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Fatal collision near secretariat claims 3 lives on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Three persons have died, while two others sustained injuries in a fatal road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The crash occurred when a car heading towards Berger on the Otedola Bridge collided with a truck near the Secretariat axis of the expressway. Confirming the incident in a statement shared on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Lagos State Traffic Management…
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Oluremi Tinubu’s counsel to Adeleke was patriotic, not an attack- Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended First Lady of the Federal Republic, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, over her recent remarks advising Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to focus more on governance than frequent public performances. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party described the First Lady’s comments…
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PWDs demand inclusion, equal access to education, jobs, healthcare in Anambra
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Anambra State have called for greater inclusion and equal access to education, employment, healthcare and other aspects of societal life, urging authorities to eliminate barriers and discrimination against them. The call was made at a press briefing held at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka as part of activities marking the International Day…
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Economic hardship, suppressed dissent, shrinking political space fuel coups- Falana
Amid the recent wave of military coups in West Africa, human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has outlined steps Nigeria must take to strengthen democracy and promote political stability across the region. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Tuesday, Falana said Nigeria must first address the root causes of instability within its own…
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Fubara’s defection ‘self-inflicted, pitiful’, says PDP
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed dismay over the defection of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the ruling All Progressive Congress party, (APC), describing the move as both “pitiful” and “self-inflicted.” In a statement signed by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong on Tuesday, the party said the governor’s departure did not come as…
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NJII calls for stronger media focus on indigenous peoples’ struggles, aspirations
The Network of Journalists on Indigenous Issues (NJII) has called on Nigerian journalists to give greater attention to the needs, rights and aspirations of indigenous peoples through sustained and responsible reporting. The call was made in Lagos on Tuesday during a one-day training workshop on effective coverage of indigenous issues, organised by the group for media practitioners. Speaking at the…
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BREAKING: Fubara defects to APC four days after 17 Rivers lawmakers dump PDP
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fubara announced this at a stakeholders meeting at the government house in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The governor, on Monday evening (yesterday) visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu, amid growing speculation about…
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Aiyedatiwa declares end to decades of water scarcity as Owena Dam water project begins
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday declared that the era of prolonged water scarcity in the state is drawing to a close, assuring residents of access to clean, safe and sustainable water after decades of inadequate supply. The governor made the declaration during the groundbreaking ceremony of the AFD and AfDB–assisted water supply projects at the Owena Dam…
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Lagos expands Ilera-Eko with ‘Waka-Well’, ‘Home Konnect’ plans for diaspora Nigerians
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has launched two new health insurance packages targeted at Nigerians in the diaspora and visitors to the state, marking a major expansion of its Ilera-Eko diaspora offerings. The new plans — Ilera-Eko Waka-Well and Ilera-Eko Home Konnect — were unveiled on Tuesday during the agency’s 2025 Fourth Quarter Media Parley held in Alausa.…
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Attempted Coup: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin
The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin to support efforts to restore peace and stability following last weekend’s attempted coup. The approval was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary after lawmakers considered the request in the Committee of the Whole, in line with Section 5,…
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