President Tinubu Unveils Reforms And National Youth Conference In Independence Day Address

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By Adeleke Maria  In his address marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized the ongoing positive impacts of his administration’s reforms and outlined new initiatives aimed at empowering the nation’s youth. Acknowledging the economic challenges faced by citizens, including rising living costs and unemployment, Tinubu urged patience as the government implements sustainable … Read more

64th Independence Anniversary: Makinde Extends Subsidised Transport Scheme By Six Months•••Relaxes Measures For Agric Credit Loans To Small Holder Farmers

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  By Adeleke Maria  Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on residents of the state to keep hope alive as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, noting that his government will continue to take decisions that serve the best interest of the people. Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday, during his Independence Day Address … Read more

Bridging the Divide: How Eniola Taiwo’s Smartsave is Bringing Offline Nigeria into the Digital Economy

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An Exclusive Interview with CityBuzzNews CityBuzzNews: In today’s Nigeria, fintech startups seem to emerge almost every week, many of them targeting the same digital-savvy population. But there’s still a large segment of the population that operates mostly in cash. What inspired you to focus on this overlooked group? Eniola Taiwo: You’re absolutely right. We looked … Read more

Oct 1st: IGP Orders Water-Tight Security, Felicitates With Nigerians On 64th Anniversary …Orders Clampdown On Miscreants

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  As we celebrate our nation’s 64th Independence, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM has ordered water-tight security across the country to create a safe and conducive environment for citizens of our great nation to celebrate this landmark occasion. As part of the IGP’s comprehensive plan to ensure a seamless celebration, … Read more

Woman Arrested For Stealing 7-Day-Old BaBy During Naming Ceremony In Nasarawa

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    The Nassarawa State police command has arrested a woman for stealing a 7-day-old baby girl during the child’s naming ceremony in Keffi Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, September 29, 2024, said the suspect claims to be … Read more

Anthony Joshua Suspended From Boxing

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  Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day suspension from boxing by the British Boxing Board of Control following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Joshua was floored four times and ultimately knocked out in the fifth round by Dubois’ devastating right hand. The suspension, … Read more

Tinubu Appoints 1988 OAU First Class Graduate Adviser For China-Nigeria Strategic Partnership

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  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in September. Mr Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Osun State, will report directly to the President, Mr Bayo Onanuga, … Read more

Breaking: Lion Kills 35-Year-Old Worker In Obasanjo Library’s Zoo

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  The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday confirmed that a 35-year-old zoo worker at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Babaji Daule, was on Saturday killed by a lion. The spokesman for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists on Sunday. The Bauch State born lion handler was … Read more

5 Worshippers Died, Others Hospitalised For Eating ‘Feast’ In Ibadan Church

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  Five worshippers have been confirmed dead, while others are on admission at the Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, after they took part in a feast known in Yoruba parlance as ipese organised by an Ibadan-based white-garment church. However, as of the time of filing this report on Saturday, about 50 … Read more

School Resumption: Oke-Ogun Group Donates Uniforms To 83 Indigent Students

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  According to the Coordinator of the forum, Surveyor Eegundiran Abiodun, during the presentation of the uniforms to students at Iseyin District Grammar School (IDGS), Iseyin, on Friday, said the forum has contributed towards the educational growth of the State in the past, which was recorded in the distribution of ten thousand exercise books to … Read more