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target=_blank>Obi, Mark Congratulate Eagles On Bronze Win
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, and party chieftain Mr Peter Obi have congratulated the Super Eagles for their victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place match at the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the achievement as a testament to perseverance. In separate statements on…
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target=_blank>FUOYE Sets Transition To Digitally Driven, Entrepreneurially Oriented, Globally Connected University
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), in collaboration with its Governing Council, has commenced plans to transition the institution into a digitally driven, entrepreneurially oriented, and globally connected university over the next twenty-five years. The decision was reached during a retreat held in Lagos, where members of the Governing Council and management team unanimously deliberated on…
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target=_blank>Kogi Govt Reaffirms Support For Military, Pledges Enhanced Welfare
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in their sustained fight against insecurity in the state. Speaking at the 2025 West African Social Activities (WASA) ceremony held at Chari Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja, the governor praised the Army’s efforts in maintaining…
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target=_blank>Oil, Gas Will Continue To Play Critical Role In Nigeria’s Energy Mix – Seplat
Seplat Energy Plc has reiterated that oil and gas will continue to play a critical role in Nigeria’s energy mix, stressing the need for operators to conduct their activities responsibly, efficiently, and sustainably. This position was articulated by the Director, Gas and New Energy, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Okechukwu Mba, who represented the company’s Chief…
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target=_blank>Benjamin Oyemonlan Wins Two Awards At CoolWealth Awards
2026 has started with sparks for young, thriving technology entrepreneur and fintech executive, Benjamin Oyemonlan, who has already hit the eye of the bull, by winning two awards at the CoolWealth Awards held in Lagos recently. While most folks are still busy idealizing on their New Year resolutions and plans, Benjamin Oyemonlan, Founder and Chief…
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target=_blank>Our Membership Fee Not Levy, But Voluntary Contributions – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified that the membership fee expected from its members is not a levy, but a voluntary contribution. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ini Ememobong, made the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday, accusing a media organisation of misrepresenting his recent interview on a national television station. According…
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target=_blank>Amotekun Boss Raises Alarm Over Influx Of Northerners In Ondo
The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, has raised the alarm over the increasing influx of unemployed persons from the northern part of the country into the state, a development he said is causing panic among residents. Adeleye spoke while parading 32 suspected criminals arrested in different parts of…
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target=_blank>Ebonyi Govt, UNICEF Kick-Start Sensitization On Measles/Rubella Vaccination
The Ebonyi State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a sensitization and awareness campaign on measles and rubella vaccination in the state. The vaccination exercise is scheduled to hold from February 4 to 13, 2026, across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. Addressing a cross-section of development partners,…
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target=_blank>ADC Demands Explanation Of Nigeria’s Health Agreement With America
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government to clarify the contents of the recently signed health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Nigeria and the United States of America (USA). The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,…
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target=_blank>Sugar Council Boss Clarifies NSI Status
The Nigeria Sugar Institute (NSI) serves as a platform to consolidate research, manpower development and technical support in support of Nigeria’s drive toward self-sufficiency and competitiveness in sugar production. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Kamar Bakrin, gave the clarification on the status of the Institute…
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