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House to Tinubu: Ensure enough funding for intelligence agencies

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…says subsector grossly underfunded, calls for immediate action By Tom Okpe For the overall interest of the nation, the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Finance to ensure full release

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Tinubu Mourns Tanker Explosion Victims, Condoles with Niger Govt

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the fuel tanker explosion, which caused the death of over 80 people, with many also injured. The devastating explosion occurred on Saturday at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, bringing about an immense human toll. President Tinubu mourned the victims and expressed his condolences […]

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Tinubu directs recruitment of 5000 personnel to strengthen correctional service

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By Tom Okpe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed recruitment of 5,000 new personnel into the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCS, to address the overcrowding, crisis and strengthen its services. This was made known by Sylvester Nwakuche, Ndidi, Acting Comptroller General of the NCS, during his appearance before the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory

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Tinubu directs recruitment of 5000 personnel to strengthen correctional service

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 January 2025 0

By Tom Okpe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed recruitment of 5,000 new personnel into the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCS, to address the overcrowding, crisis and strengthen its services. This was made known by Sylvester Nwakuche, Ndidi, Acting Comptroller General of the NCS, during his appearance before the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory

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President Tinubu celebrates Okonjo-Iweala, Adeola, Adesina on UNILAG Honours

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization; Mr. Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank; and Mr. Kola Adesina, Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, on receiving honorary doctorate degrees from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The university honored Dr. Okonjo-Iweala for her

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Tinubu Appoints Folashade Adekaiyaoja as first female Deputy DG, DSS

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By Dooyum Naadzenga President Bola Tinubu made a historic appointment by naming Folashade Adekaiyaoja as the first female Deputy Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday January 14, 2025. This move aims to enhance the agency’s structure for improved efficiency, aligning with its original hierarchy that includes three Deputy Directors

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President Tinubu calls for global collaboration on sustainable development

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to sustainability, calling for stronger global collaboration to address climate change and accelerate the transition to a green economy. Speaking on Wednesday at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the president delivered a keynote address titled “From Climate Imperatives into Economic

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We ‘ll overcome our security challenges, Tinubu assure Nigerians

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…says Govt will continue to equip security agencies for effective delivery By Tom Okpe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome its security challenges. He gave the assurance at the Regimental Dinner Night in honor of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja on Monday. President Tinubu, represented […]

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Tinubu congratulates Aide-de-Camp on Promotion to Colonel, predicts greater military success

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President Bola Tinubu celebrated the promotion of his Aide-de-Camp, Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, to the rank of Colonel on Thursday, describing the officer as a model of diligence, reliability, and leadership. In a heartfelt speech at the State House, Tinubu praised Yusuf’s dedication and character, noting that his promotion reflects the military’s recognition of his

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Tinubu calls for strengthening China-Nigeria currency swap in talks with Chinese foreign minister

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged China to increase its $2 billion currency swap agreement with Nigeria to accelerate trade and infrastructural development. During a meeting with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi at the State House, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral financial cooperation to support Nigeria’s economic agenda.

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Tinubu makes first South East State visit in Enugu

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*commissions schools, other projects President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Enugu for his first official visit to State. The President was received on arrival at a colorful ceremony by Governor Peter Mbah and some of his officials. to inaugurate some projects executed by the Gov. Peter Mbah administration. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the Secretary to the […]

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Tinubu disconnected, unconcerned about plight of Nigerian masses – PDP

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…says President’s new Year Speech portrays no hope, signposts gloom By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asserts that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is completely disconnected from the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians as well as totally unconcerned about the plight of the poor masses. This is as the party said the president’s 2025 […]

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President Tinubu receives autographed glove from boxing legend Anthony Joshua in Lagos

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on January 1, 2025, hosted former World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. During the courtesy visit, Joshua presented the President with an autographed boxing glove, symbolizing mutual respect and goodwill. The meeting, held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, highlighted the unity and inspiration sports bring

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Tinubu to Governors: Key to Nigeria’s development lies with you

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President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth. During a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria

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Nigeria bar association hails Tinubu over assent to Nigerian maritime university bill

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I congratulate the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his historic assent to the Nigeria Maritime University Bill, several years after the idea of the university was muted as one of the possible solutions to the agitation in the Niger Delta. The Nigeria Maritime University will not only create jobs […]

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Group seeks Tinubu’s support for poverty eradication at grassroots

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 December 2024 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA A coalition of quest for good governance, under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Leaders Support for Tinubu, has appealed to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to address the prevailing poverty of the people at the grassroots. This appeal was made by the leader of Niger Delta Youth Leaders Support For Tinubu, […]

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Tinubu is Nigeria’s most bold leader – aide Oshodi

Ihesiulo Grace 29 December 2024 0

A senior presidential aide has described President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s most bold leader in history implementing reforms although temporarily painful that would eventually change the situation of the country positively and for the good of the citizens. Ademola Oshodi who is Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on protocol and foreign affairs stated […]

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“Lagos Imam Praises Tinubu at Jumat prayer: ‘You haven’t disappointed”

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President Bola Tinubu observed the Jumat prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos on Friday afternoon alongside the Muslim faithful. It was the President’s first public outing since attending prayers at the Alausa Central Mosque last Friday. In his sermon, the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, urged people to be grateful […]

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Expunge corruption, restrict borrowing to achieve RHA, Okechukwu tells Tinubu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 December 2024 0

…says Nigerians must be allowed to breath By Tom Okpe Former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, VoN and founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Osita Okechukwu has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expunge corruption and external borrowing to achieve his ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the administration. He advised […]

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President Tinubu mourns retired Justice Uthman Argungu’s passing

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Uthman Muhammad Argungu, describing his departure as a significant personal and national loss. Justice Argungu, who passed away at the age of 90, was a respected jurist and a cherished associate of the President. Following Islamic rites, he was laid […]