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Ekiti Police debunks viral video, tightens security
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has debunked a viral video alleging that bandits were planning attacks on Ekiti State University (EKSU) and the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), describing the claim as false and designed to cause unnecessary panic. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday,…
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Tinubu’s administration lacks direction, control- Adebayo
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling it a “rudderless” government that has failed in every critical aspect of governance. In a recent interview on Trust TV’s Daily Politics, Adebayo reacted to the nation’s worsening security situation, insisting that electing President Tinubu was a “big mistake”,…
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Condom distribution in Nigeria plummets 55% as global HIV funding collapses- UNAIDS reports
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has estimated that the distribution of condoms for prevention of the disease in Nigeria has fallen by 55 per cent from last December to March 2025. The figure, released Tuesday in UNAIDS’ 2025 World AIDS Day report, Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response, shows what the agency described as widespread disruptions to…
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DAWN Commission backs Southwest governors on tech-driven security strategy for region
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has endorsed a new technology-based security strategy for the region, affirming the recent resolution of the South West governors. DAWN’s Chairman, Mr. Seye Oyeleye, voiced this support during an appearance on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, explaining that the move towards technology is a necessary adaptation, as Nigeria’s federal structure…
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LASU Professor proposes “non-renewable” seven-year term for elected public officials
A Professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies at Lagos State University, Adewunmi Falode, has called for a constitutional amendment to introduce a single, non-renewable seven-year term for all elected public officials. Falode made the proposal on Tuesday while delivering the university’s 115th inaugural lecture, titled “Bespoke Solutions: Reimagining, Reifying and Realigning the Wheels of the Nigerian State.” He argued…
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Lagos APC endorses Southwest governors’ call for state police
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind South-West Governors advocating for the swift establishment of State Police across Nigeria. In a statement released by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party described the demand as “timely, logical, and inevitable.” The Lagos APC asserted that only “enemies of peace” would oppose a reform designed…
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Southern Governors’ Forum meets in Ogun, to address pressing issues
In a bid to further build on the strength of regional cooperation and shared developmental agenda, members of the Southern Governors’ Forum are scheduled to meet in Iperu, Ogun State, on Wednesday (today) to deliberate on pressing national issues. This was indicated in a statement issued by the Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The…
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Aiyedatiwa inaugurates new advisers, law commission, charges appointees on diligence, results
In a significant step to strengthen his administration, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday inaugurated newly appointed and reappointed Special Advisers, as well as the Chairman and members of the Ondo State Law Commission. The ceremony, held at the Cocoa Conference Centre in Akure, was framed as a key milestone in implementing the government’s “OUR EASE” policy thrust. In his address,…
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Security, Health, Education top priorities as Edo engages citizens on 2026 budget
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Government has structured its proposed 2026 Budget around a five-point agenda focusing on Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and Education, as part of efforts to strengthen economic resilience and improve the overall quality of life across the state. The proposal, developed through the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (MBEP), emphasizes inclusive…
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Ondo Health Insurance unveils 24/7 contact center to boost enrollee support
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHC) has launched a dedicated 24/7 Contact Center to enhance communication between the Commission, its enrollees, and healthcare providers, in line with its mandate to deliver quality and affordable healthcare to all residents of the state. Speaking during a press briefing in his office, the Director General of the Commission, Dr.…
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