Homeland News
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Kwara: One dead in rainstorm as Gov AbdulRazaq commiserates with victims
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his heartfelt condolences to the people of Ilesha-Baruba following the destruction caused by a rainstorm, which claimed the life of one resident. He also sympathized with victims of the heavy downpour in other parts of the state, including the capital city, Ilorin, on Friday. The governor’s condolence message was…
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Tinubu’s NELFUND student support commendable – TETFund board member
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A board member of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s financial support initiative for middle-class Nigerian students through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as laudable. Adeyemi noted that Tinubu’s reforms in the education sector—particularly in tertiary education—are being implemented through TETFund with a focus…
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2027: Why Makinde won’t run for presidency – Fayose
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodelele Fayose, on Friday said that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will not contest the presidency in 2027. Fayose made this known while featuring on Channels TV’s Politics Today, noting that the Oyo State governor will resist being used against another Yoruba candidate. According to Fayose: “When I saw an advert…
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Governor AbdulRasaq tours Kwara Hotel, hospital, courthouse
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended the pace and quality of work at the Kwara Hotel, the Remi Tinubu Hospital, and the Saidu Kawu Courthouse—three of his administration’s flagship developmental projects. “We are happy with the progress so far. We’re glad we started this project on time because if we were to begin construction on…
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Kidnappers to die by hanging in Edo-Okpebholo
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said kidnappers caught in the state will face the death penalty, specifically by hanging, expressing readiness to sign the death warrants of convicts. Okpebholo disclosed this at the stakeholders’ session at the Uromi Town Hall, where he had an interactive session with leaders and members of the Arewa community in Esan…
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IVF: University of Ibadan issues advisory amid egg donation trend
By Adejayan Gbenga Gsong The University of Ibadan has issued a stern warning regarding the growing trend of recruiting its female students for egg donation for In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) by individuals, agents, or agencies. In an internal memorandum titled “Health Advisory on Egg Donation”, the institution’s Director of Health Services, Dr. Aderonke B. Ajayi, cautioned that while egg donation offers…
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Gov AbdulRazaq felicitates Christians on Easter
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Christians in the state and across Nigeria on the Easter celebrations. The Governor urged the Christian community to reflect on the lessons and virtues of the Holy Week, including Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu…
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Tourism Ministry engages youth ambassadors from Lagos’ five divisions
…calls for involvement in combating drug abuse By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture on Thursday hosted the Lagos Youth Ambassadors representing the five administrative divisions of the state. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaiye, highlighted the Ministry’s critical role in shaping the…
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Oyo reopens psychiatric unit at Adeoyo Hospital after months of closure
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State government has announced the reopening of the psychiatric unit at the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, after months of closure. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, on Friday. According to the statement, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, Chairman of the Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board,…
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Hajj 2025: Ogun appoints Apelogun as Amirul Hajj, Olorungbebe Chairman welfare committee
Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has appointed the National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Prince Adebayo Apelogun and thirteen others as welfare board ad-hoc committee members, to facilitate the 2025 pilgrimage to the Holy Land from the state. A statement on Friday signed by Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser…
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