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June 2, 2022. Madrid, Spain. There was a charming, old-school sense of humour that people never expected given that he always looked stern/serious

June 2, 2022. Madrid, Spain. There was a charming, old-school sense of humour that people never expected given that he always looked stern/serious

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Nigeria’s Oil Minister (then known as Federal Commissioner), 35 year old Colonel Muhammadu Buhari being welcomed by Saudi Oil Minister, Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani, to an OPEC Meeting on Friday, May 5, 1978, in the Saudi city of Taif.

Nigeria’s Oil Minister (then known as Federal Commissioner), 35 year old Colonel Muhammadu Buhari being welcomed by Saudi Oil Minister, Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani, to an OPEC Meeting on Friday, May 5, 1978, in the Saudi city of Taif.

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OAU people and their ‘intimidation’ tactics 😀 (Only thing that didn’t happen here is anthem rendition). 🎥: At the end of a recent tour of SAGLEV factory in Lagos, #Nigeria, by African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH (PS. Don’t let J9 see this video)

OAU people and their ‘intimidation’ tactics 😀 (Only thing that didn’t happen here is anthem rendition). 🎥: At the end of a recent tour of SAGLEV factory in Lagos, #Nigeria, by African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH (PS. Don’t let J9 see this video)

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New book from Prof. Karin Barber (a more fluent speaker of the Yoruba language than many Yoruba people, see video)

New book from Prof. Karin Barber (a more fluent speaker of the Yoruba language than many Yoruba people, see video)

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That time of the year again. This year, 14,000 Nigerians applied to visit / sail with the Nigerian Navy, for #NigerianNavyAt70. A total of 8 ships across Lagos, PH, Warri and Calabar. Successful applicants have been notified. One of the people who saw this tweet last year made this viral video:

That time of the year again. This year, 14,000 Nigerians applied to visit / sail with the Nigerian Navy, for #NigerianNavyAt70. A total of 8 ships across Lagos, PH, Warri and Calabar. Successful applicants have been notified. One of the people who saw this tweet last year made this viral video:

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Here’s Aṣa with Eye Adaba, at the French State Dinner for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 🇳🇬🇫🇷🇳🇬🇫🇷🇳🇬🇫🇷

Here’s Aṣa with Eye Adaba, at the French State Dinner for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 🇳🇬🇫🇷🇳🇬🇫🇷🇳🇬🇫🇷

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700km Lagos—Calabar Coastal Highway in progress 📹: Ed Wonder

700km Lagos—Calabar Coastal Highway in progress 📹: Ed Wonder

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I will never forget the time PDP legislators heckled him, during the 2019 budget presentation, at NASS. December 19, 2018. Unruffled in face and voice, this is all he said:

I will never forget the time PDP legislators heckled him, during the 2019 budget presentation, at NASS. December 19, 2018. Unruffled in face and voice, this is all he said:

Tolu Ogunlesi, MON

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Jan 26, 2019 Ibadan, Nigeria An Unforgettable Day...

Jan 26, 2019 Ibadan, Nigeria An Unforgettable Day...

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The first-ever road link to the gas-rich Bonny Island, connecting it to the Rivers Mainland. A really big deal. Financed jointly by Government of Nigeria and NLNG. October 12, 2017: Flag-off of construction of 37.9km Bonny-Bodo Road and Bridges, across one of the most challenging construction conditions in Nigeria. December 2025 (video below): 90% completion, and temporary opening of the road. 2026: Project completion. Also scheduled: installation of CCTV, solar lighting, service facilities, truck parks, etc.

The first-ever road link to the gas-rich Bonny Island, connecting it to the Rivers Mainland. A really big deal. Financed jointly by Government of Nigeria and NLNG. October 12, 2017: Flag-off of construction of 37.9km Bonny-Bodo Road and Bridges, across one of the most challenging construction conditions in Nigeria. December 2025 (video below): 90% completion, and temporary opening of the road. 2026: Project completion. Also scheduled: installation of CCTV, solar lighting, service facilities, truck parks, etc.

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I dare you to listen to this and not laugh. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo speaking about one encounter with Muhammadu Buhari while they were in office: #WorkingWithBuhari

I dare you to listen to this and not laugh. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo speaking about one encounter with Muhammadu Buhari while they were in office: #WorkingWithBuhari

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As we approach the 4th anniversary of the groundbreaking by Muhammadu Buhari (RIP) -- in Dec 2021 -- for the African Medical Center of Excellence (AMCE), Abuja, the Center (opened June 2025) has successfully performed its 1st open-heart surgery. The specialists speak on the procedure:

As we approach the 4th anniversary of the groundbreaking by Muhammadu Buhari (RIP) -- in Dec 2021 -- for the African Medical Center of Excellence (AMCE), Abuja, the Center (opened June 2025) has successfully performed its 1st open-heart surgery. The specialists speak on the procedure:

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Memories. Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, first-ever female Nigerian Air Force combat helicopter pilot, giving Muhammadu Buhari a tour of newly-acquired NAF helicopters. Arotile died on this day 5 years ago, at just 24. May their souls continue to rest in peace.

Memories. Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, first-ever female Nigerian Air Force combat helicopter pilot, giving Muhammadu Buhari a tour of newly-acquired NAF helicopters. Arotile died on this day 5 years ago, at just 24. May their souls continue to rest in peace.

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The final journey #PMBFuneral

The final journey #PMBFuneral

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Finally here. Been waiting for this for a while… the tungba apogee

Finally here. Been waiting for this for a while… the tungba apogee

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The Guards Brigade Band rendering “God be with you till we meet again” 🎶 Marching behind Muhammadu Buhari’s corpse: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and others #PMBFuneral

The Guards Brigade Band rendering “God be with you till we meet again” 🎶 Marching behind Muhammadu Buhari’s corpse: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and others #PMBFuneral

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Me that shared the tweet, I didn't get a chance to visit a Nigerian Navy ship, cos I was away. But I'm really glad people got the news and the opportunity to hang out with the Navy! Thanks RB for the video! PS. NN owes me my own tour, when I'm next in Lagos!! #OnwardTogether

Me that shared the tweet, I didn't get a chance to visit a Nigerian Navy ship, cos I was away. But I'm really glad people got the news and the opportunity to hang out with the Navy! Thanks RB for the video! PS. NN owes me my own tour, when I'm next in Lagos!! #OnwardTogether

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I’ve missed hearing Prof. Yemi Osinbajo speak 😎 Hear him today, at launch of Garba Shehu’s book in Abuja, recounting something Ganduje told him,about how being a DEPUTY in Nigerian politics is MOST DIFFICULT JOB anyone could ever have HE Atiku Abubakar was in the room also, bearing witness 😀

I’ve missed hearing Prof. Yemi Osinbajo speak 😎 Hear him today, at launch of Garba Shehu’s book in Abuja, recounting something Ganduje told him,about how being a DEPUTY in Nigerian politics is MOST DIFFICULT JOB anyone could ever have HE Atiku Abubakar was in the room also, bearing witness 😀

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Never ever ever get it twisted, bro 😂

Never ever ever get it twisted, bro 😂

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UPDATE: Geometric Power: Reviving Nigeria’s Industrial Heartland - an African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank impact story Building on a foundation laid by Government of Nigeria

UPDATE: Geometric Power: Reviving Nigeria’s Industrial Heartland - an African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank impact story Building on a foundation laid by Government of Nigeria

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Lagos between Sept and now: ✅ New Guinness World Records set 🥇 ✅ Awarded hosting rights for 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair IATF ✅ National Theatre (now WSCCCA) re-opens And then, this weekend: ✅ E1 Lagos GP 🌊🔥 The Lagos State Govt X Babajide Sanwo-Olu X African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank #ThisIsLagos #WelcomeToLagos

Lagos between Sept and now: ✅ New Guinness World Records set 🥇 ✅ Awarded hosting rights for 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair IATF ✅ National Theatre (now WSCCCA) re-opens And then, this weekend: ✅ E1 Lagos GP 🌊🔥 The Lagos State Govt X Babajide Sanwo-Olu X African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank #ThisIsLagos #WelcomeToLagos

Tolu Ogunlesi, MON

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#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 Ahmed Musa (MON) (OON) 🎖️🎖️ 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 Ahmed Musa (MON) (OON) 🎖️🎖️ 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

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UPDATE: From one oncology center in Lagos (below, 2019) & two diagnostics centers in Kano & Umuahia, the NSIA healthcare ecosystem has grown. By end Q2 2026, there will be 4 cancer centers & 15 diagnostics centers, says NSIA CEO, as they seal partnership with IFC.

UPDATE: From one oncology center in Lagos (below, 2019) & two diagnostics centers in Kano & Umuahia, the NSIA healthcare ecosystem has grown. By end Q2 2026, there will be 4 cancer centers & 15 diagnostics centers, says NSIA CEO, as they seal partnership with IFC.

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