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EFCC seeks anti-corruption courses in tertiary institutions
The Kano Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibrahim Shazali has called on institutions of higher learning across the country, to introduce anti-corruption courses as a core requirement for all first-year students, in order to equip undergraduates with the necessary knowledge and understanding about the pervasive issue of corruption in the country and the significant roles…
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Abiodun mourns late federal lawmaker, Onanuga, describes her death as devastating
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has sympathized with the family of the late member of the House of Representatives representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly known as “Ijaya,” in political circles. Onanuga, who until her passing served as the Deputy Chief Whip in the Green Chamber, reportedly died early Wednesday morning after a brief…
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FERMA defends 2025 N64.88bn budget
The Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has defended its 2025 N64.88bn budget. The budget comprises N4.9bn for personnel costs, N33.468bn for overhead costs, and N26.487bn for capital costs for the 2025 fiscal year. A statement from the FERMA Director of Information and Public Relations, Maryam Sanusi, and the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, released on Wednesday, noted…
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House of Reps loses Deputy Chief Whip
The House of Representatives has announced the death of Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga,. Until her death, she served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House. She represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She died earlier on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in a brief illness. A statement by the House Spokesperson, Hon Akin Rotimi, said that Onanuga…
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Lagos to demolish shanties, illegal market structures at Cele underbridge
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has said it will demolish shanties and illegal market structures around Cele underbridge area of the state. Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this while speaking with journalists after the inspection tour of drainage enforcement at Cele underbridge on Lagos Apapa Oshodi Expressway on Wednesday. Wahab, who was displeased with…
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To honour memory of fallen heroes, Nigeria’s unity must be preserved-Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts to keep Nigeria in unity, saying its indivisibility remains not negotiable. Speaking at the Special Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony to commemorate the Year 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, the Governor urged Nigerians to collaborate with government…
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Ogun CUPP’s statement on Abiodun, ranting of political jobbers—Govt
The Ogun State Government, on Wednesday, described the statement released by the Ogun State Chapter of the Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) accusing the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration of plunging 68.1 percent of people living in Ogun State into poverty as the ranting of political jobbers and fraudsters stunned by the governor’s rising political profile. The government, which described…
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PDP asks Lagos Assembly to push for prosecution of Obasa if found wanting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos Chapter, has called on the State’s Assembly members to push for the investigation and prosecution of the impeached Speaker, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa by petitioning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged financial mismanagement. Speaking with WESTERN POST on Wednesday, the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, said the House should…
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Meranda’s emergence as first female Lagos Speaker, a plus for women folks- LAHACA
Lagos State House of Assembly, Correspondents Association (LAHACA), the umbrella body of journalists covering the activities of the House, has described the emergence of the first female Lagos Speaker, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, as a plus for the women folks and women in politics. It would be recalled that the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was impeached on Monday…
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BREAKING: Ondo governor, Aiyedatiwa dissolves cabinet
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, retaining two Commissioners due to the critical nature of their duties. A statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the affected officials were directed to hand over all government properties in their possession to the accounting officers of their respective ministries. The statement…
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