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Tinubu approves six appointments in key sector

VAM News April 22, 2026

News Update President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, approved six new appointments in the education sector. A statement released by the Presidency listed the appointments as follows: Prof. Modupe Adeola Adelabu – Chairman, Governing Board,...

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Alleged Kidnap Attempt: Hon. Oyewole Aderemi Raises Alarm, Calls for Police Investigation

VAM News April 21, 2026

Hon. Oyewole Aderemi has alleged that he narrowly escaped a suspected kidnapping attempt at his residence in Idanre, describing the incident as a coordinated attack by individuals posing as police officers. According to a...

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‘Families Must Step Up’ – Ekiti Intensifies Anti-Drug Drive as Stakeholders Demand Rehab Centres

VAM News April 21, 2026

Worried by the growing impact of substance abuse on families and communities, stakeholders in Ekiti State have called for urgent preventive measures, including the establishment of rehabilitation centres, as the government steps up advocacy...

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Kwara gov visits wounded troops, pledges N90m

Tijani Mariam April 21, 2026

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday afternoon paid a get-well-soon visit to six soldiers recently injured in a counterterrorism operation in Kaiama. MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 / 08072633727 for business &...

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COVID scare: Chinese national isolated at UCTH

Tijani Mariam April 21, 2026

The Cross River State Government has confirmed the isolation of a Chinese national at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital following suspected COVID-19 infection. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this to...

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Mother dies at UTME centre while waiting for daughter

Tijani Mariam April 21, 2026

A woman identified as Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo has reportedly died under distressing circumstances while waiting for her daughter to complete the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ondo State. The incident occurred at Ilara-Mokin...

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Aiyedatiwa Okays Promotion of 3,000 Ondo Workers

VAM News April 21, 2026

News Update Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the 2026 promotion exercise for over 3,000 workers across the state public service. To this effect, the state government has commenced the exercise as confirmed by the...

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August 15: Accord, APC campaign teams exchange words over accountability

Tijani Mariam April 21, 2026

A fresh political dispute has emerged in Osun State as the campaign organisation of Bola Oyebamiji accused the administration of Ademola Adeleke of planning a sustained propaganda campaign. This is as the governor’s camp...

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JAMB releases Monday UTME results

Tijani Mariam April 21, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the results of candidates who wrote the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, on Monday (yesterday). This is disclosed in a statement by JAMB’s spokesperson,...

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New Osun FRSC sector commander assumes office

VAM News April 20, 2026

News Update THE Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has appointed Mr Sunday Adebayo as the new Sector Commander for Osun State. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Osogbo by the...