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Nigeria will only work when built from the grassroots-Adebayo
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said Nigeria can only function effectively when it is built from the grassroots through strong, secure and productive communities. Adebayo made the remark in Numan, Adamawa State, during a ceremony organised in his honour following the conferment of a traditional title on him by…
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Nigeria’s defence partnerships give us strategic leverage, says Musa
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has said that maintaining diverse defence partnerships gives Nigeria strategic leverage, citing Egypt as an example of a country that benefits from cooperation with multiple global powers. Musa said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics , saying “You can see in Egypt that they have support from several countries. It is…
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Ayobo-Ipaja better positioned under Agbaje’s leadership-Agunbiade
The Founder of the Agunbiade Babatunde Foundation (ADABA) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Babatunde Agunbiade, has described the Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lukmon Agbaje, as a visionary, people-centred and progressive leader. Extending warm birthday felicitations to the council chairman, Agunbiade commended him for his outstanding commitment to grassroots development and…
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Driver survives after fully loaded truck crashes near Lagos varsity in Ikorodu
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have rescued a helpless truck driver trapped in the tractor head along Shagamu Road at Oke Gbegun, near Lagos State University of Technology, in the Ikorodu area of the state. In a statement on its official X handle on Sunday, LASTMA confirmed that the incident was reported about midnight, a fully…
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Obi blames politicians for Nigeria’s woes, says ‘Pray for us’
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said politicians are responsible for Nigeria’s challenges, asking Nigerians to pray for their political leaders. Obi made the assertion at the thanksgiving service to mark Oyo state’s 50th anniversary at the Cathedral of St. Peter Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan, on Sunday. “I want to make…
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Makinde pledges continuity of progress after tenure
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that good governance will continue in the state even after the expiration of his tenure in May 2027. The governor gave the assurance on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St Peter’s, Aremo, Ibadan, as part of activities marking the ongoing 50th anniversary of Oyo…
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Ondo’s steady progress rooted in faith, visionary leadership- Aiyedatiwa
Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has attributed the survival and steady progress of the state over the past five decades to divine guidance, the resilience of its people, and the central role of faith in governance. He stated this on Sunday at the Ondo State Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Service held at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Isinkan, Akure, describing…
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Gratitude, reflection as Makinde leads Oyo’s golden jubilee thanksgiving
By Adejayan Gbenga As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde on Sunday led a thanksgiving service at the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, Ibadan. Makinde said the service, which featured as Day Seven of the anniversary celebrations, was organised to express gratitude to God for His guidance, protection, and mercy over the state…
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Ogun reaffirms ownership of Eba Island, dismisses Ondo claims
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing contrary claims from some quarters in Ondo State as misleading and capable of generating avoidable tension. The clarification follows public debates and a motion sponsored by Hon. Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo, representing Ilaje Federal Constituency in Ondo State, after President Bola Ahmed…
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NAHCON Chairman reaffirms commitment to early preparations for 2026 Hajj
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to early and orderly preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Usman stated this in a statement issued by his Technical Assistant on Media, Ahmad Muazu, on Sunday in Abuja. He also expressed NAHCON’s commitment to effective coordination and strict adherence to established procedures…
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