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IGP launches offensive against cultists ahead of Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has launched an offensive against cult groups operating in Osun State ahead of the governorship election, ordering security agencies to intensify efforts to flush out criminal elements behind the recent wave of violence. Disu gave the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ security meeting attended by the Osun…
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Lagos ready for Canadian investors, says Sanwo-Olu at business conference
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared that Lagos is ready to welcome more Canadian investors as the state continues to strengthen investment, business growth and economic ties between Nigeria and Canada. The governor made the declaration while congratulating the Government and people of Canada on the country’s 159th Confederation Anniversary at the Canada Day Reception and the 6th Canada-Africa…
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JUST IN: Fire razes building in Lagos’ Alapere community
A fire outbreak on Friday engulfed a building on Biola Street in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos, triggering panic among residents. The incident occurred on Friday evening, although the cause of the fire had yet to be determined at the time of filing this report. Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were swiftly deployed to…
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APC cautions against politicising death of Accord Party member in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 7, Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, has warned against turning the death of Accord Party member, Aderogba Ajayi, popularly known as Rogba, into an opportunity for political point-scoring and propaganda. The party also distanced itself and the Director-General of the Osun APC Campaign Council, Hon. Wole…
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Aiyedatiwa rallies Renewed Hope Ambassadors for President Tinubu’s reelection
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) to intensify grassroots mobilisation in support of President Bola Tinubu’s reelection ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor made the call on Friday while receiving leaders of the political group at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Akure, where he commended…
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Enugu, SEDC sign MoU to drive agro-industrial growth in South-East
The Enugu State Government and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the South East Agro Development Programme aimed at transforming agriculture into a major driver of economic growth, industrialisation and food security across the South-East. The agreement was signed on Friday at the Government House, Enugu, where the Secretary to the State…
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Lagos hails Odu’a Investment as Premier Hotel reopens in Ibadan
The Lagos State Government has commended Odu’a Investment Company Limited for the reopening of the iconic Premier Hotel in Ibadan, describing the redevelopment as a strategic investment, heritage preservation and regional economic cooperation. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation in a goodwill message delivered at the reopening ceremony on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin.…
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Nasboi gifts goat to Taooma, applauds her contributions to entertainment
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Fast-rising Nigerian singer and content creator, Nasiru Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has gifted fellow skit maker and content creator, Apaokagi Maryam, professionally known as Taooma, a goat in recognition of her impact on the entertainment industry. Nasboi shared the appreciation post on his social media pages on Friday, alongside photos of himself presenting the goat…
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NDC heads to Appeal Court over judgment vacating its registration
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has said it will challenge at the Court of Appeal the Federal High Court ruling that set aside its earlier judgment compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party. In a statement signed on Friday by its National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, the party said it was dissatisfied…
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Lagos to demolish distressed buildings after Alakija tragedy
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish distressed buildings identified around the Alakija area following the collapse of a three-storey shopping complex in Oriade Local Council Development Area, which claimed nine lives. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the scene of the incident on behalf of Governor Babajide…
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