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FCTA confirms anti-snake venom availability in all public hospitals
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed that anti-snake venom is readily available in all government-owned hospitals across the FCT, assuring residents of prompt treatment for snakebite cases. The confirmation was made on Monday by the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) following the death of Ms Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, who reportedly died from complications…
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Akure court remands 21-year-old over alleged attempted rape of elderly woman
By Boye Oyeyemi – An Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded a 21-year-old man, Okiki Dayo Owoyemi, at the Olokuta Correctional Centre over alleged burglary and attempted rape. Owoyemi was arraigned on a one-count charge by the Ondo State Police Command. The police prosecutor, Suleiman Adebayo, told the court that the incident occurred at about 12:39 a.m. at Peace Onimalu,…
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Governor Aiyedatiwa hails progress, resilience of Ondo State at 50th anniversary
Ondo State on Tuesday celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since its creation, with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa calling the milestone a testament to resilience, learning, and industry. In a statewide broadcast, Governor Aiyedatiwa reflected on the state’s journey from its colonial-era status as Ondo Province to its current position as a dynamic centre of governance, commerce, and culture.…
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Time to celebrate Murtala, Abuja and G7 states at 50 — by Martins Oloja
It is indeed a time to celebrate with Abuja and a group of seven states Hurricane Murtala Muhammed who spent barely six months in office created 50 years ago. They all clock 50 years today Tuesday February 3, 2026. It is also a time to reflect on the consequences of that political choice of creating seven more states (Benue, Bauchi,…
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‘If you want to sentence me, go ahead’ — Defendant dares Ondo court
By Boye Oyeyemi – There was mild tension at the Akungba-Akoko Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday when a suspect, Segun Orungbeja, openly challenged the court during his arraignment. The incident occurred when the presiding magistrate, K. A. Kolawole, asked the defendant to explain the circumstances that led to his appearance in court. Orungbeja, who spoke angrily, reportedly told the court, “If…
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Ondo LG backs finance commissioner, alleges plot to smear image
By Boye Oyeyemi – The leadership of Owo Local Government Area in Ondo State has passed a vote of confidence on the state Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowumi Isaac, over what it described as attempts by some party members to tarnish her image. The resolution was reached by the Executive, Legislative, and Supervisory Councils, alongside special advisers, in a statement…
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Weak competition, not costs, driving high cement prices in Nigeria – Agora Policy
A new report by Nigerian think tank Agora Policy has blamed weak competition and market concentration, rather than production costs, for persistently high cement prices in Nigeria. Titled “Market Power and Failure of Competition Policy in Nigeria’s Cement Industry”, the report notes that Nigeria has maintained self-sufficiency in cement production since 2012 and currently has installed capacity far above domestic…
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NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results as 71.6% secure five credits
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, with 71.63 per cent of candidates obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim-Wushishi, announced the release on Tuesday at a news conference held at the council’s headquarters in Minna,…
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JAMB suspends exam town selection for 2026 UTME candidates in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State. The board announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the decision was taken to allow JAMB to…
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Falconets storm Abeokuta for World Cup qualifier tie
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, are due to arrive in Abeokuta on Tuesday as preparations continue for their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal. The qualifier, originally scheduled to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, was relocated to the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta due to the poor condition of the…
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