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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), for its growing national and global impact, describing the institution as a critical driver of Nigeria’s food security, youth empowerment and economic transformation. The president gave the commendation at FUNAAB’s 33rd convocation ceremony, where 4,141 students were…
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The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Wednesday, launched the first clinical trial for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Under the initiative, colorectal cancer patients will receive free treatment from the OAUTH, Lagos University Teaching Hospital and Medserve’s NSIA-Diagnostic Centre, Lagos. A Professor of Surgery at the…
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The Senator representing Osun West, Lere Oyewumi, has rehabilitated the Iyana Molarere–Amukuku Road in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government of Osun State. A statement by the media unit, office of the deputy minority leader of the senate said the rehabilitation ended years of transportation challenges faced by residents and…
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The Nigerian Senate has rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that sought to make the electronic transmission of election results compulsory. As reported by Channels Television on Wednesday, the provision, if approved, would have required presiding officers of the Independent National Electoral…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Hon. Oluwole Oke and the National DG Next Level Progressive Movement, Abiodun Owoeye, have congratulated Otunba Ajibola Olujobi on his inauguration as the Renewed Hope Ambassador Coordinator for Obokun Local Government. Olujobi was inaugurated…
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Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the digitisation of Nigeria’s fish import licensing process in a landmark policy move aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency and regulatory oversight within the nation’s fisheries sector. The minister has consequently directed the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture to expedite…
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Singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has revealed that his priorities have evolved following his marriage to long-term partner Chioma Adeleke. Speaking in a recent episode of The Long Form podcast, Davido said he now prefers staying at home with his family or FaceTiming with his wife when he’s on trips,…
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Veteran actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared her views on the growing trend of using dance to promote movies, saying she has no objection to it as long as it is natural and enjoyable. She made the remarks during a recent appearance on TVC Entertainment, where she explained that…
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Digital pay platform, OPay, has been named Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025. The company won the award at The Sun Awards, organised by The Sun Publishing Limited, one of Nigeria’s respected media institutions, on January 31 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The award marked a historic…
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The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, the first official US military presence on the ground since airstrikes targeted terrorists on Christmas Day 2025. The deployment of Nigeria follows airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump in December 2025 on what he described as “Islamic State…
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