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Nigeria targets 70% digital literacy by 2027 as NITDA DG unveils plan to train 10 million annually
…as Inuwa urges FG, States, LGs to forge digital alliance To unlock inclusive growth for all Nigerians, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on the three tiers of government to forge a deeper digital alliance. During a high-level visit to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja, Inuwa called for…
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3rd Anniversary: Aiyedatiwa hails Oyebanji’s leadership, lauds Ekiti’s developmental strides
By Folashade Olorunfemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has lauded the leadership style of his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, describing his administration as visionary, impactful and people-centred. Aiyedatiwa made this remark at the commissioning of the Itawure–Okemesi road and the Okemesi General Hospital in Okemesi, as part of activities marking Oyebanji’s third year in office. Expressing admiration for his…
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Edo unveils statewide HPV vaccination drive to curb cervical cancer among girls
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo state government has commenced the sensitization programme and continuous routine administration of the HPV Vaccine in all Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state and other designated health facilities, to effectively implement its plans.The Executive Secretary of Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDPHCDA), Dr. Coulson Osoikhia, represented by the state Immunization Officer (SIO),…
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Tinubu applauds Ogun’s industrial growth, digital infrastructure drive
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Ogun State’s position as Nigeria’s leading industrial hub, describing it as the most dynamic industrial belt powering the nation’s economic growth. Tinubu stated this on Wednesday at the commissioning of Phase Two of the Fibre Optic Factory of Coleman Wires and Cables and the 50th anniversary celebration of the company, held at the Coleman…
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Southwest Leaders unite in Akure, push for true federalism, devolution of powers
Southwest governors, traditional rulers, ministers and regional leaders on Wednesday converged in Akure, Ondo State, to push for devolution of powers, true federalism and renewed cooperation among states in the region. The meeting, tagged Southwest Leaders’ Dialogue, was held in Akure, with the theme, “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future.” In his address, the Chief Host and…
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Fasoranti urges Southwest governors to share ideas, shun politics for regional progress
The Leader of the Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has urged governors to prioritise collaboration over politics, adding that successful ideas should be shared across states to improve governance in the Southwest region. Pa Fasoranti made the call at a meeting, tagged Southwest Leaders’ Dialogue held in Akure, with the theme, “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting…
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Marwa lauds NDLEA officers as Agency records over 45,000 arrests, 9,000 convictions in 30 months
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa, (Rtd) has disclosed that 45,853 arrests; over 8.5 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs were seized and 9,263 offenders convicted in 30 months. Marwa made the disclosure on Wednesday October 29th, 2025 when he presented commendation letters and awards to 220 personnel for…
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Ebute Meta Tenants drag LASBCA, landlord to Court over alleged rights violation, forced eviction
Some tenants in the Ijero area of Ebute-Meta (West), Lagos State, have dragged their landlord and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) to court over alleged unlawful eviction and demolition of their house. The tenants, numbering nine, filed a suit at the Magistrate Court in Yaba, accusing LASBCA, the estate of the late Razak Apara and four others of…
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Ododo submits Ekiti APC governorship primary report to party leadership
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Wednesday visited the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja to submit the report of the Ekiti State Governorship Primary Election. Ododo served as Chairman of the Ekiti APC Governorship Primary Election Committee. Speaking during the brief presentation ceremony, Governor Ododo expressed appreciation to the party’s leadership and President Bola…
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Newly appointed Service Chiefs arrive Senate for screening
The newly appointed Service Chiefs have arrived at the National Assembly Complex for their screening by the Senate. They arrived at the NASS Complex around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by other senior military officers. The Senate had on Tuesday rescheduled the screening to Wednesday, October 29, reversing its earlier plan to hold the exercise next week. The announcement…
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