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NATION BUILDING: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Urges Women to Love and Support Each other

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November 2, 2024

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… Says women have a strong role to play in nation building

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian Women to rally round other women seeking for elective positions, encourage them and actively support them.

She was speaking at the All Progressives Congress APC Women National Summit and Dialogue in Abuja with the theme, Empowering APC Women for Leadership and Nation Building.

The event had in attendance the Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, First Lady of the Gambia, National Assembly members, State First Ladies, Deputy Governors, Women Leaders of the APC from across Nigeria and members of the diplomatic community.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu explained with personal examples that the best person to understand a woman is another woman.

“During this phase of Nation Building, as women leaders, let us remember that we all have what it takes to make an impact in our various spheres of influence.

Let us avoid creating imaginary limitations and focus on our potential by persevering, supporting one another, and working diligently.

We can shape the future, let us do it right, one woman at a time”.

The First Lady urged the National Woman Leader of the Party to team up with other APC State Women Leaders to make a representation to the National Assembly to further push for legislation to increase the quota of women that must have seats at the Assembly.

“The next election is for the Nigerian Women. The Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR places a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for women to thrive, we have witnessed increase representation of women in key positions within our party and government.

This is proof of the hard work, resilience and determination we exhibit as women and we must continue to push forward in unity”.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu admonished the women on the principles and qualities of good leadership especially by women which include, integrity, hard work and compassion.“

A leader who cannot apologise for their wrong is not worth to be a leader”.

“When you get into office, you must look out for your fellow women all the time”.

“When one woman succeeds, we all succeed and when one woman fails, we all fail”.

Earlier, the guest speaker, Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who she noted has consistently demonstrated a commitment to gender equity.

“This commitment has inspired a wave of new female leaders, fostering a more balanced representation in decision making processes that enrich our nation.

Through these efforts, Mr President has not only elevated the role of women but also laid the groundwork for a legacy of inclusivity that will shape future generations”.

The APC national Woman Leader, Dr Mary Alile Idele in her welcome remarks highlighted the role of past heroines including Queen Amina, Emotan, Moremi among others and urged the women present to begin to tread the path of leaving legacies that would impact the future generations and the nation as a whole, positively.

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Insecurity: Lagos Will Remain Peaceful, says Sanwo-Olu

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November 27, 2025

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu assures that the State will remain peaceful for residents and all visitors amidst the insecurity across the nation.

Sanwo- Olu gave the assurance on Thursday during a meeting of the Security Council.

In a statement, Gbenga Omotoso HC (Information & Strategy, disclosed that the state’s security Council, which comprises heads of Security agencies in the state, met at the State House, Marina.

At the routine meeting, which was chaired by Mr Sanwo-Olu, were the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 9 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. A.O. Owolabi, Group Capt. M.A. Imam, Commander 651 BSG, Nigerian Air Force, Commander NNS Beecroft Naval Base, Apapa, Commodore PP Nimmyel, Commissioner of Police Olohundare Moshood, representative of the Department State Services Director, A.B. Alade, Secretary to the State Government Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Chief of Staff to the Governor Tayo Ayinde, Chief Security Officer to the Governor CSP Fagbemi Adekunle, and Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) Executive Secretary Ayo Ogunsan.

After being briefed by the security chiefs, Governor Sanwo- Olu expressed satisfaction with their reports and assured all Lagosians and visitors that the Yuletide will truly be a season of goodwill.

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Police, PSC set up committee to recruit 30,000 new officers

The primary mandate of the Joint Ad-hoc Committee is to collaborate and brainstorm on creating a seamless, transparent, and efficient recruitment process.

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November 27, 2025

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have set up a high-powered joint Ad-hoc Committee to drive the immediate commencement of the recruitment of 30,000 new officers.

The PSC disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, following the inauguration of the Ad-hoc Committee on Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 by the Chairman, Police Service Commission DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd) at the Police Service Commission Corporate Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.

The establishment of the committee followed the presidential directive to bolster the numerical strength of the NPF and enhance national security.

The primary mandate of the Joint Ad-hoc Committee is to collaborate and brainstorm on creating a seamless, transparent, and efficient recruitment process.

It added that the committee will work to ensure the exercise is conducted with the highest standards of integrity and merit.

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US-Nigeria Security Joint Working Group (Full List)

Members of the Joint Working Group include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Bernard M. Doro, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Mohammed Mohammed and the Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force, Mr Kayode Egbetokun.

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November 27, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the composition of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country.

The composition of the Joint Working Group was part of the agreement reached during the recent trip to Washington, DC, by a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

Ribadu is to lead the Nigerian side of the Joint Working Group, supported by a multi-stakeholder team comprising senior officials from relevant government establishments.

Ms Idayat Hassan of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and Mr Paul Alabi of the Embassy of Nigeria in the US will serve as the secretariat.

President Tinubu has urged members of the Joint Working Group to work assiduously with their US counterparts to ensure smooth operationalisation of all agreements across sectors.

Bayo OnanugaSpecial Adviser to the President(Information and Strategy)November 27, 2025