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President Kashim Shettima has departed for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Senegal marks its independence annually on April 4, commemorating its liberation from French colonial rule in 1960. The celebrations, held at Place de la Nation in Dakar, feature parades, cultural…
Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday since being admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14. The 88-year-old pontiff, appearing frail but in good spirits, greeted well-wishers from a hospital balcony. Seated in a wheelchair, Francis waved gently to the crowd of hundreds gathered below, offering a…
Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking publicly on the matter for the first time, Akpabio addressed the allegations during the Senate’s plenary session on Wednesday, following a week-long recess. “At no time did I ever harass any…
As Christians worldwide observe Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerians to embrace faith, unity, and resilience amid the nation’s challenges. In a statement extending prayers and goodwill, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, emphasized that the 40-day Lenten period is…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic discipline, fiscal responsibility, and strategic reforms as he signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 Budget of Restoration into law. Speaking at the signing ceremony, attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation Senator…
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has joined forces with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle corruption using technology-driven solutions. Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, Director General/CEO of NBTI, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability during a courtesy visit to EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola…
In a strategic move to enhance aviation education, the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain’s Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA). The partnership aims to provide AAAU students with access to world-class aviation training, fostering international collaboration and industry expertise. During the…
The Zamfara State Government has identified 2,363 ghost workers following a recently concluded verification of civil and public servants in the state. According to a statement from Governor Dauda Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the verification exercise also revealed 220 minors fraudulently receiving monthly salaries as civil servants. The exercise…
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against a teacher, Mr. Jatto, at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Benin City. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, the school’s principal has been summoned to…
The House of Representatives has officially designated February 13 as Murtala Muhammed Day in honor of the late Nigerian leader’s contributions to national unity and democracy. Announcing the decision, Speaker of the House, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, emphasized that the recognition was a tribute to General Muhammed’s patriotic and democratic role…
