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Spelling bee: Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon emerges 20th Lagos one day governor
Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon of Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu has emerged winner of the 20th edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee competition. Abdulrahmon emerged winner at the grand finale held on Thursday at Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, after a tense final competition. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola in his goodwill address expressed satisfaction with the level of…
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BREAKING: Court removes order stopping APC convention
An FCT High Court has given a vacating order against the restraining injunction stopping the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for March 26 Vacating the order on Friday, Justice Bello Kawo said a member of a political party cannot sue the party. He fixed March 30 for hearing of the suit. Details later…
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EXCLUSIVE: Malami approaches court to quash law seeking ministers’ resignation before primaries
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and other political appointees in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration have approached a Federal High Court in Abuja to file a suit challenging the section of the new Electoral Law that stops appointees from being delegates to parties’ convention unless they resign their appointments. This is following the refusal of…
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Ogunsua’s death: Osun govt commiserates with Modakeke community
Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State government has commiserated with the people of Modakeke community and the entire Council of Traditional Rulers in Osun over the passing of the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Moses Oladejo Oyediran, Ajombadi III. Oba Oyediran of Ajombadi Compound in Modakeke, who was crowned in December 2018 following the demise of his predecessor, Oba Francis Adedoyin…
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Don’t rename LAUTECH, alumni association begs Makinde
The Alumni Association of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso has rejected the move by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde to rename the institution. In a statement by the Secretary of the association, Professor Azeem Ige, the former students said thousands of graduates of the institution will suffer in their workplaces if the governor renames the institution. Months after…
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Elephants take over Ogun farmlands, injure villagers
A member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Sola Adams, has cried out over invasion of farmlands by elephants in communities in Ogun State and the attendant security risk to lives and properties of the people. The lawmaker who called attention to the plight of his constituents on the floor of the house, added that the elephants injured a…
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Buhari, Osinbajo and the bigotry question
By Femi Adesina Have you ever met a religious bigot before? Pray that you don’t. It’s not an interesting experience, irrespective of the faith the bigot professes. A bigot is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, and is prejudiced against or antagonistic towards a person or people who don’t share what he believes. I ask again: have you…
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BREAKING: EFCC arrests former Anambra Governor Obiano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano. Obiano was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The former Anambra governor was arrested on his way to Houston Texas. He has been on the EFCC’s radar for sometime now. He has been whisked to the commission’s office in Lagos. Details later…
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2023: Atiku picks PDP Presidential nomination forms
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has picked his nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2023 presidential election. Atiku announced this on his Twitter page on Thursday. The 2019 presidential candidate of the PDP said the form was presented to him by North East Business Community. “Moments ago, the North East Business Community (NEBC) presented me with the PDP…
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Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Oyediran joins ancestors
Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Moses Oladejo Oyediran Ajombadi III, has reportedly joined his ancestors. Oba Oyediran was said to have died early this week after a brief illness. He died at the age of 96. While there is no official communication from the palace, a source who does not want to be named, confirmed the monarch’s…
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