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Minister Bagudu tasks LGs on inclusive development, social protection
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has urged local governments across the country to lead inclusive development by strengthening social protection at the grassroots. Bagudu made the call while speaking at a stakeholder engagement with local government chairmen organised by the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “Strengthening Local Government…
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Davido launches youth mobilisation campaign for Adeleke’s re-election
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afropop star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially launched the “Imole Youth Mobilisation” campaign council in Osun State ahead of the August 2026 governorship election. The singer announced the development via his Instagram page on Wednesday, disclosing that the launch followed his obtaining an Accord Party membership card in preparation for the forthcoming governorship…
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Jigawa’s agricultural revolution: A blueprint for food security under renewed hope vision — by Babajide Fadoju
There is a quiet revolution happening in Jigawa State. It is not happening in boardrooms or foreign capitals. It is happening on the red soils of Nigeria’s most agrarian state, where tractors are being deployed, technicians are being trained, and farmers are being empowered at a scale rarely seen in our nation’s history. I visited the Aminu Kano Triangle, a…
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PHOTO NEWS: Scholars, policy makers, leaders mark Fasoranti 100th birthday with lecture in Ibadan
South-West leaders which include academics, development experts, politicians and other stakeholders gathered in Ibadan on Tuesday to mark the 100th birthday of Yoruba leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti in Ibadan. The centenary anniversary lecture put together by the DAWN Commission had in attention Senator Femi Okunroumu, Dr. Tokunbo Dosunmu-Awolowo, Mr. Wale Osun and others in attendance. Director General of the DAWN…
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Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola criticises vendors for displaying nudity online
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola has criticised vendors for displaying nudity while selling commodities online, sparking reactions among netizens. The thespian took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, sharing her thoughts on how some vendors promote their products on social media. She described the method as an “extreme” approach, which some pant sellers now use just to…
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Metro Digital faces trial over alleged illegal rebroadcast of Multichoice content
Media and communications firm, Metro Digital Limited, is facing trial before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged unlawful interception and rebroadcast of Multichoice Nigeria Limited content. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned the company on an amended four-count charge bordering on cybercrime and illegal rebroadcast of protected…
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Wike directs contractors to complete Abuja projects ahead of Tinubu’s anniversary
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed contractors handling major infrastructure projects across Abuja to meet agreed deadlines ahead of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. Wike gave the directive on Wednesday, during an inspection of ongoing projects, including the Jahi–Gwarimpa Interchange, Airport Road to Kuje corridor, Kuje to Gwagwalada road, the City…
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Adeleke presents cash awards to top SSCE students in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday presented cash awards to top-performing students in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state. Speaking during the presentation at the maiden Imole SSCE Scholarship Award Ceremony organised by Electronic Collections Group (ECG) in collaboration with the Osun State Ministry of Education,…
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Yoruba leaders hail Fasoranti at 100, praise legacy of service, unity
Eminent Nigerians on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in celebration of his 100th birthday, describing him as a symbol of integrity, unity and selfless service. The commendations were made at a special centenary event held in Ibadan, Oyo State, organised by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria Commission. Speakers…
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CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. The Ohio-born Atlanta businessman, nicknamed “The Mouth of the South” for his outspoken nature, built a media empire that encompassed cable’s first superstation and…
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