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Senate Moves To Create University Of Agriculture In Osun – Breaking News

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Senate Moves To Create University Of Agriculture In Osun – Breaking News. The Senate, on Wednesday, October 2, swiftly passed both the first and second readings of a bill aimed at establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

 

 

 

The bill, sponsored by Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC – Ekiti Central), seeks to provide comprehensive management and administration for the proposed institution.

During the session, Senator Bamidele led the debate, emphasizing the university’s potential impact on enhancing agricultural education and advancing tropical studies in Nigeria.

Senator Olarere Oyewunmi seconded the bill, underscoring its significance for national development, particularly in the agricultural sector.

The bill also received backing from prominent senators, including Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin and Senator Solomon Adeola, among others. Their support highlights the bill’s broad acceptance and the urgency of addressing educational and agricultural needs in the region.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio conducted a voice vote, with senators overwhelmingly approving the rapid progression of the bill through the initial legislative stages.

Following the vote, the bill was referred to the Senate Committees on Agriculture and Tertiary Education and TETFUND. These committees are tasked with conducting detailed legislative work on the bill and are expected to report back to the plenary session within two weeks.

The establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies aims to foster significant advancements in agricultural education and research, aligning with Nigeria’s strategic goals to enhance food security and export in tropical products.

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JUSTICE SERVED: DSS Secures Shocking Death Sentence For Notorious ‘Dan Iyali’ Over Sokoto Bloodbath!,

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully secured a death sentence against Ibrahim Usman, widely known as Dan Iyali, for his role in the kidnapping and murder of three individuals in Sokoto State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Conviction: Usman was found guilty on a four-count charge at the High Court of Justice of Sokoto State, sitting in the Sokoto Judicial Division. His charges included criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, culpable homicide punishable by death, and voluntarily causing grievous hurt without provocation.

  • The Crime: These offenses stemmed from the abduction and subsequent killing of three people in Sokoto State in September 2023. Usman stood trial alongside other accomplices who remain at large.

  • Recent Legal Precedents: This ruling follows a similar milestone in June 2026, when the same Sokoto High Court sentenced three other men—Yusuf Muhammad (a Nigerien national), Jabbi Alhaji Yalle, and Kabiru Muhammad—to death by hanging for terrorism, arms trafficking, and cross-border criminal activities following their arrest by the DSS Counter Terrorism Unit.

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2027 SHOWDOWN LOADS: INEC Drops Official Date For Nationwide PVC Collection!

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the upcoming 2027 general elections will officially begin on October 9, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Readiness Assessment Tour: The announcement was made following an assessment visit by INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan and his team to Kaduna State. The visit is part of a broader six-zone national tour across the country to evaluate field operations and prepare for the 2027 polls.

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  • Grassroots Focus: Speaking at the North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting, Amupitan emphasized that election success is determined in the field—at local government areas, registration area centers, and polling units—rather than just in Abuja headquarters. He urged staff to address operational bottlenecks and maintain strict neutrality.

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  • New Registrations: The Chairman disclosed that three phases of Continuous Voter Registration have yielded 10,772,421 new registrations, pending Automated Biometric Identification System verification. He stressed the need to eliminate distribution hurdles so citizens are not disenfranchised.

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  • Technology and Logistics: INEC is currently refining its technological systems, including voter verification, result transmission processes, and the newly introduced eEC8A Result Management System. The commission is also implementing a “Zero-Failure” logistics strategy to ensure the early deployment of materials and proper security coordination.

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PEAK IGNORANCE EXPOSED: Tinubu’s Aide Fires Brutal Shot At Dino Melaye Over ₦20,000 NELFUND Fee!,

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President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, has strongly criticized African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dino Melaye over his remarks regarding the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Melaye’s Claims: In a viral video circulating online, Melaye labeled NELFUND a center of corruption, claiming that students are only receiving a ₦20,000 monthly stipend. He questioned how any government school could charge ₦20,000 as annual tuition and criticized President Tinubu’s administration over the matter.

    • The Aide’s Response: Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Olusegun Dada fired back at Melaye, describing his comments as “peak ignorance.” Dada accused Melaye of intentionally confusing the public by conflating the ₦20,000 monthly upkeep allowance with the actual tuition fees paid directly to institutions each academic session.

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