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Aguiyi Ironsi is a symbol of national unity, selfless service – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s first military Head of State, the late General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, as a symbol of national unity, courage and selfless service, saying his legacy remains relevant to the country’s nation-building efforts. Tinubu made the remark in a message delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, at the 60th…
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North-East security improving despite emerging threats, Operation Hadin Kai says
The Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to restoring peace across the North-East, saying ongoing counter-terrorism operations are aimed at creating a secure environment for economic and social activities to flourish. Abubakar stated this on Wednesday while receiving the Bureau Chief of African Voices and leader…
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Kano to begin work on Tinubu-approved ₦1.05tn light rail project
Work is set to begin on the ₦1.05 trillion Kano Light Rail Project approved by President Bola Tinubu, with Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf receiving a delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and Mota-Engil Nigeria ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony. The delegation, led by the Managing Director of MOFI, Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, and the Chairman of…
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Kalu hails Otti over C-of-O approval for two federal tertiary institutions in Abia
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti for approving Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for two newly established federal tertiary institutions in Bende Local Government Area of the state. The institutions are the Federal College of Education, Bende, and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende. In a statement…
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NELFUND disburses June, July upkeep allowances to students in North-East institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the payment of June and July upkeep allowances to beneficiaries in several tertiary institutions across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, with most eligible students receiving N40,000 covering the two months. The payments, made under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, are separate from the tuition fees paid directly by NELFUND to participating…
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Akwa-Ibom gets new Statistician-General as Governor Eno demands coordination of state data
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has sworn in Mr Uduak Effiong Isaac as the new Statistician-General of the state, charging him to strengthen the management and coordination of statistical data to support governance and development. The inauguration took place on Monday during the first session of the State Executive Council meeting held at the Executive Council Chambers,…
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Why Edo State wants to sell prime Victoria Island property amid controversy — Afegbua
The Edo State Government has explained why it plans to sell Edo House, its liaison office in Victoria Island, Lagos, with Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua saying the property has become a financial burden despite the controversy surrounding the decision. The property, located at 1225 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, has reportedly been earmarked for sale by…
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Kogi turns to road projects to unlock commerce and farming
“It has been a prayer by our forefathers for this road to be constructed which many of them are not able to witness it,” an elated Amodu Joseph Silva, a resident in Dekina local government area, told journalists about the ongoing Iyale-Ogane-Enugu road project constructed by the administration of Usman Ododo with the help of the federal government. For decades,…
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Shettima urges families to uphold honesty, patience at Buratai’s daughter’s wedding
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian families to uphold the values of honesty, patience and compassion, saying strong homes remain the foundation for building responsible citizens and enduring societies. Shettima spoke on Saturday at the wedding reception of Aishatu Yusuf Buratai, daughter of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), and her husband, Umar Abba Zoru, held…
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Sultan lauds Oluremi Tinubu’s RHI programmes during Sokoto visit
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, where she expressed gratitude for the monarch’s support and guidance to the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the Sultan’s palace in Sokoto, the First Lady said the visit was to appreciate the traditional ruler for his consistent counsel…
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