The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin has dismissed an appeal challenging the authority of the Asolo of Isolo-Opin, affirming that the community of Araromi remains an integral part of Isolo-Opin in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. In a unanimous decision delivered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Justice Kenneth Ikechukwu Amadi, with Justices...
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Ogun Community Gets Reprieve as NESREA and Partners Strategize on Evacuation of Hazardous Slag
Residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, South West Nigeria will soon enjoy a breath of fresh air as the National Environmental Standards and regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and her partners are putting finishing touches on a plan to evacuate hazardous Used Lead-Acid (ULAB) slag from the community. The exercise was the focus of...
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FG LAUNCHES PTAD’S REVISED SERVICE CHARTER, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PENSION REFORMS
The Federal Governmenthas reaffirmed its commitment to pension reforms and renewed dedication to Nigeria’s senior citizens with the launch of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) revised Service Charter The Charter, themed: Renewed Commitment to Service Excellence, sets clear service standards and accountability measures to deliver quicker, more reliable, and people-centred services to pensioners across...
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NIGERIA EYES 10 BILLION SCF GAS PRODUCTION BY 2030 AS EDUN, NLNG DISCUSSES EXPANSION PLANS
In a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun engaged in strategic discussions with the management of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in his office in Abuja today. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to discuss critical issues aimed at shaping the future...
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Court of Appeal Upholds Asolo of Isolo-Opin, Dismisses Olu of Araromi Chieftaincy Claim
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin has dismissed the appeal filed by Alhaji Musa Adewale Lawal and others challenging the authority of His Royal Highness, Oba Raphael Sunday Are, the Asolo of Isolo-Opin in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Justice Kenneth Ikechukwu...
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Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance for Public Workers, Links Compliance to Government Contracts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government to fully implement the mandatory health insurance scheme as provided under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. In a directive issued through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Tinubu said every MDA must enrol...
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Woman seeks divorce in Ilorin, says husband hid family from her
A mother of one, Rihanat Abdulsalam, on Tuesday narrated before the Area Court in Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, that she has never met her husband’s family since they got married. Rihanat, who is seeking the dissolution of her marriage to Saheed Adegunju, told the court that her husband had consistently refused to introduce her to his family...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES DR ADESINA’S DECADE-LONG AfDB LEGACY*
In a heartfelt tribute to a decade of visionary leadership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled the remarkable leadership and achievements of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Speaking at the book unveiling and send-off ceremony held at the African Development Bank Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the President...
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NIGERIA’S PRIVATE SECTOR ON THE RISE AS CUSTOMS GROWTH SIGNALS STRONGER OUTLOOK
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising trade systems and boosting revenue as Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) performance continues to exceed expectations. At the 62nd meeting of the NCS Board in Abuja, Edun announced that Customs generated ₦3.7 trillion in the...
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GITEX: Nigeria is ready to lead the future economy- DG NITDA
‎‎‎‎Nigeria has taken a daring step forward by hosting the event in the nation after more than ten years of active participation in the prestigious international technology event, the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and comparable platforms in Marrakech, Morocco, and Berlin, Germany. The initiative was initially supported by the...