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Ibadan-Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway as signposts of Nigerian Federalism, by Taiwo Adisa
Since the July 11 judgment of the Supreme Court, which granted financial autonomy to the 774 local governments in the country, voices have been divided about the true say of the 1999 Constitution and the take of the apex court. Some have hailed the decision as affirming the existence of the third tier of government in the polity, while others…
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Lagos Govt not imposing parking fees on churches, mosques – LASPA clarifies new policy
Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), on Sunday said the information circulating on social media regarding parking charges for churches and mosques in Lagos State is false and misleading. In a statement released by the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, she described as incorrect the statement which stated that “Lagos State parking Authority (LASPA) on Saturday announced…
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JUST IN: Nigerian Bar Association elects new President
A Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) General Secretary, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), has been elected as the President of the association in the bar election concluded on Saturday night. Osigwe polled 20,435 votes to defeat his closest contender, the Chairman of the NBA-Institute of Continuing Legal Education Governing Council, Tobenna Erojikwe, who scored 10,998 votes. The former NBA Lagos Branch…
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BREAKING: Shaibu rejoins APC, says now is the time to take Edo back
Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, formally joined the All Progressives Congress on Saturday after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party. Along with well-known PDP members from the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group, the deputy governor announced his return to the APC in Benin, saying he was doing so to benefit the organization. Shaibu stated: “On behalf of the…
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SAMOA Agreement: Nigerians have nothing to worry about, by Gbemiga Ogunleye
The SAMOA Agreement, is a broad legal framework between the European Union and some members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). The agreement, signed in Brussels on 28 June, was named after the Pacific Island nation of SAMOA, in recognition of the fact that it was the first country to sign it in 2023, and also…
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FG reiterates commitment to athletes’ welfare at 2024 Olympics, Paralympics
As the 33rd Olympic and Paralympic games draw near, the Federal Government has assured of its commitment towards a successful outing and athletes welfare. The Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh dropped the hint while fielding questions from journalists during a media parley held at the media center of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja on Thursday. While…
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Tinubu hails Anukam’s re-election to African Human Rights Court
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Justice Stella Anukam on her re-election as Judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for another term of six years. Justice Anukam was re-elected at the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting Executive Council in Accra, Ghana, on Friday. President Tinubu in a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, commended Justice Anukam for…
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US Presidential Election 2024: Is Joe Biden finally stepping down? Democrats say he is more ‘receptive’
Synopsis There have been reports indicating that Joe Biden is now more receptive to the idea of stepping aside and making way for another Democratic Party candidate. He has steadfastly refused to step aside, despite voices within his party calling for his ouster. US President Joe Biden was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Wednesday. He has been reported to have returned…
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Yorubaland Muslims host Oluwo on Sunday
Muslims in Yorubaland have concluded arrangements to host the Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu 1. The grand royal reception is to be held in honour of His Majesty from 2024 Holy pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The event is scheduled for Sunday 21st July, 2024 at Oluwo Palace Square, Iwo, Osun State.
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President Tinubu to attend 6th African Union mid-year Coordination meeting in Ghana
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana. In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the President, Ajuri Ngelale Friday, Tinubu would be participating in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. In his capacity as…
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