Tinubu, Boris Johnson, Ki-Moon, Others Rally to Unlock Imo’s Economic Potential Uzodimma says state is hub for investment Edun reveals Nigeria targeting 7% GDP
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja
Global leaders, including
President Bola Tinubu, former United Nations (UN) Secretary their numbers in Owerri, Imo Other dignitaries that attended creation of the state, included: British Prime Minister, Boris General, Ban Ki-Moon, among State, in efforts by the state to the two-day Imo Economic Johnson, as well as a former others, yesterday turned out in unlock its economic potential. Summit, the first since the Continued on page 10
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Security: Five Men Shaping Tinubu’s Defence, Intelligence, Policing Strategy Chiemelie Ezeobi
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu — National
Security Adviser (NSA)
General Christopher Gwabin Musa — Minister of Defence
Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun —
Inspector General of Police (IGP)
Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi — Director-General, Dept of State Services (DSS)
Amb. Mohammed Dauda — DG National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
Nigeria’s national security architecture is now firmly in the hands of five powerful figures Continued on page 33
Tinubu Swears in Musa, Defence Minister in Renewed Purpose for National Security
Gets marching order to secure nation Ribadu: We’ll deal decisively with anyone spreading terror, undermining national unity Military explains Kebbi school kidnap, says remaining abducted students will be rescued unharmed Story on page 10
Musa takes oath amid high expectations...
New Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa being administered the oath of office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa … yesterday