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BAO, Fayemi Bid Farewell to Late Mrs Olowolafe

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday evening joined other dignitaries to pay last respects to the late Mrs Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe, wife of Dr Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Among those present were former Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi and…

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National

Tinubu, Abiodun Celebrate Aliko Dangote at 68

President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, have congratulated Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 68th birthday. In a statement issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Dangote as a…

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Local

Oyebanji Approves Additional N200m for Pension Gratuities in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the release of another N200 million for the payment of gratuities to retired state workers. The announcement was made by the Permanent Secretary, Pension Transition Arrangement Department (PTAD), Mr Francis Omotoso, who said the disbursement…

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National

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Greener Aviation Despite Cost Concerns

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reducing the carbon footprint in Nigeria’s aviation sector, aligning with the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) “Leave No Country Behind” initiative. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made this known on Tuesday while…

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International

Israeli Air Strike on Gaza Home Kills 20, Including Children

At least 20 Palestinians, including children, have been killed in a powerful Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the Shujayea district of eastern Gaza City, with several others feared buried under the rubble. Dozens more were wounded in the attack, which comes…

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Local

Ekiti Hails Team Savvy’s Hackathon Win, Credits State Mentorship

The Ekiti State Government has celebrated the victory of Team Savvy—a trio of young tech innovators from the state—at the HarabiPay Squad Hackathon 2.0, where they won the grand prize of ₦5 million with their fintech solution, Splitwise. The Commissioner for Innovation, Science…

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National

NiRA Appoints Seyi Onasanya as Chief Operating Officer

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced the appointment of Seyi Onasanya as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1. NiRA, the organisation managing Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain “.ng”, plays a key role in maintaining the stability and security of…

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National

Governor Abiodun Condoles With Ajimobi Family Over Daughter’s Death

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the Ajimobi family following the death of their daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi, who passed away in the UK on March 27 after a battle with cancer. He was accompanied by former…

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International

Thousands Rally in Albuquerque for ‘Hands Off!’ Protest

Albuquerque joined cities nationwide on Saturday, April 5, for the “Hands Off!” protest as thousands gathered at Civic Plaza to push back against actions by the Trump administration. The protest spotlighted a range of local and national issues including immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights,…

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National

Former Oyo Governor Victor Olunloyo Dies Days to 90th Birthday

Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former Governor of Oyo State and a respected mathematician, engineer, and technocrat, has passed away just days before his 90th birthday. His family confirmed the news in a statement on Sunday signed by Oladapo Ogunwusi. The statement, titled "Victor…