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Presidency Denies Tinubu’s Alleged Directive to Reinstate Obasa

The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu directed members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to reinstate Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, labelling the news as false and a deliberate attempt to distract the newly elected Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.…

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SERAP Urges Tinubu to Probe Missing N26 Billion in Petroleum Sector

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and relevant anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations of missing, diverted, or stolen public funds amounting to N26 billion…

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Governor Oyebanji Urges NYSC Members to Drive National Development

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to utilise their unique talents to contribute meaningfully to national development. He highlighted the critical role corps members play in realising the vision…

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SERAP Sues Tinubu Administration, NCC Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu's administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over what it termed the “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable” increase in telecom tariffs. The NCC recently approved a 50%…

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FG to Support Vulnerable Groups with N32.7 Billion, Says Minister

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced plans to distribute N32.7 billion to vulnerable groups across the country. The initiative aims to alleviate poverty and boost food production. Speaking over the weekend during…

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Tinubu Pledges to Strengthen Economy, Reduce Food and Drug Inflation in 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to boosting food production and reducing inflation on food and essential drugs to 15% in 2025. In his New Year address, the President also highlighted plans to strengthen the nation’s economy through…

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FG Allocates N50bn for Digital and Vocational Education in 2025 Budget

The Federal Government has dedicated N50 billion in the 2025 budget to promote online education in secondary schools and expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. This allocation reflects the government’s commitment to advancing digital and vocational education nationwide. Part…

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President Tinubu Mourns Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United States following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100.Describing Carter as a beacon of service to humanity, Tinubu acknowledged his exemplary leadership…

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Warri Refinery Resumes Operations After Revamp

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the resumption of operations at the 125,000-barrel-per-day Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company in Warri, Delta State.This development comes barely a month after the 60,000-barrel-per-day Port Harcourt Refinery began operations. NNPCL’s Group Chief…

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Tinubu to Announce Ambassadors Soon, Says Aide

President Bola Tinubu will announce his ambassadorial appointments in the coming weeks, according to Ademola Oshodi, Senior Special Adviser on Foreign Affairs and Protocol to the President. Oshodi made this disclosure on National Television on Sunday, stating, “I believe in the next…