Politics

Peter Obi, Makinde Hold Closed Door Meeting

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As the race to Aso Rock kicks off among the 18 Presidential candidates in next year general election, Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has urged Nigeria to intensity prayers for the country to have a peaceful transition. The Labour party presidential candidate stated this while Continue Reading

Education

Lepers Colony Residents Want Scholarship for Children

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Residents of the Lepers Colony, Iberekodo, Abeokuta have appealed to the Ogun State government to give scholarships to their children to enable them to further their education. The leader of the community, Mr John Odunawo made the plea when he led some residents of the colony on a courtesy visit to the state Governor, Prince Dapo […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Russia to formally Annex Four More Areas of Ukraine

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Russia’s Vladimir Putin will hold a signing ceremony on Friday formally annexing four more areas of Ukraine after self-styled referendums condemned by Ukraine and the West as a sham. Russian-backed officials had earlier claimed the five-day exercise secured almost total popular support. So-called votes were held in Luhansk and Donetsk in the east, and in […]Continue Reading

Education

NECO Releases 2022 SSCE Results

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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of 2022 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination(SSCE). It blacklisted 29 supervisors for alleged involvement in various malpractice offences during the just concluded examination. NECO Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the results on Thursday at the Continue Reading

Security

VIDEO: Drunk Policeman Roams Street

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Tourism

Ogun to Boost Tourism through Water Transportation

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 Ogun state government has promised to maximize the use of water transport  tourism to boost economic growth and development of the state.  The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made the promise while speaking at the  June 12 cultural centre, Kuto Abeokuta  to celebrate the 45th edition of world tourism day.  Represented by his Deputy,  Mrs […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Ekiti Cargo Airport: Farmers Protest Non-payment of Compensation

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Aggrieved Farmers have taken to the major road leading to the Cargo Airport at the outskirts of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State in the early hours of Thursday, in their bid to ensure compensation was paid to them for their lands and farm produce destroyed in the course of building the airstrips. The farmers numbering about […]Continue Reading

News

Oyetola Pledges Commitment to People-Friendly Projects

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Osun State Government has reiterated its commitment to executing and formulating Policies aimed at making lives better for Residents. The State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola gave the assurance at the official inaugurations of completed Micro Projects in Iwo and Olaoluwa Local Governments. The Governor who was represented by the State Commissioner for Rural and Community Continue Reading

Foreign

Florida in Darkness as Hurricane Ian Strikes

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One of the most dangerous storms to hit the US in years has left 2.4 million homes and businesses in Florida without power and floodwaters surging inland. Hurricane Ian made landfall at around 15:10 local time (19:10 GMT) on Wednesday, smashing into the coast with wind speeds of up to 241 kilometers per hour. The […]Continue Reading

Education

Let’s prioritise safety in schools – FG

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Minister Of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has restated the ministry’s commitment to work closely with all Nigerians to provide safe schools where children and teachers are protected from threats and crisis. Mallam Adamu made this known in Ibadan while delivering his goodwill message at the 58th national delegate conference of the Nigeria Union Of teachers, […]Continue Reading

News

NPC, Stakeholders Meet on 2023 Census

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There is the need to update Nigeria’s population database to reflect the current realities that will enhance development plans for the country.  This formed the submission of various speakers in Abeokuta at a stakeholders summit on the 2023 Population and Housing Census with the theme, 2023 Census- Getting people involved.  The participants who converged on […]Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Inaugurates GCI Board

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called for more support from voluntary individuals or groups that are ready to give back to society through collaboration with the government in order to ensure the quality standard of education in the state. Governor Makinde made the call while inaugurating the board of trustees of Government College, […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Coolio Dies at 59

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Coolio, an American rapper, is dead.  The rapper who achieved enormous success in the 90s was visiting a friend late Wednesday afternoon when he passed away. Coolio’s longtime manager, Jarez, says Coolio went to the bathroom at his friend’s house, but when he didn’t come out after a while … the friend kept calling for […]Continue Reading

Family & Relationship

Video: Hearing the Unspoken Words In Relationship

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Do you agree that women are mostly moved by what they hear and men by what they see? Click on the link below and watch ‘Heart to Heart’, a love and relationship program where ‘Dayo Adenuga revealed the much overlooked aspect of relationship. https://fb.watch/fQs-ERnhxP/ Laolu Fawole/Olaitan Oye-AdeitanContinue Reading

Lifestyle

Monarch Dies at 80, For Burial Thursday

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The Secretary, Lokoja Traditional Rulers Council, Muhammed Nalado, has announced the death of the Maigari, Dr Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi III. According to the statement, the 80-year-old Maigari died on Wednesday evening after a brief illness in a private hospital in Abuja. He was one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Kogi State, having ascended the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Lawan Loses Senatorial Ticket

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The Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu has declared Bashir Sheriff Machina as the All Progressives Congress (APC) authentic senatorial candidate for Yobe North in the coming 2023 National Assembly elections. The presiding judge, Justice Fadimatu Murtala directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and publish his name accordingly. Machina and Continue Reading

News

FG Approves Four New Projects

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The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved approximately N600 million for the purchase of four customized armoured carriers for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. Briefing newsmen on the development, the Minister of Justice, Alhaji Abubakar Malami, said the delivery period of the vehicles was 16 weeks. According to the Minister, the purchase is […]Continue Reading

Politics

UPDATED: Confusion in Ekiti over Cabinet Dissolution

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With two weeks to the expiration of his tenure, Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council.   Dr. Fayemi made the announcement during the last valedictory executive session held at the Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. He directed the political appointees to hand over to the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Don’t allow politicians to wreck Nigeria – Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned religious leaders not to allow politicians to wreck Nigeria. Chief Obasanjo gave the charge when he received the new President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Reverend Daniel Okoh at his Presidential Library Penthouse residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.  The former President noted that Nigeria Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Encomiums As Progress FM Honours Retiring Zonal Director

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There is a reward for hard work for individuals who show commitment to their duties.  This came to reality at a retirement party organised for the outgoing zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Janet Joseph.  The premises of Progress FM Ado-Ekiti, the venue of the party for the […]Continue Reading

Education

ASUU Strike: Citizens Lament Grounded Businesses, Academic Activities

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One of the items of the sustainable development goals is access to quality education. In Nigeria at present however , over  7 months ASUU strike has destabilized the school’s academic calendar and also crippled business activities around varsities. The 7months plus strike did not only affect business activities, academic calendar has been destabilized for the Continue Reading

Economy

Regeneration Scheme: Ogun Takes Steps to Redevelop Old Buildings

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Ogun State government has concluded plans to develop old buildings across the state through the “regeneration scheme” initiative. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Olatunji Odunlami, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by Ogun State Slum Regeneration Authority on the regeneration scheme of a hundred metres Continue Reading

Foreign

EU Expresses Worry Over Leakage of Major Pipelines from Russia

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The EU says, leaks in two major gas pipelines from Russia to Europe have been  caused by sabotage – but stopped short of directly accusing Russia. According to report, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said deliberate disruption would meet the “strongest possible response”. Meanwhile, the EU has previously accused Russia of using gas […]Continue Reading

Politics

OGHA Confirms New Auditor-General as Suspended Lawmaker Appeals For Reconsideration

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One of the suspended lawmakers of the Ogun House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Solomon Osho, has appealed to the House to reconsider his suspension from the assembly and its activities. Mr Osho made the appeal through a letter he sent to the House and was read by the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo during plenary in Abeokuta. Mr […]Continue Reading

Crime

Iganna Attack: Oyo CP Orders Full Investigations

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams has ordered full investigations into the killing of personnel in Iganna, Iwajowa Local Government Area of the state.  Mr Williams stated this while reacting to the unfortunate incident that led to the loss of lives of an officer and a male civilian with two others seriously injured […]Continue Reading