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Defence Chief Urges Nigerians to Learn Combat Skills Amid Insecurity

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians to acquire basic combat skills as a safeguard against rising insecurity across the country. In an interview on Thursday, General Musa compared martial arts training—such as Karate, Taekwondo, and Judo—to…

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National Uncategorized

FG shuts down over 13.5 million social media accounts for code violations

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has shut down 13,597,057 social media accounts on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for posting offensive content and breaching Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms. The enforcement action followed the submission…

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Local

Oyebanji Cautions Against Politicizing Ekiti Federal Roads, Says President Tinubu Has Been Fair to Ekiti State

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has cautioned against politicizing the state of federal roads, stressing that President Bola Tinubu has been fair to Ekiti. Speaking at the 2025 Udiroko Festival in Ado-Ekiti, he dismissed claims of neglect, noting that while the Ado-Aramoko-Itawure…

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National

Anambra Dismisses Eight Vigilante Operatives Over Assault on Female Corps Member

The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight vigilante operatives who assaulted a serving female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Edema Jennifer Elohor, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo…

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National

Borrowers Get More Protection as FG Unveils New Rules for Loan Apps, Telcos, and Retailers.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out a new set of regulations designed to protect Nigerians who access loans through digital platforms. The rules, contained in the newly enacted Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, aim…

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Local

Ekiti Government Dissolves Cabinet, promises Enhanced Government.

Ekiti State Government has described the recent dissolution of cabinet by Governor Biodun Oyebanji as part of a broader effort to streamline government and improve efficiency. Former Commissioner for Information newly recalled as Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo…

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Local

Udi Iroko Festival Grand Finale Holds in Ado-Ekiti today, Amid Cultural Splendor.

The city of Ado-Ekiti comes alive today as residents, dignitaries from far and wide and cultural enthusiasts are expected to gather at the Ewi’s palace for the grand finale of this year’s Udi Iroko Festival, an age-long tradition that celebrates unity, ancestral heritage,…

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National

Tinubu Abolishes 5% Telecoms Levy

President Bola Tinubu has abolished the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, reversing the policy in a bid to ease the financial pressure on Nigerians and stimulate growth in the nation’s digital economy. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu…

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International

Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer

A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza ceasefire deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal. Mediators are awaiting an official Israeli response to the plan,…

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Local

Oyebanji Condoles APC National Chairman Over Mother’s Death

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Lydia Yilwatda. The late Lydia Yilwatda, aged 83 years, passed on Saturday after a…