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ADC RAISES CONCERN OVER ALLEGED INTIMIDATION AHEAD OF OSUN ELECTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over reports of possible intimidation involving its National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election. In a
TINUBU APPROVES FRAMEWORK TO UNLOCK $50BN DEEP OFFSHORE INVESTMENT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new investment framework aimed at attracting up to $50 billion in fresh deep offshore oil and gas investments and reviving major projects
WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES URGED TO INVEST IN OIL AND GAS INFRASTRUCTURE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The West Africa Regulatory Forum (WARF) has urged countries in the region to jointly invest in infrastructure and improve operations in the oil and gas sector to
TINUBU HAILS RESCUE OF 308 ABDUCTED NIGERIANS, ORDERS STRONGER SECURITY MEASURES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 abducted Nigerians from Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as a major success in the fight
NIGERIA SECURES DIPLOMATIC APPROVAL FOR 97% OF AMBASSADOR By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government says 65 of the 69 ambassadors-designate appointed by President Bola Tinubu have received diplomatic approval from their host countries, representing a 97 per cent acceptance rate. In
FG STRENGTHENS SAFE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE TO PROTECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen the Safe Schools Initiative as part of efforts to improve the security of pupils and teachers across the country. Minister of
OLOYEDE HANDS OVER AS JAMB REGISTRAR, CHARGES SUCCESSOR TO BUILD ON REFORMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Professor Ishaq Oloyede has officially handed over as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), saying the board now stands on a solid foundation
OPFY THEATRE COMMAND INTENSIFIES HUNT FOR ABDUCTED ZAMFARA LG CHAIRMAN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified search and rescue operations for the abducted Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after armed
NIGERIA, CHINA DEEPEN DEFENCE TIES, PUSH LOCAL MILITARY PRODUCTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has moved to strengthen Nigeria’s defence partnership with China as part of efforts to modernise the Armed Forces and boost local production of military equipment. Minister
TINUBU COMMENDS SECURITY AGENCIES OVER RESCUE OF ABDUCTED OYO PUPILS, TEACHERSp By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, praising security agencies for bringing