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Oyo Mourns as 420-Year-Old Tortoise Baba Dies at Alaafin Palace
OYO — The ancient town of Oyo is mourning the loss of its oldest and most famous animal resident. Baba, a giant tortoise believed to have lived for 420 years inside the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, died on Monday after a brief illness. The tortoise, known across Yorubaland as the oldest living animal in the region, was a…
Federal Government Launches 50mw Mini-Grid to Deliver 24-Hour Power to Abuja Industrial Area
ABUJA — Industries in the Idu Industrial Area of Abuja are set to enjoy 24-hour electricity supply under a new 50-megawatt electrification project launched by the Federal Government. The project had its groundbreaking on Thursday in Abuja and is designed to provide dedicated, uninterrupted power to manufacturers and businesses in the estate. The initiative is a collaborative venture between Welbeck…
Police Assure Partnership With YEGO Ahead of 2027 Elections
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Youth Electoral Guards Observers, YEGO, Initiative, a youth-led intervention designed to help curb electoral violence, strengthen grassroots intelligence gathering and promote peaceful democratic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections and beyond. The assurance was conveyed during a working visit by a delegation led by the…
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