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FG Releases N32.7 Billion Under NSIP to Aid Vulnerable Groups

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Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the disbursement of N32.7 billion under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) to support vulnerable groups across the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development on Thursday. The funds are intended to provide relief…

Osun APC Cautions Members Against Divisive Politics

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has cautioned its members against engaging in actions capable of causing divisions within the party. The party’s leadership, in a statement issued on Friday, stressed the need for unity as it prepares for critical political activities in the state. The statement, signed by the Osun…

CAC to Launch AI-Driven Portal for 30-Minute Business Registrations

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is set to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered portal designed to expedite business registrations to just 30 minutes, a significant reduction from the current 24-hour to three-day timeframe. Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq Magaji announced that the new system, slated for launch next week, will eliminate human interference, ensuring a faster, more…

Ekweremadu’s Wife Released from UK Prison, Returns to Nigeria

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago01 mins

Beatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been released from a UK prison. Mrs. Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to four years and six months in prison in 2023 for her involvement in an organ trafficking case, regained her freedom earlier this week. She has since returned to Nigeria…

Ekiti State Government Criticizes Monarchs Over Chiefs’ Exclusion from Monthly Payroll

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

The Ekiti State Government has issued strong warnings to traditional rulers within the state regarding the arbitrary exclusion of chiefs from their entitled monthly stipends. This action follows multiple reports of monarchs withholding payments and engaging in practices that undermine the unity and peace of their communities. In a notable incident, the Deputy Governor, Mrs….

Breaking News: Fuel Tanker Explosion Claims Driver’s Life in Ibadan

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

In the early hours of Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred in Ibadan as a petrol-laden tanker exploded, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to the vehicle’s assistant. The explosion took place around 2:45 a.m. near Fijabi House, Agbowo, along the Ojoo-Iwo Road Expressway. According to the General Manager of the Oyo State…

Farmers Arraigned for Alleged Cocoa Theft in Ondo State

AkureNews10 months ago10 months ago01 mins

Two farmers, Seyi Williams and Oto James, both aged 42, have been arraigned before the Ore Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing cocoa beans valued at N250,000. The prosecution, led by Inspector A. Odejide, informed the court that the defendants conspired to unlawfully enter a cocoa farm at Onipako Camp, near Ofosu, Ondo State, on…

Fire Destroys Multimillion-Naira Property in Ekiti, Oyebanji Decries Looting

AkureNews10 months ago10 months ago01 mins

A devastating midnight fire has razed properties worth millions of naira at the popular market in Igede Ekiti, located in the Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Governor Biodun Oyebanji has condemned the looting of traders’ goods during the incident, describing it as an act of “wickedness.” Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Monisade…

Ondo LG Election Massively Rigged — SDP Alleges Police DPO Supervised Candidate’s Assault

AkureNews10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of massive electoral malpractice during last Saturday’s local government election. Speaking to journalists, the SDP Chairman, Barrister Gbenga Akinbuli, called for the cancellation of the election, citing various irregularities. He highlighted the lack of credibility in the process, including…

FG Launches Youth Farmers Portal, Kicks Off Registration for NIYEEDEP Initiative

AkureNews10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

The Federal Government has launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal under the National Initiative for Youth Employment in Agriculture Development (NIYEEDEP). This platform is now open for registration, offering Nigerian youth the opportunity to actively participate in transforming the country’s agricultural sector. How to Register The registration process is user-friendly and accessible via the official…