58 h. ago Tinubu Hails VP Shettima, Iyabo Masha On NES Fellowship Honour

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima and other distinguished Nigerians on their conferment as Fellows of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), recognising their outstanding contributions to economic policy, research, and development. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu noted that the conferment on Monday, September 8, is a testament […]

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5 d. ago ADC, old vehicle with old drivers, engines, says North–Central APC

hails Tinubu’s economic policies The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-Central zone has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) read more ADC, old vehicle with old drivers, engines, says North–Central APC

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5 d. ago “Wike Embarrassing PDP With Endless Demands” – Deputy Publicity Secretary Abdullahi Ibrahim

  Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdullahi Ibrahim, has criticised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. He accused the former Rivers State governor of embarrassing the opposition party with his repeated interference. Speaking in an interview with Arise News on Wednesday, Ibrahim faulted Wike for issuing six […] The post “Wike Embarrassing PDP With Endless Demands” – Deputy Publicity Secretary Abdullahi Ibrahim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Adeyanju Hails Tinubu, DSS Boss Over Arraignment Of Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has lauded President Bola Tinubu and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, for the arraignment of nine prime suspects linked to the recent killings in Benue and Plateau States. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adeyanju described the move as a “welcome step” […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu hails Shettima’s loyalty at 59, says “I didn’t make mistake choosing you as VP”

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has warmly celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, publicly affirming his loyalty and expressing that appointing Shettima as his deputy was one of the best decisions he ever made. In a heartfelt statement he personally signed and released by the State House, President Tinubu described […] The post Tinubu hails Shettima’s loyalty at 59, says “I didn’t make mistake choosing you as VP” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Atiku, Obi lack moral justification to criticise Rivers LG election — Wike

Tribune Online Atiku, Obi lack moral justification to criticise Rivers LG election — Wike Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has defended the legality of the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State... Atiku, Obi lack moral justification to criticise Rivers LG election — Wike Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Wike denies backing APC in Rivers LG polls, says he only campaigned for PDP

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has denied allegations that he supported the All Progressives Congress (APC) read more Wike denies backing APC in Rivers LG polls, says he only campaigned for PDP

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8 d. ago Rivers LG Polls: Wike Mocks Critics, Says ‘I Ensured PDP Victory In My Local Govt’

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly mocked his critics following the recent local government elections in Rivers State, stating that he successfully influenced the outcome in his own local government area of Obio/Akpor. Wike made this known during his monthly media chat with select journalists in Abuja on Monday. While […]

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8 d. ago Court Hasn’t Declared Rivers LG Elections Illegal, Wike Replies Atiku, Obi

He also said that the two opposition coalition leaders were angry because Rivers State, a major source of funding for politicians, had been cut off. The post Court Hasn’t Declared Rivers LG Elections Illegal, Wike Replies Atiku, Obi appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago “LG Polls Will Stabilize Grassroots Governance In Rivers” – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing local government election in Rivers State. Wike, who voted at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9 (Rumuepirikom Kingdom), Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, commended the turnout of voters across the state and lauded the Rivers State Independent Electoral […] The post “LG Polls Will Stabilize Grassroots Governance In Rivers” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu Hails Bishop Kukah At 73, Praises Priest’s Role In Democracy, Peace Building

President Bola Tinubu has sent warm felicitations to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday on Sunday, August 31, 2025. In a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, the President joined the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest, […]

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1 week ago Rivers LG Elections: Wike says emergency rule to be lifted soon

…As Amaewhule, Chinda commend RSIEC for peaceful council polls From Tony John, Port Harcourt Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lauded the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for conducting a hitch-free local government council elections on Saturday, saying emergency rule would be lifted soon. Wike expressed this when he briefed […] The post Rivers LG Elections: Wike says emergency rule to be lifted soon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago LG election sets tone for smooth return of democracy to Rivers — Wike

Tribune Online LG election sets tone for smooth return of democracy to Rivers — Wike The successful conduct of the local government election in Rivers State will set the tone for the smooth return of democratic governance in the state on September 18, when the six-month emergency rule is expected to end. LG election sets tone for smooth return of democracy to Rivers — Wike Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers: Wike hails Tinubu, says he’s satisfied with conduct of LG election

Tribune Online Rivers: Wike hails Tinubu, says he’s satisfied with conduct of LG election Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing local government elections in the state. Rivers: Wike hails Tinubu, says he’s satisfied with conduct of LG election Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Rivers LG Polls Peaceful, Coast Clear For Lifting Emergency Rule,’ Says Wike After Voting

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the conduct of the Rivers State local government elections on Saturday, describing the exercise as peaceful and successful. Wike, a former governor of the state, cast his ballot around 11:15 a.m. at Rumepirikom, Ward 9, Unit 007, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where […]

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1 week ago Otu hails Tinubu over establishing S/South Development Commission

…Congratulates Abang, Odey on inauguration Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for what he said is the “historic and justice-driven” establishment of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), describing it as a long-awaited dawn for the oil-rich region. Speaking on Friday, Governor Otu said […] The post Otu hails Tinubu over establishing S/South Development Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Why Wike, Others Escaped Sanction At PDP NEC Meeting – Agbedi

Chairman of the South-South Caucus of the House of Representatives, Hon. Fred Agbedi, has explained why former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, was not sanctioned. He also noted that other members accused of anti-party activities were spared from sanctions. He said this followed the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, […] The post Why Wike, Others Escaped Sanction At PDP NEC Meeting – Agbedi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kaduna governor hails over $30bn investment prospects from Tinubu’s Brazil state visit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasilia, Brazil Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has praised President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to Brazil as a landmark occasion that promises to vastly boost Nigeria’s economy, particularly through an expected inflow of more than $30 billion in investments targeting agriculture, food security, and aviation. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines […] The post Kaduna governor hails over $30bn investment prospects from Tinubu’s Brazil state visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Hails Petrobras’ Return As Nigeria Signs 5 MoUs With Brazil

President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed Petrobras’s imminent return to Nigeria, five years after Brazil’s state-owned oil company halted its joint venture operations. At a joint press conference in Brasília during his State Visit to Brazil, President Tinubu said Petrobras’ return would reignite economic cooperation in the energy sector between the two countries. “We have […]

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2 w. ago Commissioner hails Tinubu’s wife, Aiyedatiwa for championing women’s empowerment in Ondo

Tribune Online Commissioner hails Tinubu’s wife, Aiyedatiwa for championing women’s empowerment in Ondo The Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Seun Osamaye, has extended heartfelt appreciation to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, for their unwavering support of women’s empowerment initiatives in the […] Commissioner hails Tinubu’s wife, Aiyedatiwa for championing women’s empowerment in Ondo Tribune Online

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