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Monarchs move to honour late Ooni Okunade Sijuwade’s legacy
The Sijuwade Royal Family of Ile Ife, in collaboration with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, is set to hold a grand memorial of the 50th Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, who reigned from 1980 until his transition in 2015. The 10th memorial commemoration is scheduled for July 25, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island,…
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I’ll contest for president in 2027, says Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi says he will contest for the office of the President in 2027, dismissing rumours that he will be running mate for Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In an Interview with Channels TV on Sunday evening, Obi said “I’m going to contest for the President of the…
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NiMet predicts 3-day rain, warns against driving under heavy rain
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across Nigeria. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja anticipated patches of cloud on Monday and chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa. According to it, there are prospects of thunderstorms with rains over parts of Zamfara, Adamawa, Kebbi, Taraba…
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UTME: JAMB releases mop-up results, arrests fake admission syndicate
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results from its mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on June 28. A statement signed by JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on Sunday, provided an update on its ongoing crackdown on a widespread fake admission letter syndicate. Benjamin said, of…
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LASIEC publishes election notice ahead July 12 polls
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has issued notice of election ahead of the July 12 council polls in the State. A statement posted on its facebook page and signed by its Chairman, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd), disclosed that the election for chairmanship position would hold in 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas. It added that…
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Tinubu is a visionary president for appointing Wike as minister- Anglican Vicar
The Vicar of St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, Ben Idume, has described President Bola Tinubu as a visionary leader who appointed former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, as a minister because he knew Wike would perform. Idume stated this during the thanksgiving service for the successful inauguration of projects executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. He said, “I…
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Lagos to promote sustainable agricultural heritage through agritourism
The Lagos State Government has restated its unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable agricultural heritage through agritourism. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, gave the assurance at the Xtralarge World Agritourism Expo Festival 2025, held in Ikeja, Lagos. Benson-Awoyinka, who was represented by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Mrs. Bukola Agbaminoja, noted…
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8 dead, 8 injured as bus collides with truck in Badagry
Eight people have been confirmed dead and eight others injured on Sunday in a road accident at Atura Bus Stop, inbound Badagry, in Lagos State. A statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, said the accident involved a collision between a 16-seater commercial Mazda bus and a truck.…
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Lagos QEQA begins Basic Education Certificate Examination monitoring
In line with its mandate to ensure strict adherence to examination procedures and to curb malpractice, the Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has commenced the monitoring of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Speaking during a monitoring visit to New Era Girls Junior High School, Surulere, on Friday, the Coordinating Director of OEQA, Mr. Remi Abdul…
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2027: South South APC adopts Tinubu as sole candidate
… endorses four governors The South-South stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at its zonal stakeholders meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, on Saturday, adopted President Bola Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. They also adopted the governors of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, and Edo as the sole candidates of the party during…
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