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Six Key Things Tinubu Highlighted in UNGA Speech

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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu made his inaugural speech at the 78th UN General Assembly, where he underscored five key issues, spanning from economic reforms to climate change. Tinubu emphasized his openness to partnerships with those willing to support Nigeria and Africa in assuming larger roles on the global stage. President Tinubu’s speech at the UN […]

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Akpabio’s Impeachment Plot Thickens As Ex-Govs, Csos Join Fray

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New developments have emerged regarding reports of plots to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio. It appears that at least 10 former governors who are currently serving as senators in the upper chamber, along with a coalition of civic organizations, are now advocating for his impeachment. THE VANGUARD reports that on Tuesday, some senators who support […]

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Military Coups Are Wrong, Tinubu Tells UN Assembly

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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called on world leaders to affirm democratic governance as the best guarantor of the sovereign will and well-being of the people, saying military coups are wrong. Tinubu said this in his inaugural statement to the 78th session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York. The […]

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FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s Speech at 78th UNGA

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President Bola Tinubu’s Speech at 78th UN General Assembly 1 STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 78TH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023. Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, […]

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Why House Committees Were Increased From 109 To 134 – Speaker

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the increase in the standing committees of the House from 109 to 134 was to allow for better legislative oversight of the ministries, departments and agencies of the Federal Government by the legislature. Abbas made this known durng an interactive session with […]

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Tinubu Holds ‘Fruitful’ Talks With South Africa’s Ramaphosa

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President Bola Tinubu on Monday held what has been described as a very fruitful cross-sectoral discussion with his counterpart of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa, in New York. Tinubu, who arrived in the city of the UN headquarters Monday, joins other world leaders in the United States to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly. […]

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Tinubu Approves Appointment Of 18 Aides In VP’s Office

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to actualize the agenda of the Federal Government across the different sectors of the economy. This was made known by the Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola, in a statement on Monday. According to him, the […]

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Tinubu Appoints Okunola As Principal Secretary 

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hakeem Okunola as his Principal Secretary, the presidency said Sunday. Okunola, until now, was Head of Civil Service of Lagos State with a statement from the presidency saying he will be bringing his wealth of experience to bear in discharging his duties. Hakeem Muri Okunola appointed Principal Secretary to President […]

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President Tinubu Nominates New CBN Gov.

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated Yemi Cardoso as the new governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He has also nominated four new deputy governors, namely Emem Nnana Usoro, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor and Bala M. Bello. This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, […]

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Wike Not Just FCT Minister, But My Adviser – Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Thursday said that the former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, is not just the FCT Minister but his adviser. Tinubu stated this when he welcomed the high-powered 62-man delegation from Rivers state, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He told Rivers State stakeholders that he has heard their cries on infrastructure […]

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Tinubu Approves Committee On Herders, Farmers Clashes

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 President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee for reform of the livestock industry and provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers. The President made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja after receiving a report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in […]

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Reps Deny Getting N100m Palliative Each

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected the claim that lawmakers got N100 million each as palliatives from the Federal Government. Reps spokesman Akin Rotimi, in a statement, described a claim by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Assistant General Secretary, Christopher Onyeka, as baseless. Onyeka alleged that each lawmaker raked in the palliative sum from […]

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President Tinubu Condoles With Libya

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President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the government and people of Libya in the aftermath of the devastating impact of Storm Daniel. The storm led to flooding that severely affected the eastern region of the country. The president further commiserated with all families who lost loved ones in the monumental disaster and sent his […]

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Reps Stop Plans To Cede Part Of Adamawa To Cameroon

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The House of Representatives ad hoc committee on International Boundary Dispute has halted plans to cede Sina in Michika Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa to the Republic of Cameroon.Rep. Beni Lar, the Chairman of the Committee, gave the ruling in Abuja on Tuesday at an investigative hearing on the the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary disputes. Lar […]

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President Tinubu To Meet UAE Authorities 

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President Bola Tinubu will meet with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said in a statement that the stopover would be after the President’s departure from New Delhi, India. The meeting will serve as […]

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I Was A Brilliant Student, Says Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has proudly emphasized his academic excellence during a recent interaction with Nigerians while attending the G-20 Summit in India. The meeting, attended by Nigerian students studying in India, saw Tinubu sharing words of wisdom and encouragement. According to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, President […]

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Reps Summon NIMASA, NPA, NNPCL Mds, Others

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The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Disposal of Public Property, on Thursday, summoned the Director-General of NIMASA, Bashir Jamoh; the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Mallam Mohammed Koko; and the Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, to defend the auctioning of some public properties by the agencies. The Chairman of the committee, […]

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Tinubu Reacts To PEPC Verdict

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President Bola Tinubu, has responded to the news of his electoral victory affirmed by the Presidential Election Petition Court, from India, where he was participating in the G-20 summit, and saluted the diligence, undaunted thoroughness, and professionalism of the five-member bench, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani in interpreting the law. He however, urged his co-contestants, […]

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President Tinubu Makes 8 Appointments

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mandate Secretaries for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Eight appointments were made by the President as disclosed by the Presidency on Tuesday. The appointees include Mr. Bitrus L. Garki, Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat; Lawan Kolo Geidam, Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat; Mr. Danlami Ihayyo, […]

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Tinubu Meets With Indian Billionaire Hinduja

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in New Delhi, the Indian capital for a six-day office visit, during which he will attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit and other engagements. The President arrived in the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi alongside some senior government officials, including ministers and presidential aides. He thereafter proceeded to a meeting with […]