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Four ex-lawmakers who lost out in Lagos APC chairmanship primaries
Chairmanship primaries of the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC Lagos) has come and gone but there was a significant historical mark as four former members of the Lagos State House of Assembly aspired to become chairmen of their local governments but lost. The ex-lawmakers were; Hon. Rotimi Olowo (Somolu LG), Hon. Olusola Sokunle (Oshodi/Isolo), Hon. Fatai Oluwa (Ajeromi-Ifelodun LG), and…
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FCTA workers to begin 3-day protest Monday
The Joint Union Action Committee of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has declared a three-day protest beginning Monday, June 30, 2025. President of JUAC, Rifkatu Iortyer, in a statement on Thursday, directed all members and affiliate unions across the FCTA to mobilise and gather at the minister’s main gate in Area 11, Garki, by 7:00 am each day of the…
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2025 Lagos LG: Candidates begin credential verification at LASIEC
Chairmanship and Councillorship Candidates from various political parties for the July 12 council elections in Lagos State have begun the presentation of their credentials for verification at the State’s Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) office in Yaba. The exercise which started on Thursday would end on Monday. Confirming the commencement of the exercise, the chairman of LASIEC, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.),…
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NITDA introduces digital competence framework to strengthen ICT capacity
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced a Digital Competence Framework and Career Progression Model aimed at strengthening ICT capacity and retaining skilled professionals within the civil service. Announcing the initiative during the maiden edition of the International Civil Service Conference organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation in Abuja, NITDA…
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SDP notifies INEC of Gabam’s suspension
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the suspension of its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, along with two members of the NWC, over allegations bordering on misappropriation of funds and gross breach of the party’s constitution. In a letter dated June 25 and addressed…
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EFCC boss urges journalists to demonstrate professionalism in financial crimes reporting
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on media practitioners to demonstrate professionalism, accuracy and ethical responsibility in reporting economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede, who was represented by the Head, Public Affairs, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ayo Oyewole, made the call in a paper titled: “Reporting Economic and Financial Crimes: Relevant Legal…
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PDP BoT backs 11 NWC members, slams Damagum, affirms June 30 as NEC meeting date
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has joined the 11 members of the National Working Committee (NWC) in rejecting the reinstatement of the embattled National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu and the suspension of the 100th National Executives Committee (NEC) meeting slated for June 30, 2025. A statement issued by the Chairman of the PDP BoT,…
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Court sentences Ajayi to death for killing corps member
The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, the suspected killer of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu, to death by hanging. Justice Simon Aboki, who handed down the judgment, found Ajayi guilty of killing and dismembering Adaidu. He had been charged with one count of culpable homicide contrary to Section 221 of the…
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Abiodun assures Ogun monarchs of continued support for traditional institution
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the traditional rulers of the government’s continued support for traditional institutions, urging the monarchs to maintain collaboration by offering constructive input towards effective governance. Abiodun gave this assurance through his Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Ganiyu Hamzat, at the Ogun State Council of Obas Statutory Meeting held…
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Israel-Iran War: Experts converge in LASU, advocate global peace
Academics in the fields of political science and international relations have advocated global peace in addressing the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. The scholars made the recommendation at a symposium titled “The Israeli-Iranian War, 2025: Issues and Implications” organised by the Lagos State University Centre for Peace and Security Studies (CPSS), on Wednesday at the CPSS Building, LASU, Ojo, Lagos.…
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