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Supreme Court affirms President’s power to declare emergency, suspend elected officials temporarily
The Supreme Court has upheld the power of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or degeneration into a state of chaos or anarchy. In a split decision of six-to-one, the apex court held that the President, during a state of emergency, can suspend elected officials, but that…
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FG bans admission, transfer of students into SS3 nationwide
The Federal Ministry of Education has banned the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools nationwide. A statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folashade said “Admission or transfer into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstance,” The policy will take effect…
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Nigeria’s health sector enjoys relative harmony under Tinubu- Minister
The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s health sector has remained largely stable over the past two and a half years, with no major disruptions to service delivery during the period. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, made this assertion on Sunday while appearing on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, attributing the stability to strategic planning and…
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Dangote accuses NMDPRA CEO of splurging $5m on children school fees in Switzerland, demands probe
By Kunle Sanni President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called for a full investigation into allegations that the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, spent about $5 million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland. Speaking on Sunday during a press briefing at the Dangote…
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Sanw-Olu urges Chefs, Caterers to take Lagos cuisine global at 2025 food festival
Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday challenged caterers, chefs and other players in the culinary sector to harness creativity, artistry and innovation to project the Lagos food culture to the global stage. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the 2025 edition of the Lagos Food Festival held on Victoria Island, where residents were entertained with music while enjoying…
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NITDA DG urges Kano to embrace innovation, technology for economic growth
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a fundamental shift in Kano State’s economic strategy, urging stakeholders to embrace innovation, technology and collaboration as key drivers of growth in the 21st century. Speaking at the Kano Startup Weekend, Inuwa acknowledged Kano’s long-standing reputation as the commercial nerve centre of Northern Nigeria and…
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Defections to APC voluntary, driven by Tinubu’s reforms- Presidency
Kunle Sanni The Presidency has dismissed claims that politicians joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are being coerced, insisting that the defections are voluntary and driven by confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said none of the…
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Christmas Carol: Lagos APC reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to national unity, safety
The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intentions for the country remain genuine, urging citizens not to doubt the President’s commitment to building a safer, united and more prosperous nation. Ojelabi gave the assurance on Sunday at the party’s 3rd Edition of the Christmas Carol and…
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Lagos First Lady warns against patronage of quacks, unregistered birth centres
By Folashade Olorunfunmi The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has issued a strong warning against the patronage of quacks and unregistered birth attendants, urging community leaders to report offenders to the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA). She also reiterated the state government’s zero tolerance for rape and domestic violence, assuring residents that victims can access…
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Ikorodu road crash claims 8-month-old baby, woman, injures 10 others
A tragic road accident along Ikorodu Road on Sunday claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and an adult woman, while ten other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the fatal collision occurred opposite Olabode House, between the Anthony and Obanikoro areas of Lagos. According to LASTMA, a red Tata commercial bus…
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