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Skit maker hacked to death in Lagos
A skit maker identified simply as Austin was found dead with machete cuts at Lakowe community area of Ibeju Lekki local government in Lagos State. According to report by The Punch, the incident occurred on Thursday, August 14. It was gathered that some suspected cultists stormed the area in the early hours of the day in search of the deceased…
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Ondo govt supports Arogbo Ibe day celebration
…pledges continuous partnership with community The Ondo State Government has pledged continuous partnership with the Arogbo community in celebrating Arogbo Ibe Day, marking a historic milestone in the cultural development of the state. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Afolabi Adesoji, made this known in Akure while receiving stakeholders from the Arogbo community of Ese-Odo Local Government Area. led by…
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NELFUND to discontinue disbursement of upkeep loans during holidays
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disclosed plans to stop the disbursement of upkeep loans during school holidays. Apart from loans disbursed directly to institutions, beneficiaries of the student loan scheme enjoy a monthly disbursement of ₦20,000. A statement signed by its Director of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, on Thursday, noted that upkeep loans will henceforth be strictly tied to…
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Edo Assembly approves Okpebholo’s eight commissioner-nominees
…expresses concerns over gender imbalance The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed eight additional commissioner-nominees forwarded by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Those confirmed are Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua, Felix Akhabue, Prof. Omorodion Ignatius, Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugenia Abdallah, Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi, and Prince Kassim Afegbua. This followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Rules, Business and Government…
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2027: Muslim-Muslim ticket will give opposition easy campaign tool- APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has argued that retaining the Muslim-Muslim ticket would present the opposition with an easy campaign tool. Speaking on Wednesday as a guest on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Alancha said “If the Muslim-Muslim ticket is retained, it’s going to pose a threat and deplete our support base. The opposition coalition…
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Anambra sacks 8 operatives of Agunechemba over assault on female corps member
The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba security outfit over the assault of a female corps member. Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, disclosed this at the agency’s headquarters in Awka on Wednesday. Emeakayi said the government acted after receiving reports of the incident. He added that the operatives would be…
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Ekiti Assembly reaffirms support for agribusiness
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, has said the Assembly will continue to advancing agribusiness excellence in the state, describing agriculture as the cornerstone of economic growth and job creation. Aribasoye stated this on Wednesday during a legislative visit to Agbeyewa Farms in Ipao Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area. Commending the agro-allied venture for its…
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Take advantage of conducive business environment to invest in Ogun- Abiodun tells Chinese Investors
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on Chinese investors to take advantage of the conducive business environment, warm people, and availability of needed infrastructure to open up more investments in the state, as his administration is ready to give them all the needed support. Abiodun made the call when he received a delegation of Chinese Embassy…
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2027: Obi’s political influence declining- Lagos LP Chair
The Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Mrs Dayo Ekong, has stated that the political influence of former LP presidential candidate Peter Obi has weakened in Nigeria. In a post on her X account on Tuesday, Mrs. Ekong said it was time for Mr. Obi to “pause and ponder” on his ambition to contest for the presidency…
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EFCC charges student leaders on tackling internet fraud
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has charged leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, to take the lead in tackling internet fraud by spreading anti-graft messages to students across campuses. He gave the charge in Abuja on Wednesday, when a delegation of NANS came on a courtesy visit to the…
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