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Ibadan explosion: Oyo says N30bn FG fund unspent, N20bn balance unreleased
The Oyo State Government has said the N30 billion released by the federal government as intervention funds for the January 16, 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan remains untouched almost two years after the incident. It also disclosed that the federal government is yet to release the outstanding N20 billion balance from the N50 billion approved for the reconstruction of Old…
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Akure experiences first rainfall of 2026 after weeks of heat
By Boye Oyeyemi – Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Thursday experienced the first rainfall of the year, bringing relief and excitement after weeks of intense heat. The light rain was recorded in several parts of the city, including Oke Aro, Roadblock, Oloko, Orita Obele and Oke Odu, among others. Some residents described the rainfall as refreshing, saying…
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2026 will be glorious, Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said the year 2026 will be better and more glorious, praying for God’s guidance and affirming that “with God all will be well”. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks at a New Year’s Day service at the State House Chapel, Marina. He also visited a mosque to join Muslim prayers, where he prayed…
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University of The Gambia renames agriculture school after Akinwumi Adesina
The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, has unveiled a plaque renaming the University of The Gambia’s School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences as the Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The ceremony recognises Adesina’s leadership and transformative contributions to agriculture and food security in Africa. Adesina served as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB)…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu welcomes Nigeria’s first baby of 2026 in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday visited the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, to welcome the first baby of the year 2026, a baby girl born in the early hours of the New Year. The first lady congratulated the mother, Mrs. Okoh Patience Omeyi, and her family, describing the birth as a symbol of hope…
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MNJTF force commander conducts strategic assessment visit to JTF headquarters
The newly appointed Force Commander of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Saidu Audu, on Tuesday carried out a strategic operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), located at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri. Major General Audu stated that the purpose of the visit was to formally introduce himself and…
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Flying on the wings of destiny helpers, by Simbo Olorunfemi
Bi a ko ba r’eni feyinti, bi ole la ri. Difficult as it is to explain to those not inclined to an acceptance of the fact that there is more to life than can be seen or empirically proven, if you have, like I have, seen the hand of God at work in miraculously pulling you out of seemingly intractable…
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Building a successor generations of journalists: The Gidado’s example, by Ismail Omipidan
Are you a believer in responsive and responsible journalism practice in Nigeria? Are you also worried about the dearth of a successor generation of young, brilliant and committed journalists? If yes, then worry no more. There is a young, smart and visionary journalist, Gidado Yushau, who is making deliberate and commendable efforts to fill this yawning gap. He is doing…
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Oyebanji declares 2026 year of opportunities for Ekiti residents
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared 2026 a year of “unlimited opportunities” for the government and people of the state, pledging to sustain the rapid development witnessed across all sectors. He made the declaration in his statewide New Year broadcast aired on all radio and television stations. The governor highlighted that Ekiti recorded remarkable progress in 2025 through the…
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Tinubu celebrates Ododo at 44, congratulates Eze Ikonne on 97th birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the traditional ruler of Aba, His Majesty Eze Isaac Ikonne, as both marked significant personal milestones on January 1. In a message to Governor Ododo on his birthday, President Tinubu described the Kogi State leader as one of the youngest governors…
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