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WAEC Debunks Claims of Cancelled Results, Urges Public to Verify Information

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed widespread social media reports alleging that the results of certain schools have been cancelled. The Council urged the public to disregard the claims, describing them as false and misleading. Speaking with the News Agency of…

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US Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin for Ukraine Peace Talks

The United special envoy Steve Witkoff has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for discussions related to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Kremlin confirmed. The meeting comes just days ahead of a White House-imposed deadline for Russia to agree to…

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National

Tinubu Signs Landmark Insurance Reform Bill into Law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025 into law, marking a major step toward strengthening the country's financial sector. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…

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Local

Oyebanji Applauds FG’s MSME Clinics, Backs Grassroots Economic Growth

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has praised the Federal Government for its sustained support to small businesses through the MSME Clinics initiative. Speaking at the 7th Expanded National MSME Clinics in Akure, he described the program as a landmark effort to align…

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Local

Oyebanji promises more conducive business environment for investors in Ekiti

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reassured investors and business owners that his administration would not relent in implementing policies towards improving the business environment in Ekiti State. The governor gave the assurance during the town hall meeting organised by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment…

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National

Saint Lucia Bestows Highest National Honour on President Tinubu.

Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The formal investiture was performed…

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International

Two killed in Spain wildfires as severe heatwave engulfs Europe

Two people have died in a wildfire that swept through Spain's Catalonia region, as emergency services reported the blaze was largely contained despite warnings of further wind. The inferno, which erupted in a farming area of Torrefeta on Tuesday afternoon, devastated several farms…

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Local

Group Calls on NJC, CJN to Intervene in Appointment of Ekiti’s CJ.

A leading advocate for justice and transparency in Nigeria, Citizens Gavel, has called for the quick intervention of the National Judicial Council (NJC) in the nomination conducted by the Ekiti State Judicial Service Commission for the state’s chief judge (CJ). He stated, that…

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National

Nigeria urges global finance overhaul to support developing economies.

The Federal Government has called on the international community to rebalance global financial systems to better capture the economic realities and development needs of countries like Nigeria and other emerging economies. Speaking at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in…

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Local

INEC FLAGS OFF 2026 EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION PROCESS, ASSURES OF TRANSPARENCY

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally commenced the process for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, announced this during a stakeholders' meeting with political parties on Wednesday, marking the official kick-off of election…