Gov Makinde loses eldest brother
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has lost his eldest brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde, who passed away at the age of 65 years. The sad news was confirmed by Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of…
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Former Delta State’s First Lady, Edna Ibru dies in London
A former First Lady of Delta State, Edna Ibru, nee Park, has died in London, UK. Edna was the wife of Chief Felix Ibru, who was the first civilian governor of Delta State. Her death…
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House Deputy Chief Whip, Adewunmi Onanuga dies
Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga is dead. Spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi announced her death in a statement, saying the lawmaker passed away earlier yesterday, January 15, 2025,…
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FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year Celebrations
The Federal Government has announced public holidays to commemorate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations. Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, have been declared as official holidays. This was…
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Dozens killed in crush at Guinea football match
At least 56 people have been killed in a crush at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. Some reports indicate that events unravelled following a contested decision by the referee,…
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Akwa Ibom Declares Work-free Day To Honour Late First Lady Patience Eno
Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of the late First Lady, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno. In a statement on Wednesday by the Secretary to the…
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Minimum wage: December 1 deadline stands – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has reiterated that its December 1 deadline for all states to implement the new minimum wage still stands. Print Media recalls that on July 29, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed…
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Ondo election: Aiyedatiwa defeats Ajayi, wins all 18 LGs
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ondo State governorship election. Aiyedatiwa defeated the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr Agboola Ajayi, securing the majority of votes across the state’s…
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EFCC arrests ex-Delta governor, Okowa, for alleged derivation funds fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arrested a former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, over the alleged diversion of N1.3tn derivation fund. The N1.3trn amounted to a 13 per cent…
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Ex-NEC Chair, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, Dies At 83
Professor Humphrey Nwosu, who served as Chairman of the then National Electoral Commission (NEC) from 1989 to 1993, has passed away. The NEC was changed to National Electoral Commission which is now known as the…
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