
The Federal Government has announced plans to provide up to “N2bn in financing to each of 40 tertiary institutions” to establish commercial farms, as part of efforts to boost food production, create employment and reduce dependence on government funding by universities and other higher institutions. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during a
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The Akure South Local Government has arraigned Adebola Alonge, a cow-skin dealer, before the Chief Magistrate and Environmental Court in Alagbaka, Akure, over alleged violations of environmental laws at her ponmo processing facility. The council says the case will be pursued diligently to protect consumers and deter others. The matter followed reports from residents about
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has indefinitely suspended the Electoral Officer (EO) of Akure North Local Government, Mrs Akole Mobolade, over alleged incompetence, absence from duty and lack of diligence. The disciplinary action followed an unscheduled monitoring visit by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, to
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Preparations for the Ondo State Presidential Campaign rally moved to Abuja as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa hosted three federal ministers at the state Governor’s Lodge. The meeting comes ahead of the rally scheduled for November 11 in Akure. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa received the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adhere strictly to its published timetable for the 2027 general elections, insisting that electoral rules and deadlines must apply equally to all political parties. The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, made the call while receiving a pre-election fact-finding mission
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Veteran Hollywood filmmaker and award-winning director, Michael Mann, has sustained minor injuries following an accidental shooting incident at a gun range in Los Angeles, United States. The 83-year-old filmmaker, renowned for directing popular crime thrillers such as Heat and Collateral, was reportedly injured on Saturday when a firearm accidentally discharged while holstered. A statement issued
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In what seems to be like the biblical rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, the People’s Democratic party , PDP says it would make an impressive statement by winning some state and national assembly seats in the 2027 general elections. The House of Representatives candidate of the party for Akure North/Akure South federal constituency, Babatunde
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