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Ibas implores CAN to help foster peace, reconciliation in Rivers
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has implored the Christian Association of Nigeria to play a pivotal role in fostering peace, reconciliation, and stability in the state amid ongoing political and security challenges. Speaking during an engagement with leaders of the Rivers State chapter of CAN at the Government House in Port Harcourt on…
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Okpebholo convenes security stakeholders meeting, suspends traditional ruler
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has convened a one-day closed-door security stakeholders meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area to address the rising insecurity in Edo North Senatorial District The meeting had in attendance top security officials, religious and traditional leaders, and political stakeholders from across party lines. Okpebholo said he was deeply concerned by the…
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Ondo North leaders laud Aiyedatiwa on governance, profer solutions to security challenges
Leaders from the Northern Senatorial District of Ondo State have lauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his strides in governance, particularly in infrastructure development. The leaders, led by former Senator, Dr. Bode Olajumoke, gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Governor in his office in Akure. Olajumoke hailed the Governor’s performance so far, urging him to prioritize…
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LG Polls: Lagos APC releases guidelines, pegs Chairmanship nomination fee N5m, Councillorship N1m
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has released its guidelines ahead of the 2025 local government elections fixed for July 12. Lagos APC in its released guidelines pegged Chairmanship nomination fee for N5 million while Councillorship aspirants were to pay N1 million. According to the party’s guidelines, an additional administrative charge of N500,000 applies to all categories of…
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MC Oluomo defends ‘Kundusi’ gaffe
…says ‘I started as bus conductor to become who I am today’ The President, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has defended his ‘kundusi’ comment. Akinsanya made the defence while speaking with the delegates of the union in a viral video on Tuesday. According to him, he is uneducated and could…
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FG announces closure of Ijora bridge for repairs April 27
The Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27, for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. She said that the bridge connecting Ijora Causeway to Apapa needed comprehensive repairs, especially replacement of defective bearings beneath…
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NITDA announces inaugural meeting of Startup Consultative Forum
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the inaugural meeting of the Startup Consultative Forum, scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2024. The Agency made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Hadiza Umar. Umar said the milestone event marks a significant step in deepening stakeholder engagement within Nigeria’s growing…
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Ogun Commissioner canvasses strong collaboration between govt, NGOs in uplifting less privileged
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has called for strong collaboration between the public and private sectors to make life more comfortable for the underserved communities and the vulnerable in society. Adeleye made this call while delivering her keynote address with the theme “Uniting For A Cause: The Crucial Role of Collaboration Between Government And NGOs…
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NAMA begins validation of Ogun agro-cargo airport for commercial flights
Officials of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), on Monday, carried out flight checks at the the Gateway International Airport, Ogun State, beginning the process for the commencement of commercial flights. Speaking after conducting the check, the Manager, Flight Calibration Services, NAMA, Engr. Miri Selzing, said the aim of the check was to ensure that it aligned with the proposed…
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Self defence is dangerous, will cause anarchy- Jigawa governor
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has cautioned against calls for self-defence, warning that such a move could plunge the country into anarchy. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Governor Namadi responded to recent comments by retired General Theophilus Danjuma, who urged Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits and armed attackers, particularly in Benue and Plateau States. General Danjuma, a…
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