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Residents applaud Uzodinma’s development strides as Tinubu set to arrive Imo
By Kunle Sanni – “Do you know how long we have suffered because of this project? We are glad the government has finally completed it,” says Faith Osuji, a roadside trader along Bank Road in Owerri, gesturing at the newly built flyover at Control. Osuji’s words capture the mood of many in the state capital as President Bola Tinubu plans…
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Adekunle Ajasin ASUU chapter vows to disrupt university activities over salaries
By Boye Oyeyemi – Lecturers at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, have threatened to halt students’ resumption and the forthcoming convocation ceremony if their outstanding salaries remain unpaid. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), AAUA chapter, had embarked on strike last month over the non-payment of salaries and arrears, a development that has paralysed academic and social activities on campus.…
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U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles begin campaign with loss to Norway
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Flying Eagles kicked off their campaign in the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup on a shaky note, after they were beaten 1-0 by Norway on Monday night. The two-time silver medallists conceded an early goal to the Norwegians, who held onto the early strike to pick up the three points. The Group F match, played…
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Auto crash claims five lives in Ondo as FRSC cautions drivers
By Boye Oyeyemi – No fewer than five persons, including two children, lost their lives in a fatal road accident on the Akure/Ado highway along Iju/Itaogbolu in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The accident involved a commercial bus conveying passengers and a truck in a head-on collision after the bus driver reportedly lost control. Eyewitnesses said…
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Ondo govt releases BECE results for JSS3 students
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has released the results of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for Junior Secondary School 3 students across the state. The examination was conducted for pupils in both public and private schools. The Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Akindele Ige, urged parents and guardians to check…
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Oil sector losses drop to lowest in 16 years, says Information Minister, Idris
Olaolu Bilau in Abuja For the first time in 16 years, losses in Nigeria’s s oil sector is now at an all time low, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has revealed. WESTERN POST reports that the minister spoke at an inter-ministerial world press conference in Abuja, as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary.…
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Bagudu calls for collaboration on National Development Plan
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has urged players across all sectors of the economy to contribute to the new National Development Plan. The minister made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit to his office by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) delegation, led by its Representative and Regional Director, Mr Philbert Johnson, over…
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Nigerian Army urges Ekiti youths to enlist as 90th Regular Recruit Intake begins
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for its 90 Regular Recruit Intake for trades and non-tradesmen and women, calling on youths in Ekiti State to seize the opportunity to serve the nation. In a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, the…
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Ondo PDP elects new chairman
…Gubernatorial candidate absent By Boye Oyeyemi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has elected Barrister Victor Modupe Aisida as its new State Chairman, marking a new phase of leadership for the party. The elective congress, which was an affirmation exercise, was held yesterday in Akure and declared open by the outgoing caretaker chairman, Dr Bakita Bello. However,…
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PENGASSAN declares nationwide strike, shuts supply to Dangote Refinery
Rising from its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Saturday, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike. PENGASSAN in a statement directed all its members to stop offering services from 12:01 AM on Monday, September 29, 2025. It also directed its members in field locations to withdraw their services starting from…
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