Olayemi Oyebanji
10 Oct
Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji and a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Idowu Olayinka, yesterday, urged young teachers and lecturers to be dedicated and resilient in the training of the next generation of teachers
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In the past few days, videos of market women leaders, Iyalojas, in Ekiti State moderating the prices of goods in the markets within their jurisdictions have been trending. According to reliable information, the genesis of the viral video was a call made by the First Lady
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Rising star of the future, 12 year-old Christiana Igbokwe has reawaken the spirit of her late grandmother, legendary Christy Essien-Igbokwe aka Lady of. Songs in her latest single titled "Ku Saura" featuring the King of Arewa Music, Ali Jita. The single, "Ku Saura," features the legendary voice of the late Christy Essien Igbokwe in a…
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The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the increase in rig count from 19 to 40, with projections of reaching 50. Mr Ahmad Sajoh, Chairman of the group, said in a statement on Thursday that the achievement underscored the administration’s commitment to reviving Nigeria’s oil production capacity, strengthening economic resilience…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has reported that an accident along the Idemili River near the Second Niger Bridge resulted in four fatalities on Tuesday. The sector Commander, Mrs Joyce Alexander confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday, in Awka, attributing the accident to speeding and loss of control, which led…
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The Ogun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into an explosion at Quantum Steel, a factory located along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Road in Ogijo, which left seven workers, including three expatriates, injured. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, was reported at the Ogijo Police Division by a staff member of the company, Joseph Adewale. Among…
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The Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has apprehended a 25-year-old suspected scavenger for allegedly destroying public utilities in the state. The state Commandant of the corps, Olatunde Maku, disclosed the development on Thursday in Awka. Maku said that the suspect was apprehended at Silas Street, Fegge in Onitsha, on…
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Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has taken aim at content creator Egungun of Lagos over questions surrounding his Instagram name, "Elizabeth Joyce." On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Portable posted a viral TikTok video clarifying his earlier remarks after Egungun asked him about the unusual name on his profile. The singer had initially…
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Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has postponed the arraignment of the estranged former producer of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, also known as Eezee Tee, to May 14. The judge adjourned the matter filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday due to what he described as…
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The Benue Government says it is not aware of the alleged relocation of the state local government election petitions tribunals to Abuja. Mr Fidelis Mnyim, the Attorney General (A-G) and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Makurdi. Mnyim said that…
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Nigeria has officially begun discussions on its bid to host the 32nd Conference of Parties (COP32) in 2027. The move comes as Africa is set to host the global climate summit in two years, following Egypt’s hosting of COP27 in 2022. The discussions gained momentum with the arrival of Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the…
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The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile–Ife, Osun, has announced the death of Jimoh Famakinwa, a Professor in the Department of Philosophy. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, on Thursday in Ile-Ife. The statement stated that Famakinwa, during a departmental meeting on Wednesday,…