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LASG announces January 12 resumption for second term
The Lagos State Government has announced that all public and private schools, as well as government technical colleges in the state, will resume for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, January 12, 2026. The announcement is in line with the approved Lagos State School Calendar, with schools expected to commence academic and administrative activities immediately upon…
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Bandits attack NPS office in Oyo, kill 5
By Adejayan Gbenga Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked the old National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, resulting in the death of an unconfirmed number of staff members. The attack, which occurred at about 9:00 p.m., threw the area into panic as the assailants reportedly stormed the facility and targeted personnel on…
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AFRIMA 2026: Lagos govt pledges support for continental music awards
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to hosting the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in 2026, describing the event as a key platform for promoting Africa’s creative economy, cultural diplomacy and global artistic influence. Speaking at a press conference in Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture,…
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Alimosho LG Chairman revalidates APC membership, urges grassroots mobilisation
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government in Lagos State, Akinpelu Johnson, has revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party continues its ongoing e-registration and revalidation exercise. Speaking after completing the process, Akinpelu described the exercise as a commendable initiative by the party leadership, noting that it would help establish an accurate database of members and…
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Wike will ‘give APC their own,’ says PDP Chieftain Ogidi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of empowering Nyesom Wike to destroy the opposition party, but believes the FCT minister would soon turn on the ruling party. Ogidi on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, said “How can you reconcile with people? How can you reconcile…
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PDP begins high-level consultations, targets Obi, Atiku for talks
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South region, Emmanuel Ogidi, has disclosed that the party will meet with former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other political figures in the country as part of its move to rebuild Nigeria’s main opposition platform. Ogidi made the disclosure on Wednesday’s…
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Alleged Corruption: Court grants Malami, son, wife N500m bail each
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and two others, bail in the sum of ₦500 million each with two sureties. The sureties, according to the judge, must have landed property in Asokoro, Maitama, Gwarinpa. He added that they must submit their travelling documents to…
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Sanwo-Olu, Olu of Warri urge young creatives to harness storytelling for nation-building
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Oba Tsola Emiko on Tuesday advised young creatives on the power of storytelling as a tool for nation-building. The call was made at the Storytellers’ Conference held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Iganmu, Lagos, where young influencers, photographers, digital…
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Lagos APC declares e-registration mandatory for all party members
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that its ongoing electronic membership registration exercise is mandatory for all party members, describing it as a critical reform aimed at strengthening internal democracy and party discipline. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the APC said the e-registration exercise, which began on…
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PDP NWC meets former President Jonathan amid leadership crisis
The National Working Committee of the Peoples democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan. The closed-door meeting was held at Jonathan’s office in the Maitama area of Abuja. Members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and some state PDP chairmen joined Turaki at the meeting. Addressing journalists, Turaki said the PDP leaders briefed Jonathan about…
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