16 h. ago Senator Jika Endorses Plan To Convert ATBU To Conventional Varsity

A former lawmaker, Senator Haliru Jika, has expressed support for a proposed legislation to convert Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, from a university of technology to a conventional university, saying the move was important for human capital development, fair access to education, and economic growth in the region.   He stated his position at […]

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23 h. ago Ebonyi federal varsity laments, says Enugu DisCo tariff threatens patients’ care 

The Management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, has raised an alarm over what it read more Ebonyi federal varsity laments, says Enugu DisCo tariff threatens patients’ care 

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24 h. ago Christmas: Makinde congratulates Christians, urges love, peaceful coexistence

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, congratulates Christians on Christmas, urging them to live in love, peace, and remain security conscious during the Yulet Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-makinde-congratulates-christians-urges-love-peaceful-coexistence/

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24 h. ago Yoruba Youths Felicitate Seyi Tinubu, Abubakar On Conferment Of Chieftaincy Titles

Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has felicitated with the son of President Bola Tinubu, Mr Seyi, on his conferment on Sunday with the honorary chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1. The council also felicitated with a former Zamfara State Governor and current Senator, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, […]

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24 h. ago Sanusi Laments Lack Of Access To Electricity, Portable Water In Oyo

An Ibadan-based businessman and philanthropist, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has disclosed that more than 250 communities spread across Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, lack access to electricity and potable water. Sanusi, whom the Okanlomo Oodua said he had received intervention requests from the affected communities, seeking his assistance in providing electricity and potable water. […]

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33 h. ago Power outage: Pipeline repairs near completion as Adelabu’s 48

Nigeria faces a continued power outage as pipeline repairs near completion. The Minister of Power assures that electricity supply will be restored soon. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-outage-pipeline-repairs-near-completion-as-adelabus-48-hour-deadline-ends-thursday/

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39 h. ago Libyans United In Grief For Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash

General Mohammed al-Haddad and his four aides died on Tuesday after a visit to Ankara, with Turkish officials saying an electrical failure caused their plane to crash less than 15 minutes after takeoff. The post Libyans United In Grief For Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash appeared first on Channels Television.

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44 h. ago Christmas: Alaafin Tells Christians To Appreciate God, Love Neighbours

  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has charged Christians to celebrate Christmas as a day to appreciate God’s love for mankind, a season to show goodwill to neighbours, and a time of divine expectation from the Lord. Oba Owoade stated that these would transform the country, heal relationships, and give the […]

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46 h. ago Enforcement Alone Can’t Solve Problem Of Illegal Mining — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for a more lasting and well-thought-out policy solution to tackle illegal mining across the country, stating that enforcement alone cannot solve the problem. Makinde made the remarks while reflecting on earlier discussions with the federal government on how best to address the growing menace. He revealed […]

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50 h. ago Destruction of PDP dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy —Makinde

•Says Wike, at a meeting, promised Tinubu he would hold PDP for him OYO State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has explained why he would not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that efforts to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could ultimately undermine Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan […]

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54 h. ago Lack of digital procurement threatens Africa free trade – Kuraway CEO

Manual procurement and poor logistics threaten the AfCFTA. Learn how digital procurement in Africa can overcome these barriers to boost trade and efficienc Read More: https://punchng.com/lack-of-digital-procurement-threatens-africa-free-trade-kuraway-ceo/

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58 h. ago Oyo APC leaders set aside ambitions, target record 2027 result for Tinubu — Folarin

Oyo State leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have resolved to set aside personal political ambitions and unite behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The decision was announced in Oyo Federal Constituency on Monday during the launch of the APC/Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ 14–Federal Constituency tour, held at the Oba […]

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58 h. ago ‘Any Woman Not In Her Husband’s House Isn’t A Queen’, Singer Portable Slams Actress Iyabo Ojo

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has openly criticised actress Iyabo Ojo following her recent praise of single motherhood. In a video that has since gone viral online, Iyabo Ojo, who is also referred to as the ‘Queen Mother,’ stated that the stigma once attached to single mothers is now a thing of […]

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60 h. ago Abia electric buses will contribute to cleaner air, healthier cities – Okonjo

…offers free ride to commuters during Yuletide  Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has described the Abia read more Abia electric buses will contribute to cleaner air, healthier cities – Okonjo-Iweala

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62 h. ago Yelutide: Oyo traffic authority deploys 627 personnel across state 

In its bid to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance road safety before, during and after the Christmas and New read more Yelutide: Oyo traffic authority deploys 627 personnel across state 

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62 h. ago Eko DisCo prosecutes Ikoyi vandals as courts hand down jail terms

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has secured multiple convictions against individuals involved in the vandalism of its electricity infrastructure read more Eko DisCo prosecutes Ikoyi vandals as courts hand down jail terms

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63 h. ago Yuletide: Oyo NSCDC deploys 1,500 personnel for security operations

The Commandant of the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Augustine Padonu, has approved the deployment of 1,500 personnel to cover strategic locations across the state.

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65 h. ago Wike Just Left Law School When I Made $1m; Promised Tinubu “Hold The PDP” For Him Ahead Of 2027 Polls” – Seyi Makinde Alleges

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed why he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, highlighting a growing political divergence within the Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday in  Ibadan, Makinde reflected on his early career, recalling that at the age of 29, he secured his first major […] The post Wike Just Left Law School When I Made $1m; Promised Tinubu “Hold The PDP” For Him Ahead Of 2027 Polls” – Seyi Makinde Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Wema, Access lead banks with the fastest growing assets in 2025

Nigeria’s banking sector has delivered an outstanding and ever-evolving performance in the nine month period of 2025. Despite thinning profits read more Wema, Access lead banks with the fastest growing assets in 2025

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67 h. ago ‘I Prioritise Enabling Environment Over Handouts’, Says Governor Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration prefers creating a conducive environment that empowers citizens to lift themselves out of poverty, rather than distributing handouts to them. Makinde made the remarks during a media chat with journalists at the Government House in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, where he explained the philosophy behind […]

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