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Court grants Farotimi N30m bail, bars media interviews

The Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, has granted bail to the human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in the alleged defamation suit against him by the police. Farotimi was arrested on December 3, 2024, in Lagos by operatives of the Ekiti State police command over allegations of defamation against him. He was accused in a 14-count charge of defaming a renowned lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, in […]

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Ibadan funfair tragedy: Olubadan calls for investigation, safety reforms

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and the Olubadan-in-Council have condemned the tragic and untimely death of children, as well as injuries sustained during a stampede at a children’s carnival held at Islamic High School, Basorun, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Olugbemiga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the state capital, the Olubadan commiserated with the families of the deceased. Reports say that over 30 children were reportedly stampeded to death, while […]

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IBADAN CHILDREN FUNFAIR TRAGEDY: OYO GOVERNMENT MOURNS, DEPLOYS RAPID RESPONSE TEAM

The Oyo State Government mourns the tragic loss of lives at a children's carnival in Ibadan. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, a stampede occurred at the private children's fun fair held at Basorun Islamic High School, leading to loss of lives, mostly children, with some others injured in the early hours of today. According to the statement, the State Government swiftly mobilised a rapid response team following the breaking of the incident. […]

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HEAVY SECURITY PRESENCE IN NASS AS TINUBU PRESENTS 2025 BUDGET TODAY

There is a heavy security presence at the National Assembly complex as President Ahmed Tinubu is set to present the 2025 budget to a joint session of lawmakers. As of 8:00 am, senators and members of the House of Representatives are seen arriving at the Green Chamber, where the joint session will take place. Recall that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved an estimated expenditure of N47.96 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday. Apart from beefing up security […]

todayDecember 18, 2024 2

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FG, WORLD BANK TO SPEND $600M ON RURAL ROADS EXPANSION

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has allocated 600 million Dollars to rehabilitate 200,000 kilometers of rural roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project. The Hon. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi disclosed this during a press briefing held in Abuja. Abdullahi revealed that the Project has begun operations in 19 states, focusing on creating sustainable rural infrastructure and the states are required to establish rural access road authorities and […]

todayDecember 17, 2024 2

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BREAKING: FG ANNOUNCES FREE TRAIN RIDES FOR NIGERIANS FROM DEC 20 TO JAN 5

The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. He noted that the free train ride will commence from 20th December, 2024, and end on 5th January, 2025. According to Idris, Nigerians can access the train rides on all the routes where train […]

todayDecember 16, 2024 3

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RENAMES UNIABUJA

The Federal Executive Council has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House correspondents after the council held its last meeting for 2024 at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Idris said the decision  was taken by the Federal Executive Council to honour the elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon.

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TINUBU RESCHEDULES 2025 BUDGET PRESENTATION

President Bola Tinubu’s, 47.9trillion naira 2025 budget presentation to the joint session of the National Assembly, earlier fixed for today, has been shifted to tomorrow. The reasons for the postponement were not immediately confirmed at the time filing the report but a top National Assembly management confirmed that tomorrow’s presentation was sacrosanct. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during last Thursday’s plenary, announced that President Tinubu will present the 2025 budget today. Akpabio also hinted that the presentation will take place at […]

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ECOWAS TO APPROVE NIGER, MALI, B’FASO’S WITHDRAWAL JAN 29

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has officially approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc. The ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray who disclosed this at the end of the 66th Ordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and ECOWAS Commission hinted that the decision was taken by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government. Dr Touray, said the approval, which marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape […]

todayDecember 16, 2024 1

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