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Nigeria President urges N’Assembly to amend social investment law for transparency

President Bola Tinubu, asked the National Assembly to amend the National Social Investment Programmes Agency Act 2023 to ensure transparency. The President’s request was contained in a letter transmitted to the House of Representatives and read by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary. “The purpose of the bill is to make the national social register […]

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Politics

Nigeria President Charged Us To Find Lasting Solution To Banditry, Terrorism – Badaru

The minister also highlighted the government’s collaborative efforts with neighbouring countries to combat terrorism and arms trafficking. The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, says President Bola Tinubu has charged him and the security agencies to find a last solution to the menace of banditry, terrorism and other security threats in the country. He stated this […]

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Entertainment

Bring your money to Oyo, Makinde tells investors

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, assured both local and foreign investors that his administration will continue to provide adequate security for investments and businesses in the state. He called on investors to bring their money to invest in the state, noting that the state has an enabling environment to support their businesses, adding that his […]

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NEWS

64th Independence: Nigeria President To Make Nationwide Broadcast Tuesday

President Bola Tinubu will make a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7am, the Presidency has disclosed. The broadcast, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is part of activities to commemorate the 64th Independence Anniversary of the nation. Television, radio stations and […]

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Politics

Nigeria Vice President Arrives New York For 79th UN General Assembly

Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). On Monday, a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha said the vice president touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier today. […]

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NEWS

NAFDAC destroys N43bn substandard products in Oyo

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has conducted a significant operation in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, destroying substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices, valued at N43 billion. The destruction was carried out at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government area of the state, with representatives […]

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Politics

Nigeria President Meets With King Charles At Buckingham Palace

President Bola Tinubu has met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, the United Kingdom. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He described the meeting as private, highlighting the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. “Both […]

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Education

Oyo Corps Members Encouraged to Embrace Service, Skills, Community Development

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has encouraged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state to embrace service, skills development, and community engagement. Governor Makinde gave the remark during the closing ceremony of the orientation programme of 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream One corps members at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Ogbakuta, […]

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Entertainment

Marry only one woman, don’t go for two” – Nigerian man who has been married for 56 years advises Nigerian men

An older man who was interviewed alongside his wife about the success of their marriage has advised men against marrying more than a wife. The gentleman, whose name is Gbadebo is seen donning a matching outfit with his wife Sarah as they answer questions from the interviewer, @gaisebaba. They revealed they have been married for […]

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Health

NAWOJ Urges Parents to Release Girls for HPV Vaccination in Oyo

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, has appealed to parents to release their girls aged 9-14 for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, recently flagged off by the state government. In a statement by NAWOJ Chairperson, Mrs. Omolola Alamu which was made available to the news men by the Association’s Secretary, […]

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Entertainment

Pull down the post and tender an apology” – Ghanaian actress Nana Akua Addo threatens N50m lawsuit against Nigerian designer over her

Popular Ghanaian model and actress, Nana Akua Addo, has taken legal action against Nigerian designer Ezinne Olivia, regarding statements made about her AMVCA outfit. In a cease and desist letter filed by her legal team, Nana demanded a retraction of Ezinne’s alleged defamatory posts about her outfit at the recently concluded AMVCA. It will be […]

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Health

Rotary Club District 9125 Zone 1 Champions Mental Health through Indoor Games Initiative

In a bid to promote mental well-being and raise awareness about the significance of mental health, the Rotary Club District 9125, Zone 1, successfully organized an event titled “MENTAL HEALTH: A PATHWAY TO WELLBEING.” This significant event took place at the Occupational Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Department of the University College Hospital in Ibadan. […]

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NEWS

Global Tour and Party Ride LLC ,US , Commends President Bola Tinubu,Minister Lola Ade John

Global Tour and Party Ride LLC, an intercontinental Nigerian tourism promotion conglomerate based in Arlington, US, would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary decision to appoint Mrs. Lola Ade John as Nigeria’s first Minister for Tourism. Amb Oluwafemi Olayinka Kajogbola, the President of Global Tour and Party […]

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“Let your apology be as loud as your criticism” – Gospel singer, Lara George slams Pastor Enenche over apology to woman he embarrassed

Nigerian Gospel singer, Lara George has slammed the founder of Dunamis Church, pastor Paul Enenche over his apology to the woman he publicly embarrassed in his church. It was reported on Sunday, that a woman identified as Vera came to the altar of Dunamis Church to share her testimony of how God made her the […]

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NEWS

Nigeria Lady Arrested For Throwing Her 5-Month Baby Into Ogun River

Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old mother, Oluwabunmi Ajayi, for allegedly throwing her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, into a river at Sagamu.  The woman allegedly dumped the baby in the river in what the police tagged premeditated drowning.  Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident said the […]

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General

OYO NACJ CALLS ON GOVT TO TACKLE NIGERIA’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS WITH RENEWED VIGOUR

…FELICITATES CHRISTIAN JOURNALISTS ON NEW YEAR The Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists, (NACJ), Oyo State Chapter, Com. ‘Lekan Shobowale, has called on the Nigerian government to tackle the country’s socio-economic problems with renewed vigour. In a new year message issued on his behalf by the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the association, […]

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Politics

President Tinubu to address Nigerians in nationwide broadcast

President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, January 1, speak to Nigerians in his New Year day broadcast. A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said President Tinubu will broadcasting from 7am on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). The statement advised other […]

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Broadcaster Entertainment

SportNews AOP Part ways With Fresh FM After 11 Years, Joins Success FM* 

Popular On-Air Personality (OAP) and Yoruba Sportscaster, Babatunde Saheed famously known as Mr Sport has announced his resignation from Fresh FM in a tweet over the weekend saying he was thankful to Dr. Yinka Ayefele for giving him an opportunity of serving in his station for eleven years. The Communication specialist and media entrepreneur however […]

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Politics

Budgets: Ministries Planning To Spend 86% Of 2024 Budget [Full List]

President Bola Tinubu last week proposed a budget for the 2024 fiscal year, amounting to trillions of naira, sparking discussions on Nigeria’s spending plans for the upcoming year. The president outlined that the budget aims to maintain macroeconomic stability, reduce the deficit, and increase capital spending in line with the administration’s eight priority areas. The […]

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Politics

Nigeria President To Present 2024 Budget Of N27.5 Trillion On Wednesday, Nov,29th

Tinubu will on Wednesday, November 29, present the 2024 budget to the National Assembly.  The Federal Executive Council earlier today November 27 approved the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion. This followed the review of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework earlier passed by the National Assembly which benchmarked the exchange rate at N700 to $1 and crude […]

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