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Abiodun inaugurates renovated Olumo Rock Tourism Complex
…declares free entry for 2 months As part of efforts to promote tourism and culture in Ogun State, the famous Olumo Rock Tourist Centre in Abeokuta will be open to members of the public free of charge from now until the end of September this year. Governor Dapo Abiodun, who made the announcement on Thursday at the commissioning of the…
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Lagos Assembly mourns ex-lawmaker as Obasa extols virtues
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa has expressed profound grief over the passing of Hon. Victor Akande, a former member of the House representing Ojo Constituency I. Akande, a seasoned lawmaker and legal practitioner, died on Wednesday, July 30. Obasa described Akande’s death as a significant loss to the House of Assembly and the…
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NGF, UBEC, New Globe seek urgent steps to address foundational learning gaps
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, with the Universal Basic Education Commission and New Globe, have called for urgent steps to address gaps in foundational learning, declaring an education crisis in the country.They made the call during the State-Level Workshop on Foundational Learning and Out-of-School Children, held in Abuja on Thursday.The NGF pointed out that a significant number of children in primary…
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BREAKING: Dino Melaye resigns PDP membership
Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the party failed at providing credible leadership to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges. Melaye announced his resignation in a letter dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the PDP chairman in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.…
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BREAKING: Court sentences killer of Kwara student to death
The Kwara State High court Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello to death by hanging for killing Hafsoh Lawal, a final year student of the College of Education, Ilorin. Delivering her judgement on Thursday, Justice Hannah Ajayi, however, set free four other defendants and cleared them of any wrongdoings. Charged with five count, the judge started by exonerating the four out…
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INEC warns against underage, multiple registrations as CVR begins August 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a warning against underage and multiple registrations ahead of the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on August 18 in Kebbi State. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kebbi State, Alhaji Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, emphasized that the commission would not tolerate…
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FG increases scholarship grants to Nigerian students by 50%
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants to Nigerian students across all tertiary levels. Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, who announced this in a statement posted on his X handle, said the decision was in line with the government’s unwavering commitment to building a more inclusive and knowledge-driven nation. Alausa said, “Through the…
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Why Obi is yet to become ADC member- Abdullahi
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has explained the reason Peter Obi is yet to become ADC card-carrying member. Abdullahi said that Obi asked for leave to allow him to complete the election that his people were involved in the Labour Party”. Obi is the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Speaking…
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No inducement can stop ADC, says Nwosu
The pioneer chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has declared that no form of inducement or political pressure from the present administration will stop the party from building a strong opposition coalition. Speaking on Arise News Channel on Wednesday, Nwosu accused the Federal Government of trying to frustrate the ADC’s efforts through offers of political appointments and…
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Abiodun welcomes Akinlade, ex-Ogun PDP chairman, others into APC
Former governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), who is also a deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, on Wednesday, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Former chairman of the Ogun PDP, Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele, a member representing Abeokuta South State Constituency 1 on the…
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