“Nigeria building global partnerships to counter false narratives” – FG

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FG on false narratives

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment in building strategic global partnerships to counter negative narratives aimed at damaging the country’s reputation. According to a statement by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim but the weekend in Abuja, Idris stated this at the UK Edition of the ‘Renewed Hope Global Dialogue’, with the theme: ‘Strengthening Global Partnerships for Economic Renewal and National Rebranding under the Renewed Hope Administration’. According to him, the partnerships and collaboration remain central to Nigeria’s efforts at…

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APC disowns trending timetable for 2025 Congresses

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APC disowns timetable

The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has dismissed a purported schedule of nationwide congresses circulating on social media, describing it as fake. In a statement issued yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka said the document, titled: ‘APC 2025 Schedule of Nationwide Congresses and Related Activities’ did not originate from the party. “Our great party wishes to clarify that the purported schedule of activities for congresses was neither made nor authorised by the party and should be disregarded as fake news”, Morka stated. He urged party members and the public…

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Air Peace commences direct flight from Abuja to London

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Air Peace commences

Air Peace, an indigenous airline, has commenced direct flights from Abuja to London Heathrow, the United Kingdom (UK). Speaking at the ceremonial take-off of the direct flight on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the Chairman of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema, praised the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his bold intervention. He told assembled guests: “I could remember when the Customs introduced a 4% FOB charge for our imports — aviation operators. We went to the Honourable Minister, and he stepped into it…

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“Uba Sani is God-sent; saved Kaduna from crisis, carnage” – Fani-Kayode

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FFK on Uba Sani

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as a “God-sent leader”, whose emergence was a divine intervention to restore peace, unity, and justice in the state. Fani-Kayode stated this at the weekend, during the 35th Anniversary Synod of the Diocese of Kafanchan, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). He said Sani’s administration had begun to heal the wounds of mistrust, discrimination, and insecurity that affected the state in the past. “The Governor you have today came as a consequence of prayer. I have…

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SERAP demands NNPCL to account for missing oil revenue

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SERAP demands NNPCL

…Threatens legal action Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to “account for the alleged missing N22.3 billion, USD$49.7 million, £14.3 million and €5.2 million oil money, as documented in the recently published 2022 annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation.” SERAP said the annual report was published on 9 September 2025. SERAP urged Ojulari “to identify those responsible for the diverted or misappropriated oil money and hand them over to the Independent…

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Northern youths storm Kano mosque, hold prayers for Seyi Tinubu

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Kano youths Seyi Tinubu

…Says ‘he deserves this honour’ Some Northern youths on Friday gathered at Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Mosque, Sabon-Gari in Kano, where they held special prayers as part of activities to mark the 40th birthday of President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu.  The youths who gathered under the auspices of Youth Alliance for Northern Development (YAND), prayed to God to grant Seyi Tinubu a long life and prosperity as he celebrated his 40th birthday.  The Convener of the group, Seyi Olorunsola, told journalists that the special prayer session was part of the activities…

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President Tinubu defends S’Chiefs sack, reasserts command

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Tinubu S'Chiefs sack

…Shake-up triggers generational shift, as over 160 Generals to retire …Retired Generals applaud ‘return to military tradition’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s major shake-up of the nation’s security architecture has continued to generate widespread reactions from both within and outside the military establishment. Recall that on Friday, the President announced the removal of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing him with Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede. Other new appointments include: Major-General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice-Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear…

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IMF cautions Nigeria on rising debt, oil dependence

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IMF cautions Nigeria

Nigeria found itself on a tightrope at the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, where its reform efforts earned recognition while underlying vulnerabilities raised serious concern. According to the IMF’s ‘World Economic Outlook and Fiscal Monitor’, Nigeria’s growth forecast for 2025 was upgraded to 3.9 percent, up from 3.4 percent in July, due to stronger domestic fundamentals, improved oil production, and rising investor sentiment. Despite the positive outlook, the IMF flagged persistent risks for Nigeria’s economy. It warned that rising debt-servicing costs and…

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Kaduna: Gunmen strike again, kidnap several residents

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Kaduna gunmen strike

Gunmen have reportedly abducted several residents following coordinated attacks on multiple villages in Kajuru and Kauru local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. According to reports, the assailants attacked Agwallan Centre, Janwuriya, and Afogo villages in Kajuru LGA on Thursday evening, abducting an unspecified number of people returning from their farms. The attackers were said to be armed with sophisticated weapons. Hours later, another group of gunmen reportedly invaded Kallah and Aokpeshura villages in the same LGA, firing sporadically and kidnapping more residents, including women and children. Among those abducted…

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Zamfara: PDP elders accuse Matawalle of inducing defections

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…APC dismisses crisis claims The Northern Elders Unity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of using government influence and resources to lure party members into joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara and Kaduna states. The PDP elders claimed that over 24,000 of their members had recently defected to the APC, including former party executives and elders, in a deliberate plot to weaken the PDP’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the Zamfara State chapter of…

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