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FOR 50 YEARS, WE WERE SPENDING THE MONEY OF GENERATIONS YET UNBORN – PRESIDENT TINUBU
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has articulated the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the interests of future generations. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West coast of our subregion with fuel. It was getting difficult to plan for our children’s future,” […]
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CALLS FOR ADHERENCE TO THE RULE OF LAW TO RESTORE PEACE IN RIVERS STATE
President Bola Tinubu, addressing political leaders from the South-South on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasised the critical need for adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. During a meeting with representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), President Tinubu reiterated that respect […]
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10,000 electric vehicles for Nigeria’s North-East
The Tinubu administration will soon begin mass electric vehicle transportation in northeast Nigeria, with the Federal Executive Council clearing the last obstacle to implementing the plan. Last week, the Council approved contracts worth almost $100 million, or N151.9 billion, to supply buses and tricycles and establish charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The council approved the […]
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ADOPTS TASUED OGUN STATE AS FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University. Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named after Dr Tai Solarin, a revered activist and the founder of Mayflower […]
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KOGI FIRST LADY VOWS TO SUPPORT WOMEN’S EDUCATION FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh The First Lady of Kogi State, Her Excellency Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has pledged unshakable assistance to women in their pursuit of education for self-sufficiency. In a Press statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor Mr Unubi Emmanuel, Hajia Sefinat Ododo made the commitment in her message during […]
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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED FROM THE NIGERIA CIVIL SOCIETY SITUATION ROOM ADVOCACY MEETING WITH THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ) ON PROMOTING ELECTORAL INTEGRITY IN NIGERIA
By Stella Oko-Esene Issued in Abuja on Friday, 28th February 2025 Background The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room convened an advocacy meeting with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Friday, 28th February 2025 in Abuja to discuss issues bordering on electoral integrity in Nigeria. The meeting brought together key stakeholders in the media and […]
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NAWOJ FCT Chairperson Urges Action for Women’s Empowerment on IWD 2025
By Stella Oko-Esene This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action reflects the global effort to celebrate the achievements of women and to continue the fight for gender equality. The Chairperson Bassey Ita ikpang emphasises the importance of recognizing the significant contributions that women continue to make in all spheres of life. From leadership in politics and business […]
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BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO FORMER PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, GCFR, ON HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY
Today, as former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo turns 88, I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria’s development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria’s history. Providence has constantly thrust General Obasanjo to the forefront at […]
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RAMADAN: Governor Ododo calls for patience, sacrifice and compassion
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of patience, sacrifices and compassion towards the less privileged as they embark on this year’s Ramadan fasting. In his message to the people of the state, the Governor described the month of Ramadan as a sacred time for reflection on the […]
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Women Take the Lead: NAWOJ, NILOWV Launch Ward2Ward Campaign for Special Seats in Parliament
By Stella Oko-Esene In a historic move towards women’s political inclusion, the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) launched the Ward2Ward Her Seat in Parliament and Governance campaign in Abuja. This groundbreaking initiative advocates for the passage of the 74 Special Seat Bill and the implementation […]
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