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Nigeria won’t trade its flag for foreign boots- Lagos APC declares
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned calls by those romanticizing the idea of foreign intervention in Nigeria, describing such advocacy as “treacherous, disgraceful, and unpatriotic.” In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC said it was compelled to address what it called “a dangerous and disgraceful…
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Meet Kate Akomolafe: 69-year-old pig farmer who just got admitted to UI’s distance learning centre
A 69-year-old woman, Mrs. Kate Akomolafe, has become a media sensation after being matriculated into the Distance Learning Centre (DLC) of the University of Ibadan (UI). Akomolafe joined over 5,000 new students who took their matriculation oath for the DLC programme on Friday. In a post shared on Facebook, the university management described Mrs. Akomolafe as a retired data processing…
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Aiyedatiwa pledges continued loyalty to Tinubu, APC as TSG confers Grand Patron title
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been decorated as the Grand Patron of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) in recognition of his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration’s developmental achievements across the state. The investiture, held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, Akure, formed part of the TSG’s visit to inaugurate its Ondo…
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Ondo govt issues 7-day ultimatum to street traders in Alagbaka
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Ministry of Environment has issued a seven-day ultimatum to traders operating along streets and unauthorized areas within the Alagbaka axis of Akure, the state capital, to vacate their trading spots immediately or face sanctions. The warning was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Tob Loko. According to the statement,…
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Ndume urges FG to engage seasoned diplomats to defend Nigeria’s image
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno Central, has called on the Federal Government to deploy experienced diplomats to defend Nigeria’s image internationally, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent designation of the country as a “country of particular concern.” Trump, in a post shared on his Truth Social account and the White House’s X handle on Friday, alleged that Christians were being…
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Hospitality industry holds vast opportunities for Edo’s youth, economy – Anani
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Anani, has highlighted the importance of hospitality skills, describing the sector as a major global industry capable of significantly boosting Edo State’s local economy. Mrs. Anani made the remarks during a certification ceremony marking the completion of a six-month free skills acquisition programme in leisure, tourism,…
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Group lauds Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA Chairman on impactful governance
A socio-political group, The Progressives Group (TPG), has lauded the Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (AILCDA) in Lagos State, Abiodun Agbaje for the achievements within his 100 days in office. The group in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Chairman, Wusu Shakiru Ajiyon, said the Council Chairman had demonstrated purposeful, people focused leadership and made remarkable…
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LASG announces traffic diversions ahead of Sunday’s tour de Nigeria cycling race
The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions ahead of the Cycology X Itel Tour de Nigeria Cycling Race, scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A post on the X handle of the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Saturday, said the 60km race will start at Dolphin Loop, passing through Osborne Road,…
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Chaos In PDP: Anyanwu-Led NWC counter-suspends Damagum, key officers
It appears the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, as the Senator Samuel Anyanwu–led National Working Committee (NWC) announced the counter-suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, citing alleged incompetence, misappropriation of party funds, and pursuit of personal interests. Also suspended are the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and the Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja,…
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Edo NYSC seeks govt’s intervention on camp infrastructure
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Dr. Ben Uchie Ifeoma, has appealed to the state government to address critical infrastructure deficits at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, particularly the inadequate male and female hostel facilities affecting corps members’ welfare and training conditions. Dr. Ben made the appeal while leading a delegation of…
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