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Nigeria, Brazil Deepen Strategic Cooperation as Tinubu Begins State Visit

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, on Monday to begin a state visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the South American nation. The Nigerian leader, who flew in from Los Angeles, United States, was received at the Brasília Air Base

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Customs college graduates 50 officers from junior Course 22

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2025 0

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged young officers of the Service to embrace innovation, discipline, and resilience as they advance in their careers, stressing that the Service’s future depends on their commitment to excellence. Represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Human Resources Development, DCG Greg

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Sultan picks Monday August 24 to begin Rabi’ul Awwal 1447AH

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2025 0

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that Monday, 25th August, 2025, will mark the beginning of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447AH. According to a statement issued by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs and […]

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FCT Police Arrest Two Car Snatchers, Robbers

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2025 0

Two members of a car snatching syndicate have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. Confirming the arrest, spokesperson of the FCT Command, Josephine Adeh, a Superintendent of Police on Saturday, she said the criminal who have been terrorizing Abuja and environs were arrested by operatives of the Scorpion Squad of the Command. […]

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Oluremi Tinubu takes Renewed Hope food outreach to Lagos, unveils new support schemes

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2025 0

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has extended the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) food outreach to Lagos, distributing essential food items to families and persons with disabilities. At the event on Friday, Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of the Vice President, represented the First Lady and said the initiative was designed to ease hardship faced by vulnerable […]

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Peter Rufai, Taribo West And Nigeria’s Forgotten Heroes

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2025 0

There are moments in football that transcend the field moments when a roar of frustration cuts deeper than any goal or tackle. This past week, former Super Eagles defender Taribo West gave us one of those moments. Standing in grief at the funeral of his late teammate Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai, West delivered a scathing […]

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Japan designates Kisarazu city as Nigerians’ official hometown

Ihesiulo Grace 22 August 2025 0

Japan has designated Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture as the official hometown for Nigerians seeking to live and work in the country. The announcement was made on Thursday at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The initiative introduces a special visa category for young, highly skilled, and innovative Nigerians. It also accommodates

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Tinubu: Indigenous arms production key to Nigeria’s security

Ihesiulo Grace 22 August 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting indigenous manufacturing of military hardware as a key step toward improving Nigeria’s security and long-term development. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Course 33 of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim

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NiMet DG Anosike stresses importance of climate risk integration in sustainability reporting as SSB meets

Ihesiulo Grace 22 August 2025 0

The Director-General and CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike yesterday stressed the need for integrating climate-related risks into sustainability reporting. Professor Anosike made this known during the 2nd Regulatory Roundtable on the Implementation of ISSB’s Sustainability Reporting Standards in Nigeria. The event, hosted by the

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HCSF hails partnership with states, hosts Zamfara HOS

Ihesiulo Grace 22 August 2025 0

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has lauded the deepening collaboration between the Federal and State Civil Services, describing it as a vital step towards strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery nationwide. She made the commendation while receiving the Head of Service of Zamfara State, […]

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Tinubu to Diaspora: Return home, Nigeria is rising again

Ihesiulo Grace 22 August 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to return home, saying the country is “rising again” and open for their ideas and investment. He made the call at a town hall meeting in Yokohama before departing Japan for Brazil, the second leg of his two-nation diplomatic mission to strengthen Nigeria’s global partnerships and […]

Education

Unfiltered 2.5: Guiding Young Minds Through Change and Choice

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2025 0

Nkuzhi Learning Foundation has organized workshops and camps for teenagers and young adults since 2016. Over the years, the foundation has used these leadership camps to guide young people in making sensible decisions, building character, and preparing for adulthood. In the same spirit, Nküzhi Learning Foundation has again carried on with this initiative and has […]

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TICAD 9: Tinubu in Tokyo for strategic engagements not trade expo – Presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2025 0

The presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s participation at the ongoing ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, saying the mission is focused on strategic engagements with development partners rather than attending a trade exhibition. The clarification followed social media criticism over Nigeria’s unattended booth

Entertainment

Afrobeats Has a Greater Future – Zeeno Foster

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2025 0

Renowned audio engineer Zeeno Foster, a pivotal figure behind Nigeria’s burgeoning music scene, has expressed unwavering optimism about the future of Afrobeats, emphasizing that the genre’s global ascent is only just beginning. With a career spanning over two decades, Zeeno’s mastery at the mixing console has played a crucial role in shaping the sounds of […]

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Armed bandits kill 20 civilians in West Niger

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2025 0

Armed men killed 20 civilians travelling on a truck in a western region of Niger where jihadist groups are active, locals said. The attack occurred near the town of Komabangou, according to residents and media reports. The truck, coming from the market town of Mehanna, was intercepted by “armed bandits” near the Komabangou gold mine, […]

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Sudanese paramilitary group kills 31 in Farfur famine- strike camp

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2025 0

A paramilitary fighting against Sudan’s military shelled a famine-stricken displacement camp in the western region of Darfur Saturday, killing at least 31 people, including seven children and a pregnant woman, a medical group said, in a second attack on the camp in less than a week. The Rapid Support Forces artillery shelling of the Abu […]

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UK Applauds Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, First Lady Hosts British High Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2025 0

The United Kingdom has hailed Nigeria’s ongoing economic and trade reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as bold, positive, and opening new opportunities for growth. The commendation came on Monday during a courtesy visit by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the State […]

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Tinubu arrives Japan for TICAD9, eyes investment deals in energy, technology

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), where he is expected to push for fresh investments in Nigeria’s energy, technology, and infrastructure sectors. Tinubu’s aircraft landed at the presidential wing of Haneda International Airport at 12:50am local time on Tuesday. He was received by

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Concerned Nigerians Criticise Activities of Some Customs Officers At Land Borders

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2025 0

Concerned Nigerians have condemned the activities of some officers of the Nigerian Customs at land borders in the country and saboteurs of the nation’s economy and security apparatus. By the single act of floating of the Naira by the administration of President administration, legit businessmen have been given the confidence to engage in importation businesses, […]

Politics

FixPolitics targeted at transforming Africa’s leadership for economic, social devt – Nweke II

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2025 0

A former minister of information, Frank Nweke II has stated that FixPolitics Initiative is targeted at improving Africa’s leadership and transforming it for the common good of citizens. He recalls the inception of the movement in 2019, when a group of leading Nigerian intellectuals gathered in Berlin to wrestle with a profound question: How do […]