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Delta Governor’s Aide Offers Job, Luxury Trip to Freed Ibom Air Passenger

The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Success, has extended a lucrative job offer and an all-expenses-paid trip to Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently freed from Kirikiri Prison. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Ossai revealed…

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National

FG Withdraws Case Against Ibom Air Passenger, Reduces KWAM 1’s Flight Ban

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. Minister of…

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Local

Oyebanji Vows to Boost Ekiti Economy Through Global Product Export

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the economic fortunes of Ekiti State and its business owners by facilitating the export of locally made products to the global market. He stressed that the initiative is part of…

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National

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Steady Gas Supply for Togo, Benin, Ghana

The Federal Government has restated its dedication to sustaining a steady flow of gas from Nigeria to Togo, Benin Republic, and Ghana as part of efforts to combat energy poverty and boost economic growth in the West African sub-region. Minister of State for…

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National

NCDC Urges Stronger Community Engagement to Tackle Lassa Fever Spread

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called on state governments to intensify year-round community engagement to help curb the spread of Lassa fever across the country. In its latest situation report for epidemiological week 31, the agency confirmed nine…

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Local

Fayemi Denies Involvement in Alleged ADC Coalition

The media office of former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed claims circulating on social media that he and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, founded a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. In a statement signed by Mallam Ahmad Sajoh,…

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National

Suspension of Ebonyi Radio GM Sparks Press Freedom Debate

The suspension of Godfrey Chikwere, Acting General Manager of Legacy FM 95.1 in Ebonyi State, has raised fresh concerns about press freedom and the ability of journalists to hold public officials accountable without fear of retaliation. Chikwere was suspended over the weekend after…

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National

Nigeria Unveils Telehealth Initiative to Boost Healthcare Delivery

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Health Services and Environment Secretariat, in partnership with Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP), and MobiHealth, has launched a telehealth initiative at the Dutsen Makaranta Primary Health Care Centre (PHC).…

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Local

Governor Oyebanji Dissolves Cabinet

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. All affected Commissioners and Special Advisers have been directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior civil servant in their respective Ministries, Departments, and…

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National

FG to Arraign Five Suspects in Owo Church Massacre

The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists in connection with the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, where scores of worshippers lost their lives. The suspects will face trial before Justice Emeka Nwite…