28 h. ago FG temporarily opens 47km section of Lagos–Calabar highway

The Federal Government on Friday temporarily opened the 47.47-kilometre Section One, Phase One of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the project as a “game changer” for national infrastructure. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, inaugurated the section on behalf of President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. The 750-kilometre highway, which begins at Ahmadu Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-temporarily-opens-47km-section-of-lagos-calabar-highway/

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38 h. ago NGF Honours Edo Education Commissioner Iyamu With Excellence Award

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has honoured Edo State Commissioner for Education, who is also the chairman of the Steering Committee of tne Nigeria Education Forum (NEF) 2025, Dr Paddy Iyamu, with the prestigious Award of Excellence in Educational Impact. The award was presented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who was ably represented […]

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51 h. ago Senate refutes receiving petitions against Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees

The Nigerian Senate dismisses reports of receiving petitions against any of President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees currently undergoing screening. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-refutes-receiving-petitions-against-tinubus-ambassadorial-nominees/

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56 h. ago Oshiomhole, Ndume clash over Omokri’s ambassadorial screening

Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume openly clash during the tense ambassadorial screening of former presidential aide Reno Omokri in the Senate. Read More: https://punchng.com/oshiomhole-ndume-clash-over-omokris-ambassadorial-screening/

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59 h. ago VP Shettima Seeks Private Sector Push As Dangote Launches ₦100bn Scholarship Fund

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, calling for stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves. This is in line with the unveiling of a ₦100 billion annual education support programme by the President of […]

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3 d. ago Ndume lauds Tinubu over soldiers’ improved kitting, urges better pay

Senator Ali Ndume applauds President Tinubu for soldiers’ improved kitting and security efforts, while also urging for better military pay and equipment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-lauds-tinubu-over-soldiers-improved-kitting-urges-better-pay/

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3 d. ago Osun 2026: Omisore backs Tinubu, supports APC consensus candidate

Senator Iyiola Omisore declares support for President Tinubu’s decision to field a consensus candidate for the APC in the upcoming Osun 2026 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-omisore-backs-tinubu-supports-apc-consensus-candidate/

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3 d. ago Outrage As Ambassadorial Nominee Struggles To Name Ekiti Senators

* As Senate screens career ambassadors-designate A routine ambassadorial screening by the Senate turned dramatic on Wednesday when one of President Bola Tinubu’s nominees, Amb. Emmanuel Adeyemi, stumbled over a basic current affairs question many Senators considered fundamental: naming all three Senators from his home state of Ekiti. Adeyemi—currently a deputy director in the Office […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominee struggles to name Ekiti senators

President Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominee, Emmanuel Adeyemi, faltered during his Senate screening, unable to name all three senators from his home state of Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-ambassadorial-nominee-struggles-to-name-ekiti-senators/

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3 d. ago Ndume lauds Tinubu’s security efforts, urges stronger support

Senator Ali Ndume praises President Tinubu’s security efforts, noting improved inter-agency cooperation and troop welfare while calling for more resources. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-lauds-tinubus-security-efforts-urges-stronger-support/

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3 d. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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3 d. ago Imo statesman hails Ohakim’s wife’s nomination as ambassador

Elder statesman, Chief John Enyogasi has expressed his congratulations to former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim on the nomination of his wife, Chioma Ohakim, for an ambassadorial position by President Bola Tinubu. Enyogasi, commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, in a press release for recommending the former governor’s wife for the ambassadorial Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-statesman-hails-ohakims-wifes-nomination-as-ambassador/

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4 d. ago Akpabio @ 63: Why I Decided Not To Celebrate — Senate President

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said he decided against an elaborate celebration of his 63rd birthday because of the mood of the nation. Akpabio turned 63 on Tuesday, but there was no major ceremony to mark the occasion except for the cutting of a birthday cake presented to him by the staff and […]

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4 d. ago Tinubu’s govt determined to surmount present security challenges — Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has again restated the present administration’s commitment to decisively addressing the country’s security challenges.

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s education budget rises from N1.54trn in 2023 to N3.52trn in 2025 — Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday reiterated the present administration's resolve towards educational reform prompted the significant rise in the budgetary allocation from N1.54 trillion in 2023 to ₦3.52 trillion in 2025.

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4 d. ago Senate commends Tinubu over troops deployment to Benin Republic

The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power to the Republic of Benin in response to a coup attempt in the neighbouring country over the weekend.

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4 d. ago Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Soldiers To Benin Republic

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to send troops to the Republic of Benin to help restore stability following last weekend’s attempted military coup. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the endorsement on Tuesday during plenary after lawmakers reviewed the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole, in line with Section 5, […] The post Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Soldiers To Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Akpabio’s Commitment To Nigeria Endures, Tinubu Hails Senate President At 63

  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senate President Godswill Akpabio on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a patriot and dedicated servant of the people whose commitment to building a better Nigeria has remained unwavering. In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, President Tinubu rejoices with Senator Akpabio and joins his family, friends, […]

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Senate okays Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin Republic

Senate has just approved President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the Republic of Benin

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4 d. ago Coup: Senate confirms Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin Republic

The Senate on Tuesday gave an expeditious passage of President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air assets read more Coup: Senate confirms Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin Republic

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