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The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is currently appearing before the Senate for his screening and confirmation. Amupitan, who arrived at the National Assembly complex…
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In a show of solidarity, loyalty, and appreciation, ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North Local Government Area on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Prince Niran Adeyoju, popularly known as SDM, to celebrate…
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In a political twist, Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. The announcement was made public via Facebook by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, who revealed that…
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Health practitioners have advocated policies to establish hand washing hygiene as the world celebrates world hand washing day. Correspondent Tosin Aderibigbe brings details. Her report.
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Key rates NFEM / CBN (official, volume-weighted average): Roughly ₦1,460–₦1,468 / $1. CBN published/reference figure (recent): ₦1,462–₦1,463 Parallel / black-market (retail dealers): Buy ₦1,485 — Sell ₦1,505 What happened today…
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In order to control hazards related to use of harmful chemical substances to preserve fruits, vegetables and other food items in the state, the Oyo State House of Assembly has called the state government through the Ministries of Health and…
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Nigerian senior secondary school students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to present a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination, organised by the West African Examination Council and National…
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the African playoff for the 2026 World Cup. The team defeated the Benin Republic 4-0 on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio stadium to secure one of the four slots for the best second-placed…
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, administered the oath of office to Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN, as the newly elected member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency…
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The Oyo state government has urged Oke-Ogun residents to come up with relevant submissions into the proposed 2026 budget, just as it reassured them of adequate security. The Deputy Governor of the State, Barr. Adebayo Lawal made the…
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