69 m. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC engages stakeholders, seeks greater awareness for CVR exercise

Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, urged stakeholders to support the commission in ensuring a smooth and effective registration process.

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2 h. ago Stakeholders call for stronger investment to rescue Nigeria’s health sector

Stakeholders at the 2025 National Health Dialogue urge stronger investment in innovation and financing to rescue Nigeria’s struggling health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-investment-to-rescue-nigerias-health-sector/

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2 h. ago From fear to faith: How community engagement drove vaccine uptake in Abuja community

Discover how community engagement and trusted leaders in Karshi, Abuja transformed vaccine hesitancy into confidence, boosting overall immunisation rates. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-fear-to-faith-how-community-engagement-drove-vaccine-uptake-in-abuja-community/

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7 h. ago UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has charged media organisations and other critical stakeholders to champion health education and enlightenment read more UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

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8 h. ago Alaafin Advocates Inclusion Of Traditional Rulers, Native Intelligence In Terrorism Fight

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called for urgent integration of traditional institutions and native intelligence into the country’s national counter-terrorism strategy to address the country’s complex security challenges. Oba Owoade stressed that unless and until development challenges were seriously addressed via a genuinely people-oriented development strategy, enduring security is likely to […]

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9 h. ago Circular Road: Makinde Reassures Residents On Adequate Compensation

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has assured that adequate compensation would be paid to property owners affected by the 110km Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project. Governor Makinde also assured that no house would be demolished without adequate compensation to the affected owners. The assurance was given on Wednesday when the Governor visited the […]

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9 h. ago Oyo enrols 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in health scheme

…calls for collective action The Oyo State Government has allocated and enrolled 10,000 Health Insurance Scheme slots from the State read more Oyo enrols 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in health scheme

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11 h. ago Hisbah Arrests 2 Suspected Child Traffickers, Rescues 3 Girls In Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 58-year-old woman, Besirat Tijjani, who hailed from Oyo State, and her alleged accomplice, 45-year-old Habibu Idris, from Jigawa State, over the allegation of trafficking three underage girls. Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects […]

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12 h. ago AGM: WIEN Restates Commitment To Inclusive, Sustainable Energy Sector

Addressing members, partners, and industry stakeholders, WIEN President Eyono Fatai Williams celebrated five years of measurable impact and a future defined by bold ambition. The post AGM: WIEN Restates Commitment To Inclusive, Sustainable Energy Sector appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago TotalEnergies Sells Stake in Nigerian Deepwater Field Bonga To Eni, Shell

TotalEnergies announced that it had completed the divestment of its non-operated stake in the massive deepwater Bonga field off Nigeria, realising a net gain of $510 million. In a statement, the company announced that its local subsidiary, TEPNG, had closed the sale of its 12.5 per cent stake in Oil Mining License 118 to fellow […]

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13 h. ago All Progressives Congress Stakeholders Want Kwara North To Produce Next Gov

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, including the governorship aspirants in Kwara North, have agreed to work in unison to make the ambition of the zone to produce the next governor of the state realisable. The stakeholders and the aspirants reached the agreement at a meeting held in Ilorin residence of a prominent Kwara North leader, […]

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13 h. ago Ibadan circular road: 150 metres will not be exceeded in already developed areas —Makinde

OYO State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has reassured house owners along the Circular Road corridor of his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and due compensation in ongoing construction activities within the zone. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing affected house owners and leaders of community associations, including demolition victims within the designated […]

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17 h. ago Adamawa Govt Flags Off Mass Azithromycin Campaign, Targets 1.4 Million Children

The Adamawa State Government has launched the mass administration of Azithromycin under the SARMAAN II Project, reaffirming its commitment to improving child health across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Luggere, Jimeta, Yola North LGA, Professor Sofeme Jebson—representing Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, said the Fintiri administration remains focused on reducing childhood illnesses through […]

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17 h. ago Oyo flags off MNCH week, targets over 500,000 children with comprehensive health services

THE Oyo State Government has launched the second round of its Maternal and Newborn Child Week (MNCW) for 2025, unveiling a wide-ranging package of essential health services designed to protect children and strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Ibadan, Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board […]

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21 h. ago Makinde pledges to resolve circular road setback, compensation issues for landowners

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, assures landowners affected by the Circular Road project of fair compensation and resolution of setback issues before 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-pledges-to-resolve-circular-road-setback-compensation-issues-for-landowners/

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22 h. ago Why getting digital skills is mandatory for Nigerian youths — UNICEF

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appealed to stakeholders in Nigeria to coalesce efforts towards

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24 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu declares state of emergency on security, orders massive recruitment

President Tinubu in a statement he personally signed and issued by State House, disclosed that additional 20,000 officers will be recruited for

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24 h. ago Anglican Church inaugurates Oyo South Diocese, installs bishop

The Church of Nigeria inaugurates the new Oyo South Diocese, its 167th, and installs The Right Reverend Dr. Olufemi Familoni as its first bishop. Read More: https://punchng.com/anglican-church-inaugurates-oyo-south-diocese-installs-bishop/

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25 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Massive Police, Army Recruitments

President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. The move comes as Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of violent attacks across several states. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of […]

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27 h. ago Benue gov debunks defection rumour, reaffirms commitment to APC

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, dismisses social media rumors of his defection as a false smear campaign, reaffirming his loyalty to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-gov-debunks-defection-rumour-reaffirms-commitment-to-apc/

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