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Eno lauds progress at Victor Attah airport, says international flights on track
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended the pace of work at the Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA), stating that the state is on course ahead of the planned commencement of international flight operations. Eno gave the commendation when speaking with Government House correspondents after a review meeting and inspection of the airport’s new terminal building.…
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PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu present as Faleke distributes empowerment items to over 2,000 Ikeja residents
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday joined James Faleke to distribute vehicles, tricycles, and other equipment to 2,247 constituents during the Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment Programme at the Police College in Ikeja. The event, announced via a post on X by James Faleke, was graced by the presence of governor Sanwo-Olu, who personally assisted in presenting some of the…
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El‑Rufai appears in court over money laundering charges
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai has arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for arraignment on charges of alleged money laundering and conversion of public property brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The anti-corruption agency, ICPC on Monday announced that El‑Rufai is to be arraigned alongside one Joel Adoga on Tuesday. The…
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Soludo picks Nnake as Anambra’s first female SSG
The governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed Chiamaka Nnake as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), making her the first female to occupy the position in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Christian Aburime, on Monday. Nnake previously served as commissioner for budget and economic…
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PHOTOS: Shettima welcomes Fintiri to APC, says defection strengthens party ahead of 2027
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday formally received Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the governor and his supporters as partners in the party’s vision to build a functional Nigeria rather than new entrants. Speaking at a reception held at the Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola, Shettima said Fintiri’s defection reflects the responsibility…
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Shettima, APC governors storm Yola for Fintiri’s grand reception
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Monday arrived at the Lamido Aliyu Mustapha International Airport in Yola, Adamawa State, ahead of a planned political event expected to see Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima was received at the airport by Governor Fintiri alongside several prominent political figures, including…
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Tinubu vows tougher action on insecurity, urges governors to protect vulnerable Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity across Nigeria, stating that the challenge will not derail ongoing efforts to support vulnerable citizens. The President made this known on Sunday in Lagos while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his residence during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. He said security concerns were a major focus…
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PHOTOS: VP Shettima arrives Lagos to brief Tinubu on Maiduguri situation
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Tinubu on the security and humanitarian situation in Maiduguri, Borno State, following his recent visit to the state at the President’s directive. During the meeting, the Vice President is expected to present the outcome of his condolence visits to families and communities affected by the recent tragic incidents,…
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VP Shettima departs Borno for Lagos
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Maiduguri for Lagos after a visit that combined condolences to victims of recent tragic incidents in Borno state and participation in Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Representing President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President met with affected families and communities, conveying the Federal Government’s sympathies and reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and security of citizens in…
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NAF air strikes neutralise multiple Boko Haram fighters in Sambisa Forest
Air operations by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have successfully killed several Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa Forest, Borno State, as part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts, according to security sources cited by Zagazola Makama, a publication covering the Lake Chad region. The mission, carried out under Operation HADIN KAI, targeted insurgents reported to be around the Parisu axis of the…
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