Tag: #BolaTinubu
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TINUBU NOMINATES DR. BERNARD DORO AS MINISTER TO REPLACE APC CHAIRMAN YILWATDA
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination, sent to the Senate for confirmation, follows the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, to National Chairman of the APC. Born January 23, 1969, in…
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FCT MINISTER WIKE FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 600-BED HOSTELS FOR NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, ANNOUNCES NEW AUDITORIUM PLAN
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Sen. Nyesom Wike, has commenced the building of new male and female hostels, each with 316 beds, at the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja. This project, launched Monday, addresses the critical accommodation shortage affecting students. Wike revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally approved the building of a new…
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TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO KENYA’S RAILA ODINGA, A GIANT OF AFRICAN POLITICS
President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Kenya after the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a towering figure whose influence shaped democracy and unity across Africa. In a statement shared by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Odinga’s lifelong fight for justice, electoral reforms, and people-powered governance, calling his…
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FG LAUNCHES FOREST GUARDS INITIATIVE TO TACKLE BANDITS AND KIDNAPPERS HIDING IN NIGERIA’S FORESTS
The Federal Government has unveiled a new security strategy with the rollout of the Forest Guards Initiative, aimed at flushing out bandits, kidnappers, and criminal gangs hiding in Nigeria’s forests. NSA Babagana Umara Ribadu announced the deployment of over 130,000 armed forest guards across 1,129 forest and game reserves, starting with pilot states like Adamawa,…
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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE APPROVES PROF. JOASH OJO AMUPITAN AS NEW INEC CHAIRMAN
The National Council of State has given a unanimous nod to Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from Kogi State as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced Amupitan as the first nominee from North-Central Nigeria to fill the vacancy left by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who served from…
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TINUBU PRESIDES OVER POLICE COUNCIL, GREENLIGHTS MAJOR REFORMS FOR NPF
President Bola Tinubu chaired a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, approving a robust institutional framework to accelerate reforms in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Key among decisions is boosting funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) by removing its six-year sunset clause and doubling its statutory deduction from 0.5% to 1% of…
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TINUBU’S INTOLERANCE FOR CORRUPTION SHINES AS MINISTER RESIGNS – APC CHIEFTAIN
Victor Ogba, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the resignation of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over certificate forgery claims proves President Bola Tinubu’s zero tolerance for corruption. In an interview with NAN, Ogba applauded Tinubu for swiftly accepting the resignation, showing that no one is above the…
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TINUBU HONORS YAKUBU AS INEC CHAIRMAN STEPS DOWN
President Bola Tinubu has accepted Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s exit as INEC chairman after his second term expired. In a show of gratitude, Tinubu awarded Yakubu the national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) for his dedication to Nigeria’s democracy and fair elections since 2015. Yakubu will hand over to senior commissioner…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ENDS RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY, ORDERS GOVERNMENT TO RESUME
Peace has returned in Rivers, and the President is calling for a swift return to normalcy. President Bola Tinubu announced the end of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, praising the restoration of peace and order. He directed Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly to resume duties from Thursday, marking a move…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS FORMER I-G SOLOMON ARASE
Nigeria loses a policing titan whose reforms and dedication shaped national security for decades. President Bola Tinubu expressed deep sadness over the death of former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase at 69. Praising Arase’s transformative leadership and key initiatives like the Intelligence Response Team and Safer Highway Patrols, Tinubu highlighted his decades of service from…
