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Tinubu Receives Briefing Ahead Of Paris Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, received briefings from members of the Nigerian delegation ahead of his participation at the Paris Summit For New Global Financial Pact. Tinubu arrived in Paris on Tuesday to join his counterparts from across the world to participate in the summit.
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Nigeria President Departs For France To ‘Attend Financial Pact Summit’
President Bola Tinubu has departed for Paris to join world leaders in Paris, France, to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on a priority list for support and investment, following the devastating impact of climate change, the energy crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He took a helicopter from the […]
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President Tinubu Appoints Bala Usman, Hannatu Musawa As Special Advisers
The appointment of Adeniyi Bashir Adewale as the Acting Comptroller General of Customs was also approved by the President. President Bola Tinubu has appointed the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, as the Special Adviser on Policy Coordination. Also appointed by the President is Hannatu Musa Musawa as the […]
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Tinubu Dissolves Boards Of Federal Government Workers, Agencies, Institutions, And Government-Owned Companies
In the exercise of his Constitutional Powers and in the interest of the public, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has given his approval for the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned Companies. It is important to note that this dissolution does not apply to Boards, Commissions, and […]
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Speaker, Deputy Visit Tinubu’s Wife
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, and his Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, on Sunday, paid a visit to Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Abbas, in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, said the overwhelming mandate […]
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I Was Poison At PDP Secretariat Wike Says
Wike said he was flown to Beirut, the capital of Lebanon and the doctors said his liver and kidney had been damaged. The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says he was poisoned at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign secretariat in 2018 but in spite of the political gang-up against him, God […]
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Newly-Elected Kaduna Assembly Member Dies Four Days After Inauguration
The member representing the Chikun constituency died on Saturday just four days after he and other members of the Assembly were inaugurated. A member of the 10th Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honorable Garba Madami has died. The member representing the Chikun constituency died on Saturday just four days after he and other members of […]
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NASS Leadership: Shettima Apologizes To Muslims Over His Comments
His comments stirred up controversy and outrage, especially on social media and among the Muslim community. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday apologised to Nigerian Muslims over his comments on the leadership contest in the National Assembly. In the build-up to Tuesday’s election of the 10th Assembly, Shettima has said the most incompetent Southern Christian […]
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I Will Do Everything To Make Sure My Father Succeeds – Asari Dokubo Speaks After Meeting Tinubu
A former leading agitator in the oil-rich South-South region, Alhaji Asari Dokubo has pledged his support to the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The agitator vowed that he would do everything within his power to ensure that Tinubu’s government succeeds. Dokubo stated this on Friday shortly after his meeting with the president at the State House, […]
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NACJ felicitates Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin, deputy, Fadeyi
…Calls for mutual executive-legislative relations The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, NACJ, Oyo State Chapter, has felicitated Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin as the Speaker of the state House of Assembly and his deputy, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi. The association, in a statements issued on behalf of the acting chairman in the state, Comrade ‘Lekan Sobowale, by […]
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I’m Not On The Run – Malami
Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has debunked claims of being on the run. It was alleged that Malami left the country in a bid to evade arrest and investigation following the suspension of Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, over his conduct while […]
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Photostory: Sanwo-Olu, Others Attend 10th Year Remembrance Of Tinubu’s Mother
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; and other dignitaries on Thursday, attended the 10th year remembrance Fidau of President Bola Tinubu’s mother, late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji. The event took place at De Blue Roof, LTV, Agidingbi area of Ikeja, Lagos. This was revealed in a post on the […]
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How Tinubu can turn Nigeria around
By Adeolu Arisekola. NIGERIA is the most populous country on the African continent. With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa, with an estimated GDP of $514.05 billion as of 2021. The country has a diverse cultural and religious population, with over 250 ethnic groups and […]
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Oyo NUJ lauds Tinubu’s appointment of Zacch
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing “a great ambassador for young, forward-looking” people and ex-Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Zacch Adedeji, as Special Adviser on Revenue. A statement by Comrade Demola Babalola, chairman of the union, on Thursday described the […]
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Sanwo-Olu Felicitates With Ambode At 60
He said Ambode had contributed immensely as a former Accountant-General as well as ex-Governor to the growth and development of Lagos State in different capacities, especially in the finance sector. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with his predecessor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a […]
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Gbajabiamila Resigns From House Of RepsHis letter of resignation was presented on the floor of the House and read by the speaker.
A file photo of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila. (Credit: Twitter/@femigbaja) Former Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has resigned from the House of Representatives to take up his role as Chief of Staff to the president. His letter of resignation was presented on the floor of the house and read by the speaker, […]
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Senator Jilbrin Barau has been elected Deputy Senate President unopposed.
Senator Dave Umahi nominated him while Senator Saliu Mustapha seconded the motion. Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Tambuwal declare him elected unopposed as there was no counter-nomination. This is coming after Senator Godswill Akpabio won the senate president race in a keenly contested election.
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2023 Elections: INEC, APC Dishonoured Abiola’s Memory, Says PDP
Against the backdrop of Democracy Day, the party urged Nigerians to demand the entrenchment of democratic tenets in the nation’s polity. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining democracy and disrespecting the memory of the presumed winner of the June 12, […]
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SENATE PRESIDENCY: EMERGENCE OF OSITA IZUNASO ‘LL DETOXIFY PERCEPTION BAGGAGE OF TINUBU’S ADMINISTRATION- PROGRESSIVE PROFESSIONALS
Less than 24 hours before the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, Lagos-based Community of Progressive Professionals has expressed optimism that Senators-elect would elect Senator Osita Izunaso, the best candidate capable of detoxifying the perception baggage of the new administration. The Community in a media statement issued in Lagos Monday afternoon said what the country […]
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INEC Has Not Been Fair To Nigerians In Conducting National Elections – Jerry Gana
Jerry Gana, a former minister of information has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not been “fair” to Nigerians with the conduct of elections. Addressing reporters during an interview, Gana also said that INEC has not respected the introduction of modern technology to improve our electoral system. He said “Recently, INEC has […]
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