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Sanwo-Olu’s CSO harasses journalists at Lagos empowerment event
By Adeola Ogunrinde Kunle Fagbemi, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come under fire for verbally harassing members of the governor’s press crew during an official event held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Saturday.The incident occurred during a high-profile empowerment programme organized by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President…
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Obi berates FG’s N142bn bus terminal project
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has described the Federal Government’s plan to spend ₦142 billion on bus terminals “misplaced priorities”, saying the difference between the success and failure of development in any nation is how scarce resources are prioritized In a post on X, Obi faulted the decision, saying that it reflected “poor…
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Public service is more than a job but spiritual calling, says Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) , Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has advised the public servants to see service as a spiritual calling to serve the people, saying it is a vocation that calls on any aspirant to public office to serve the public. Olaopa gave the advice on Saturday in his tribute to Frank Caprio, the American judge…
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I’ve no hand in any attempt to impeach Benue Speaker- Governor Alia
The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has dissociated himself from the plan to impeach the Speaker of the State Assembly, Hyacinth Dajo. Alia stated this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, in Makurdi on Friday. The statement partly reads, “Governor Hyacinth Alia is not aware of, and has no involvement whatsoever in, any purported…
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Benue Assembly suspends four lawmakers over plot to impeach Speaker
The Benue State House of Assembly has slammed three months suspension on four lawmakers for allegedly initiating impeachment moves against the Speaker of the House, Hyacinth Dajoh. Those suspended dueing plenary included the spokesman of the House, Mr. Alfred Berger representing Makurdi North State Constituency, Cyril Ekong of Oju 2, Abu Umoru of Apa, and Shimawua Terna of Kyan…
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Police recover car loaded with cannabis in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have recovered a Toyota Sienna vehicle loaded with items suspected to be cannabis and other exhibits following a routine stop-and-search operation. This was contained in a statement signed by the state’s police spokesperson, Ben Hundeyin, shared on its X account on Friday. The command explained that the operation was carried out…
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Lagos Assembly canvasses more support for Isese Day
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have canvassed more support for ISESE Day, calling on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct key government departments to support it. It would be recalled that August 20 has been approved by the government for the celebration of ISESE Day in Lagos. Raising a motion during plenary session, Hon. Solomon Bonu (Badagry 1),…
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Oluwo Stool: My contenders are perpetual failures- Oba Akanbi
The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the contenders for his throne as “perpetual failure”, saying that his enthronement was divine and cannot be thwarted by human. Oba Akanbi made this assertion in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, announcing his victory at the Court of Appeal The…
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BREAKING: PDP Governors to meet in Zamfara Saturday ahead national nonvention
The governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would be meeting on Saturday (Tomorrow) in Zamfara State, Western Post gathered. It was gathered that the governors would arrived for the meeting on Friday (Today) and that they would go into a closed-door meeting on Saturday. Sources said the governors would likely address key concerns in preparation for the national convention…
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NITDA lauds social media platforms efforts in promoting online safety
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for the submission of the 2024 compliance report. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlined clear guidelines for promoting…
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