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Insecurity: Ogun to begin documentation of foreign workers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday announced a series of strengthened security measures aimed at safeguarding the state amid rising cases of banditry, terrorism, and other violent crimes across Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in Iperu after a high-level security meeting, the governor said the state will immediately begin documenting all undocumented foreign nationals working with multinational companies operating…
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Jakande, Adefuye grieve Osiyemi’s passing, celebrate his impact
The Chairmen of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA and Yaba Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande and Hon. Bayo Adefuye, have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Bayo Osiyemi, former Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The two council bosses conveyed their condolences in separate statements personally signed on Monday. In his tribute, Jakande described…
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Atiku registers as ADC member in Jada
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. Atiku completed his registration at Jada Ward 1 in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Announcing the development on Monday via his official X handle, he shared a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the…
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Police escort withdrawal: CISLAC backs Tinubu’s order, warns against selective application
The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Rafsanjani, has urged the Federal Government to ensure that President Bola Tinubu’s directive withdrawing police personnel from VIP protection duties is implemented fully and without favoritism. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, the civil rights advocate said the decision, if applied consistently, would free up…
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Lagos Assembly begins scrutiny of 2024 Auditor-General’s report, summons MDAs
The Committee on Public Accounts (State) of the Lagos State House of Assembly has begun deliberations on the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report examining the financial activities of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Kehinde Joseph, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the Assembly Complex in Alausa, Ikeja. Joseph explained that the review aligns with the…
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Ondo govt strengthens security in tertiary institutions, pushes for decentralised governance
By Folashade Olorunfemi The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has addressed emerging security concerns across higher institutions in the state, announcing that his administration has introduced a strengthened security architecture to curb criminal activities, reduce cyber vulnerabilities, and enhance campus policing. Aiyedatiwa made the disclosure at the opening of an international conference themed “New Trajectory in Higher Education Governance,…
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BREAKING: AAUA ASUU ends strike as students set to resume academic activities
By Boye Oyeyemi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has called off its strike, offering much-needed relief to students and the academic community. The suspension of the industrial action was confirmed by the union’s chairman, Comrade Bola Oshodi, in a telephone interview on Monday. Oshodi said the decision was taken in the overall…
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Lagos APC berates Obi for condemning Kanu’s life sentence
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, over his comments condemning the life sentence handed to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, describing his remarks as “reckless and shameless.” In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the party…
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Jandor applauds Tinubu’s swift action in rescuing Kwara worshippers, Niger school victims
A 2027 Lagos APC governorship aspirant and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the swift and decisive actions that led to the rescue of all 38 worshippers abducted during the recent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, as well as the recovery of…
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Edo govt, UNICEF strengthen behavioural change systems through capacity workshop
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF and other key stakeholders, has conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop for members of the Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) Committee to strengthen community-led interventions that promote the wellbeing of children and women across the state. Held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) in Benin City, the…
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