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Florence Ajimobi Assumes Duty as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria

Mrs. Florence Ajimobi has officially arrived in Vienna to begin her duties as Nigeria's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Austria and the International Organisations based in Vienna. Announcing her arrival in a social media post on Friday, Ajimobi said she was received at the VIP Wing of Vienna International Airport by the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Nigerian Embassy and Permanent Mission, Mr. Muyiwa Onifade, alongside officials of the mission and members of the Nigerian community in Austria. She expressed […]

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Oyo Government Revises School Calendar, Confirms July 6 Resumption

The Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has revised the 2025/2026 academic calendar for public primary and secondary schools, confirming that classes will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026. The adjustment was announced in a circular dated July 2, 2026, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. B.T. Oyinloye. According to the circular, schools are expected to reopen on July 6 to continue the current academic session. The ministry stated that the resumed academic term […]

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NDC Calls for Suspension of Femi Gbajabiamila Over PFIPC Allegations

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, following allegations linking him to the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). In a statement issued on Friday by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the NDC said suspending the Chief of Staff would allow for what it described as a transparent and independent investigation into the allegations. According to the party, the controversy involves claims […]

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Fourth Batch of Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Arrives Home

The fourth batch of Nigerians who chose to return home from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has safely arrived in Nigeria. The evacuation flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Friday, carrying 271 returnees from Johannesburg. The flight was operated by Air Peace as part of the Federal Government's ongoing evacuation exercise. Government officials had earlier confirmed that the aircraft departed Johannesburg around midnight on Thursday before arriving in Nigeria on Friday, […]

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FG Launches University Advancement Programme to Boost Funding, Global Competitiveness

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the financial sustainability and global competitiveness of Nigerian universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP), a new initiative designed to enhance alumni engagement, strategic partnerships, and institutional fundraising. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative during the closing ceremony of the National University Advancement Programme training for university officials. Alausa explained that the programme is intended to complement, not replace, government funding by creating additional sources of revenue through […]

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Tinubu Launches Programme to Train 5,000 Youths as Meter Installers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and other relevant stakeholders, to commence a nationwide programme within the next 30 days to train 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians. The initiative, known as The Power Force, is part of the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at creating jobs, bridging Nigeria's metering gap and strengthening the country's […]

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APC Unveils Sharafadeen Alli, Adesoji Adedeji as Oyo Governorship Candidates for 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially unveiled Senator Sharafadeen Alli and Adesoji Adedeji as its governorship and deputy governorship candidates, respectively, for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. The unveiling ceremony was held in Ibadan and attended by party leaders, stakeholders and members from across the state. Alli emerged as the party's governorship candidate after defeating other aspirants in the APC primary election, including former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; former Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan; Barrister Akeem […]

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Federal Government Welcomes Suspension of Oyo Teachers’ Strike

The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the development as a positive outcome of dialogue and a major step toward restoring uninterrupted learning in public schools. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the resolution followed sustained engagements involving the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Government, and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the national, zonal and state levels. He commended Governor Seyi Makinde for […]

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Federal Government to Replace NYSC Khaki Uniform with Adire

The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at promoting local production and supporting Nigeria's economy. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said the new uniform will be produced entirely in Nigeria, noting that Adire is widely manufactured across the country, with strong production hubs in states such as Ogun and Kwara. According to the minister, the initiative is intended to […]

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