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Akwa Ibom governor congratulates Awakessien-Jeter on re-election as Mayor in United States
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated Mayor Ukeme Awakessien-Jeter on her reelection as Mayor of Upper Arlington, Ohio, United States of America, pledging his unwavering support for her continued success. Mayor Ukeme, an Akwa Ibom indigene, joins a growing list of Africans making remarkable strides in U.S. politics, including Uganda-born Zohran Mamdani,…
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Ondo unveils N75bn portable water plan to tackle sanitation, water-borne diseases
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Government has approved a ₦75 billion water project aimed at providing safe and potable water to residents of Akure and other local government areas within the Central Senatorial District. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene, Hon. Ayodele Akande, disclosed this while speaking on Fresh 102.9 FM, Akure. He said the initiative…
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Trump’s CPC: “Eliminate terrorists and their sponsors”- Adeboye tells Tinubu
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to go beyond fighting terrorists on the battlefield but also target those sponsoring them, no matter how influential they may be. Speaking during the November Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption City Campground, Adeboye said, “When giving orders…
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Pension reforms on track as Ogun govt ensures transparency, timely payments
The Ogun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers and retirees in the state. This assurance came from the State and Local Government Pension Fund Management Committees following a joint meeting held on Friday, November 6, where they reviewed the progress of the ongoing implementation of the Contributory…
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EFCC hands over recovered N42.5m to 70-yr-old widow victim in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over a bank draft of N42,500,000 (Forty-two Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) in favour of one Mrs. Margret Taye Odofin, a 70-year-old widow and retiree, recovered from her fraudulent account and investment officer, Mrs. Kehinde Olawale Yusuf, who worked in one of the new generation banks. The handover, which took place…
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EFCC urges coalition with media, CSOs to enhance fight against corruption
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Commission, the media, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Southeast to enhance the fight against economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday, November 6, 2025, during a one-day capacity-building workshop organized by the EFCC for…
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PDP Crisis: Mohammed led-NWC elects Ohabunwa as factional BoT Chairman
The crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn on Friday as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, inaugurated a new Board of Trustees (BoT), appointing Senator Mao Ohabunwa as its chairman. Ohabunwa was elected during a ceremony in Abuja, while Isah Dansidi was named the board’s secretary. Speaking at…
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Oluremi Tinubu redefining leadership through Renewed Hope Initiative- Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), describing it as a transformative and people-oriented programme that embodies the compassionate ideals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Friday by its Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC lauded the First Lady of the Federal Republic of…
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Edo govt unveils 4-year multi-sectoral plan to tackle malnutrition
The Edo State Government has launched a four-year Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (2025–2029) aimed at reducing malnutrition and improving the nutritional wellbeing of residents across the state’s 18 local government areas. The initiative, coordinated by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, seeks to integrate health, agriculture, education, water, sanitation, and social protection efforts to address…
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Lagos Commissioner advocates ethical, culturally grounded use of AI in creative sector
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has called for a balanced and ethical approach to the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), one that respects intellectual property rights and safeguards Africa’s diverse cultural narratives. She reiterated the State Government’s commitment to leveraging AI as a tool for creativity, innovation, and sustainable growth…
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