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Aiyedatiwa Declares Curfew In Owo Over Cult Clashes

Ondo State Goernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared a dawn to dusk curfew in Owo, Owo Local Government Area over cult clashes which claimed four lives yesterday. This is contained in statement yesterday in Akure made available to journalists by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the governor. According to him, the ongoing violent cult...
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Aba Disco gets approval for 50% tariff hike

Aba Power Limited Electric, an electricity distribution company operating in Abia State, has announced a significant increase in electricity tariffs, with rates rising by over 50 per cent. The new tariff took effect on January 1, 2025, following approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The announcement was made via the company’s official X (formerly...
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Indonesia Becomes Full Member Of BRICS, Brazil Confirms

On Monday, the Brazilian government announced the official joining of Indonesia as a full member of the BRICS, the influential bloc of developing economies. New Telegraph reports that the Southeast Asian nation aligns with BRICS’ goal of reforming global governance institutions and enhancing cooperation within the Global South. Announcing its membership, Brazil who is currently holding...
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Sanwo-Olu To Inaugurate 5 Road Networks Jan 9

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to inaugurate five additional roads to further enhance the socioeconomic development of residents. A statement signed by Mr Gbenga Omotosho, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said the projects are slated for inauguration on January 9 and 10. The roads to be handed over include St Finbarr’s Road...
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Oborevwori Not Defecting To APC – PDP

The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the highly speculated planned defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as mischievous, sinister and baseless.” The state chapter of the party said the governor would not miss road to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The leadership of the party, led by Chief Solomon...
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Lagos Stops Mass Promotion Of Students, Warns Teachers

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education Jamie Alli-Balogun says the era of mass promotion of students has ended. Alli-Balogun warned that teachers caught extorting money from students to award marks to them will be dismissed. The commissioner spoke on Monday while monitoring school resumption. He told principals, viceprincipals, and teachers that students...
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Tinubu Arrives Ghana Ahead Of Mahama’s Inauguration

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Accra, Ghana,  to attend the inauguration of President-elect, John Mahama slated for Tuesday, January 7, 2025. New Telegraph reports that Tinubu arrived at the Kotoka International Airport and was received by the chief of staff to Ghana President, Julius Debra. According to the statement issued by the Special Adviser...
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