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Presidency Disclaims 2027 Campaign Billboards, Warns Against Electoral Law Violation

The Presidency has distanced itself from several campaign billboards promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such actions as premature and a clear violation of Nigeria’s electoral laws. In a statement released on…

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Uncategorized

Oyebanji Bags Vanguard, Energy Times Awards, Reaffirms Commitment to Ekiti’s Growth

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, was on Friday honoured with two prestigious awards in Lagos — the Vanguard Newspapers’ Personality of the Year (Good Governance) Award and the Energy Times Magazine’s Energy Governor of the Year Award. The double recognition comes just…

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National

Troops Bust ISWAP Cell in Plateau, Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), currently executing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, have arrested two suspected members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Plateau State. The operation, carried out on 11 April 2025, was led by troops from the Forward Operating…

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National

NFF Mourns 1980 AFCON Hero Charles Bassey

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Charles Bassey, a member of Nigeria’s legendary 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad. Bassey passed away on Saturday at the age of 71, in his hometown of Eket, Akwa Ibom…

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Local

Ekiti Govt Moves to Douse Tension Over Alleged Mosque Demolition in Aramoko

The Ekiti State Government has met with Islamic leaders to ease tensions following the alleged demolition of a mosque in Aramoko, Ekiti West Local Government Area. The government promised to intervene and resolve the crisis in the interest of peace, unity, and justice.…

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National

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Loading Cost to N865 Per Litre

The Dangote refinery has announced a reduction in its ex-gantry loading price of petrol to N865 per litre, down from N880 per litre as sold on Wednesday. This marks a N15 decrease, in line with market expectations for a gradual drop in fuel…

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International

Trump Signals Willingness to Strike Trade Deal with China, Confirms Zelensky Visit

President Donald Trump has expressed readiness to negotiate a trade deal with China, signalling a diplomatic shift amid an ongoing trade war. Speaking during a high-level cabinet meeting, Trump stated he would “love to make a deal,” offering hope for easing tensions that…

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Local

BAO, Fayemi Bid Farewell to Late Mrs Olowolafe

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday evening joined other dignitaries to pay last respects to the late Mrs Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe, wife of Dr Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Among those present were former Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi and…

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National

Tinubu, Abiodun Celebrate Aliko Dangote at 68

President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, have congratulated Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 68th birthday. In a statement issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Dangote as a…

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Local

Oyebanji Approves Additional N200m for Pension Gratuities in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the release of another N200 million for the payment of gratuities to retired state workers. The announcement was made by the Permanent Secretary, Pension Transition Arrangement Department (PTAD), Mr Francis Omotoso, who said the disbursement…