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LASPA partners LG Ministry for improved sensitisation on street parking
As part of efforts to ensure stronger collaboration and synergy for a better parking culture, the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has held a strategic meeting with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development. Speaking at the meeting, the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu informed that the State Parking Authority has concluded arrangements for the…
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PDP lambasts FCTDA for sealing office, adjourns caucus meeting to Tuesday
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority (FCTDA) for sealing off its national secretariat at Wadata Plaza on Monday. Briefing the press after a caucus meeting on Monday, the Acting Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, called the action of the FCTA irresponsible and vowed that the party will challenge it. Damagum said that…
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PHOTO NEWS: FCTA officials seal off PDP headquarters
Officials of the Federal Capital Development Administration, (FCTA) have sealed the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said the plaza is owing N7,603,504.31 as 28 years’ ground rent. “On Wadata Plaza being used as PDP National Secretariat, N7,603,504.31 is…
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NDLEA, UK-HOIO sign MoU on operational partnership against illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) of the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the fight against transnational organized crime, particularly the trafficking of illicit drugs. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Regional Manager (West Africa) of HOIO, Mr.…
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Naira Abuse: EFCC urges Nigerians not to condemn Tompolo over mere allegation
… says video under forensic analysis The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians to desist from condemning Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, over the allegation of Naira abuse. Responding to this in an interview with TVC on Sunday, Olukoyede confirmed that Tompolo has been invited for questioning and stated that he…
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Speaker Abbas withdraws compulsory voting bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt (Hon) Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn a bill seeking to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, co-sponsored with Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to enforce compulsory voting as a means of deepening democratic participation. In a statement issued Monday by his Special Adviser on…
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Lagos Assembly lauds budget ministry for employing young staff
… frowns at disregard to House summons The Lagos State House of Assembly has lauded the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget for the employment of young staff into its labour force. The House gave the commendation through the Chairman, House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Hon. Lukman Olumoh during the oversight to the Ministry recently. Olumoh stated that…
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Rivers at 58: Ibas preaches unity at Thanksgiving Service
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), has appealed to the people of the State to “put the interest of Rivers State first” in all their actions. Vice Admiral Ibas made the call during a thanksgiving service held at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt as part of activities to mark the 58th anniversary of the creation…
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Edo APC gets new Deputy, Vice Chairmen
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has appointed Sylvester Aigboboh as the Acting Deputy State Chairman and Pedro Esangbedo as the Acting Vice Chairman for Edo Central Senatorial District. A statement on Sunday signed by acting state chairman, Jarret Tenebe and the Secretary, Lawrence Okah, said the appointments take immediate effect. The statement noted that the development…
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Okpebholo okays remedial works on Auchi-Igarra road
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has approved the total rehabilitation of over 45 failed portions on the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo Federal road, as part of moves to revive economic activities in towns and villages within Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State. A statement on Sunday by the governor’s CPS, Fred Itua, said the latest approval is coming,…
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