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Sokoto Nears Completion Of 40m-Gallon Water Project

Sokoto State Commissioner for Water Resources, Aminu Abdullahi, says the state is close to resolving its prolonged water crisis, with a 40-million-gallon-per-day project set for commissioning within the next three months. The multi-billion naira project, which covers several key areas, aims to address decades of neglect, outdated infrastructure, and alleged mismanagement by previous administrations. Abdullahi,...
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Farounbi Warns Makinde On Successor Agenda

Elder statesman and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, has cautioned Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, against attempting to predetermine his successor through an age-based criterion. Speaking on Fresh FM’s Political Circuit in Ibadan, Farounbi described Makinde’s recent suggestion that his successor should be aged between 45 and 55 as “politically...
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Rotary Holds ‘Irresistible Conference 2025’ In Ogun

Rotary International District 9111 is set to host its inaugural district conference, themed “The Pioneer DISCON”, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. District Governor, Oluwole Kukoyi, made the announcement during a press briefing held at the Rotary Centre in Ladoke Akintola GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. He described...
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Adegoke Hails Makinde’s All-Inclusive Leadership Style

A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olooye Adegboyega Adegoke, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his all-inclusive leadership style, which he said has enabled residents to enjoy the true dividends of democracy. Adegoke made the remark during his goodwill message at the PDP Oyo South Senatorial District meeting held on...
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Ndume Lauds Tinubu’s Appointment Of Northerners

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has joined others to laud President Bola Tinubu for appointing several Northerners to key positions within federal agencies, calling it a step towards inclusive governance. Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that President Tinubu announced 12 new appointments from the northern region into strategic national positions....
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Fagade Urges A’Ibom To Invest More In Tourism

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has called on the Akwa Ibom State Government to deepen its investment in the tourism sector, noting the immense returns it offers. Fagade made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator...
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EFCC Reacts To Pre-Defection Meeting With Olukoyede

Contrary to the news making rounds on some media outlets, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, did not meet with the former South-South governor and his predecessor 48 hours before they decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The anti-graft agency made this clarification hours after the spokesperson to...
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NFC To Elevate Nigeria’s Film Industry

Nigeria continues to assert its position as Africa’s creative powerhouse, garnering international attention and acclaim at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, which ends today. With multiple recognitions and a standout presence, this year’s edition is being hailed as one of the most remarkable in the past decade, and the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) is playing...
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Customs Collects N1.3tn In Q1 2025 –  Adeniyi

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced that the Service generated a record-breaking ₦1.3 trillion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025. This figure, he said, more than doubles the ₦600 billion collected in the same period of 2023, marking a historic milestone for the agency. According to...
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