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Nnamdi Azikiwe University appoints Odoh Vice-Chancellor

29.10.2024
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, led by its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Greg Mbadiwe, has appointed Prof. Benard Odoh as the seventh substantive Vice Chancellor. Odoh, a professor of geophysics from the Department of Applied Geophysics, Faculty of Physical Sciences of the University, emerged as the VC after a rigorous screening...
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Ekiti gov presents N375.79bn 2025 budget to assembly

29.10.2024
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday, presented a 2025 budget proposal of N375.79 billion to the State House of Assembly, earmarking significant investments in food security, infrastructure, and economic growth. The proposed budget, which allocates N192.3 billion (51%) for recurrent expenses and N183.5 billion (49%) for capital projects, was delivered before an Assembly led...
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Ondo poll: Sanwo-Olu leads APC campaign, promises 80% victory

29.10.2024
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, leading the All Progressives Congress National Campaign Council for the upcoming Ondo governorship election, has pledged a decisive win for the party. Speaking at the council’s inauguration in Akure on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu assured APC leadership that “his team would secure nothing less than 80% of the votes in the November...
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Cross River gov unveils N498bn 2025 budget

29.10.2024
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a proposed budget of N498 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, titled the “Sustainable Growth Budget,” to the State House of Assembly in Calabar. Presenting the breakdown, Otu revealed that N328 billion (66%) is earmarked for capital expenditure, while N170 billion (34%) is allocated for...
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Stop importing fuel, we have enough, Dangote urges NNPC, marketers

29.10.2024
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday, urged petroleum marketers, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, to source petrol directly from his refinery to meet local demands. Dangote confirmed the refinery’s readiness to supply fuel after closed-door talks with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. He stated that the...
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NMA urges standardised pay to curb medical brain drain

29.10.2024
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Bala Audu, has called for the consistent implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure across all 36 states as the National Physicians’ Week begins in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Audu highlighted the mass exodus of healthcare professionals seeking better opportunities as a...
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JUST IN: Power’ll be restored to North in 72hours – Minister

29.10.2024
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that electricity will be restored to Northern Nigeria within the next three days. Adelabu disclosed this on Tuesday while responding to questions from senators regarding the power outage affecting the region and the recurring grid collapses across the country. On October 22, the Transmission Company of Nigeria...
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ICPC returns diverted ambulance to Sokoto community

29.10.2024
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has returned an ambulance to the Yabo community in Sokoto State, following its recovery during the commission’s Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Initiative. ICPC National Commissioner for Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States, Garba Tukur-Idris, presented the vehicle to the Chairman of Yabo Local Government Area on...
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters

29.10.2024
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Masters due to an “intestinal virus,” according to tournament organisers, reports AFP. The Italian tennis star, who secured his top ranking in mid-October, shared the news on X on Tuesday afternoon, expressing disappointment at missing the ATP 1000 event in the French capital. “This is...
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