The Federal Government has confirmed that several countries, including the United Kingdom, France and the United States, have granted ‘agrément’ to Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, signalling progress in efforts to fill long-vacant diplomatic positions. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this in a statement issued on …
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President Bola Tinubu has condemned in strong terms the barbaric and cowardly attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district, Jos, Plateau State. The president, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, equally condemned the attacks on Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government …
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The rumoured interest of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, in becoming the governor of Bauchi State in 2027 has been confirmed as he resigned on Monday to prepare ground for actualizing his political ambition. The resignation was ahead of the deadline set for political appointees seeking elective positions …
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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Lagos said Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and training following a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. The President disclosed this during a meeting with state governors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, where he observed the Eid-el-Fitr …
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The African Democratic Congress has faulted the £746 million agreement signed by President Bola Tinubu during his UK state visit, describing it as disproportionately benefiting the United Kingdom while leaving Nigeria with a heavy debt burden. On Sunday, the ADC, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, …
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mary Ikoku, has said the forthcoming party convention represents a critical moment for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and political stability. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Ikoku, the Assistant Secretary of the Media and Publicity committee of the convention, noted that …
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government over its handling of the OPL 245 dispute, describing claims of a “final resolution” as misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said a fresh legal action by …
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President Bola Tinubu has stated that his emergence as Nigeria’s president was part of a divine plan. Tinubu made the declaration while reiterating his commitment to good governance, adherence to the rule of law, and the preservation of democratic values in the country. The president spoke at the Presidential Villa …
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Britain will impose airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week as President Bola Tinubu arrives for a state visit hosted by King Charles III. Tinubu is expected to begin the visit in the company of his wife Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, March 18, with a reception …
Read More »The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday suffered fresh losses in the Green Chamber, with six lawmakers defecting to the All Progressives Congress and the African Democratic Congress, twenty-four hours after losing four of its members in the House of Representatives to rival parties. The Labour Party was also hit by …
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