace and security governance, democratic consolidation and stronger collaboration with international financial institutions and the private sector. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, conveyed the country’s position at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Addis…
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Reps to reconvene February 17 over 2027 election timetable
The House of Representatives has announced that it will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to consider matters arising from the recent release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made in a statement signed by the House spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi. He explained that members were…
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Ganduje denies link to Dadiyata’s disappearance, calls allegation ‘reckless’
Former Kano State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has rejected allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, linking him to the disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. In a statement signed by former Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Muhammad Garba, Ganduje described the allegation as reckless…
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Tinubu departs Abuja for Kebbi, to headline Argungu festival
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday departed Abuja for a one-day official visit to Kebbi State, where he is scheduled to commission key projects and attend a major cultural event. The presidential jet took off from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11:55 a.m. According to a State House press release on Friday issued by the…
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