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NUJ Mourns Former National Secretary Jola Ogunlusi, Aged 91

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of its former National Secretary, Mr Jola Ogunlusi, who died at the age of 91 following a brief illness.In a statement signed by NUJ National President, Alhassan Abdullahi, the Union…

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National News

WHO Applauds Ekiti’s Health Sector Performance at Technical Review Workshop

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Ekiti State for its remarkable strides in the health sector, describing the state’s performance as outstanding. This commendation came from the WHO State Coordinator, Akeem Busari, during a three-day technical workshop on the joint annual review…

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Local News

EKITI SET TO BEGIN AERIAL MAPPING ON APRIL 20

The Ekiti State Government has announced plans to commence aerial mapping of the state starting Sunday, April 20, as part of efforts to implement a comprehensive land administration solution that will improve urban planning, land management, and infrastructure development. This was disclosed…

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National

Ekiti Airport Will Meet Global Standards – Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport meets global standards in terms of infrastructure, safety, and operations. Speaking in his office while receiving officials of AAC Management Limited – the…

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National

FG Declares April 18 & 21 Public Holidays for Easter Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary,…

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International Uncategorized

U.S. Slashes Ukraine Aid Estimate to $100 Billion Amid Trump’s Mineral Deal Push

The United States has significantly revised its estimated aid to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, reducing the figure from $300 billion to roughly $100 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report citing insider sources. This substantial adjustment comes as former U.S. President Donald…

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Local

2027: I’m Ready to Lead Nigeria – Makinde Declares

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he has the competence and capacity to lead Nigeria as President come 2027. Makinde made this known during an appearance on Politics Today, where he spoke confidently about his political readiness, citing his administration’s achievements…

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National

Tinubu Condemns Plateau Killings, Urges End to Communal Violence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent wave of violence in Plateau State, calling on the state government to urgently devise a lasting solution to the persistent communal clashes. This follows another deadly attack in the early hours of Sunday in…

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Local

FUOYE VC Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, has been suspended by the university’s Governing Council following allegations of sexual harassment made by a senior university official, Engr. Folasade Adebayo. According to reports, the decision came after the Minister…

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National

“Rivers Sole Administrator Summons Fubara and Deputy Over Appointment Inquiry”

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has called on the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The summons was announced in a special statement…