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Agriculture Minister Kyari Hails Ekiti Agro-Allied Cargo Airport, PPP in Agribusiness

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has praised the Ekiti State Government for the Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as a critical infrastructure for enhancing food security and boosting agribusiness. Speaking during a working visit to Ipao Ekiti,…

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National

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 200 Anambra Farmers Under Renewed Hope Initiative

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 200 farmers, including women and youths in Anambra State, with agricultural tools to support their livelihoods and enhance food production. Under the Renewed Hope Initiative Agenda, the beneficiaries received farm implements, feed processors, grinding machines,…

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Local

Osun Government Denies Allegations of Forcing Council Officers to Change Account Signatories

The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations that it is coercing local government finance directors and heads of administration to change account signatories amid the ongoing political tussle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over…

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Local

Makinde Pledges Swift Implementation of Bodija Explosion Relief Report

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured victims of the Bodija explosion that the recommendations of the Relief Fund Committee will be swiftly implemented. Speaking on Wednesday after receiving the committee’s report through his Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, at the Governor’s Office in…

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National

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to ₦825/Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦890 to ₦825 per litre, effective today. In a statement released yesterday, the refinery confirmed the ₦65 price cut, which is…

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Local

Ekiti Monarch Hails Speaker Aribasoye for Restoring Electricity

The Owa of Odo Ayedun Ekiti, Oba Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade, has applauded the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, for facilitating the restoration of electricity to the community after years of power outage. In a commendation letter…

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National

Naira Strengthens to N1,490/$ in Parallel Market

The Naira appreciated against the US dollar yesterday, rising to N1,490/$ in the parallel market, up from N1,502/$ recorded on Tuesday. A similar gain was observed in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), where the currency strengthened to N1,499.8/$. According to data from…

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National

FG Urges Cement Manufacturers to Reduce Prices to ₦7,000 Per Bag

The Federal Government has called on cement manufacturers to immediately lower the price of cement to ₦7,000 per bag, citing economic improvements. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this appeal on February 26, 2025, during a meeting with MTN and RCC Company Nig.…

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International

Israel Frees Palestinian Prisoners After Receiving Hostages’ Bodies

Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on Thursday, shortly after receiving coffins believed to contain the remains of four hostages from Hamas. According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, Israel had begun the formal identification process of the remains. A kibbutz later confirmed…

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Sports

Haaland’s Return Seals Man City’s Win Over Tottenham

Erling Haaland marked his return from injury with the decisive goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Tottenham, helping the champions climb to fourth place in the Premier League. The Norwegian striker had been sidelined with a knee injury since City's clash with…