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Lagos Rep lauds cultural revival as Eyo festival celebrates Mogaji, Jakande, Otedola
The member representing Lagos Island Federal Constituency II and Chairman of the House Committee on Anti-Corruption, Hon. (Prince) Kayode Moshood Akiolu, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Lagos, the Akinsiku of Lagos, the entire body of Traditional White Cap Chiefs, and all residents of Lagos on the announcement of the Eyo Adamu Orisa Play. The historic cultural display…
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Tinubu’s aide defends ambassadorial picks, calls them “the best” for administration
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has described the ambassadorial nominees as the best for Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Oshodi faulted the criticism against names on the list, maintaining that the President had the right to appoint whoever he felt could work with him…
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BREAKING! Defection Diplomacy: Kefas, APC National Chairman, hold crucial talks with Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni- The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, and Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, are currently meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Governor Kefas, who arrived at the State House at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, was received by senior officials before proceeding to a closed-door session with the…
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Baba-Ahmed urges National Assembly to rigorously vet Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has urged the National Assembly to scrutinise the latest ambassadorial nominees thoroughly. Speaking as a guest on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics programme, Baba-Ahmed said “A very sensitive point I want to make without necessarily maligning anybody. There are a few of these nominees that require more rigorous scrutiny in…
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EFCC boosts anti-fraud capacity with intensive training on insurance-related financial crimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded a three-day specialised training on insurance-related fraud prevention, detection and investigation for senior officers at the Commission’s Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate in Rivers State. Speaking at the opening ceremony on behalf of the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Port Harcourt Zonal Commander, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE) Hassan Saidu,…
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Traditional institution key to peace, development in Ondo- Aiyedatiwa
By Folashade Olorunfemi Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has praised the Olubaka of Oka-Akoko, Oba Yussuf Adebori Adeleye, for his leadership and contributions to community stability, describing traditional rulers as vital pillars of peace and order across the state. The governor gave the commendation at the Olubaka’s palace during the monarch’s induction into the revered Traditional Elders Council (Ihare).…
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Metuh joins APC, acknowledges Tinubu’s support during trials
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has said that even with the gale of defections, he does not believe that Nigeria is going towards a one party State. He officially announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of abandoning him during his travails. Metuh,…
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Bakare slams political class, says Nigeria needed U.S pressure to act on insecurity
The Lead Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has accused Nigeria’s political class of neglecting the daily suffering of citizens and paying “little attention to the real work of governance,” describing it as “a stain on the Nigerian government” that external pressure was needed before officials responded to national issues. He also faulted federal lawmakers for failing…
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Lagos leads Africa in maiden Red Saturday blood drive, targets 10,000 units
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has joined other African countries to commemorate the maiden Red Saturday, a continent-wide blood donation drive aimed at boosting the availability of safe blood across the region. The exercise took place simultaneously across General Hospitals, partner NGOs and designated community centres, attracting residents who turned out in response to the…
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Lagos must stay battle-ready against emerging biological threats- Health Commissioner
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has warned of increasing biological threats — particularly the emerging concept referred to as “Pathogen X” — stressing the urgency for Lagos to strengthen its containment laboratories, surveillance systems, and emergency response mechanisms. Prof. Abayomi gave the warning during a five-day workshop on the development of the State…
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