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Envoy, traditional rulers to storm Toronto for Yoruba Cultural Funfair by Iyameto Production

The Iyameto Production is holding a cultural funfair in Toronto Canada. The event is tagged: ‘’ Enriching Cultural Heritage through Traditional Games, Arts and Entertainment’. The annual event is expected to bring together Nigerians, friends of Nigeria and diverse Canadian community to network, have fun and see the beauty of Yoruba culture. Iyameto Productions, an…

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EFCC arrests GMD of NNPC’s impersonator

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested a 31-year-old herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka for allegedly impersonating the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) Mr Maikanti Baru. He also impersonated the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina among other prominent citizens. EFCC…

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FG increases NYSC’s monthly allowance to N30,000

The Federal Government has increased the monthly allowance of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to 30,000. Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a press conference where she added that the total sum of N649.434 billion was verified by the ministry as the outstanding balance to…

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Electricity generation falls to 2,447MW from 4,129MW

The nation’s power generation dropped by 1,682 megawatts on Monday from 4,129.2MW on Sunday. Data from the Nigeria Electricity System Operator, an arm of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, showed that generation stood at 2,441MW as of 6.00 am on Monday. Total power generation rose from zero megawatt as of 6.00 am on Friday to…

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Talented Youths in Ekiti to enjoy support from state govt in Creative Industry

Talented Ekiti youths in Arts and Crafts Industry have been assured of adequate support in developing their skills to become job creators rather than job seekers. The Director General Council of Arts and Culture Mr Wale Ojo Lanre made the assurance during an interactive session with the Curator of Genesis Arts Gallery, Oshogbo Osun State…

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Updated with Video: My new title is a compensation for  Olubadan’s cancellation of my initial installation as Agbaakin Bobagunwa of Ibadan title — Obesere

Ibadan-Fuji star, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere has revealed why the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, allegedly cancelled his installation as the Agbaakin Bobagunwa of Ibadan title. According to the reports, Obesere had to contact his old friend, who is now the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, to install him as the…

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My abductors took N5m ransom before releasing me —OAU lecturer

An orthopaedic surgeon at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Olayinka Adegbehingbe, who was kidnapped on Sunday, on Monday said that N5.045m was paid to secure his release. Adegbehingbe disclosed this on Tuesday in Ile-Ife in an interview with Maranatha Radio News team at his residence on the university campus. The surgeon, who said he…

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Kidnapped OAU lecturer regains freedom

The university lecturer, Professor Yinka Adegbehingbe who was kidnapped along Ibadan road Ikoyi/Apomu axis of the State of Osun has been released without payment of ransom. Adegbehingbe who is from the department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-Ife was kidnapped on Sunday by unknown gunmen and has been release with the help…

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Police invites, detained Senator Adeleke

The Police has detained the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2018 governorship election in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke. This was made known in a statement on Monday, by his campaign organisation. Adeleke was arrested after he had honoured an invitation by the police. The statement read: “We alert the public,…

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9 years after, Jonathan described late boss, Umaru Musa Yar’dua as a selfless leader

Former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has described his late boss President Umaru Musa Yar’dua as a selfless leader who placed national Interest above personal ethnic gains. The Bayelsa born former president in a message on his verified twitter account wrote: “On this day nine years ago I lost a friend, colleague, brother, and…

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