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You need integrity to make Nigeria better- Olukoyede charges students
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country to take integrity as a watchword in everything they do, stressing that such a virtues can quickly offer a cardinal route for the development and betterment of Nigeria. Olukoyede gave the charge at a re-sensitization and reorientation programme of members of…
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Judge steps down from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s case
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court Abuja has recused himself from the case filed by the Senator Representing Kogi Central District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. At the proceedings on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to withdraw from the matter after the usual court appearances. He cited the allegation of bias from the third defendant in the case, Senate…
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Rivers Head of Service resigns as Sole Administrator appoints new SSG
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has appointed Prof. Ibibia Worika, a legal expert and administrator, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement, the Sole Administrator said the appointment, which takes immediate effect, followed a rigorous selection process in which Worika’s extensive experience, academic credentials, and policy expertise stood out.…
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Lagos APC chairman loses wife
Esther Ojejabi, wife of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has died. She reportedly died on Monday. However the cause of her death remains unknown as at the time of filing this report. Meanwhile, condolence messages have begun to pour in from political stakeholders in Lagos. In a post on his…
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LASHMA warns residents not to Pay ‘Ilera Eko’ premium into private bank account
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has warned residents in the State not to pay ILERA EKO Health Insurance premium into any private bank account. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba stated this in Alausa, Ikeja, stressing that LASHMA operates a zero cash policy and therefore any attempt to demand for payment into…
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LASG to provide free open-heart surgeries for 30 patients
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to provide free open-heart surgeries for 30 indigent patients. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, speaking at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, said the initiative, fully sponsored by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aims to support those who cannot afford the procedure. The surgeries, which cost N8.5 million per patient, will be conducted in…
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Lead City VC urges FG to extend TETFund to private universities
The Vice-Chancellor of Lead City University, Ibadan, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, on Monday urged the Federal Government to extend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund benefits to private universities, allowing them to enjoy the same facilities as their public counterparts. At a press briefing in Ibadan to mark the institution’s 20th anniversary, the University Don emphasized that private university students should be…
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Jandor, Tinubu’s daughter meet in Mecca
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor, on Monday met with Chief Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. A statement issued on Monday by Jandor’s Spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, said the meeting took place in the sacred city and provided an opportunity for both leaders to exchange…
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Ondo to deploy digital payment platform to streamline revenue collection
…initiative will promote ease of doing business- Aiyedatiwa The Ondo State government has concluded arrangements to deploy a digital platform to streamline the collection of taxes and other government-related payments. Speaking after a demonstration meeting with the firm, BBA Consult Limited, at the Governor’s office in Akure, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving revenue collection through…
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INEC receives petition seeking Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recall from Senate
The Independent National Electoral Commission has received the petition seeking the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Secretary to the commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, received the petition on Monday. The petition was submitted with over 250,000 constituents’ signatures, out of about 480,000 registered voters in Kogi Central, which meets INEC’s requirement of…
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