4 h. ago A’Ibom community decries school vandalism, seeks govt intervention

The Ekit Itam II community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has raised concerns over the vandalisation of St. Domino Primary School along the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene highway by hoodlums suspected to be scavengers. The community is calling on the state government to intervene and curb the menace. The Village Head, Eteidung Aloysius Read More

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5 h. ago Oyebanji unveils senate leader’s projects, commends developmental strides 

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has lauded the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, for his passion for the development of the state and enhancing the welfare of his constituents. Oyebanji spoke at Igede Ekiti and Aramoko Ekiti on Monday while inaugurating two ultra-modern markets with solar-powered lights constructed by Bamidele for the use of people in Read More

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6 h. ago Lagos communities decry water scarcity, demand govt intervention

Some Lagos residents have called on the state government to make potable water accessible to reduce the huge amount of money spent on buying water. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos, against the World Water Day celebrated annually in March. They urged the state government Read More

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7 h. ago Oyo APC pledges support for Tinubu’s agenda, hails Abas’ appointment

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It also lauded the appointment of its state chairman, Olayide Abas, as Board Chairman of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. In a statement on Monday, the party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, described Abas’ appointment as a testament Read More

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7 h. ago Residents decry water scarcity in parts of Lagos, demand govt action

Some Lagos residents have called on the state government to make potable water accessible to reduce the huge amount of money spent on buying water. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos, against the World Water Day celebrated annually in March. They urged the state government Read More

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7 h. ago Oyo APC Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Agenda, Lauds Chairman Abas’ Appointment

Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated its commitment to the full realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The party also enjoined every citizen to keep faith and refrain from acts capable of distracting the current federal government under the current administration which, it noted, was poised […]

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8 h. ago APC chieftain hails Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to national development 

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kano, Rabi’u Bichi, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, saying the President’s exceptional courage and unwavering commitment to national development have been a source of inspiration to him. Bichi, who is the Managing Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, also wished Tinubu Read More

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10 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Establish Renewed Hope Cultural Villages Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced intentions to create ‘Renewed Hope Cultural Villages’ in all 36 states to enhance Nigeria’s vibrant cultural heritage and stimulate the creative sector. Special Assistant to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Abiola Jagunlabi, in an interview with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, revealed that this initiative […]

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12 h. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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12 h. ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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13 h. ago Tinubu’s bold decisions will benefit Nigerians – Ortom’s aide

By John Ogunsemore Terver Akase, media aide to former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom said President Bola Tinubu has made some bold decisions that his predecessors could not. He identified these decisions as removal of fuel subsidy and local government autonomy. Akase said that while fuel subsidy removal has brought deep pains to Nigerians, those will […] The post Tinubu’s bold decisions will benefit Nigerians – Ortom’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Bamidele Calls For Strategic Investments In Education To Produce Billionaires

The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on governments at all levels, corporate organiaations and philanthropists to invest more strategically in education to produce global billionaires and brands. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, highlighted how developed and emerging nations in Asia, Europe and North America leveraged education as a veritable tool of […]

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18 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mobilises Pension Funds To Finance 5,000km Of Roads

The Nigerian government has announced plans to mobilise pension funds to finance the construction of 5,000 kilometres of roads. This plan has raised concerns about transparency and the potential risks of diverting retirees’ savings to build infrastructure projects. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the initiative during an online […]

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19 h. ago Despite Tinubu’s intervention, Obasa pursues suit against Meranda, lawmakers

Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the counsel for the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, for the umpteenth time on Sunday, dismissed speculations that his principal would be dropping the suit against erstwhile Speaker Mojisola Meranda, and the Assembly members. Fashanu, in a telephone interview with The PUNCH, said his team was Read More

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20 h. ago Parliamentary govt: Reps propose election of President from Senate

• House to produce PM From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives is proposing that the President should be elected from the Senate and the Prime Minister from the House, if the bills to return the country to parliamentary system of government are passed into law. The proposals also include the appointment of ministers […] The post Parliamentary govt: Reps propose election of President from Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Disregard rumour, Osun safe, peaceful, govt tells holidaymakers

The Osun State Government has reassured holidaymakers that the state is safe and peaceful, despite recent social media claims to the contrary.  The government urged visitors to disregard rumours and explore the state during their stay. The reassurances come in the wake of recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities that resulted Read More

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22 h. ago Edo govt partners LAPO to tackle challenges facing women, girls

Tribune Online Edo govt partners LAPO to tackle challenges facing women, girls The Edo State Government (EDSG) has announced its intention to partner with the Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) to address various issues affecting women and girls in the state. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chief Bisi Idaomi, gave the assurance while receiving senior management staff from LAPO during a courtesy visit […] Edo govt partners LAPO to tackle challenges facing women, girls Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Ibara Regeneration Scheme: Ogun govt gives subscribers ultimatum to develop plots

Tribune Online Ibara Regeneration Scheme: Ogun govt gives subscribers ultimatum to develop plots The Commissioner said the issuance of the ultimatum became expedient so as to discourage land speculations within the housing estate. Ibara Regeneration Scheme: Ogun govt gives subscribers ultimatum to develop plots Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project

From Lukman Olabiyi The landowners in Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, host to the proposed Abia Airport, have accused the state government of violating a court order which restrained it from taking further action on the project pending the hearing and determination of the suit filed by Nsulu landowners. The landowners […] The post Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo

Tribune Online Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo   THE killing of 16 travellers suspected to be kidnappers by a mob in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo State has continued to draw wide condemnations across the country. Recall that 16 hunters travelling to Kano State from Rivers for Sallah festivities were intercepted by local vigilantes after which they were beaten […] Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo Tribune Online

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