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No truth to claims of judiciary complex structural damage- Ondo Govt
The Ondo State Government has debunked reports alleging structural failure at the ongoing construction site of the state’s new Judiciary Complex in Akure. Speaking during an inspection of the project on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr Abiola Olawoye, noted there was no truth to claims circulating that parts of the complex had collapsed. “We have moved…
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INEC Lagos announces plans to kickstart Continuous Voter Registration across 20 LGs
…begins Online Pre-Registration Process August 18 ….in-person biometric capturing starts August 25 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to commence its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) across the 20 local government area offices in Lagos State. Speaking at an INEC/stakeholders meeting on Tuesday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Salami Ayobami, said that the exercise would begin on Monday,…
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Tricycle Operator dead, 2 others seriously injured in Ikotun-Ejigbo road accident
An unidentified operator of a commercial tricycle, locally known as “Keke Marwa” has died in an accident involving a Toyota Venza along Ikotun -Ejigbo axis of Lagos State. Two passengers of the Keke Marwa also sustained grievous bodily harm, including multiple fractures. A statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LLASTMA), Adebayo…
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I would’ve resigned if I was appointed by Tinubu- Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, on Monday said he would have resigned if he were a member of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels TV Politics Today, Lawal tackled the current administration, saying he would not have coped if he were a member of the President’s cabinet. He added ” I thank…
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Aiyedatiwa distributes new vehicles to 14 Permanent Secretaries
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, distributed new vehicles to 14 Permanent Secretaries in the state public service. Aiyedatiwa, during a brief handing over ceremony at the presmises of the Governor’s Office in Alagbaka, Akure, described the event as a “symbolic one”. He said the gesture was to aid them to be more productive and give their…
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Atiku reacts to Tambuwal’s arrest
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the reported arrest of the former Sokoto State governor, Sen. Aminu Tambuwal, accusing the President Bola Tinubu’s administration of weaponising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against political opponents Atiku made the allegation in a post on his social media accounts on Tuesday, claiming Tambuwal’s arrest was “solely because he is…
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NUC okays 18 new full-time programmes for UNIJOS
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of 18 new full-time academic programmes at the University of Jos. In a statement on Monday, the institution’s Senior Deputy Registrar, Abdullahi Abdullahi, confirmed the development, noting that the programmes will commence in the 2025/2026 academic session. He described the approval as a significant expansion of the university’s academic offerings, aimed…
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Police nab 4 members of fake visa syndicate in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four members of a syndicate accused of defrauding more than 100 Nigerians through fake visa offers, with losses estimated at over ₦500 million. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh confirmed the arrests stating that the suspects — aged 23, 25, 27 and 36 — were apprehended on 16 July by officers from the Ago-Okota…
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Ebonyi governor sympathizes with flood victims in Afikpo LG
The governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru has sympathized with victims of flood disasters in Enohia Itim, Kpoghirikpo Communities in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, said the governor was saddened by reports of the disaster in Azuoto, Okpuitumo, Abakaliki LGA. The flood which began penultimate Friday…
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No approval for admission if you withhold matriculation list- JAMB tells Institutions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it will not approve admissions for the 2024 and 2025 academic sessions in any tertiary institution that fails to submit its matriculation list. Speaking during a meeting with Admission Desk Officers, the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, according to a bulletin of the board, directed that, “Institutions, which fail to…
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