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Ekiti State Government Approves N1.7 Billion for Revenue House Construction

The Ekiti State Government has allocated ₦1.7 billion for the construction of a new revenue house aimed at improving financial operations within the state.This decision was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, following the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor…

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National News

Tinubu Approves Reconstitution of Executive Management for River Basin Authorities

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Executive Management for 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. This reconstitution includes the appointment of Chairmen, Managing Directors, and four Executive Directors for each authority, ensuring…

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International News

Impeached South Korean President to Argue Martial Law Declaration in Court

South Korea’s impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, is set to present his defense regarding his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month. According to his lawyer, Seok Dong-hyeon, Yoon is prepared to make his arguments during ongoing legal proceedings while…

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Easy Listening National News

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Prices to Boost Supply

The Dangote Refinery has announced a substantial reduction in petrol prices, setting a new rate of N899 per litre for a minimum purchase of two million litres. The decision reflects the refinery's efforts to stabilise market prices and enhance fuel availability…

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National News

NAFDAC Raids Cemetery Market, Aba, Over Fake products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out a significant raid at the Eziukwu Market, popularly known as Cemetery Market, in Aba, Abia State, confiscating a large haul of counterfeit and unwholesome products. Leading the operation,…

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Local News

Governor Oyebanji Embarks on Olora Lane Road Rehabilitation

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has intensified efforts to enhance road infrastructure in the state with the comprehensive rehabilitation of Olora Lane in Ado-Ekiti. The road, which links Adebayo to Housing Roundabout, has been in a deplorable state for years, causing significant…

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National News

SERAP Sues Tinubu Over Alleged Missing N57 Billion in Humanitarian Ministry

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu at the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly failing to order a probe into the theft of ₦57 billion from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and…

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International News

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Resists Investigators’ Queries

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol resisted calls on Monday from investigators probing his alleged attempt to declare martial law earlier this month. Suspended by parliament since Saturday, Yoon faces dual investigations into alleged insurrection led by prosecutors and a…

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Business News

CBN to Penalise Banks Supplying Mint Naira Notes to Hawkers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a fine of ₦150 million per branch for Deposit Money Banks found guilty of supplying mint naira notes to currency hawkers and unauthorized agents. This directive was outlined in a circular issued on Friday, December…

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National News

NDLEA Intercepts Multi-Billion Naira Drug Shipments at Tincan Port

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking during the festive season by intercepting shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud, a potent synthetic cannabis strain, at the Tincan Seaport in Lagos. The bust followed months…