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Five years of transformation, a rare privilege to serve as SA Youth Development to Governor Dapo Abiodun- By Olamide Lawal
Today marks a significant milestone in my career as a youth development advocate. It has been five years since I was appointed as the SA to the Ogun State Governor on Youth Development. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and I must say, it has been a truly transformative experience. As I reflect on the…
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PSC approves appointment of new CPs for Edo, Kogi
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command. The Commission also approved the appointment of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. In a statement announcing the appointments, the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, noted that the Commissioners of Police for…
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BREAKING: PDP announces withdrawal from Ondo LG Poll
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State on Thursday said it would not participate in the local government council elections slated for January 18. The party made the announcement in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity in the state, Leye Igbabo. He said the party took the decision after “wide” consultations with stakeholders, claiming that…
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Oyetola constitutes Committee to review operations of boat operators
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has constituted a Special Committee to review the operations of commercial boat operators in coastal and inland waterways to address incessant boat mishaps across the country. During a meeting with heads of agencies in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister noted that it has become a matter of urgent concern, hence the…
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We’re strategizing to bring North back on track, says Al-Mustapha
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to the late General Sani Abacha, a Nigerian military head of state, has reiterated that they intend to get the North back on track and to get it unified. Speaking to journalists at the sidelines of an event in memory of Sardauna Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of Northern Nigeria, organised by the…
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Ondo LG Poll: Police announce restriction of vehicular movement during election
Ahead of the Ondo State Local Government Election slated for 18th of January, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has announced restriction of vehicular and motorcycle movements within the period of 6am to 4pm on the said date for security reasons. A statement issued on Thursday by the Spokesperson for the Command, Funmilayo Odunlami, said “Commuters who may…
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Lagos media staff suspend strike, meet two commissioners
The workers of the state-owned media, including the Lagos Television (LTV), Radio Lagos, Eko FM, and Traffic Radio, have suspended their three-day warning strike after a meeting with government representatives. It would be recalled that the Lagos media staff began a 3-day warning strike on Monday, demanding to be included in the State’s structured payment system known as Oracle. A…
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Rivers PDP vows to probe alleged cases of anti-party activities
The Acting Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State Thursday vowed to probe alleged cases of anti-party activities involving its members in the state. This position was revealed during a press briefing attended by acting executives from both state and local government levels. Acting State Chairman, Robinson Nname-Ewor, said, “Under our leadership, we shall immediately commence…
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ICPC sues el-rufai’s ex aide, Lawal over alleged corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a five-count charge against Jimi Lawal, an ex-aide of Nasir el-rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, over allegations of corruption and money laundering. Osuobeni Akponimishingha, ICPC’s assistant chief legal officer, filed the suit marked FCH/KD/16c/2025 on Wednesday before a federal high court in Kaduna. Lawal will stand trial…
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BREAKING: Lagos APC loses GAC member, Pa Ajose
A member of the Governance Advisory Council and former Lagos Head of Service, Pa Sunny Akinsanya Ajose, has died. He died in the early hours of Wednesday. Pa Ajose was also the Apex Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Badagry. His death was announced by the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly,…
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