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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima inaugurates African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday in Abuja commissioned the ultra-modern African Medical Centre of Excellence. The world-class hospital was funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with Afrexim Bank. Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, restated the government’s commitment to funding and modernising the healthcare delivery system in Nigeria. The Vice President wrote via his social media…
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VP Shettima leads funeral prayers for late Prof. Jibril Aminu
…describes him as an “intellectual giant” By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led a host of dignitaries and mourners at the funeral prayers (Jana’iza) of the late Professor Jibril Aminu, describing the former Minister of Education and Petroleum as an irreplaceable intellectual giant and national icon. The funeral took place at the National Mosque in Abuja, where…
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BREAKING: Army eliminates three Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders in fierce clashes
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Army has announced the elimination of three senior commanders of the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terror groups during intense military operations in Borno State. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the Army confirmed that the insurgent leaders—Amir Abu Ali, Amir Ibunu, and Amir…
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Troops foil Boko Haram attacks in Borno, neutralise terrorists
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have foiled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area, and Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, killing scores of insurgents and recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Captain Reuben Kovangiya,…
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FAAN, Plateau Government Sign MoU to transform airport into agro-cargo hub
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and expand the Yakubu Gowon Airport into a major hub for agricultural produce and cargo operations. Announcing the development on its official social media platforms on Wednesday, FAAN described the partnership as a visionary step toward unlocking economic growth…
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Supreme court overturns ruling reinstating deposed Emir of Gwandu
By Kunle Sanni The Supreme Court has set aside a ruling by a Kebbi State High Court that reinstated Al-Mustapha Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu, declaring the judgment legally defective due to procedural lapses. In a split decision delivered on Wednesday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that Mr. Jokolo failed to follow the dispute resolution…
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Eno inaugurates revamped Ibom Paint to boost job opportunities, revenue
… appoints Ime Uwah as Sole Administrator Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has inaugurated the revamped Ibom Paint, formerly known as Peacock Paints. The company’s revamped manufacturing facility is located in Etinan Local Government Area. Eno appointed his Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneural Development, Ime Uwah, as the Sole Administrator of the company, commending him for his commitment…
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FG pledges support as VP Shettima visits flood-ravaged Mokwa
…announces N2bn relief package By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday visited Mokwa, a community in Niger State devastated by recent floods, where he pledged the Federal Government’s full support for recovery and long-term rebuilding efforts. The visit, which followed severe flooding that displaced thousands and destroyed property, marked a major relief mission as the Federal Government announced…
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Eno storms Ikot Abasi for town square meeting, empowerment series
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, would be visiting Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency for Town Square meetings and empowerment series on Wednesday. This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh posted on his facebook page. The statement disclosed that the event would begin at 2pm, and is part of the governor’s…
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Ex-EFCC Chairman launches book on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy fraud
A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has alleged a staggering scale of corrupt practices used to siphon public funds under the guise of fuel subsidy payments. Bawa revealed this in his book, titled ‘The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud,’ according to a statement on Monday. The statement said…
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