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Homeland News
Alake condoles with Ekiti over killing of monarch, abduction of primary school pupils
The Minister of Solid Minerals Oladele Alake has extended his condolence to the people and government of Ekiti State over the killing of two traditional rulers in the state. Two monarchs, the Onimojo of Imojo- Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola were killed on Monday while returning from a security meeting. In…
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Homeland News
I extended my condolences to the people of Oyo, Atiku replies Makinde
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says he addressed the explosion that shook portions of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on January 16, refuting the state governor Seyi Makinde’s allegations that he didn’t get in touch with him. According to reports, the explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings,…
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Global News
‘We stand with ECOWAS,’ FG reacts to Mail, Burkina Faso, Niger exit from regional bloc
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed sadness over the military authority in the Republic of Niger’s announcement that the Republics of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Francisca K. Omayuli, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated in a statement on Monday that ECOWAS has been advancing…
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National News
Nigeria, Bulgaria to deepen bilateral education ties
Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral ties with the Federal Republic of Bulgaria, in the field of Education. Tahir promised that the process of renewing the Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Bulgaria would be fast-tracked. The minister gave the indication recently in his office in Abuja, when he received in the audience, Yanko…
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Homeland News
I’m not seeking to be Ekiti governor – Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals, Oladele Alake, says he is not interested nor vying to be next governor of Ekiti State. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals on Monday, Alake dismissed posters circulating on social media and across WhatsApp groups, saying he is positioned as a gubernatorial aspirant…
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National News
Information minister addresses economy, insecurity challenges
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is tackling the nation’s security and economic issues. Idris stated in a statement he signed on Sunday that the government was not downplaying the difficulties that Nigerians are now facing. He said that regardless of differences, the administration understood its obligations to all Nigerians. He stated, “In the…
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Development
Pate leads FG delegation to European partners, Bill Gates Foundation on health sector transformation
Nigeria’s Health Minister Ali Pate, has said the federal government is training health professionals who will work in the health sector and be involved in franchise on breast cancer and cardiovascular disease diagnostics, thereby aiming to train a diverse range of EU-African talents. He said this in a post via his X account detailing his trip to Brussels, the EU…
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Global News
We’re yet to receive any formal notification from Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso on exit, says ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is yet to receive any formal notification from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso regarding their exit from the West African bloc. In a statement on Sunday, ECOWAS stated that the Commission has been working assiduously with the three African countries and has remained committed to finding a negotiated solution to…
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National News
Tinubu approves committee on new minimum wage – SGF Akume
The Federal Government has approved a committee that would look into the implementation of the new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, George Akume said this in a letter addressed to Ambali Olatunji, the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC). According to the letter titled “Inauguration of the tripartite committee on National Minimum wage”…
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National News
Allegations against Naval chief to be investigated – Matawale
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stated that the corruption charges against the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, will be examined. Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Information, Press, and Public Relations at the Defence Ministry, quoted Matawalle as saying, “Though these allegations may be false, the Ministry of Defence is committed to upholding the highest standards…
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