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Oyebanji Increases Subvention for Judiciary, Legislature, and Tertiary Institutions

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a significant increase in the monthly subvention for the judiciary, legislative arm, and subvented institutions, amounting to ₦438.9 million. The move is aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the new minimum wage and salary adjustments…

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Local

Ghana’s President Mahama Meets Tinubu Over Regional Security

Ghanaian President John Mahama visited Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The visit marked Mahama’s first official trip to Nigeria since his inauguration on January 7. Mahama’s meeting with Tinubu, who serves as…

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National

Nigeria to Scrap Visa-on-Arrival Policy Over Security Concerns

The Nigerian government has announced plans to discontinue its visa-on-arrival (VOA) policy, citing security concerns and inefficiencies in the system. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on February 22, 2025, stating that the move aims to enhance border security and…

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International

US Restores Temporary Funding for Ukrainian Child Abduction Tracking Program

The U.S. State Department has granted short-term funding to a program documenting the abduction of Ukrainian children, after the Trump administration paused it earlier this year. The initiative, led by Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab, had been tracking thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly…

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National

Tinubu Appoints Governing Council, Principal Officers for Federal University Iyin Ekiti

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers for the newly established Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. Senator Binta Masi Garba has been named Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council,…

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International

Trump Orders Stricter Voting Controls, Sparking Legal Challenges

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order tightening federal election controls, mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration. The move, part of Trump's continued claims of electoral fraud, aims to reshape voting regulations ahead of upcoming elections. However, experts and rights…

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International

Super Eagles Coach Chelle Praises Aina, Osayi-Samuel After Zimbabwe Draw

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has commended defenders Ola Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel for their performances in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria took the lead in the…

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National

Senator Nwaebonyi Defends Heated Exchange with Ezekwesili at Senate Hearing

Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, has defended his clash with former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a Senate hearing on a fresh petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The confrontation occurred at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and…

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National

Senator Nwaebonyi, Oby Ezekwesili Clash During Senate Hearing

A heated exchange erupted between Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing yesterday. The session was reviewing a fresh petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili…

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National

Obasanjo Alleges Lawmakers Took Bribes to Approve Rivers State Emergency Rule

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alleged that members of the National Assembly were bribed to approve the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. In a viral video obtained by Daily Sun, Obasanjo was seen in a conversation with…