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The Oyo State Government has assured the public quality delivery on the ongoing limited rehabilitation of 83.82 kilometres of Iseyin-Okaka-Saki Road. The government noted that the project was being properly supervised by Resident Engineers from the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport. It added that the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Prof.…
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Ololade Ayelabola, a Computer Science graduate from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has been officially certified by Guinness World Records for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model. The announcement, made on March 10, 2025, confirmed that Ayelabola walked an impressive 125.11 kilometers (77.74 miles) over four days at the UNILAG Indoor…
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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has granted permission to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its two additional witnesses to give evidence virtually in the charges against a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The two witnesses said to be in the…
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A group of legal practitioners identified as Trust Africa Initiative has slammed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over statements made against the chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli, retired during his media chat on Wednesday. In a press conference in Port Harcourt, the group challenged Wike…
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Military chiefs from the West African subregion are considering establishing an ECOWAS counter-terrorism brigade, amongst others. General Christopher Musa, Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff, made the disclosure during the closing ceremony of the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff, which took place today in Abuja. Musa…
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Farmers in Difa Community, located in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, have expressed their gratitude for the Federal Government’s support to agriculture in the region. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, they shared how the government’s assistance had benefited those cultivating rice, wheat, and other crops.…
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The Labour Party (LP) has strongly condemned an alleged attempt by former Finance Minister, Senator Nenadi Usman, to engage in a political transaction on behalf of the party, calling it "shameful and audacious." In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the LP distanced itself from any coalition talks, alliances, or…
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The Lagos State Government, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has launched the MyLagosApp to support integrated multi-modal transportation and enhance the lifestyle experience of Lagosians. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who represented Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu at the launch event on Thursday, stated that the app was developed to meet…
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The Ekiti State Athletics Association on Thursday selected 14 athletes who would represent the state at the South West Alliance U-18 Games in Lagos from March 25 to March 29. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the athletes were selected from a pool of about 100 athletes who stormed the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado…
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The Pene da Bwatiye Youth Wing of Adamawa State, in collaboration with its national body, has condemned the Supreme Court's decision upholding the death sentence of Sunday Jackson, a farmer from Demsa LGA, and is calling on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to grant him clemency. Jackson was convicted of killing a Fulani herdsman during a…