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NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms from Thursday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook which was released on Wednesday in Abuja, forecast isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Adamawa states during the morning hours. NiMet further revealed that over the southern region, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states in the afternoon and […]

todayAugust 15, 2024 6

News

LADOJA GETS BEADED CROWN

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has formally presented the ceremonial beaded crown to High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, the former Governor of Oyo State and newly appointed Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland. The prestigious ceremony which took place at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, marked a significant milestone in the traditional hierarchy of Ibadanland. While presenting the staff of office to the newly crowned Oba, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal said Ibadan people know […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 4

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IMPORT DUTY WAIVER ON RICE, OTHERS BEGINS NEXT WEEK– FG

The Federal Government  has announced that the guidelines for the suspension of customs duty and taxes on imported food items are to commence next week. In July, the Federal Government approved a 150-day duty-free window to allow the importation of maize, husked brown rice, and wheat as part of measures to combat rising food inflation across the country. The initiative was based on the implementation of the Presidential Accelerated and Stabilisation Advancement Plan. Speaking at a meeting of heads of […]

todayAugust 7, 2024 3

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Supreme Court judgement: Makinde sets up committee on LG financial autonomy

Governor Seyi Makinde has constituted a special technical and legal committee to review the recent supreme court judgement on local government financial autonomy. The Attorney-General and commissioner for justice, Barrister Abiodun Aikomo in company of the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters, Hon Ademola Ojo disclosed this at a press briefing shortly after a consultative/advisory meeting. Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier berated the supreme court judgement and strategies by the federal government to usurp undue authority over the state […]

todayJuly 16, 2024 5

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TINUBU CONGRATULATES NEW UK PRIME MINISTER, STARMER ON ELECTION VICTORY

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the New British Prime minister, Keir Starmer, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, the President said he specially notes the determination and courage the incoming Prime Minister of the UK demonstrated throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party. The President stated that the party’s ability […]

todayJuly 5, 2024 4

Education

JAMB uncovers 3,000 fake graduates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has uncovered 3,000 Nigerian fake graduates. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede made this announcement in a meeting with the delegation of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities in Nigeria, COPSUN, in Abuja. In the details of the meeting published in the board’s bulletin, Oloyede also condemned the illegal admissions practice in some universities across the country. He said that the board has documented over 3000 some graduates who had never entered the […]

todayJuly 4, 2024 11

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ICYMI: Tinubu approves N50,000 grant, N155bn food package for households

President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the National Construction and Household Support Programme during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the programme is aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, strengthening the economy, and providing immediate economic relief for Nigerian households. He added that a key component of the programme is the approval of the N50,000 uplift grant to be distributed to 100,000 families per state […]

todayJune 28, 2024 4

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NELFUND approves student loan

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved the disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on April 3, 2024, signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. The approval is contained in a statement issued by NELFUND  on its X account. The approval of the loans by NELFUND signifies a step towards empowering the next generation of leaders through education which aligns with the presidency’s dream of […]

todayJune 27, 2024 4

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NAFDAC blocking terrorists access to chemicals for explosives – Director

The Director of Chemical Research and Evaluation at the National Drug Enforcement Agency, Dr. Leonard Omopariola said the regulation and control of chemical in the country have contributed to a reduction in bombings by non-state actors, particularly in the North-East. He highlighted that the regulations enforced by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in collaboration with the National Drug Enforcement Agency and other entities, have made chemicals required for manufacturing Improvised Explosive Devices and bombs scarce for terrorists. Omopariola also stated at […]

todayJune 27, 2024 4

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