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Sanwo-Olu shares governance experience with new governors at induction
New entrants to the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), on Tuesday, drew valuable lessons from the hands-on experience of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the job in the last four years. The Lagos State helmsman shared perspectives and practical ideas on governance during an interaction with his governor colleagues at a three-day induction for new and returning governors held at the Presidential…
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‘Your deputy is number one resource person’, Sanwo-Olu tells governors at induction programme
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasised the vital role of deputy governors as the primary resource persons for governors. Sanwo-Olu made this known while speaking at the induction program for returning and incoming governors organized by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). Speaking on effective governance and managing the process of governance, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of recognizing the deputy…
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Lagos LP gets support from 20 volunteer lawyers to reclaim ‘stolen mandate’
The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has announced that 20 volunteer lawyers have offered their services to assist the party in reclaiming its “stolen mandate.” Lagos State LP Chairperson, Dayo Ekong disclosed this during a meeting with LP candidates on Tuesday. “We have a group of professionals and lawyers who want to volunteer their services for free to help…
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Senate sends independent candidacy, National Security Council bills to President Buhari
In a significant move toward constitutional reforms, the Senate has passed a directive to the Clerk of the National Assembly, urging the transmission of two crucial constitution alteration bills to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent. These bills aim to introduce fundamental changes to the country’s electoral landscape, granting legal backing for independent candidacy in major elections and including the…
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TW@51: Lagos education and the Tokunbo Wahab effect, By Babajide Fadoju
Good leaders are hard to come by, and only leaders who know what it takes to make the good leadership mark apply the Jesus strategy – the rule of discipleship – in the art of governance, casting the net of purposeful leadership across borders to welcome likeminds on board in their administrations. Such is the nature of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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Tinubu in telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
…pledges to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, promote good relations President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to hit the ground running and unify the country upon his assumption of office on May 29. He further pledged to work to ensure continued positive relations with the United States. Asíwájú Tinubu spoke during a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Initiated…
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Allow me attend Buhari’s book presentation before honouring invitation, Fayemi begs EFCC
Former Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has made a plea to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to allow him to present a book in honor of President Muhammadu Buhari before honoring the agency’s invitation for questioning regarding money laundering allegations. The ex-governor, in a letter dated May 12, received a summon from the EFCC to appear before…
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Hubris unleashed, By Wale Bakare
I first ‘met’ Satguru Maharaji sometime in 1986 or so. No, I didn’t bump into him on the street or at a party but in the manner some Nigerian broadcast presenters about to interview a guest lead with the asinine intro: “can we meet you?” He had just come into the country from some sojourn abroad. I don’t remember which…
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Four US Embassy staff in Nigeria reportedly shot dead by gunmen
Some staff of the United States Embassy in Nigeria were shot dead in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, according to Daily Trust. The convoy of the embassy officials came under fire as they were passing through the area. A security source informed Daily Trust, “At least four persons were killed in the attack while others sustained injuries. Troops…
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The Saint Obi I knew and what his friends, colleagues owe him, By Azuh Arinze
We learn everyday. And the latest lesson I just learnt is never to allow any issue—whether minor or major, but especially when not life-threatening—to linger unnecessarily between you and your close friends. If star actor, Saint Obi and I had quickly resolved that minor issue, of course, concerning his family, I would have known that he had taken ill. Sadly,…
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