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By Sumaila Ogbaje Security analysts have attributed the March 16 suicide bombings in Maiduguri to what they described as “intelligence congestion,” urging reforms to improve Nigeria’s counterterrorism response framework. The analysts said the attacks underscored the need to shift from mere intelligence gathering to effective utilisation and timely operational responseContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74 birthday. Shettima, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said working alongside President Tinubu has been “a masterclass in decisive governance and principled leadership. “As you turn 74 today, I join millionsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to building a prosperous and resilient Nigeria as he marked his 74th birthday. Tinubu, in a special message to Nigerians on Sunday in Abuja, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation and for the goodwill shown to him.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday affirmed his belief in a credible opposition, saying democracy thrives on healthy competition and constructive engagement among political actors. Tinubu stated this at the Eighth National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Eagle Square, Abuja. “Let me reiterate,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EVs). With the approval, the initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV). The expanded mandateContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extolled Mr Tunde Rahman, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, for his professionalism and loyalty at 60. Tinubu, in a birthday tribute, praised Rahman’s longstanding dedication to duty, noting his service as former Adviser on Media and his current roleContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost industrialist has warned that Middle-East tensions driving global oil volatility could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and African economies. Dangote spoke on Monday in Lagos after a courtesy visit and Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu at his residence. He said theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima, says Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and his teeming supporters are not joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) as strangers but as partners in nation building. Shettima said this on Monday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, when he formally received Gov. Fintri andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Tinubu on the security situation in Maiduguri and pay the traditional Sallah homage. Shettima’s visit follows his trip to Maiduguri at the instance of the president, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment after multipleContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has clarified the Nigeria-UK migration partnership, insisting the agreement does not require Nigeria to accept foreign nationals. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday in Lagos, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during PresidentContinue Reading
