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AfDB President Adesina mourns ex-Oyo gov Olunloyo
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has mourned the passing of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo. PUNCH Online reports that Olunloyo’s death was announced on Sunday by his family, who revealed that he died a few days before his 90th birthday. Paying tribute to the late
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The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has mourned the passing of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo. PUNCH Online reports that Olunloyo’s death was announced on Sunday by his family, who revealed that he died a few days before his 90th birthday. Paying tribute to the late
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‘We immortalised him in his lifetime,’ Makinde mourns Olunloyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said he was happy to immortalise the late former Governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo, who died at the age of 90 years this morning. Makinde, in a statement to mourn the former governor of the state, in Ibadan, the state capital, described his death as the exit
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said he was happy to immortalise the late former Governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo, who died at the age of 90 years this morning. Makinde, in a statement to mourn the former governor of the state, in Ibadan, the state capital, described his death as the exit
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Zimbabwe to suspend tariffs on US imports
Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, said Saturday he would suspend all tariffs on goods imported from the United States, days after US President Donald Trump levied 18 per cent tariffs against the southern African nation. The mineral-rich country’s main trading partners are the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and China, and its limited exports to the
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Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, said Saturday he would suspend all tariffs on goods imported from the United States, days after US President Donald Trump levied 18 per cent tariffs against the southern African nation. The mineral-rich country’s main trading partners are the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and China, and its limited exports to the
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BREAKING: Ex-Oyo gov Olunloyo dies at 90
A former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Olunloyo, is dead. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the
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A former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Olunloyo, is dead. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the
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Protesters march against Trump in US
Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in
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Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in
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Ban smartphones in varsities – Don
The acting Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr Saeed Olorunnisola, has urged the federal and state governments to ban the use of smartphones in secondary and tertiary institutions. Olorunnisola said the ban would enhance students’ concentration in class. He stated this while delivering a paper at the Mission for
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The acting Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr Saeed Olorunnisola, has urged the federal and state governments to ban the use of smartphones in secondary and tertiary institutions. Olorunnisola said the ban would enhance students’ concentration in class. He stated this while delivering a paper at the Mission for
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Despite ban, children hustle at construction sites, dangerous Lagos streets to survive
Despite the official ban on child labour in Lagos, many children still toil at construction sites and engage in other perilous jobs in the shadows of the city’s dangerous streets just to support their families. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE, in this report, explores their daily fight for survival—heartbreaking stories of sacrifice and resilience amid harsh realities Every
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Despite the official ban on child labour in Lagos, many children still toil at construction sites and engage in other perilous jobs in the shadows of the city’s dangerous streets just to support their families. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE, in this report, explores their daily fight for survival—heartbreaking stories of sacrifice and resilience amid harsh realities Every
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How worsening economic challenges are affecting our lives – Nigerians
Across the country, Nigerians are expressing deep concerns about the harsh economic realities affecting their daily lives. Many business owners bemoan a sharp decline in customer patronage, as rising costs and inflation have led to a significant drop in sales. They shared with CHIJIOKE IREMEKA how they are adapting—cutting expenses, prioritising spending, and taking on
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Across the country, Nigerians are expressing deep concerns about the harsh economic realities affecting their daily lives. Many business owners bemoan a sharp decline in customer patronage, as rising costs and inflation have led to a significant drop in sales. They shared with CHIJIOKE IREMEKA how they are adapting—cutting expenses, prioritising spending, and taking on
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Is the president no longer homesick?
This year, President Bola Tinubu marked Eid-el-Fitr in Abuja. Until now, he had never spent a multi-day holiday in the Aso Rock Villa. On most major holidays, he leads his team, like geese on seasonal migration, from the calm of the capital to the bustle of Lagos. So, it surprised some when word leaked that
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This year, President Bola Tinubu marked Eid-el-Fitr in Abuja. Until now, he had never spent a multi-day holiday in the Aso Rock Villa. On most major holidays, he leads his team, like geese on seasonal migration, from the calm of the capital to the bustle of Lagos. So, it surprised some when word leaked that
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Nigerians in Diaspora host UK investment summit
It was an atmosphere rich with promise, partnership and patriotism as the 12th edition of the Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit, 2025. The summit held at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, brought together top-tier government officials and entrepreneurs committed to transforming Nigeria’s economic narrative, starting from the Diaspora. Founded in 2013
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It was an atmosphere rich with promise, partnership and patriotism as the 12th edition of the Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit, 2025. The summit held at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, brought together top-tier government officials and entrepreneurs committed to transforming Nigeria’s economic narrative, starting from the Diaspora. Founded in 2013
