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Aiyedatiwa announces FG approval for revalidation of Ondo Deep Sea Port licence
…says port revalidation will draw global investors Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had approved the revalidation of the state’s deep sea port licence, a development he described as a major milestone for industrialisation and investment growth in the state. The governor disclosed this on Friday while addressing All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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2025 UHC: LASHMA leads awareness walk to boost “Ilera Eko” adoption
By Folashade Olorunfunmi The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) on Friday led a massive awareness walk in Alausa–Ikeja to commemorate the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, themed “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!” The colourful rally featured a live music band, volunteers, partners, and other stakeholders who engaged commuters, workers, and residents on the importance of UHC.…
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Fubara officially joins APC, receives membership card in Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has been formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after receiving his party membership card at the Government House, Port Harcourt. The card was presented to him on Friday by Rivers State APC Chairman, Tony Okocha, who represented the APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Fubara…
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Court orders Ngige’s remand in Kuje, sets Dec 15 for bail application Hearing
Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered the remand of the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, at the Kuje Correctional Center. Ngige, who was arraigned on an alleged corruption charge, will remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until Monday, when his bail application will be heard The minister was specifically charged with conferring unfair…
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Obasa endows Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) category for 2025 BON awards
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has endowed the coveted Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) category at the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards scheduled for Sunday, December 14, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly the National Arts Theatre), Iganmu, Lagos. Founder of the BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, said Obasa’s…
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Only son of former Lagos Deputy Governor Orelope-Adefulire reportedly dies in Dubai
Dr. Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, the only son of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has reportedly passed away. According to report by TheNicheng, the development was confirmed by a family source, who described the incident as a devastating loss to both the family and the wider political community in Lagos. According to the source, Adefulire died in the…
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Lagos security architecture remains benchmark for Nigeria, says APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared the state’s long-standing security strategy as the “gold standard” for sub-national security management in Nigeria, crediting two decades of uninterrupted progressive governance for the results. In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the APC said Lagos continues to demonstrate how purposeful leadership, strategic…
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LASHMA orders agencies to enforce ILERA EKO verification
Folashade Olorunfunmi The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has held a strategic engagement with Heads of Government Agencies to drive full compliance with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order mandating Social Health Insurance for all residents. The initiative is part of the state’s broader social protection agenda aimed at reducing poverty, boosting productivity, and protecting households from health-related financial shocks.…
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Alleged Corruption: EFCC to arraign ex-Labour Minister Ngige on eight-count charge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, before Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Gwarinpa. He is set to be arraigned on an eight-count charge. Ngige, former Anambra State Governor, arrived at the premises of the court, alongside a team of EFCC officials, at…
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Burkina Faso holds Nigerian Soldiers after forced aircraft landing, FG confirms
By Kunle Sanni Nigerian soldiers aboard a military aircraft that made a forced landing in Burkina Faso earlier this week remain in the country, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, confirmed on Thursday. Tuggar disclosed this during a joint press briefing with his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Bakari, at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja, while responding to questions from…
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