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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, January 15 represented President Bola Tinubu as Special guest of honour at the National Arcade, the finale venue of the 2025 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day parade in Abuja. Dignitaries at the ceremony in Abuja include Vice President Shettima led by the Commander Guards Brigade, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded after the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said the North should wait until 2031 to contest the Presidential election.  Akume had on Sunday, Dec. 8, told northern political aspirants to put off contesting the presidential election until 2031, when President Bola Tinubu would have completed his second term.  …

For the second consecutive year, the Nigerian government has announced that the October 1 Independence Day celebration will be marked in a low-key manner, citing the nation’s economic conditions.    The decision was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during a press conference in Abuja.   Senator Akume explained that President Bola …