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Tibunu condoles with Aisha Buhari, orders half-staffing of national flags
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away earlier today in London at approximately 4:30 p.m. following a prolonged illness. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President onInformation and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, President Tinubu expressed his…
Read More »Former President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London at 82
By Deborah Nnamdi Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82. The former leader reportedly died at a private clinic in London, where he had been receiving medical care. The news of his death was confirmed by his former media aide, Bashir Ahmad, in…
Read More »FG mandates SON certificate for contractors bidding on public projects
The Federal Government has introduced a new requirement for contractors seeking to bid on public projects: a certificate of subscription to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)’s Digital Standards Platform (DSP). This was announced in a joint statement by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and SON on July 11,…
Read More »Tinubu returns to Abuja after diplomatic tour of Saint Lucia, Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected back in Abuja tonight following a two-nation diplomatic tour that included visits to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean and Brazil in South America. His return was confirmed on Saturday afternoon in a post by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,…
Read More »Tinubu reaffirms N’Delta’s role in national growth, urges NDDC to focus on development
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Niger Delta to Nigeria’s economic development, describing the region as “the goose that lays the golden egg.” Speaking on Saturday through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the 25th anniversary celebration of the…
Read More »Okpebholo to investigate Obaseki’s administration
By Deborah Nnamdi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to establish a Commission of Inquiry to review the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Governor Okpebholo announced on Friday during a victory parade held at the Government House in Benin City. The event was attended by party…
Read More »Nigerian Army neutralizes over 15 terrorists in nationwide operations
By Deborah Nnamdi In a series of coordinated military operations across Nigeria on Thursday, troops of the Nigerian Army neutralised more than 15 terrorists and recovered a variety of weapons and ammunition. A credible source disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops have continued to achieve significant…
Read More »S’ Court Ruling: We respect verdict, but strongly disagree – Obaseki
Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has voiced his deep disappointment over the Suprem seee Court’s decision upholding Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State. Reacting via a statement posted shortly after the court ruling on Thursday, Obaseki expressed gratitude to the people of Edo State…
Read More »Supreme Court affirms Okpebholo’s election as Edo Governor
By Deborah Nnamdi The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, dismissing an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo. In a unanimous ruling delivered by Justice Mohammed Garba on behalf of a five-member panel, the apex court held…
Read More »FCTA launches crackdown on street begging, scavenging, other crimes in Abuja
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has initiated a sweeping enforcement campaign aimed at clearing Abuja and its satellite towns of street beggars, scavengers, illegal traders, and other public nuisances. The operation, dubbed Operation Sweep Abuja, was announced on Wednesday through a statement by Mr. Lere Olayinka,…
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