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Special Education Teachers Urge Ekiti Governor to Domesticate Disability Law

The Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has called on the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, to fully domesticate the disability law and establish a functional disability commission in the state. The association emphasized that such steps are crucial for the…

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National

Tinubu Vows to Tackle Land-Grabbing, Orders Arrest of Killer Herdsmen in Benue

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to confront the issue of land-grabbing in Benue State if investigations confirm it as the root cause of the recurring attacks by armed herdsmen. He emphasized that such criminal acts will not be tolerated under his administration. As…

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Local

LASEPA Shuts Down Facilities Across Lagos Over Noise Pollution and Violations

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has intensified its crackdown on environmental infractions, sealing off several establishments across the Lagos Mainland for persistent noise pollution and related violations. The agency’s enforcement operation is part of ongoing efforts to ensure environmental sanity and…

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National

Osun Reps Urge Tinubu to Release Withheld LG Funds

Members of the Osun State Caucus in the House of Representatives have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently order the release of the withheld federal allocations meant for the 30 Local Government Councils in Osun State. They described the delay as unconstitutional…

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National

Tinubu Vows to Tackle Land-Grabbing, Orders Arrest of Killer Herdsmen in Benue

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to confront the issue of land-grabbing in Benue State if investigations confirm it as the root cause of the recurring attacks by armed herdsmen. He emphasized that such criminal acts will not be tolerated under his administration. As…

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Entertainment

Iyanya Dedicates Song to Victims of Benue Herdsmen Attacks

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Iyanya, has released a heartfelt tribute to honor victims of the recent herdsmen attacks in Benue State. The gesture comes in the wake of growing national concern following the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area.…

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Local

NULGE Hails Governor Oyebanji’s Commitment to Local Government Workers’ Welfare

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has praised the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for his steadfast dedication to the welfare of local government staff. In a letter jointly signed by the union’s National President, Aliyu Haruna, and…

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National

Dangote Refinery to Begin Fuel Distribution Nationwide Amid Looming Scarcity

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will commence the nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) starting August 15. This move is seen as a strategic effort to ease the pressure on fuel supply across the country.…

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Sports

PSG Crush Atletico 4–0 in Club World Cup Opener

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain began their Club World Cup journey in dominant fashion, securing a commanding 4–0 win over Atletico Madrid in their Group B opener. The victory sends a strong message to other contenders that PSG are in top form and…

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National

Calls Grow for State of Emergency in Benue Following Deadly Attacks

A rising wave of Nigerians on social media are urging the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Benue State after a reported 200 people were killed in a violent two-day attack allegedly carried out by suspected herders. The scale of…