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Pope Leo offers his strongest criticism of Trump yet
Pope Leo was elected earlier this year. He originally hails from Chicago, and is the first American Pope in history.Pope Leo has called for “deep reflection” on how migrants are treated in the United States, where he said many people were deeply affected by the controversial policy of mass deportation. In some of his strongest criticism to date of President…
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Kwara ranks 5th least dependent state on federally distributed revenue – KW-IRS
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), Shade Omoniyi, has revealed that Kwara achieved a 36 percent year-on-year growth in internally generated revenue between 2023 and 2024, making it the fifth least dependent state on federally distributed revenue. Omoniyi made the disclosure on Thursday at the grand finale of the 2025…
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Buhari faults NSIB over inconsistent reports, seeks support for local airlines
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation and representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, has criticised the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) for releasing what he described as inconsistent and poorly coordinated reports that could undermine public confidence in the nation’s aviation system. Speaking at a one-day investigative hearing in Abuja on Thursday, Buhari warned that unverified and…
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Osun lounge owner cries out after alleged police assault, demands justice
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Director of Chillax Zone Lounge and Blues, Mr. Adeyemi Adekunle Ayomide, has alleged that he was brutally assaulted by a police officer, urging authorities to investigate and bring those responsible to justice. Adeyemi, whose lounge is located at Onward Hospital Junction, Agunbelewo, Osogbo, said the incident occurred on October 31, 2025, around 5:30 p.m.,…
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FEC approves construction of judges’ residences in FCT, Maitama 2 infrastructure
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several key projects for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the construction of official residences for heads of federal courts, expansion of water supply to satellite towns, and the development of engineering infrastructure for the new Maitama 2 District. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while briefing…
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Makinde pledges to turn Ibadan Airport into international aviation hub
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the ongoing upgrade of the Ibadan Airport to international standards is part of his administration’s plan to position the state as a major player in Nigeria’s aviation and economic development. The governor stated this while hosting members of the Women in Aviation International (Nigeria Chapter), who were in…
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Nigeria to introduce biometric screening at airports, says Keyamo
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the introduction of a biometric verification system across Nigeria’s airports to enhance security and improve passenger identification processes. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the FEC meeting held on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. According to the minister, the new…
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NASENI, PICTT award N229m grants to 14 female engineers under DELT-Her 2.0
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), in partnership with the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT), has awarded N229 million in grants to 14 female engineers under the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her 2.0) initiative. At the award ceremony held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Abuja, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu,…
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Oluremi Tinubu closes Women in Tech training, urges trainees to drive innovation
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday formally closed the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)/Huawei Women in Tech Training Programme, urging participants to use their newly acquired digital skills to drive innovation and economic growth in their communities. Speaking at the closing ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that when…
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Partner with Oyo to drive housing innovation, Ogundoyin tells investors
By Adejayan Gbenga – Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on real estate investors and developers to take advantage of the rapidly expanding infrastructure across Oyo State to drive growth and innovation in the housing sector. Ogundoyin made the call while delivering…
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