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Tinubu Hails Dramatic Rescue of 21 Kogi Kidnap Victims, Vows to Hunt Down Perpetrators

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Tinubu Hails Dramatic Rescue of 21 Kogi Kidnap Victims, Vows to Hunt Down Perpetrators

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s security forces following the successful rescue of 21 people, including 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, who were abducted in Kogi State. The victims, who had been held by kidnappers after last week’s attack, were freed on Monday following a coordinated search-and-rescue operation involving the military, Nigeria…

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How Fresh ‘Fake Agency’ Scandal Unfolded: Tinubu’s Arrest Order and Suspension of Three Permanent Secretaries

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How Fresh ‘Fake Agency’ Scandal Unfolded: Tinubu’s Arrest Order and Suspension of Three Permanent Secretaries

The unfolding controversy over alleged fictitious government agencies has taken another dramatic turn, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordering the arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze and directing the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries. The latest development emerged from an ongoing investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) into alleged…

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Bill to Strengthen Senior Secondary Education Governance

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Bill to Strengthen Senior Secondary Education Governance

President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Senate, seeking legislative approval for reforms aimed at strengthening the governance and administration of public senior secondary education across Nigeria. The proposed legislation was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Thursday’s…

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Education and Institutions

Tinubu Vows Nigeria Will Not Yield to Terrorists, Bandits, or Kidnappers

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Tinubu Vows Nigeria Will Not Yield to Terrorists, Bandits, or Kidnappers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping across Nigeria, declaring that the Federal Government will never surrender to criminal intimidation. The President’s position was conveyed during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy…

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Tinubu Sacks NMDPRA Chief Saidu Mohammed While on Official Duty Abroad, Names Successor

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Tinubu Sacks NMDPRA Chief Saidu Mohammed While on Official Duty Abroad, Names Successor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, while he was reportedly on official duty in Germany, marking a sudden leadership change in Nigeria’s oil regulatory sector. The development was confirmed on Tuesday, April 29, 2026, with the…

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US Lawmaker Urges Tinubu to Redeploy Matawalle Over ‘Red Flags’ in Security Report

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US Lawmaker Urges Tinubu to Redeploy Matawalle Over ‘Red Flags’ in Security Report

A United States lawmaker has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to redeploy or remove Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, citing serious concerns raised in a recent international security assessment. The call was made by Kimberly Daniels, a member of the Florida House of Representatives and chairwoman of the United World Congress…

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Tinubu Imposes Immediate Ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports to Boost Local Processing

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Tinubu Imposes Immediate Ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports to Boost Local Processing

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a temporary, immediate ban on the export of raw shea nuts, signaling a bold pivot in Nigeria’s agricultural and industrial strategy. The directive, intended to revitalize domestic processing and curb illegal trade, was conveyed by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Vice President’s…

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IGP, Service Chiefs Get Matching Orders To Go After Killers of Benue People

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IGP, Service Chiefs Get Matching Orders To Go After Killers of Benue People

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the nation’s security chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to hunt down those responsible for the recent spate of killings in Benue State. He gave the directive on Wednesday during a visit to Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following renewed deadly attacks in the North-Central state….

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Tinubu Mulls Late Hour Efforts To Stop APC Defections From CPC Bloc – Reports

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Tinubu Mulls Late Hour Efforts To Stop APC Defections From CPC Bloc – Reports

Media reports have recently linked members of the immediate past Buhari regime of the powerful CPC Bloc to a mass defection from the ruling party. As preparations for the 2027 presidential election gather momentum, emerging reports suggest that President Bola Tinubu’s camp is making desperate moves to prevent the defection of key members of the…

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Eedris Abdulkareem Chides NBC For Banning His New Single “Tell Your Papa,” From TV, Radio (see short clip )

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Eedris Abdulkareem Chides NBC For Banning His New Single “Tell Your Papa,” From TV, Radio (see short clip )

Nigerian rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has accused the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of censorship after his latest single, “Tell Your Papa,”was banned from airplay across broadcast stations in the country. In a statement released on Thursday, Abdulkareem condemned the action, saying it reflected the growing intolerance of the Bola Tinubu-led administration toward criticism and…

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