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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…

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Local

Osun Governor Swears in Council Chairmen Despite FG, Police Warnings

Despite warnings from the federal government and the police, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, swore in the newly elected local government chairmen, who in turn inaugurated their councillors across the state. Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum hailed the…

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Local

Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Congratulates Aiyedatiwa on Ondo Inauguration

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as the new Governor of Ondo State on February 24, 2025. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji described Aiyedatiwa’s election and swearing-in as…

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National

ASUU Kaduna Suspends Strike After Governor’s Intervention

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) branch, has suspended its indefinite strike, which began last Tuesday over unresolved issues with the university management dating back to 2009 and 2017. The strike was called off on Sunday after the…

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Local

Air Peace CEO Lauds Ekiti Airport as World-Class Facility

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has described the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport as one of the best in the world, praising its state-of-the-art infrastructure and operational efficiency. Landing at the airport on Saturday in a…

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Local

Tinubu, APC Leaders Resolve Lagos Assembly Crisis Through Political Settlement

After weeks of political tension and legal battles surrounding the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, President Bola Tinubu and key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have brokered a political resolution seen as a…