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EIGHT KILLED, HUNDREDS INJURED AS ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTS ROCK KENYA

At least eight people have been confirmed dead and over 400 injured following widespread anti-government protests across Kenya on Tuesday. The demonstrations were aimed at expressing public discontent with President William Ruto's administration. Clashes between protesters and police erupted in Nairobi and other…

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Local

OYEBANJI FELICITATES WITH SANWO-OLU ON 60TH BIRTHDAY, HAILS HIS EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, and made available to journalists on Wednesday,…

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National

SENATE DEPUTY PRESIDENT BARAU DECLARES SUPPORT FOR TINUBU’S 2027 ELECTION DECISIONS

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has pledged his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s decisions concerning the 2027 general elections, including any consideration of him as running mate. Barau made this known on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja, where he addressed…

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National

CIVIL SERVICE MUST DRIVE SOLUTIONS TO MODERN CHALLENGES — FG

The Federal Government has emphasized the need for the civil service to take the lead in addressing 21st-century challenges facing public administration. This was the charge from the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during her opening address at the…

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Local

CATHOLIC DIOCESE CONDEMNS DEMOLITION OF OWO MASSACRE MEMORIAL PARK

The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has expressed strong condemnation over the recent demolition of the Memorial Park built in honour of victims of the June 5, 2022, massacre at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo. The Memorial Park, which was constructed by the…

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Local

Governor Oyebanji Honoured as Champion of Disability Inclusion by NASET

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has been recognized as a leading advocate for disability inclusion in Nigeria. The Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) bestowed this honor during its 36th annual conference, which commenced in Ado-Ekiti. The association praised the governor…

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National

Federal Assessment Team Outlines Key Requirements for Take-Off of New Tech University in Iyin-Ekiti

A joint assessment team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified critical infrastructure and resources needed for the successful launch of the newly approved Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti. This was revealed…

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International

China Urges Peace Amid Iran-Israel Ceasefire Agreement

China has called for a swift return to diplomatic negotiations between Iran and Israel, following news that both nations have agreed to a ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized the need for…

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National

EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPC CFO Over Alleged $7.2 Billion Refinery Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Umar Ajiya Isa, a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, in connection with a massive financial scandal. The arrest is tied to an ongoing investigation into the alleged…

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National

Experts Weigh In as States Take Charge of Electricity Markets Under New Law

Power sector experts and operators have voiced a mix of concerns, caution, and optimism following the shift in regulatory control of electricity markets to individual states. This development comes in the wake of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission's (NERC) recent announcement on the…