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Gambian vice president dies of illness, president says
Gambia’s Vice-President Badara Alieu Joof has died of illness in India, President Adama Barrow said on Wednesday. Joof, 65, was appointed vice president of the West African country in 2022. He had previously served as education minister. Barrow said on Twitter that Joof had died “after a short illness” without providing further detail. The vice president left Gambia about three…
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Premier Hotel shut down, set for five-star status
Premier Hotel Ibadan, has been shut down and presently undergoing some renovation works. According to reports by Nigerian Tribune, the hotel, owned by Western Hotels Limited, a subsidiary of Odu’a Investments Limited, has been shut down since Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Group Managing Director of Odu’a Investments Limited, Adewale Raji, who confirmed the development, said the hotel was shut down…
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A new beginning: How Sanwo-Olu is driving provision of affordable housing in Lagos, By Babajide Fadoju
The Babajide Sanwo-olu’s administration has undertaken a number of new housing projects aimed at providing affordable houses for low-income families in the state. The projects, which have been in development within the short space of three years of his time in office, have indeed turned out to be a marvel to all to see and an example to other Governors.…
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Fayose, PDP candidates shun Atiku’s campaign in Ekiti
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose; governorship candidate in last year’s governorship election, Bisi Kolawole and acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Lanre Omolase were among party leaders who shunned presidential campaign rally in Ado Ekiti which had presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in attendance on Tuesday. Others who shunned the rally were seven of the PDP…
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Atiku complex, By Sam Omatseye
Last week, this essayist wondered at Atiku’s math for dumping five or six governors and replacing them with Ayu. The other mathematical oddity was harped on again last week by the APC governorship candidate in Delta State, Ovie Omo-Agege, when he lashed out at Atiku for selling the Delta Steel Complex that cost the Federal Government $1.5 billion for a…
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Celebrating Professor Bolanle Awe at 90: A pioneer and towering influence, By Toyin Falola
Welcome to the big feast in honor of Professor Bolanle Awe! We start on January 28 with a social celebration organized by family and friends. Next, Professor Dele Layiwola is presenting a festschrift in the months ahead. And the “queen“ of all the events, a major collaborative partnership by the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Lagos, and…
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Nigeria needs ethical revolution to become a great nation-Osinbajo
Nigeria can produce the highest quality individuals to run the most efficient governments and private institutions if we teach the right values not only in our institutions of learning, but also imbibe a national ethic of hardwork, honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, among others. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State while delivering the Centenary Lecture of…
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Akeredolu meets Ondo APC candidates, leaders, announces dates for senatorial rallies
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday met with Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other Stakeholders of the party ahead of the forthcoming general elections. At the meeting held at Government House Ground, Alagbaka, Akure, Governor Akeredolu announced dates for the party’s senatorial campaign rallies in the state, while charging party leaders and members to work…
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Buhari receives award for peace in Africa, lists conditions for future harmony
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, urged leaders to place a premium on youth development, with more seriousness and actionable ideas in promoting skills acquisitions, while discouraging idleness. Speaking at the African Conference for Peace, 2023, the President said idleness of youths and non-inclusion in discussing issues that shape their lives and the future portends liability…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osinbajo attends BBHS 100 years anniversary
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo attended the 100 years anniversary of Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta on Tuesday. The event was also attended by the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun and other eminent personalities who were former students of the school.
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