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Oyo to Begin Contributory Pension Scheme on July 1

The Oyo State Government has approved the immediate implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for eligible civil and public servants across the state. Chairman of the Oyo State Pensions Board, Tunji Adekunle, announced that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the commencement of the scheme, which is designed to strengthen retirement benefits for public sector employees. According to the Board, the scheme will apply to officers employed into the Oyo State Civil and Public Service from January 1, 2025, while full […]

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UK Court Acquits Ex-Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges

A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of all six bribery charges brought against her following a high-profile trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources from 2010 to 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, had faced five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. She pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Prosecutors alleged that the former minister received luxury benefits in […]

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FG Says Nigeria’s Future Depends on Digital Transformation

The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s future prosperity, economic competitiveness and efficient public service delivery will depend largely on the effective deployment of digital technology. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday while opening the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 in Abuja. The summit, organised by Galaxy Backbone Limited to mark its 20th anniversary, brought together government officials, technology experts and industry stakeholders to discuss strategies for advancing digital governance and innovation […]

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NAF Airlifts Sensitive Election Materials Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Poll, By-Elections

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully airlifted sensitive electoral materials for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election and a number of senatorial and federal constituency by-elections scheduled for June 20. The operation, carried out between June 15 and 16, followed a request from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the secure and timely delivery of election materials to designated locations across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air […]

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Oyo Teachers’ Strike Sparks Concern as Parents, Stakeholders Worry Over Impact on Pupils

The ongoing indefinite strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State has continued to raise concerns among parents and education stakeholders over its effect on pupils and students across public schools. The industrial action, which began on June 1, was declared by the union following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15. Speaking on the situation, a teacher, Mrs. Yemisi Alao, expressed concern over what she described as the lack […]

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IPOB Announces New Directorate of State Leadership as Kanu Dissolves Third Administration

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the dissolution of its third Directorate of State (DOS) administration and the inauguration of a new leadership team. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the group's spokesperson, Emma Powerful, who said the decision was made by IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. According to the statement, Mazi Chris Nwaogu, based in the United States, has been appointed as the Head of the newly inaugurated fourth Directorate of State and is to assume immediate […]

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Amnesty International Urges Urgent Action to Protect Nigerian Schoolchildren

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to take immediate and stronger measures to protect schoolchildren across the country amid increasing attacks on schools and the abduction of pupils. In a statement shared on its official X account on Tuesday, the human rights organisation expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity affecting children, describing empty classrooms as a painful symbol of lives disrupted by violence. The organisation noted that from Kwara, Kogi, Borno and Oyo states, many children who […]

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JAMB Opens Portal for Printing of 2026 UTME Original Result Slips

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates can now print their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement by JAMB's Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. According to the board, the original result slips became available for printing within hours of the announcement and contain candidates' photographs, national rankings, and other security features required for admission processing. JAMB explained that the original result slip is […]

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Adelabu Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC

The immediate past Minister of Power and a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed reports alleging that he is planning to defect to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing the claims as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, Adelabu said the reports were baseless and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish his political reputation. According to the […]

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