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Lagos Assembly Imam urges Muslims to embrace peace, charity during Ramadan
The Amir/Lead Imam of the Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim Community, Abdushshakur Adeleke Osoala, has urged Muslims to embrace peaceful coexistence, intensify acts of charity, and strengthen their relationship with Allah during the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Sunday, Imam Osoala described Ramadan as a sacred period of reflection, sacrifice, compassion, and renewed commitment to…
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By-Election results confirm Nigerians’ confidence in Tinubu leadership, Renewed Hope Agenda- Lagos APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described the outcome of the recent by-elections in Rivers, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory as a referendum on the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party expressed appreciation to voters in Rivers State, Kano State and the…
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NITDA, UBEC deepen alliance to achieve 95% digital literacy by 2030
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to boost digital literacy and expand access to technology in Nigeria’s basic education system. Inuwa spoke while receiving the UBEC management team, led by its Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba, during…
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Youth must go beyond social media, embrace governance – Abiru
The Fifth Assembly of the Lagos State Youth Parliament has held the maiden edition of the Eko Youth Parliamentary Summit, calling on the government to give greater attention to issues affecting young people in the state. Delivering the keynote address at the event held at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium, Lagos State House of Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru…
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Ogun govt debunks Ifa oracle claim, denies endorsing Kuye as next Awujale
The Ogun State Government has dismissed rumours suggesting that the Ifa oracle has chosen Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye as the next Awujale of Ijebuland and that it endorsed the purported selection. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, the government described the claims as false and misleading, urging the public to disregard…
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FG targets enrolment boost with massive learners’ support initiative in Benue
The Federal Government has flagged off the nationwide distribution of 15 million learners’ support kits to vulnerable pupils across the country, reaffirming its commitment to reducing the number of out-of-school children and ensuring inclusive access to basic education. The ceremony, held in Makurdi, Benue State, coincided with the 2026 Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Basic Education Summit and…
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APC directs strict compliance as Ogun LG Congress holds across 20 Councils
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ogun State chapter, has directed that its local government congress scheduled for today (Saturday) must commence at 12 noon. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Femi Nuberu. According to the party, the instruction must be strictly observed to ensure proper coordination, uniformity and…
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Panic at Ekoro Junction as tanker rams car, plunges into roadside shop
A tanker on Friday night rammed into a Toyota Corolla before veering off the road and crashing into a roadside shop at Ekoro Junction inward Abule-Egba in Lagos State, leaving one person dead and four others injured. Eyewitnesses said the crash occurred at about 7:30 p.m. when the empty Mack tanker reportedly suffered a sudden brake failure, lost control, and…
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NITDA backs States with data-driven systems to boost service delivery, growth
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sub-national governments in building integrated, data-driven systems to enhance service delivery and promote sustainable growth. The pledge was reiterated at the Future Enterprise and Data Architecture of Abia State workshop themed “One Citizen, One Identity: Unlocking Data-Driven Governance,” which brought together policymakers, technocrats and development partners to…
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540 aspirants jostle for positions as Lagos APC holds LGA congress across 20 Councils
…27 executives to emerge per Council No fewer than 540 aspirants will contest various positions across the 20 local government areas (LGAs) in Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) local government congress in Lagos State. The Chairman of the five-man APC Screening Committee, Nungji Salama, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting at the party’s secretariat in Ikeja. Salama assured members of…
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