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Eid-el-Kabir: Oyebanji Urges Sacrifice, Unity, and Prayers for Nation’s Progress

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, the Governor described the festival as a time…

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Local

Oyebanji Launches Digital Smart School, Reaffirms Merit-Based Teacher Recruitment

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming the education sector through digital innovation. Speaking during the commissioning of a Digital Smart School donated by Mr. Gbolahan Olayomi of Equipment Hub Group at Government College, Ado Ekiti, the…

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National

FG Moves to Sanction Unapproved Satellite Campuses

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education, declaring that any satellite campus established without proper approval will face strict sanctions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, raised alarm over the increasing trend of unauthorized…

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International

Elon Musk Blasts Trump’s Spending Bill as ‘Disgusting Abomination’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has strongly criticized former President Donald Trump’s proposed federal spending bill, denouncing it as a “disgusting abomination” and warning of its severe economic implications. Musk’s comments, made on X (formerly Twitter), came just days after stepping down from his…

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National

FG to Build 77,400 Affordable Homes Nationwide Under Renewed Hope Agenda

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to construct 77,400 housing units across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas as part of its Renewed Hope Housing Agenda. This was announced by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Atta, during an event…

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Local

EKITI GOVERNMENT DEFERS FAYOSE MARKET ELECTION, EXTENDS CARETAKER TENURE

In a bid to maintain peace and stability within Fayose Market, Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State Government has announced the indefinite postponement of the election for new market leadership. The decision follows unresolved disagreements among stakeholders over the proposed election. Consequently, the tenure…

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National

FG Declares June 6 and 9 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. This announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the…

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National

TINUBU’S REFORMS WILL SOON REDUCE COST OF LIVING — ONANUGA

Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has assured Nigerians that the cost of living will soon decline as the positive impacts of the administration’s economic reforms begin to take effect. He expressed confidence that the nation…

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National

U.S. Expresses Condolences Over Niger State Flood Tragedy

The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that hit Niger State last week, claiming at least 151 lives and displacing more than 3,000 people. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on…

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National

KANO DECLARES MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MOURN SPORTS FESTIVAL TRAGEDY

The Kano State Government has declared Monday, June 2, 2025, a public holiday to mourn the tragic loss of 22 young athletes, coaches, and officials who died in a fatal auto crash while returning from the National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.…