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Osun APC calls for anti-corruption agencies against Adeleke’s govt over alleged N13bn payroll fraud

VAM News January 11, 2026

News Update THE All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Osun State has called for investigations by anti-corruption agencies into an alleged payroll fraud involving over N13 billion under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The...

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Local News

NYSC Osun gets new coordinator, promises teamwork

Tijani Mariam January 10, 2026

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Osun State, on Friday, conducted a formal handover ceremony at the State Secretariat, Osogbo, during which the outgoing State Coordinator, Mr Ndoma Agbor, formally handed over to Mr...

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Local News

Kwankwaso’s son, other Kano commissioners vacate offices over Governor’s planned defection, cabinet reshuffle

VAM News January 10, 2026

Mustapha Kwankwaso, the Kano State commissioner for youth and sport, is set to vacate his office ahead of the imminent defection of Governor Abba Yusuf from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Mustapha is...

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Local News

Osun Govt Clears Air On Ghost Workers Reports

VAM News January 10, 2026

News Update Moment after a consulting Limited released details of 8,452 alleged ghost workers into the Osun state’s payroll and paying them a sum of N13,716,914,129.28 annually, the state government has cleared the air...

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Local News

Fubara won’t be forced against electorate – ISSJHR tells lawmakers

Tijani Mariam January 9, 2026

The International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has condemned the commencement of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, warning lawmakers not...

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Education

Nigerian University tightens dress code

VAM News January 8, 2026

News Update THE management of Babcock University has announced fresh guidelines on students’ grooming and dressing as the institution prepares for its forthcoming examinations. According to Punch, In a statement signed by the Vice...

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Lifestyle Local News

Inside Idanre: Ode Mare Festival to capture inter-generational transmission of Culture

VAM News January 8, 2026

News Update THE people of Idanre in Idanre local government area of Ondo have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving and promoting their rich cultural heritage through the newly introduced Ode Mare Festival, describing the...

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Education

Nigerian slangs capture in Oxford Dictionary (Abeg, Biko, Ny+sh, others)

Tijani Mariam January 8, 2026

News Update The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon to include several Nigerian-origin words, reflecting the growing global influence of Nigeria’s language, culture, and cuisine. The December 2025 update, released on the...

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Local News

Contractor suspended in Jigawa over school feeding fraud

Tijani Mariam January 8, 2026

The Jigawa State Government has suspended contractors involved in the state school feeding programme. This follows allegations of fraud and poor service delivery. The state Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties, Hon. Auwal...

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Local News

Rivers Lawmakers set to serve Fubara, Deputy impeachment notice

VAM News January 8, 2026

News Update THE Rivers State House of Assembly has resolved to serve Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu their impeachment notice within the next seven days. Voice Air Media had reported...