AyobafmRadio – Page 3

3 — 09

Oyebanji Condemns Political Violence, Urges Calm in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday, condemned the recent outbreak of political violence in parts of the state, describing it as a dangerous setback to the peace for which Ekiti is known. In a Special State Broadcast, he said intelligence reports showed…

3 — 09

National

FG targets 44million health insurance enrollees by 2030 to cut out-of-pocket spending

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to enroll 44 million Nigerians into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by 2030 to curb high out-of-pocket healthcare spending. The government reaffirmed its commitment to citizens’ health through innovative and sustainable financing. Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister…

3 — 09

International

Gaza records 185 deaths from starvation in August, highest monthly toll since war began

Gaza Health Ministry said Tuesday that 185 people, including 12 children, died of starvation in August, the highest monthly figure recorded since Israel’s war on the enclave began nearly two years ago. The ministry said 70 of the deaths occurred after the UN-backed…

3 — 09

Local

Ikole Ekiti communities Celebrate Prof. James Gbenga’s Appointment as FUTES VC”

No fewer than 26 communities in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, at the weekend rolled out the drums to celebrate one of their sons, Professor James Gbenga as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the newly established Federal University of Technology and…

3 — 09

National

FG to empower 7m youths with digital literacy

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said the Federal Government will empower 7 million young Nigerians with digital and professional skills in the next two years. The minister said this would lead to the creation of millions of jobs.Olawande announced this…

29 — 08

Local

Ekiti State Government Debunks Kayode Ojo’s claim of N80m fire station donation to Ekiti Airport.

The Ekiti State Government has dismissed claims by an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo, that he donated a fire service station worth N80 million to the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport project. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,…

29 — 08

National

FG defends passport price hike to N100,000, N200,000

The Federal Government, on Thursday, defended the upward review of Nigerian passport fees to N100,000 and N200,000, saying it was necessary to sustain quality, curb corruption, and ensure timely delivery of travel documents. The Nigeria Immigration Service, in a statement signed by its…

29 — 08

International

Florida executes man convicted of 1992 triple murder

A man convicted of the 1992 murders of three people has been put to death by lethal injection in Florida on Thursday in the 11th execution in the southern US state this year. Curtis Windom, 59, was sentenced to death for killing his…

29 — 08

National

Police Dismiss Ethnic Tension Rumours After Trader’s Death in Lagos

More details have emerged about the violent clash that claimed the life of a trader, Sodiq Ibrahim, in the Mandillas area of Lagos Island on Wednesday. Reports gathered on Thursday say that Ibrahim was allegedly stabbed to death by his colleague, Ebuka Adindu,…

29 — 08

Local

Ekiti Trains Farmers on Pasture Production to Curb Farmers, Herders Clashes

Ekiti State Government has commenced training livestock farmers from the 16 local council areas of the state on the production of pastures for cattle to curb farmers-herders’ clashes. The government said pasture business had the potential to provide sustainable jobs for unemployed youths…