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Fubara returns to Portharcourt from overseas vacation
The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has returned to the state after spending approximately two weeks on vacation overseas. The governor landed at the international wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, at about 7PM on Friday. In a viral video of the governor’s arrival, he was seen being received by some aides at the Airport. He…
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Tinubu urges governors to prioritise results over criticism
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian governors to prioritise development and measurable results over engaging with critics, urging them to stay focused on delivering for the people. Speaking during a two-day working visit to Katsina State, Tinubu said good governance should be rooted in the visible well-being of citizens, not political distractions. “Let the people be…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu flags off key military projects in Katsina
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Friday flagged off major development and security-related projects in Katsina State as part of his two-day working visit to the North West. The President was received by top dignitaries upon arrival and used the occasion to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s armed forces. He pledged the deployment of advanced weaponry, improved…
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2027: Igbo will back Tinubu with 70% of votes — Deputy Speaker
By Kunle Sanni Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has declared that the South East will deliver over 70 percent of its votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election, citing the President’s commitment to the development of the region. Kalu made the statement on Friday in Ntalakwu, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia…
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Katsina governor declares Friday work-free-day over Tinubu’s visit
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has declared Friday a public holiday to enable civil servants to participate in welcoming President Bola Tinubu to the state for the commissioning of key projects completed by his administration. Radda disclosed this on Thursday after his address at the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration organized by the Katsina state council of the organized labour.…
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Labour seeks upward review of retirement age from 60 to 65
The organised labour in Nigeria is demanding an upward review of the retirement age and service years of all public and civil servants from 60 years to 65 years and from 35 years to 40 years respectively. This is part of the demands put forward by both the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress…
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N’East governors pledge to support enrollment of Almajiri into formal school
The governors of the North-East region, including Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe states, have agreed to collaborate with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) by providing office space in each state. This was contained in the communique read by the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, at the end of the North-East Governors’ Forum…
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President Tinubu begins two-day official visit to Katsina
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is visiting Katsina State today for a two-day official engagement focused on security and development initiatives. During the visit, the President is expected to meet with key stakeholders to assess the state’s security situation, which has faced persistent challenges in recent years. As part of his itinerary, Tinubu will commission two major projects: the…
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May Day: PETROAN canvasses increased welfare, health insurance for oil workers
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called for increased welfare and health insurance for oil workers, as a means of protection from the negative impact of continued gas flaring. In a statement released to commemorate this year’s celebration, PETROAN acknowledged the invaluable contributions of oil and gas workers to the nation’s economy. PETROAN’s National President,…
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Organised Labour asks Tinubu to immediately reverse Fubara’s suspension
The organised Labour in Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse the suspension of the elected Government of Rivers State. This forms part of the demands put forward by both the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, Comrades Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, during the May Day celebration held at Eagle Square,…
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