NG_Gov @NG_Gov 19 mins ago Public
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE MOST SAINT LUCIAN FORMERLY ENSLAVED PEOPLE WERE NIGERIANS President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria's and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of the 16,282 enslaved people in Saint Lucia that year, 3,488 were born in Africa. Of these, 34% were from Nigeria, 11% from Nigeria-Cameroon, and 22% from the Congo. The remaining 12,794 were born in Saint Lucia, with most of their forefathers coming from Se... View full post

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PRESIDENT TINUBU PROPOSES VISA WAIVERS FOR OECS OFFICIAL PASSPORT HOLDERS AS NIGERIA, SAINT LUCIA ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a "symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us." President Tinubu stated this while addressing a special joint session of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. The President proposed creating a Joint ... View full post

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DELEGATION ARRIVES SAUDI ARABIA AHEAD DANTATA'S FUNERAL A Federal Government delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia, to receive to remains of late business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata ahead of his funeral in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. Alhaji Dantata died in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday aged 94. The delegation, which left Nigeria late on sunday arrived Madinah in the early hours of Monday. Led by the Minister of Defence and former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, the delegation consists of Ministe... View full post

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PRESS RELEASE INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE RESCUE 29 KIDNAP VICTIMS, ARREST 3 SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER DANGEROUS WEAPONS As IGP Reaffirms Continuous Fight Against Violent Crimes The Nigeria Police Force, in a sustained and strategic operation aimed at curbing crime and criminal activities, and restoring public confidence, has recorded a series of commendable breakthroughs recently across Kogi, Lagos and Kastina state, leading to the rescue of several kidnapped victims and recovery of an Ak-47 rifle. On the 23rd June 2025, police operatives attached to Kogi state Police command ... View full post

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STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU, PRIME MINISTER PIERRE EXPRESS COMMITMENT TO ESTABLISHING FORMAL DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN NIGERIA AND SAINT LUCIA President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. Both leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward this goal during President Tinubu's courtesy visit to the Prime Minister at his official residence in Castries on the second day of the Nigerian leader's State Visit to the Caribbean nation. President Tinubu appreciated the hospi... View full post

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“We need a coalition and we need a credible opposition; a credible opposition should not be a canopy of frustrated and angry people, whose interest is not the country or the people, but their own selfish interest. “There are people in this coalition whose presence will give you ghost pimples. Someone like former governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru El-Rufai. “He is not a clean political figure that came out of the trenches; he is not someone who has never been in government. “Nigeria just celebrated 26 years of democracy and El-Rufai was the Director-General of Bureau of Public Enterpris... View full post

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IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE 27TH JUNE 2025 IMO POLICE UNCOVERS MASSIVE CHILD TRAFFICKING SCHEME, ARRESTS SUSPECT AND RESCUES 12 SUSPECTED STOLEN CHILDREN The Imo State Police Command, through an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation, has arrested one Ann Ngozi Enyenwa, 42 years old, of Umudim Ohekelem in Ngor-Okpala LGA, and rescued twelve suspected stolen children on 20th June 2025 along the Owerri-Aba Express Road. This arrest led to the uncovering of a disturbing child trafficking network that exploited minors for street begging in Aba, Abia State. Upon her arres... View full post

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For you Following See new posts Your Home Timeline A. Ayofe @abdullahayofel · 3h May PBAT Succeed 👏❤️🇳🇬 Nigeria Police Force reposted Imo State Police Command @ImoPoliceNG · 2h IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE 27TH JUNE 2025 IMO POLICE UNCOVERS MASSIVE CHILD TRAFFICKING SCHEME, ARRESTS SUSPECT AND RESCUES 12 SUSPECTED STOLEN CHILDREN The Imo State Police Command, through an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation, has arrested one Ann Ngozi Enyenwa, 42 years old, of Umudim Ohekelem in Ngor-Okpala LGA, a... View full post

NG_Gov @NG_Gov Yesterday at 7:08:25 PM Public
Day 3 of #AAM2025 wrapped up a week of visionary dialogue on Africa’s economic future. President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional integration, infrastructure, and industrial growth. Tony Elumelu emphasized the need to invest in Africa’s youth and entrepreneurs as the drivers of inclusive prosperity. Aliko Dangote called for massive local investment, stable policies, and improved power access to unlock private sector growth. Prof. Jeffrey Sachs declared Africa the next global gro... View full post

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS THE PASSING OF ELDER STATESMAN AND BUSINESS ICON, ALHAJI AMINU DANTATA AT 94 President Bola Tinubu mourns the passing of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, an elder statesman, business mogul, and philanthropist. Dantata, who passed away at 94 in the early hours of Saturday, was a renowned and accomplished businessman. President Tinubu described Dantata's death as a monumental national loss because of his sterling contributions to Nigeria's economic growth and development. In addition to his long-standing and reputed business acumen, ... View full post

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE VP Shettima: We Will Embark On Massive Tree Planting Campaign From Next Season ** Tours Ethiopia’s agricultural facilities, pledges Nigeria's readiness to deepen ties for continent's development Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM has hinted that Nigeria will embark on massive tree planting and its campaign thereof in the upcoming rainy season as part of its national reforestation and environmental sustainability drive. He said the initiative draws strong inspiration from Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, which he... View full post

NG_Gov @NG_Gov Yesterday at 7:08:25 PM Public
Nigeria will embark on massive tree planting and its campaign thereof in the upcoming rainy season as part of its national reforestation and environmental sustainability drive, according to Vice President @KashimSM . The initiative draws strong inspiration from Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, which he described as a model for combining climate action with economic opportunity.

NG_Gov @NG_Gov Yesterday at 7:08:25 PM Public
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ARRIVES IN SAINT LUCIA FOR STATE VISIT President Bola Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, on Saturday at 5.30 p.m. local time, marking the first leg of his two-nation trip to the Caribbean and South America. Upon arrival at Hewanorra International Airport, President Tinubu was accorded full military honours and received by the Governor-General of Saint Lucia, His Excellency Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. President Tinubu will kick off the state visit on Sunday by paying courtesy calls on the Gov... View full post

ONews @ONews Yesterday at 7:08:25 PM Public
Troops repel coordinated attacks on three Plateau communities By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) along with other security forces, successfully repelled coordinated attacks on three communities in Riyom Local Government Area by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias. Zagazola Makama report that the affected communities Rim, Angwan Wereng, and Cum came under attack between 10:50 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. on Thursday night. The troops responded promptly to distress calls and engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee the area. “On receipt of the information, ... View full post

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PRESIDENT TINUBU EMBARKS ON STATE VISIT TO SAINT LUCIA, ATTENDS BRICS SUMMIT IN BRAZIL President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil. His first stop is Saint Lucia, where he will pay a state visit as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria's engagement with Caribbean nations and strengthen South-South cooperation. At the end of the visit to the island State, President Tinubu will fly to Brazil to participate in the 17th Summit of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro, During the visit to Saint Lucia, President Tinubu will pay c... View full post

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Nigeria and Rwanda Sign Double Taxation Treaty on Sidelines of Afreximbank Annual Meetings to Spur Cross-Border Investment and Economic Integration The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Rwanda today signed a landmark Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, reinforcing their shared commitment to deepening economic cooperation and facilitating private sector-led growth across Africa. The high-level signing ceremony, held in Abuja, was presided over by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinati... View full post

NG_Gov @NG_Gov Yesterday at 7:08:25 PM Public
Through platforms like FEDA, AQAC, CANEX, and PAPSS, our partnership with Afrexim Bank is not just about financing. It's about fostering African entrepreneurship, elevating quality standards, and scaling SMEs in creative and export-driven industries. Afrexim Bank is a strategic partner in co-creating the institutions, infrastructure, and innovations that will define Africa's economic future,'' he stated. President Tinubu highlighted some of the Nigerian economy's gains through repositioning in the last two years. "Since May 2023, my administration has, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, a... View full post

NG_Gov @NG_Gov Yesterday at 7:08:25 PM Public
Vice President @KashimSM has called on nations of the world to be decisive about combating climate change, saying it is a danger that must be arrested with practical actions. According to him, while the global threat is not one that can be resolved in a conference room, it requires each country to respond to the peculiarities of the ecological burdens confronting them. The Nigerian Vice President, who stated this on Friday during the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, said he... View full post

New Center @NewCenter Yesterday at 7:08:25 PM Public
APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, ABDULLAHI UMAR GANDUJE, RESIGNS The All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to announce the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, (CON), as the National Chairman of our great Party. His resignation, which is effective immediately, was offered to enable him attend to urgent and important personal matters. In his letter of resignation addressed to the National Working Committee (NWC) through the National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, Dr. Ganduje expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tin... View full post

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU EMBARKS ON STATE VISIT TO SAINT LUCIA, ATTENDS BRICS SUMMIT IN BRAZIL President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil. His first stop is Saint Lucia, where he will pay a state visit as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria's engagement with Caribbean nations and strengthen South-South cooperation. At the end of the visit to the island State, President Tinubu will fly to Brazil to participate in the 17th Summit of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro, During the visit to Saint Lucia... View full post