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Trump Administration Revokes Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

The Trump administration has rescinded an extension of deportation protections previously granted to over 600,000 Venezuelans in the United States. This move, led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, reverses a decision by the Biden administration that provided an additional 18 months of…

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NANS Threatens to Shut FUOYE Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against VC

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to shut down the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) over allegations of sexual harassment and extortion levelled against the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The VC is accused of making inappropriate advances toward Engr.…

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NLC Declares Nationwide Protest Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in opposition to the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The decision was reached after an emergency meeting of the…

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Local

Governor Oyebanji Celebrates EKSU as Nigeria’s Leading State University

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has commended Ekiti State University (EKSU) for emerging as the top state university in Nigeria. The institution also ranked 12th among 270 universities nationwide, including public and private universities, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings.…

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National

Governor Oyebanji Urges NYSC Members to Drive National Development

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to utilise their unique talents to contribute meaningfully to national development. He highlighted the critical role corps members play in realising the vision…

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Pop (Popular Music)

Lagos-Based Musician Mukaila Senwele Passes Away

Mukaila Senwele, a Lagos-based musician renowned for his unique style and captivating performances, has passed away. The entertainer, originally from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, died on Friday night, as confirmed by a family source quoted by Royal News. Mukaila's…

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National

SERAP Sues Tinubu Administration, NCC Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu's administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over what it termed the “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable” increase in telecom tariffs. The NCC recently approved a 50%…

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National Uncategorized

FG to Support Vulnerable Groups with N32.7 Billion, Says Minister

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced plans to distribute N32.7 billion to vulnerable groups across the country. The initiative aims to alleviate poverty and boost food production. Speaking over the weekend during…

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Tragic Accidents on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Claim Two Lives, Injure Four

Two lives were lost, including a 45-year-old man and an unidentified female passenger, while four others sustained injuries in separate accidents along the Long Bridge and Sagamu corridors of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The tragic incidents occurred on Friday afternoon, as confirmed by the…

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National Assembly Resumption Postponed to February 4

The National Assembly has shifted its resumption date from January 28 to February 4, 2025, to accommodate the completion of ongoing budget defence sessions. In separate statements issued in Abuja, the Clerks of the Senate and the House of Representatives informed lawmakers of…