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target=_blank>PHOTOS: Anthony Joshua Presents Autographed Glove To Tinubu
Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos on Wednesday. This was disclosed by Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, in a post via X. During the courtesy call, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion presented President Tinubu with an autographed boxing glove as
target=_blank>Tax reform row: Engage Bauchi gov, other Northern leaders constructively, CNG tells Presidency
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has reacted to the criticism of the presidency against Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, over his comments on the proposed tax reforms. Speaking when the Christian community in Bauchi paid him a visit during the Christmas holiday, the governor said the tax reform bills which are before the National
target=_blank>Insecurity: Ribadu commends Military, police, DSS, others
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the Nigerian military, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force and other security forces for their efforts in neutralising security threats. Ribadu also said the collective vigilance and cooperation of Nigerians had been instrumental in the fight against terrorism, violent extremism and other security threats. The
target=_blank>Sokoto Police arrest over 575 suspects recovered in 2024
The Sokoto State Police Command says it arrested over 575 suspects for various offences and recovered several items in 2024. This was disclosed by the spokesman of the Command, ASP Ahmad Rufa’i, on Wednesday. Shedding more light on the arrest, Rufa’i noted that 51 were armed robbery suspects, 51 kidnap suspects and nine were suspected
target=_blank>FG registers over 10 million children in 3 months
The National Population Commission (NPC) says over 10 million children have been registered and offered birth certificates in the last three months. The Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Nasir Isa Kwara, stated this while speaking to journalists after the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, presented a birth certificate to the baby of the year in
target=_blank>90% of schools in Benue LG in ruins –Council chair
At least 90 percent of schools in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State are in a state of disrepair due to repeated attacks by invaders. Recall that many residents of the rural communities were forced to flee to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps during violence. A large number of the displaced have recently returned
target=_blank>Kano Gov’t rejects tax reform bills
The Kano State Government has strongly expressed opposition to the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who spoke through his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, declared the government’s position during the 2025 celebration held at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre, a statement issued by the deputy governor’s Chief
target=_blank>First Lady unveils baby of the year in Abuja
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday welcomed Abuja’s first baby of the year 2025 at the Asokoro District Hospital. Daily Trust reports that Favour Stephen Odion – a baby girl – was born to the family of Mr. Odion Oyinbo and Mrs. Chioma Odion at exactly 12:27 am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The mother
target=_blank>Bandits kill girl, two others in Kaduna community
A seven-year-old girl and two other villagers have lost their lives as suspected bandits attacked Kuki village under Randagi Ward, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area LGA of Kaduna State. Local sources reported that the bandits in motorcycles stormed the area on Monday around 12 PM. The area is located on the Kaduna-Niger border. It was
target=_blank>Gov Otu pardons 45 inmates
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has granted unconditional pardon to 45 inmates who committed minor offecses. He said this was to mark the New Year celebration in the state. In a statement on Wednesday, his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, said the the action was in exercise of the governor’s prerogative of mercy
C6%99udirin-haraji/ target=_blank>Gwamnan Kano, Abba ya yi kakkausar suka kan ƙudirin haraji
Gwamnatin jihar Kano, da kakkausar murya ta yi watsi da kudirin garambawul ga dokar haraji da ke gaban majalisar dokoki a yanzu haka. Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf, wanda ya maganta ta bakin mataimakinsa Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, ya bayyana matsayar gwamnatin ne a yayin bukin sabuwar shekara ta 2025. Wata sanarwa da sakataren yaɗa labarai na
Gwamnan Kano, Abba ya yi kakkausar suka kan ƙudirin haraji
target=_blank>Kotu ta aike da Mahadi Shehu gidan Yari
Babbar Kotun Majistare da ke zaune a Kaduna a ranar Talata ta ba da umarnin tsare fitaccen mai fafutuka kuma mai sharhi a kafafen sada zumunta, Mahdi Shehu a gidan gyaran hali na Kaduna. Mahdi ya shiga hannun jami’an hukumar tsaro ta DSS kwanakin baya bayan ya ki janye wasu bidiyoyi da ya wallafa a
Kotu ta aike da Mahadi Shehu gidan Yari
target=_blank>Prerogative of Mercy: Gov. Mbah releases 7 inmates, pardons one
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has granted various forms of prerogative of mercy to eight inmates of Correctional Centres in the state on parole. A statement released by the Governor’s media aide, Mr. Uche Anichukwu, on New Year’s Day 2025, said the decision was communicated to the Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State
Prerogative of Mercy: Gov. Mbah releases 7 inmates, pardons one
target=_blank>Terrorism allegations: Benin summons Niger’s envoy
Benin Republic has summoned a Nigerien diplomat amid accusations by Niger Republic’s military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that neighbouring countries are supporting terrorism in West Africa. Tchiani, in a televised address, alleged that Benin serves as a rear base for terrorists seeking to destabilise Niger Republic. Reacting in a statement on X, Benin’s foreign ministry refuted
Terrorism allegations: Benin summons Niger’s envoy
target=_blank>Kungiyar darikar kadiriyya ta kafa gidan rediyonta
Kungiyar Darikar Kadiriyya ta kasa reshen jihar Kano, ta kaddamar da bude kafar Radio mai zaman kanta ta farko a nan jihar Kano mai suna “Kadiriyya Radio Nigeria”da nufin yada al’amuran da suka shafi koyarwar addinin Musulunci. Malam Ibrahim Isah Abdullahi Makwarari, wanda ya jagoranci kaddamar da bude tashar a yau, yace tashar za ta
Kungiyar darikar kadiriyya ta kafa gidan rediyonta
target=_blank>Russia-Ukraine War affecting Nigeria – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has decried the continuation of the war between Russia and Ukraine, saying it is hurting the Nigerian economy. He, however, expressed optimism that the worst-case scenario is over, as the economy is steadily picking up and on the path to growth. The VP, while wishing Nigerians the best for the year
Russia-Ukraine War affecting Nigeria – VP Shettima
target=_blank>Anthony Joshua visits President Tinubu Photo
Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos State on Wednesday. During the visit, Joshua presented Tinubu with an autographed glove with the inscription, “To the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu of Africa, Bola A Tinubu.” A post on the official X handle of the Presidency with photos from
Anthony Joshua visits President Tinubu Photo
target=_blank>Guber poll: Zone APC guber ticket to Osun West — Group advocates
The Coalition of Osun APC Interest Groups, COAIG, has reaffirmed its support for zoning the All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial ticket to the Osun West Senatorial District. COAIG insisted on fairness, inclusivity, and historical equity in the party’s decision-making process. In a press statement signed by Iwolode Samuel, Director of Public Engagement and Operation, on
Guber poll: Zone APC guber ticket to Osun West — Group advocates
target=_blank>Transfer: PSG ready to pay Salah €500,000 a week to leave Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly made a move for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. The Ligue 1 champions have offered Salah a three-year contract worth €500,000-per-week in wages. Salah’s contract at Anfield is set to run out in six months’ time and he is now free to negotiate with potential suitors. The Egyptian has admitted publicly about a
Transfer: PSG ready to pay Salah €500,000 a week to leave Liverpool
target=_blank>Peter Obi frowns at exclusion of North Central from regional commission budget
The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has frowned at the decision of the Federal Government to exclude the North Central from its 2025 fiscal budgetary allocations to the regional commissions. Pouring his dissatisfaction on the action of the Federal Government via a post on his X handle, Obi
Peter Obi frowns at exclusion of North Central from regional commission budget
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