Governor Adeleke Inducts 10,000 Youth, Reports 250,000 Jobs

Osogbo, Nigeria  —  In a bold move to tackle youth unemployment, Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially inducted 10,000 young people into the Imole Youth Corps. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at Freedom Park, Osogbo, Governor Adeleke emphasized that the initiative is a strategic effort to provide employment opportunities while addressing socio-economic challenges across various…

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Osun Govt Refutes Monarch’s Claims, Defends Decision

Osogbo, Nigeria  —  The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations of bias and illegality made by the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, accusing the monarch of misrepresenting facts and politicizing the issue of kingship succession. The statement, issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Dosu Babatunde, clarified that Governor Ademola Adeleke…

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FEC Approves ₦242bn for 14 Road Projects across Nigeria.

Abuja, Nigeria  —   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦242.68 billion for the construction, rehabilitation, and rescoping of 14 critical road projects nationwide. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, listing key roads targeted for development. Among them are Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road in Niger State, Odukpani Junction in…

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Osun Sets Up Committee to Resolve Ifon-Ilobu-Erin Disputes

Osogbo, Osun State   — In a bid to address the recurring land disputes among the communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated a 100-member Boundary Crisis Resolution Committee. The committee includes 25 representatives each from Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, alongside 25 members representing the state government. The Ataoja…

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Governor Buni Assumes Head, Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum  

Maiduguri, Nigeria —  Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has been unanimously appointed as the new Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, signaling a pivotal shift in leadership aimed at advancing regional development and security. Buni succeeded Governor Ildjima Abdraman of Hadjer Lamis Province, Chad Republic, during the Forum’s 5th session, held…

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Osun State Government Launches Creative Busines

Edited and Compiled by Kayode Kunle Abiodun  The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State    Column, DNEWSINFO  The Osun State Government, through the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network Nigeria (GENN) and the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, is proud to announce the launch of the Creative Business Cup…

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Stop honouring politicians with awards – Afe Babalola

Ado-Ekiti—The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has called on governments at all levels to focus on recognizing patriotic citizens who have made significant contributions to national development, rather than awarding politicians and public officeholders. Babalola gave the charge on Tuesday in Ado while receiving an award as the Ekiti Summit…

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I’m not leaving APC – El-Rufai

NIGERIA – Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied speculations in some quarters that he was preparing to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who was cornered by newsmen, Tuesday at the venue of the just concluded National Conference in Abuja, said he was hard on the party to ensure they do…

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Nigeria Is a Complex Nation to Govern—Buhari

Katsina, Nigeria  —  Former President Muhammadu Buhari has emphasized the complexity of governing Nigeria, while highlighting his integrity during his time in office. Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting held at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina State, Buhari urged leaders to prioritize transparency and accountability as core values. The former president…

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Edo Election Tribunal Moves to Abuja for further hearing

Abuja, Nigeria  —  The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has officially been relocated from Benin City to the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The announcement was made in a notice dated January 24, 2025, signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Ibrahim Bagudu, Esq. The notice informed all parties involved…

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C’River Assembly To Amend LG law

Cross River, Nigeria—The Cross River State House of Assembly has initiated the amendment process for the Local Government Law 2007, proposing an increase in political appointments across Local Government Areas. The bill, sponsored by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, representing Abi State Constituency, was debated on Tuesday in Calabar. It seeks to raise the number of…

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