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Coker/Aguda Council Manager, Adebimpe Akinola dies days after Somolu Councillor’s death
Barely a week after the death of the elected councillor for Ward F in Somolu Local Government, Mrs. Basirat Oluwakemi Mayabikan, tragedy has again struck the Lagos local government system as the Council Manager of Coker Aguda LCDA, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinola, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at age 55 after a brief illness. Her death was announced by…
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PDP declares Cross River congress ‘illegal’, warns of sanctions
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that a state congress was held in Cross River State, describing any such exercise as “illegal, a hallucination, and a mere carnival.” The party insisted that the process had been formally postponed by the National Working Committee (NWC), warning that members behind the purported gathering risk disciplinary action. Briefing journalists in Abuja…
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Lagos appoints 27 new principals to strengthen school leadership
The Lagos State Government has approved the appointment of 27 new principals across public secondary schools in Education District III, as part of efforts to strengthen school leadership and improve academic standards. Letters of appointment were formally presented on Monday at the district headquarters in Falomo, Ikoyi, by the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of the District, Dr. Idowu Olufunke Oyetola. Dr. Oyetola…
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FG cancels Independence day parade, retains other activities
The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen. According to the statement, the…
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Court restrains PENGASSAN, others from cutting crude supply to Dangote Refinery
Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the National Industrial Court Abuja, has restrained the Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from embarking on its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Ruling on an ex parte application by Dangote Refinery, Justice Subilim restrained the defendants, which included Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Nigeria Midstream and…
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FG declares Oct 1 public holiday for Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. This year anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” activities for celeration has begun with prayer at mosques and churches. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement…
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INEC: Over 6.2 million Nigerians complete online pre-registration for CVR
Over 6.2 million Nigerians have completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), according to data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The figures published on INEC’s X page revealed that a total of 6,232,673 people were recorded as pre-registrants between September 22 and 28, 2025. From the number, 3,250,338 (52.15 per cent) were females, while…
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Olaopa advocates professionalisation of HR function in federal civil service
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has underscored the need for professional human resource (HR) officers in the federal civil service to enhance efficiency and drive reforms. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the launch of a scheme to professionalise the HR function in the Federal Civil Service, Olaopa praised the Head of the…
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FG links NYSC mobilisation to National Education Repository policy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved changes to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation process, making adherence to the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a mandatory requirement for all graduates seeking either mobilisation into, or exemption from, the NYSC scheme. This directive is backed by Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1)(C) of the NYSC Act and…
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Lagos APC lauds Tinubu over free technical education policy
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declaring free technical education nationwide, describing the move as bold and people-oriented. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the policy reflects the administration’s determination to empower Nigerians with practical skills, expand opportunities and secure a brighter future…
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