No fewer than 24 persons have reportedly died following a suspected poisoning incident in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, with several others said to be receiving treatment in hospitals. The…
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Jubilation as Nigerian Govt pays university, polytechnic lecturers’ tools allowance
THE Federal Government has made full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for the period January to August 2026….
Ondo Govt Seeks Partnership with Toyota Nigeria on Youth Skills Acquisition
GOV. AIYEDATIWA EXPRESSES READINESS TO PARTNER TOYOTA NIGERIA ON SKILLS ACQUISITION In a strong show of commitment to build technical careers of youths, the Ondo State Government has affirmed its readiness to…
Putin and Trump Hold ‘Frank’ Phone Call After US Envoys Visit Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held an “extremely frank” phone conversation on Tuesday, following a weekend visit to Moscow and Kyiv by senior US negotiators, the Kremlin said….
Ondo Approves Four New Monarchs, Raises 2026 Budget
THE Ondo State Government has raised the 2026 budget from N524.411 billion to N769.384 billion, with the additional resources targeted at roads, water, healthcare and other critical infrastructure across the state. The…
Peter Obi’s Convoy Attacked By Suspected Thugs
NEWS UPDATE Tension reportedly erupted in Benue State on Tuesday after suspected thugs allegedly blocked a major road as Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, arrived in the…
Government Bans Extra Lessons, Phone Use In Schools
NEWS UPDATE Some residents have hailed the Benue State government’s decision to ban learners from possessing or using mobile phones during school period and after regular school hours for extra lessons. Speaking…
Ekiti Govt Gives N578.6m BPP Contract To Firm Linked To Gov Oyebanji’s Aide
The Ekiti State Government has awarded a N578.6 million contract to Doylit Nigeria Resources Limited for the construction of an e-office and conference hall for the Bureau of Public Procurement in Ado-Ekiti….
Panic in Ijebu-Ijesa as Thugs Allegedly Linked to Accord Rep Candidate, Olajengbesi Attack Resident
THE Publisher of EagleNewsOnline, Yakubu Lukman, has reported the alleged attack on the Personal Assistant to the Oriade Local Government Chairman, Hon. Olubunmi Ezekiel Obeisun, Mr. Kayode Damilola, at his friend’s residence…
Court Sacks Ekiti Traditional Ruler
A Court of Appeal has ordered the removal of the Oluloro of Iloro-Ekiti, Oba James Oluwafemi Olugbesoye, from the traditional throne. The judgment upheld the earlier decision of the Ekiti State High…