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Don’t forget selflessness of our armed forces- Abiodun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged Nigerians not to forget the selflessness and dedication exhibited by the personnel of the Armed Forces. Abiodun made this known during the special Jumat Service to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta. Represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele,…
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Abdulrazaq inaugurates Kwara steering committee for SAPZ project
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday inaugurated the Kwara State Steering Committee for the implementation of the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), a multimillion dollar project. Abdulrazaq said that the project would boost food and nutritional security. Supported by the Islamic Development Bank and counterpart funding from the state government, SAPZ is a $57.2m…
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Sanwo-Olu hails S’Court verdict
…says ‘ judgement will spur our govt to continue trajectory of progress’ By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the ruling of the Supreme Court which affirmed his election Sanwo-Olu said the verdict revalidated the position of Lagosians who freely cast their ballots on March 18, 2023. He said the judicial victory will spur…
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Obasa congratulates Sanwo-Olu on S’Court judgement
…celebrates Okoya at 84 Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over Friday’s judgement of the Supreme Court affirming him as the winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Lagos. WesternPost reports that the Supreme Court affirmed the election of Sanwo-Olu and dismissed the appeal by both the Labour Party…
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Sowunmi hints of dumping PDP for APC
…. says ‘Bwala, I’m coming, keep my space’ By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta A former spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Segun Sowunmi, has hinted at his possible defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Sowunmi gave this hint while speaking on a Twitter space with the theme, “PDP leadership and role of opposition…
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LASRERA, EFCC collaborate to curb real estate fraud
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have collaborated to curbing real estate fraudulent practices. The collaboration was facilitated during a courtesy visit by the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare to EFCC office to discuss several issues of fraud emanating from real…
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Customs FOU Zone A seizes contraband worth over N10bn in 2023
The Nigerian Customs, Federal Operations Unit Zone A, has made 1,119 seizures worth a total duty-paid value of N10,395,123,943 in 2023. This was made known on Wednesday by the Zonal Comptroller, Comptroller Hussein Ejibunu, during a press briefing at the unit’s Headquarters in Ikeja. He reiterated that the most prominent of the seizures were foreign parboiled rice, which amounted to…
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Police nab man for allegedly cutting off friend’s ear in Lagos
The Lagos Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly cutting off the ear of a friend at the Abattoir in Agege area of the state. It was gathered that the accused chopped off the ear over a misunderstanding that occurred between the duo in 2023. Meanwhile, the Spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said that the incident happened…
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Stop evading justice- Lagos traditional ruler tackles National Theatre GM, Prof Ododo
The traditional ruler of Otumara Community in the Lagos Mainland of Lagos State, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye has described as false, misleading and an attempt to evade justice the recent statement by the management of the National Theatre denying the investigation of its General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer, Prof Sunday Ododo by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). In a…
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Abdulrazaq seeks support for families of fallen heroes
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called on Nigerians to support the government in promoting the welfare of ex-servicemen and families of fallen heroes. Abdulrazaq said the promotion of the welfare of ex-servicemen would encourage serving members of the Armed Forces to serve bravely. The governor sought the support at the launching of 2024 Armed…
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