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EFCC Spokesman, Oyewale emerges 2025 NIPR outstanding government spokesperson
The Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, has emerged Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year 2025. The award ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, in Abuja was themed: “Integrity and the Evolving Roles of Spokespersons in Leadership Communication.” Oyewale emerged winner in a highly…
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Quadri: Court frees boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy months after detention
The Magistrate Court in Apapa has freed the 17-year-old minor, Alabi Quadri, who went viral ahead of the 2023 general elections for standing in front of the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Magistrate Adetola Olorunfemi freed him following the legal advise of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). “We are excited to announce that Quadri Yusuf…
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Political jobbers trying to create rift between me and Ebonyi governor- Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said certain political jobbers in the state were attempting to create a rift between him and the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru. Speaking during the flag-off of the Ebonyi section of the Calabar to Abuja Super Highway on Wednesday at Amauro Primary School in Afikpo Local Government Area, Umahi said that some…
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Fashola urges youths to focus on shared values, reject agents of division
The Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has called on youths to reject agents of division and exclusion, and focus on shared values in an era increasingly defined by identity politics. Fashola stated this while speaking at the Lagos Leadership Summit 2025 on Wednesday, organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, themed: “Transformative Leadership: Development-Responsive, Adaptive and Inclusive…
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Easter: Lagos NSCDC to deploy 2,250 personnels for adequate security
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, says 2,250 personnels would be deployed to strategic locations to ensure adequate security and protection for critical national assets during the easter celebration in the State. A statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Spokesman, Oluwaseun Abodorin, said it was important to ensure speedy deployment of security personnel during such…
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Fiscal discipline, revenue diversification critical for sustainable development – Gov Umo Eno
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has emphasized on the need for states and local governments to embrace fiscal discipline and revenue diversification to achieve sustainable development. The Governor stated this while delivering a public lecture on the theme: “Leading Economic Development in Sub-Nationals of the Nigerian Federation: The ARISE Agenda,” at the University of Uyo. He noted that…
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Lagos Assembly: Let’s continue to work together in peace- Obasa urges colleagues
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa has urged his colleagues to allow for peace and continue working together in harmony for the betterment of the people. Obasa made the call on Wednesday in a statement issued by his media office after the State’s High Court declared his removal on January 13, 2025, illegal, null…
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Obasa, Adaranijo in battle of wits over choice of Orile-Agege LCDA APC chairmanship candidate
There is strong indication that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship ticket in Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (OALCDA) of Lagos state would keenly be contested between two major power blocs. Western Post gathered that one of the power blocs led by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, is backing one Hon. Akinola…
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NITDA DG charges Africa to lead AI Revolution through inclusive innovation
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has charged Africa to lead Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution through strategic leadership and inclusive innovation. He urged industry leaders across the continent to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their business, organisational, and operational models to unlock new opportunities, redefine leadership, and drive smarter decision-making. Inuwa made this…
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BREAKING: Court nullifies impeachment of Obasa
Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has nullified the removal of the reinstated speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, which took place on January 13, 2025. The court held that the action of the majority lawmakers, including the deputy speaker Mojisola Meranda, in which she emerged as the speaker,…
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