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Sunday, 16 March 2025
Politics

Sule Lamido: Before Criticizing Tinubu, Consider His Rise to Power

In a recent discussion with the Nigerian Tribune, former Jigawa State governor and key member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, shared his frank views on President Bola Tinubu’s political skills and how he achieved power.   Lamido described Tinubu as a bold and skilful politician who managed to navigate the Nigerian political […]

News

FG Allocates $800 Million for Substations & Network Upgrades

To tackle instances of load rejection by electricity distribution firms, the Federal Government plans to allocate eight hundred million dollars for the construction of new substations and distribution networks as part of the presidential power initiative.   The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, states that this funding will facilitate the development of substations for lot […]

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NCC Sets September 14 as Final Date for NIN-SIM Linkage

The communications commission has directed all network operators to finalise the verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by September 14, 2024.   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14 as the “final date” for linking the National Identification Number (NIN) with the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM).   NCC spokesperson, Reuben Muoka, revealed […]

Crime

Tinubu Appoints New Heads for DSS and NIA After Resignations

President Bola Tinubu has appointed new leaders for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).   In a statement released on Monday, Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale announced that Tinubu has appointed Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the NIA, while Adeola Ajayi will now head the DSS.   Ngelale […]

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Tinubu to Inaugurate Kekere-Ekun as Nigeria’s New Chief Justice Today

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to inaugurate Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria today.   The swearing-in is scheduled for August 23, 2024, at the State House Council Chambers.   Justice Kekere-Ekun will take over from Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on Thursday.   “The President will inaugurate Justice Ariwoola’s […]

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Revealed: Presidential Council Member Major Petrol Importer from Malta

The CEO of Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, Matrix Energy Group, and a member of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, has been linked to significant petrol imports from Malta and Russia.     Recently, Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, raised concerns about some Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) […]

Politics

Atiku to Akpabio: Your N21 Million Monthly Allowance Was Part of the Reason for 10-Day Protest

According to Independent Nigeria, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the current state of the National Assembly, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of leading a legislative body that bypasses the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMFAC) when determining its salaries and allowances.     In a statement released on Wednesday by […]

Crime

President Tinubu Orders Production of BAT-1 Assault Rifles for Nigerian Military

President Bola Tinubu has directed the production of a new line of specialized assault rifles for the Nigerian military, named BAT-1.   This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s defense capabilities and tackle modern security threats.   President Tinubu made this announcement during the 60th anniversary of the Defence […]

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FG Launches Youth Initiative Liaison Officers (YILO) Nationwide

In a strategic effort to enhance the impact of youth-focused programs nationwide, the Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Youth Initiatives (Monitoring and Delivery), Ms. Titilope Gbadamosi, has launched Youth Initiatives Liaison Officers (YILO) in all 36 states of the federation, including the FCT.   This initiative aims to ensure that federal youth […]