Makinde Directs Oyo Workers To Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday

ADEOLA YUSUF

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed all civil and public servants in the state to wear native attires with a touch of traditional ‘Aso Oke’ every Thursday, in addition to the existing native Friday tradition. The directive, issued to heads of ministries and agencies on Monday 27, was said to be a way to preserve Yoruba culture while stimulating the local economy. According to a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, the policy seeks to “showcase and preserve Oyo State’s vibrant cultural heritage” while generating economic…

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Napoli Turn Down Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen Bid

ADEOLA YUSUF

Napoli have rejected Galatasaray’s €65m bid for their star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan from Napoli last September. The Yellow and Reds have the option to make the move permanent. According to Italian news outlet, Il Corriere dello Sport, Galatasaray’s proposal to sign the Nigerian on a permanent deal this month has been rejected by Napoli. 50% Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Hold Nationwide Rally Against Telecom Tariff Hike ‘2 Minors Born Blind, Over 1,000 Virtually Impaired Regain Vision,’ How NNPC Is Restoring…

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50% Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Hold Nationwide Rally Against Telecom Tariff Hike

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian workers have announced February 4, 2025, as the date to embark on a nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications services tariff hike in the country. The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. This comes as the Nigerian Communications Commission on January 20, 2025, announced February 4, 2025, as the date to embark on a nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications services tariff hike in the country. The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Trump Gives…

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Trump Gives ICE Target Of Arresting 1,800 Illegal Immigrants Per Day

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Trump administration has set a quota demanding at least 1,800 daily arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), requiring each of the agency’s 25 offices to make a minimum of 75 arrests per day, according to multiple sources. ICE has already conducted over 4,500 arrests since Trump’s return to office, targeting major sanctuary cities such as New York, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller confirmed the quota during a CNN appearance, emphasizing, “The numbers you cited are a floor, not a…

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‘2 Minors Born Blind, Over 1,000 Virtually Impaired Regain Vision,’ How NNPC Is Restoring Sights to People Across Nigeria

ADEOLA YUSUF

Mohammed Lukman and Adeleye Maria, two minors born blind, and over 1,000 virtually impaired people across Nigeria have regained sights in the corporate social responsibility investment by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) While Lukman is 9 years’ old, Adeleye has just celebrated his 6th birthday. Platforms Africa learnt that the NNPC Ltd., through its social arm, the NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, achieved this feat as a part of the Foundation’s ongoing free cataract screening and extraction campaign, aimed at addressing avoidable blindness caused by cataracts. Running 30 Mins…

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APC Expels Aregbesola Over Anti-party Activities

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The All Progressives Congress has expelled a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who led Osun State for two terms, had spearheaded a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. A letter from the APC leadership seen by newsmen on Wednesday officially confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which…

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JAMB Suspends Law Admission In KWASU, Redeemers Varsity, Six Others

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board would no longer conduct admissions for the Law programme in eight universities. JAMB spokesman, Fabian Benjamin announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. According to Benjamin, the decision was taken following the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws programme by the Council of Legal Education for the 2025/2026 academic session at the said universities. The affected universities are Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State. Others include;…

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Israel Adesanya Backs Ngannou To Beat Wilder

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Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya backs Francis Ngannou to beat former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Ngannou is rumoured to be planning a return to the sweet science at some point this year, along with an MMA fight. The ‘Predator’s’ last combat sports outing came in October when he beat Renan Ferreira to become the PFL’s Super Fights heavyweight champion following a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua seven months prior. Ngannou has been frequently linked with a showdown against Wilder, however, there are questions as to whether the ‘Bronze…

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How Osun Monarch Performed Traditional ‘Lapping’ of Owa Obokun-elect

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The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, HRM Oba (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye on Thursday performed the traditional lapping rites for the newly appointed Owa Obokun of Ijesa land, HIM Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup. This is in line with an age-long custom of the people of Ijesa land. The rich Ijesa tradition came alive again as the Owa Obokun-elect continued his 90-day seclusion known as ‘Ipebi’. Historically, strong love existed between the founders of Ijebu-Jesa and Ilesa, Agigiri and Ajibogun. The duo were brothers, sons of Oduduwa, born about three months apart; thus,…

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Trump Stops HIV Funding For Nigeria, Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

The US government has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries following an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump. This decision has led to a 90-day halt in disbursements from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a US initiative providing HIV/AIDS treatment across Africa and other regions. The move stems from an executive order signed on Trump’s first day in office which directed all government agencies managing foreign development aid to pause the distribution of funds. PEPFAR, with an annual…

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