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22 Aug
Nigeria's First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment programme for 1,000 women petty traders in Kogi State.
20 Apr
It was, as the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, quipped, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu’s first official visit to the state, and probably the first by a sitting First Lady in the last 25 years.
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Due to the stampede that claimed the lives of children at a Christmas party in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has cancelled his birthday party and book presentation in Ebonyi State. The governor was scheduled to be in Ebonyi on Thursday to attend the occasion organised by the National Vice Chairman of…
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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the security agencies recorded 80 per cent success against kidnapping in two years. Ribadu stated this at the official inauguration of the Multi-Agency Kidnap Fusion Cell (MAAKFC) on Thursday in Abuja. "Within a short period of time, I can say less than two years, we…
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The Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (NYGG) called on Thursday the Federal Government and the military to release the leader of Miyetti Allah, Bello Badejo, unconditionally. NYGG Executive Director, Alhaji Ado Mohammed, in a statement, expressed deep concern and dismay at the recent illegal arrest and detention of Alhaji Bello Badejo, a prominent leader of…
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The Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN) reiterated its commitment to promoting policies that foster peace and progress among members across the country. MULAN President, Saidu Muhd Tudun-Wada, gave the assurance on Wednesday while unveiling the Kogi State branch of the body in Lokoja. Barrister Tudun-Wada expressed satisfaction over the progressive expansion of the body…
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The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has called for a united front in the renewed push for the creation of Ijebu State. Speaking during a stakeholders' meeting at his palace on Thursday, Oba Adetona lamented that of the about 20 provinces established in 1923, Ijebu Province remains the only one yet…
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Nigerian Afrobeats rising star, Emem Major Atat, known as Emaem, has released his debut EP, A Star Now. The four-track project features production by Ebuka Asuzu and was mixed and mastered by Oceansbeatz. The EP’s lead single, Italawa, serves as a triumphant anthem, showcasing Emaem’s confidence and determination to leave a lasting mark on the…
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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Thursday said it had issued over 38,000 Pension Clearance Certificates (PCC) so far to organisations, in 2024. The Director-General of PenCom, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, said this at a workshop organised by PenCom for journalists covering the pension industry in Lagos. The theme of the workshop was, “Tech-Driven Transformation: Shaping…
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday agreed that Russia's war on Ukraine had gone on for "far too long", Berlin said in a statement. "It is essential to move as quickly as possible towards a just, equitable and enduring peace," the pair agreed during a telephone call, said the German…
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A bomb explosion has claimed one life, while four other persons were confirmed injured in Bassa village of Shiroro Local Council in Niger State. A source from the area stated that the incident happened when the victims were on their way to the farm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the morning. Ahmed Almustapha, a…
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari once rejected an offer of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during his tenure. Buhari’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He was reacting to reports that a piece of land belonging to the former president was seized by the FCT authorities. ”…