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The Senate President has named Osun senator, Ajibola Basiru, as the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs. Mr Basiru will take over as the spokesperson of the Senate from Godiya Akwashiki, who was acting spokesperson after Adebayo Adeyeye was sacked by a court from the…
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By Editor The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2020 as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, commended Nigerian workers for their resilience, patience and understanding, particularly…
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By Editor The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Labode Popoola has called on the academic staff of Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of educations to embrace virtual teaching during this lockdown period and beyond. Professor Popoola made this statement during an online interactive session with the academic staff of Osun…
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The Federal Government on Monday debunked claims that it distributed weevil-infested rice to South-West states, arguing that the palliatives were certified fit for human consumption. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, specifically said the distributed trucks of rice were certified by the National Agency…
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By Editor The Senate has granted approval to a N850 billion loan request from President Muhammad Buhari to fund the 2020 budget. Buhari had asked the Senate to approve his request to secure a fresh loan of N850 billion to fund some projects in the 2020 budget. He made the…
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By Editor President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory until May 4. He said a dusk to dawn curfew will take effect in all three cities after that day as a way of further curtailing the spread of Coronavirus. He made the announcement…
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Adetola Abdulazeez, the woman who was assaulted by two police officers enforcing the lockdown directive in Osun State, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, demanding a compensation of N200 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the woman, a wife and mother of two, was flogged…
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The house of representatives has scheduled its resumption for Tuesday amid the fight to contain coronavirus. Nigeria currently has 1,182 coronavirus cases out of which 222 persons have recovered and 35 have died. The lower legislative chamber had suspended plenary on March 24 when the country had 44 COVID-19 cases….
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The dollar sold for N450 in the parallel market on Friday, showing a shallow and dry reflection of the foreign exchange market. Impact of the crude oil prices which had been fluctuating, and fell to as low as $21, had also been taking its toll on the strength of the…
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The West African Examinations Council has denied cancelling the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. The Head of National Office, WAEC, Nigeria, Mr Patrick Areghan, in a statement on Sunday urged Nigerians to disregard the fake publication circulating on social media. He said, “Our attention has…
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