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Abiodun hails unity as APC conducts orderly ward congresses in Ogun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State on Wednesday conducted peaceful ward congresses across all 20 local government areas, with members commended for their orderly conduct and commitment to internal democracy. The exercise followed the endorsement of the party’s convention timetable by its National Working Committee and APC governors, outlining activities ahead of the national convention scheduled for next…
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After deadly Ota crash, Ogun reaffirms commitment to public safety, urges use of approved markets
The Ogun State Government has cautioned residents against indiscriminate roadside trading, describing the practice as dangerous and a major contributor to avoidable accidents. The warning followed a recent crash at the tollgate area of Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, which claimed several lives and led to the destruction of property. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the accident scene…
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Ogun clears 2012-2020 pension arrears, pays N23.3bn in gratuities
The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to retirees’ welfare. The Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, disclosed this during a media parley organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Budget and Planning. Okubadejo explained that the backlog was linked…
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LSBTS rallies workforce on teamwork, quality improvement for global recognition
The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has intensified its push for international accreditation, rallying its workforce around teamwork, leadership and continuous quality improvement at a two-day forum held February 16–17, 2026, in Lagos. Themed “Accreditation as a Shared Goal: Strengthening Teamwork and Quality for Safe, Reliable Blood Transfusion Services,” the engagement brought together management, technical staff and volunteers to…
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Kano market fire: Adebayo sympathises with victims, urges decisive govt action
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Kano State following the tragic fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano, which destroyed property worth millions of naira and reportedly claimed several lives. In a statement reacting to the incident, Adebayo described the tragedy as unfortunate and…
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Akwa Ibom clears more backlog as Eno approves fresh N2.3bn for pensioners
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of an additional N2.3 billion for the payment of gratuities. The disclosure was made on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udo. According to the statement, the latest release brings the total amount paid by the administration to about N80 billion…
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Ramadan Message: Adebayo calls for justice, compassion, national renewal
… Rolls out massive food support for families in northern states The 2023 presidential candidate and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has extended Ramadan greetings to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and worldwide, praying for Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and guidance upon the nation. In a message marking the holy month, Adebayo described Ramadan as “a…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Uba Sani Renewed Hope Ambassador, Deputy DG ahead of 2027 elections
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja President Bola Tinubu has appointed the governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation. The appointment takes immediate effect and was announced on Tuesday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu, leader of the All Progressives…
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Senate reduces election notice to 300 days, gives INEC flexibility to avoid Ramadan clash
The Senate has amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, reducing the notice period for elections by 60 days—from 360 days to 300 days—thereby granting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) greater flexibility to fix election dates between December 2026 and January 2027. The revised Clause 28 provides that “the Commission shall, not later than 300 days before…
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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia announces start of Ramadan 1447AH after moon sighting
The Ramadan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared that Wednesday, February 18, 2026 will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for this year, 1447 AH. The announcement followed reports from authorized moon sighting committees across the Kingdom, in accordance with Islamic tradition, that the moon was sighted in the…
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