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Okpebholo presents N939.85bn 2026 ‘Budget of Hope, Growth’ to Edo Assembly
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, christened the “Budget of Hope and Growth,” to the Edo State House of Assembly at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku. Presenting the budget estimates, Okpebholo commended the Speaker and members of the Assembly for their cooperation and support,…
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Ex-CJN Muhammad dies at 71 in Saudi Arabia
The former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has died at the age of 71. The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, confirmed the former jurist’s demise in a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. He said the former CJN died on Tuesday at a hospital in Saudi Arabia…
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BREAKING: Senate confirms Tinubu’s first batch of non-career ambassadors
The Senate has confirmed the nominations of three non-career ambassadors, marking the first batch of ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and screened by the upper chamber. Those confirmed are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun State, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke, CFR, from Oyo State. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption…
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Yuletide: Abiodun urges Ogun residents to stay vigilant, embrace unity, compassion
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged residents of the state to remain vigilant, security-conscious, and proactive during the yuletide season to ensure a peaceful, safe, and joyous celebration. The governor also reminded the people that the true essence of Christmas lies in giving, selflessness, and service to humanity, stressing that the season goes beyond the profession of faith…
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New Buhari biography reveals Aisha’s key role in Daura’s removal
By Kunle Sanni A new book on the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed how former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, played a decisive role in the removal of the former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura, following the 2018 siege of the National Assembly. According to the book, From Soldier to Statesman: The…
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Lagos trains over 200 health officers, unveils real-time logistics system to end drug stockouts
Lagos State has concluded a three-day capacity-building programme for over 200 health officers on the newly launched Lagos Health Logistics Management Information System (LHLMIS), marking a major step toward strengthening real-time visibility of medical commodities across all levels of healthcare delivery. The training, held from December 8 to 10, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), focused…
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Aiyedatiwa takes governance to grassroots, begins statewide tour
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development, improved service delivery, and policies aimed at enhancing the welfare, security and economic opportunities of residents across the state. He made the affirmation at the commencement of his statewide tour of the 18 local government areas, undertaken to express appreciation to…
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Tinubu hails Buhari’s legacy, says political cooperation is key to nation-building
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Monday said his political journey with former President Muhammadu Buhari taught him that cooperation across political and ideological differences is a mark of wisdom, not weakness. Tinubu made the remark while speaking at the launch of a biography of the late former president titled From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, held…
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Midnight fire guts 48 shops in Lagos
Not less than 48 shops were destroyed by fire at the Elegushi Model Market complex in the Lekki area of Lagos State on Sunday. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the agency received a distress call at about 2:00 a.m. According to him, emergency responders…
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Over 250 Oyo civil servants to sit 2025 conversion exam, says govt
The Oyo State Government has announced that over 250 junior officers will participate in the 2025 conversion examination for clerical and allied staff. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, disclosed that the examination is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, and will take place at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan. According to him, officers…
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