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Ondo State Governor Aiyedatiwa Approves List of New Teachers

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago01 mins

In a significant move to bolster the education sector, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the recruitment of 2,000 teachers into the state’s public primary and secondary schools. This initiative aims to address critical vacancies and enhance the quality of education across the state. The recruitment process, overseen by the Ondo State Universal Basic…

Akolademedia Elected as New Treasurer for Ondo State Events Vendors

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago01 mins

Akolademedia Elected as New Treasurer for Ondo State Events Vendors

Ondo Government Warns Nurses Against Planned Strike

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago01 mins

The Ondo State Government has cautioned nurses against proceeding with their planned indefinite strike, emphasizing the potential negative impact on healthcare delivery in the state. The government urges the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to reconsider their decision and continue dialogue to address their grievances. NANNM had announced the strike, set to…

Trump Administration to Revoke Student Visas of Pro-Palestinian Protesters, Citing National Security Concerns

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

In a recent policy shift, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting non-citizen students involved in pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses. The order mandates the cancellation of student visas and subsequent deportation for those identified as participating in demonstrations perceived as anti-Israel or supportive of Hamas. The executive order emphasizes the administration’s…

Witness Reveals Key Details in N110 Billion Fraud Case Against Yahaya Bello, Exposes N550 Million Property Refund Request

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago01 mins

In the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accused of a N110.4 billion fraud, a key witness has provided testimony shedding light on a significant transaction involving one of Bello’s alleged accomplices. The witness revealed that the accomplice sought a refund of N550 million related to a property deal. According to the…

15 Legal Luminaries, Including Senate Leader, Receive Life Bencher Titles

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago01 mins

The Senate has officially confirmed the Senate Leader and 14 other eminent personalities as Life Benchers, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s legal landscape. The confirmation, which was conducted during the Senate’s plenary session, follows their nomination and recommendation by the Body of Benchers. The appointees were recognized for their distinguished contributions to the legal…

Osun APC Hits Back at Aregbesola’s Faction Over Party Exit

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago01 mins

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has criticized the Omoluabi Progressives, a faction led by former governor Rauf Aregbesola, for its decision to leave the party. The Omoluabi Progressives announced their exit from the APC, citing grievances such as the suspension and expulsion of members without fair hearing and dissatisfaction with the party’s…

Defamation Dispute: Afe Babalola to Potentially Drop Charges Against Dele Farotimi

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago01 mins

Renowned legal luminary, Afe Babalola, SAN, is reportedly considering withdrawing legal charges against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. This development follows a series of legal actions initiated by Babalola, including a ₦500 million defamation lawsuit and a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). Babalola’s charges stemmed from alleged defamatory statements in Farotimi’s book,…

Ganduje, Kekemeke, Others Get Strategic Roles as Tinubu Announces Board Appointments

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of key political figures, including Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, Duerimini Isa Kekemeke, Magnus Abe, and Tokunbo Afikuyomi, as chairpersons of various boards and parastatals. The announcement was made on Friday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who described the appointments as…

Osun Government to Recruit 1,000 Amotekun Personnel

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

The Osun State Government has announced plans to recruit 1,000 new personnel into the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps, to bolster security across the state. The recruitment drive, according to the state government, is part of efforts to strengthen grassroots security and ensure the safety of lives and property in Osun….