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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has ordered the deployment of over 57,000 personnel to maintain peace nationwide during the Easter celebrations. The Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Babawale Afolabi, said in a statement that the massive deployment, which included…
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The African Democratic Congress has again faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission for allegedly acting outside the law and taking sides in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Thursday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show. PUNCH Online had reported…
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The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has urged opposition leaders, including Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Peter Obi, and Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, to unite under the party to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy. The Lagos State Chairman, Mr James Adeshina made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
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Nigeria’s private sector leaders and state governments on Thursday pledged over N30.5 billion in support of the National Community Food Bank Programme, a flagship initiative championed by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to combat hunger and food insecurity across the country. The pledges were announced at the official launch…
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A former federal lawmaker, who represented Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency, Hon. Taiwo Oluga, has tendered her resignation as the Federal Commissioner (South West) of the National Assembly Service Commission. In the resignation letter dated March 31, 2026, the former lawmaker said her decision was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive…
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The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State, on Wednesday, matriculated 1,540 pioneer students to formally commence studies at the newly established institution. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Mufutau Atayese, while speaking at the maiden matriculation ceremony held at the temporary campus in Iragbiji, highlighted some…
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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has lamented the worsening power supply in Osogbo and other major towns in the state. This was as the governor summoned the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBRDC) on the development, describing the situation as “unbearable for residents” The governor in a statement…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will henceforth cease to accept correspondences from either the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction or that of Rafiu Bala, following a review of the Court of Appeal judgment on March 12 this year. A statement signed by the Chairman, Information…
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The former lawmaker who represented Ijesa South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Ajibola Famurewa, has reportedly resigned his position as a member of the Governing Council of Federal College of Education, Iwo to contest for a seat in the Senate. In the letter which surfaced online and…
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The immediate past Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has extended his felicitation to a former House of Representatives member, Hon. Lawrence Ayeni, on his 65th birthday. In a statement by his media office on Tuesday, Owoeye congratulated Ayeni on attaining this landmark birthday…
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