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‘Safeguard our progress,’ Oluremi Tinubu tells Nigerians at IWD event
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to safeguard the reforms introduced by the current administration and continue building on them, stressing that sustained progress is necessary for national development. According to a statement on Saturday by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady who spoke during the celebration of the International Women’s Day in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom…
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Awolowo one of Nigeria’s greatest thinkers, reformers — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the late nationalist leader Obafemi Awolowo as courageous and one of Nigeria’s most visionary leaders. Speaking on Friday at the 2026 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Lecture, organised by the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to long-term reforms and national development. In a report by The Cable newspaper, Tinubu, who was represented by the…
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Shettima condemns Borno attacks, vows Nigeria will not bow to insurgents
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the federal government will not be intimidated by insurgents following recent attacks and abductions in parts of Borno State. In a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president condemned the attacks in Ngoshe and the coordinated assaults on military formations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok, describing them as attempts…
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Eno mobilises women for economic growth, to inject ₦20m into cooperatives in 369 wards
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has urged women in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area and across the state to take advantage of the cooperative initiative introduced by his administration to promote personal development and economic empowerment. Speaking at the grand finale of the women’s sensitisation tour on civic responsibilities held at the Nsit Ubium Local Government Headquarters, the governor…
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Obasa urges states to back First Lady’s programmes for women, youths
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has called on state governments across the country to support the ongoing developmental interventions championed by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. He noted that such programmes will benefit vulnerable women and youths nationwide. Obasa made the call while speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting with the First Lady…
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Gov AbdulRazaq inspects IICC construction project, lauds quality, pace of operations
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, inspected the ongoing construction of the International Conference Center (IICC) on Wednesday in Ilorin. The IICC is one of the several projects which the AbdulRazaq-led administration has embarked on to refocus the local service economy of the state along technology, innovation, conferencing and hospitality, tourism, creativity, and agribusiness. The…
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JUST IN: Fubara nominates nine commissioners as Rivers crisis eases
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has forwarded a fresh list of commissioner nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly following a recent peace deal that eased the protracted political crisis in the state. The Clerk of the House, Emeka Amadi, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the governor submitted nine names as the first batch of…
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Atiku’s son quits as Adamawa commissioner after governor joins APC
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, effective 2nd March 2026. In a resignation letter to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Abubakar said his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration,” describing his tenure as a privilege and an opportunity to contribute to…
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World Bank country director commissions Zulum’s seven legacy projects in Borno
The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Mathew Verghis, has commissioned seven major projects executed under Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s administration, underscoring the state’s progress in post-insurgency recovery, urban renewal, and human capital development. The projects comprise a flyover bridge, three modern mega schools, and three dual-carriageway road networks, reflecting the administration’s focus on infrastructure and education. Dr. Verghis,…
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Eno unveils new Jetty, Airbus Delivery plans ahead of Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, has announced that the State Geriatric Centre, also known as the ARISE Elderly Citizens Centre, will be commissioned by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The governor made the disclosure at the March edition of the Government House Monthly Covenant Service, noting that the event will form part of activities marking…
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