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Breaking News: Gov Aiyedatiwa upgrades RUGIPO to University of Agriculture

David February 26, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), into a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. The decision follows a review of...

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President Tinubu calls Governors ‘key to Nigeria’s prosperity’ in New Year Address

David January 1, 2025 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi In a New Year address to Nigeria’s governors, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasised their pivotal role in driving the nation’s development and prosperity, describing them as the “most important link” to...

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Text of President Tinubu’s 2025 budget speech

David December 18, 2024 0 Comment

PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR OF THE 2025 BUDGET OF RESTORATION: SECURING PEACE, REBUILDING PROSPERITY TO A JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY 18TH...

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Food security: FG targets 750,000 hectres of land for maize, rice

David October 29, 2024 0 Comment

The Federal Government says it is targeting 750,000 hectres of land for maize, wheat, rice and cassava through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme Agro-pocket project to address current food inflation in the country. The...

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Independence Day: President Tinubu announces 30-day National Youth Conference in nationwide broadcast

David October 1, 2024 0 Comment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, addressed Nigerians in a national broadcast to commemorate the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. He acknowledged the struggles citizens face, particularly rising living costs and unemployment, and assured them...

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Aiyedatiwa launches construction of 10.9km rural roads, announces plans for Agro-Logistics Centers

David August 15, 2024 0 Comment

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has flagged off the construction of 10.9 kilometers of rural roads in Idanre Local Government Area, reaffirming the importance of agriculture to the state’s economy. The project...

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ODHA condemns murder of two farmers in Akoko

David August 15, 2024 0 Comment

The Ondo State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. (Chief) Olamide Oladiji, has strongly condemned the recent killings of two farmers in Akoko by suspected Fulani herdsmen. During a parliamentary meeting...

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Gov Dapo Abiodun’s aide, Akinmade loses nonagenarian father

David August 6, 2024 0 Comment

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The Obamoluwa of Idanre Kingdom, High Chief Moses Ade Akinmade, is dead. He was aged 90. The late High Chief Akinmade who died on Monday evening was a respected community leader,...

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FG gives each state 20 trucks of rice to cushion food crisis

David July 16, 2024 0 Comment

The Federal Government said it has completed the distribution of 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 state governments as well as the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, for distribution to the most...

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FEC approves release of 2,000 tractors, other farming equipment to boost food security

David July 11, 2024 0 Comment

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced the approval of 2,000 tractors, 4,000 disc ploughs, 1,200 tractor trailers and other equipment under its National Agricultural Mechanization Programme, NAMP, to promote food security in Nigeria....