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Justin Madugu received a three-bedroom bungalow and N50 million from Adamawa State Governor

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For leading the national women’s football team to victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu received a three-bedroom bungalow and N50 million from Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The presentation took place at the Government House in Yola, the state capital, according to a Facebook post by Pius Iliya, the governor’s adviser. Adamawa native Madugu was praised by Fintiri for his contribution to the Falcons’ victory at the competition, which was held in Morocco earlier this year. “On behalf of the Government and…

INEC to Commence Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Nationwide on August 18

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Ahead of the next elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has declared that the 2025 countrywide Continuous Voter Registration drive has begun. The Commission said on Friday through its X account that online pre-registration will begin on Monday, August 18, 2025, via its official website, cvr.inecnigeria.org. Additionally, the Commission said that on Monday, August 25, 2025, in-person registration will open at all INEC Local Government Area offices and approved registration centers across the country. The exercise is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…

Oyo’s Plan to Roll Out Digital Street and House Numbers

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The government of Oyo State has stated that it intends to implement a digital address system for the numbering of houses and streets throughout the state. The revelation was made by Mr. Williams Funmilayo, the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, during a meeting with Smart City Development Konsult Limited on Wednesday in the ministry’s conference room. He said that the initiative is a component of the governor’s pledge and that the plan is a component of the Omititun 2.0 Sustainable Development Goals. According to Akin-funmilayo, the Smart City…

Oyo state Banks on Sports Tourism to Boost Economy

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Sports tourism is a key component of the Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde’s plan to boost the state’s economy through tourism and hospitality, according to Wasiu Olatubosun, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in advance of the Oluyole Golf Tournament 2025, which is scheduled for August, Olatubosun said the governor has implemented a number of tourism enablers in the infrastructure, sports, and security sectors to maximize the state’s tourist potential. He pointed out that sports continue to play a significant role…

Lafarge Africa’s N133bn Q2 profit draws presidential praise for economic impact.

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Lafarge Africa Plc’s strong financial performance in the first half of 2025 has been praised by Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who claims that the outcomes highlight the benefits of continuing economic reforms in Nigeria. Leading cement and building solutions provider Lafarge Africa reported an excellent H1 2025 performance, showing notable growth in all important financial metrics. The company’s net sales increased by a significant 70% to N269 billion. Improved sales volumes, which were ascribed to increased plant stability and operational efficiency, were the…

Tinubu Urges Africa to Lead Energy Market, Demands Fair Prices

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Tinubu Receives German President Steinmeier In Abuja

Africa must take responsibility for its energy resources by establishing clear and reputable standards that represent the continent’s realities and protect its economies, President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday. The President stated that Nigeria would collaborate with regional partners to create an integrated energy market that guarantees value for Africa, ahead of this week’s Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Markets in Abuja. Africa’s energy executives and international partners will gather at the conference, which is being sponsored by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority…

“Awujale’s Blessings Led to My 2023 Victory,” Tinubu Declares

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The late Awujale and supreme ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was praised by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, who called the late monarch a model traditional leader who brought immense honor, respect, and pride to the Yoruba race worldwide. Tinubu recalled the late traditional leader’s support and contributions to his 2023 presidential campaign, saying that Yoruba’s rich history would not have been complete had he lost. The late king was also characterized by the president as a brave democrat and trustworthy ally who supported the efforts to overturn…

FG: Over 730 Convicted in Terrorism Cases

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The Federal Government has announced that more than 730 people have been found guilty of crimes related to terrorism as part of its stepped-up efforts to stop the funding of terrorists and break up illegal financial networks. This was revealed by Major General Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Center, during the Financial Action Task Force’s on-site meeting in Abuja on Monday. He said that the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit directly assisted in over 90 of the convictions, demonstrating the effectiveness of interagency cooperation in identifying…

JAMB Registrar Commends UNILORIN for Integrity in Honorary Awards

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Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has praised UNILORIN for its recent awards ceremony, which upholds the genuine meaning of honor and sets it apart from other universities that bestow honorary titles without merit. Oloyede, a former vice chancellor of the university, spoke during the investiture ceremony in the university auditorium. He said the university’s awards of excellence are a reflection of its integrity and mission. Honorary prizes are now given out like trinkets in numerous locations; they are no longer worth anything. However,…

Notorious Bandit Tambaya Arrested, N11m Recovered by Kwara Police

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A number of outlaws implicated in recent security breaches in the state’s Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas have been mass arrested as part of Kwara State’s ongoing battle against criminal elements. According to a government House statement issued on Thursday, the new security crackdown in the area has resulted in the arrest of over 15 offenders, including Tambaya, an outlaw criminal. The recent assault on vigilantes and security forces in Gada, Lafiagi, was mostly planned by Tambaya. In one run-in with the security forces, Tambaya and eight other people…