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FG Unveils New Initiatives to Strengthen Families, Tackle Poverty

As Nigeria marked the International Day of Families, the Federal Government announced plans to launch three major national initiatives aimed at enhancing family cohesion, safeguarding vulnerable children, and alleviating poverty, especially at the grassroots level. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, disclosed…

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Local

Governor Oyebanji Mourns Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed heartfelt condolences over the passing of former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd), who died on Sunday at the age of 70. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on…

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National

Federal Government Commends Ekiti State for Advancing Agricultural Productivity

The Federal Government has given Ekiti State a high rating for its robust agricultural interventions and investments geared toward enhancing food security across the nation. According to the report, Ekiti was singled out among states in the region for its deliberate and strategic…

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International Uncategorized

Zelenskyy Urges Putin to Attend Turkey Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in proposed peace talks scheduled to hold in Turkey tomorrow. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy stressed that every appeal for a long-term, unconditional ceasefire is significant. He also emphasised…

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Uncategorized

Marketers Predict Petrol May Hit N1,500 Per Litre if Fuel Imports Are Banned — Dangote Refinery Responds

Oil marketers have warned that the pump price of petrol could soar to as high as ₦1,500 per litre should the Federal Government implement a full ban on fuel importation. This was revealed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers…

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Entertainment

Davido Reveals He’s the Most Criticized Celebrity for Being From a Wealthy Background

Afrobeats superstar, Davido (David Adeleke), has opened up about the criticism he faces due to his privileged upbringing, claiming that he is the most criticised celebrity in Nigeria simply because of his wealth. In a recent appearance on the Culture Knock Out podcast,…

30 — 04

Local

Stockbrokers hail Oyebanji’s fiscal policy, development agenda….as Gov says state ‘ll collaborate with CIS to deepen growth

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has hailed Ekiti State Government’s fiscal policy, saying it is instrumental to the pace of development in the state, in addition to making the state attractive to investors. The President of the institute, Mr Oluropo Dada, stated…

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National

FG okays N110bn upgrade for 18 medical schools.

The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, has announced a N110bn investment to upgrade medical education in 18 universities across Nigeria. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday while inaugurating the Ministerial Committee on the TETFund High…

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National

Defections: PDP goes to court, says APC will soon implode.

THE national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, vowed to challenge in court the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire party structure in the state, following the gale of defections that…

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International

Russia declares 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8.

Russia has declared a 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with its most sacrosanct national holiday marking the World War II defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory Day, calling on Kyiv to agree to the pause. Ukraine was quick in its response, which…