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Oluremi Tinubu flags off palliatives distribution in Northern states
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday flagged off the distribution of palliatives to vulnerable households across 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebrations. The flag-off ceremony, held in Kaduna, marks the beginning of the distribution of 100 trucks of rice and a total sum of ₦1.2 billion to support Muslim communities in the…
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FG to dualise Bodo-Bonny–East-West road link, says Umahi
The Federal Government is set to undertake the dualisation of the 8.9-kilometre road linking the Bodo-Bonny Road to the East-West Road in Rivers State, following approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting with the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG),…
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First lady receives Lagos APC delegation, endorses consensus move on Hamzat
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday received a delegation from the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) who formally presented Dr Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the state’s governorship race. The delegation, led by GAC chairman Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, described the visit as part of a consultative process within the party’s leadership structure.…
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‘Re-examine yourselves,’ Tinubu tells Plateau elders
FG approves ₦2bn relief for victims President Bola Tinubu has called on political, traditional, and community leaders from Plateau State to reflect on their roles in the recurring violence in the state, warning that sustainable peace will remain elusive unless leadership accountability is taken seriously. “If people are being recruited to provoke anger, conflict and killings, it is you, the…
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2027: Tinubu meets Lagos GAC members, Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with members of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, which began around 2:30 p.m., brought together top Lagos APC stakeholders in what is widely seen as part of ongoing consultations over the state’s 2027 political succession and internal…
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Tinubu backs state police after meeting Plateau governor, stakeholders
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed support for the creation of state police as part of efforts to tackle insecurity and restore peace across the country. The President said this on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, after receiving Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and key stakeholders from the state, amid growing concerns over renewed violence in Plateau and fresh…
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Bolarinwa declares governorship bid, pledges security
Bashir Bolarinwa, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election, pledging to make security and human capital development top priorities of his administration if elected. Bolarinwa, popularly known as BOB, made the declaration on Tuesday before thousands of supporters, party members and…
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Group accuses Makinde of wasting N2bn on Ibadan summit
The Save Oyo Movement (SOM) has accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of wasting public funds on political activities, alleging that N2 billion was spent on an opposition parties summit held in Ibadan on Saturday. According to a report by Leadership newspaper, the group also claimed that the governor had spent more than N10 billion from the N30 billion reportedly…
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Offa robbery: Kwara govt defends Saraki charges, says it cannot ignore evidence
The Kwara State Government has defended its decision to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki over alleged links to the 2018 Offa robbery, saying it would have failed in its responsibilities if it ignored available evidence. The government was reacting to Saraki’s claim that the charges were a witch-hunt intended to “embarrass my person.” In a statement issued on Saturday…
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FG, CAN begin construction of N25bn chapel at Abuja airport
The Federal Government and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have commenced construction of a N25 billion ecumenical chapel and pilgrimage centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The project, initiated as part of CAN’s 50th anniversary celebrations, is designed to provide travellers, pilgrims and airport workers with a dedicated space for prayer and reflection, while also enhancing passenger…
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