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Rivers LG Election: INEC releases updated voters register, list of political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the updated register of voters in Rivers State, along with the list of registered political parties in Nigeria, ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections. In a letter dated March 13, 2025, and signed by the Administrative Secretary, Odor Napoleon Emezuiruke, INEC formally notified the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC)…
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LASG tasks residents on proactive measures against HIV spread
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), has called on residents to remain vigilant and actively engage in prescribed guidelines against the spread of HIV and AIDS in the state. Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in tackling the HIV epidemic during a virtual interview, saying individuals…
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2027: Jandor meets President Tinubu in Aso Villa
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Lagos State in the 2023 general election, Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. The meeting was held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, for almost 2hrs. Although, the details of the meeting unknown. Jandor’s Spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye told WESTERN POST, ” Yes,…
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LASG trains 110 Nurses, reaffirms commitment to patient safety
Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery with a one-day structural training for nurses on safe blood transfusion practices. The training, which took place at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Centre, Alausa, brought together over 110 nurses from public and private hospitals across the state. Declaring the training open,…
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LAWMA clears the air on wage structure of street sweepers
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has clarified the wage structure of street sweepers. In a viral video, a LAWMA worker claimed that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised minimum wage of ₦85,000. LAWMA, through a statement shared by a Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Social Media, Jibril Gawat, defended the street sweepers salaries and emphasised…
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Urban Renewal: How our govt turning major towns into smart cities- Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said the vision of his administration is taking shape with urban renewal initiatives across major towns in the state. Abiodun, who disclosed this when he visited ongoing construction at the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA), Abeokuta, said housing projects initiated by his administration had added lustre and beauty to all major cities across…
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PDP must resolve internal problems, no individual bigger than party- Diri
The governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, has insisted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must resolve its internal problems, emphasizing that no individual is bigger than the party. Speaking on Thursday after the inauguration of the South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja, Diri stressed that the party’s challenges and their resolutions remain internal…
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France lauds Nigeria’s anti-narcotics efforts, donates operational equipment to NDLEA
The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. A statement issued on Thursday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the commendation was given by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier while…
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Why we asked FG to takeover TASUED- Ogun govt
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed the reasons behind the state’s request to the Federal Government to turn the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) into a federal institution. Speaking during an interview with newsmen in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Abiodun said the move was meant to not only ensure balance in the distribution of federal educational…
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Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio
The Senate has overwhelmingly passed a vote of confidence in its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The decision comes 48 hours after the suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, claiming she was suspended for raising allegations of sexual harassment against Akpabio. The Senate…
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