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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
Your Excellency, Governor Seyi Abiodun Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, Nigeria. Dear Governor Makinde,I write to you not out of political bias or personal grievance, but as a concerned citizen, a voter, and a stakeholder in the future of Oyo State. This letter is not to attack but to appeal. It is a call to action, driven by a deep sense of urgency and a sincere desire to see our state live up to its full potential—starting with the health of its people.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to add 1,900 megawatts (MW) of solar power to the national grid through the construction of modular power plants across the 19 northern states. The move is part of a broader strategy to achieve 8,000MW of electricity generation and distribution before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term in 2027.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the Easter holidays, according to a statement released Thursday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, amid mounting criticisms over his extended stay in Europe. “His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday,” Onanuga stated. The Federal Government had earlier declared Friday and Monday public holidays for the Easter celebration.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
Hundreds of international students across the United States are facing sudden visa cancellations and terminations of their legal status, leaving them uncertain about their future. According to an Associated Press review, at least 901 students from 128 colleges have been affected, with advocacy groups warning that the number may be higher. The students, primarily from India and China, have been targeted for various reasons, including minor infractions like traffic violations.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
Nigeria’s journey toward a more efficient, fair, and customer-friendly tax system has taken a giant leap forward with the recent passage of the Tax Reform Bills by the National Assembly.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
China has strongly rebuked the United States over escalating trade tensions, urging Washington to halt what it described as “threatening and blackmailing” tactics, following a fresh wave of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The diplomatic warning came after Trump declared it was up to Beijing to return to the negotiating table to end the protracted trade war.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
The Federal Government has clarified Nigeria’s involvement in the 1,028km Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway project, stating that the country’s section of the road spans 79km from Eric Moore in Lagos to the Seme Border. Speaking on Thursday, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, explained that the ongoing Lagos-Badagry Expressway project forms part of the larger regional highway initiative.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of N120 billion to the Federal Ministry of Education to advance its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) agenda, aimed at equipping 650,000 Nigerian youths with relevant technical, vocational, and digital skills. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, during the commissioning of the Community and Education Centre in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. Represented by Prof.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
The Nigerian government has cut electricity supply to the Niger Republic by 42 percent, reducing exports from 80 megawatts to 46MW, in a move that has triggered widespread power outages and forced residents and businesses in Niger to adopt solar energy solutions. This development was disclosed by Niger’s Energy Minister, Haoua Amadou, during an interview with AFP, revealing that the reduced supply has caused the country’s electricity production to decline by 30 to 50 percent.
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1 week ago | 
itrybe.com | Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele
A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has struck out a defamation suit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, and his son, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, against blogger Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The suit was filed over a video VDM posted on his social media platforms, alleging that the Falanas collected N10 million from convicted crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, to influence the course of justice.
