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German President Steinmeier to Visit Nigeria for Two Days and Strengthen Ties with President Tinubu

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President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany is set to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, where he will engage with key Nigerian leaders and explore areas of mutual cooperation.

The German Embassy in Nigeria made the announcement on Monday, outlining the details of Steinmeier’s itinerary.

During his visit, President Steinmeier will meet with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, discussing political and economic matters of importance to both countries.

He will also hold talks with Alieu Omar Touray, the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission.

These meetings are expected to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore further collaboration between Germany and Nigeria, particularly in the fields of governance, regional security, and economic development.

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Following his discussions in Abuja, President Steinmeier will travel to Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, where he will engage with business leaders and representatives.

The German delegation will include top executives from some of Germany’s most successful companies, particularly in the IT, high-tech, and energy sectors.

One of the key highlights of the visit will be President Steinmeier’s engagement with members of Nigeria’s cultural and civil society sectors.

He is scheduled to meet renowned Nigerian artist Dr Nike Okundaye, known for her traditional African textiles, and Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka, a prominent figure in global literature and a vocal advocate for human rights and democracy.

The German leader will also tour various parts of Lagos, gaining insights into the city’s dynamic urban development, particularly as a megacity.

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He will focus on understanding the environmental and social challenges that come with such rapid urbanization, which will be a key discussion point in his engagements with both the Nigerian government and business leaders.


 

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NYSC Batch C2 Corp Members Cry Out Over Delayed Allowance Payments

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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) corp members take to the social media to cry out on the lack of payment.

It can be noted that most corp members have been paid their April Allawee in the month May, however some of the Batch C2 members cries out on the lack of payment.

Corp members take to twitter and other social media handles to voice out their complaints in hope to be heard. “5 months, 2 allawee payment”

It can also be noted that the latest NYSC batch, A1 have been paid their allawee.


 

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“I’ll Support you” – Patience Jonathan Vows to Campaign for Oluremi Tinubu in 2027

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Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has made it clear that she has no plans of returning to Aso Rock Villa in 2027, offering her full support to First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and her husband ahead of the 2027 elections.

Patience Jonathan expressed her endorsement while attending the Women Icon Leader of the Year award ceremony, where she honored Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, in Abuja on Saturday night.

During her speech, Jonathan praised Tinubu-Ojo and reaffirmed her loyalty to the First Lady. She emphasized the importance of unity, saying, “There is only one president at a time. When it’s your turn, I’ll support you. And when it’s not, I’ll step back.”

She also took a moment to recall the support she and her husband received from Remi Tinubu and the president during their 2011 presidential campaign. Jonathan stressed that instead of aiming for a return to Aso Rock, her focus is on standing by the First Lady and supporting her efforts.

“I’ve known Oluremi for a long time,” Jonathan shared. “We’ve worked together as wives of governors and deputy governors. I will not abandon my friend. I am not running for office, and I won’t go back to the Villa.

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If you call me, I won’t come. I stand by my friend.” Jonathan concluded by reminding everyone that leadership is about “turn by turn” and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting Senator Oluremi Tinubu and her husband’s vision for the country.


 

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Teenage Girl Sues JAMB After Being Forced to Remove Her Hijab Before UTME Exam

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A teenage girl, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has filed a lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the PEFTI Centre after allegedly being forced to remove her hijab before sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The suit was filed by her mother and legal representative, Basirat Ojo, who spoke to journalists in Abuja about the distressing incident. Ojo explained that on April 25, 2025, at the PEFTI CBT Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, her daughter was told she could not take the exam unless she removed her hijab, which she wears as a religious obligation. Ojo described the experience as humiliating and emotionally distressing for her daughter, adding that it was a clear violation of her rights.

The lawsuit is seeking a public apology from both JAMB and PEFTI, to be published in two national newspapers. Additionally, it calls for compensation for the rights violation and a court ruling that any policy requiring female candidates to remove their hijabs is unconstitutional.

Lawal’s lawyer, Qousim Opakunle, emphasized that the case is based on constitutional rights. He argued that the directive violated Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, especially for minors who are vulnerable to such injustices.


 

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