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BREAKING: 11 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway auto crash
At least 11 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries following a multi-vehicle collision that occurred along the Interchange section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occured at about 7:30am when a Mazda bus collided with a truck that was trying to manoeuvre its way into the premises of a private company along the axis. Although,…
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Lagos trains Magistrates, Registrars, Sheriffs on small claims court
In a step toward enhancing access to justice, the Lagos State Judiciary has organised a one-day training workshop for Magistrates, Registrars, and Sheriffs. The workshop focused on the operations, history, and purpose of the Small Claims Court while emphasizing the recently amended Magistrates’ Practice Direction of 2023. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, who was represented by…
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Aviation Ministry seeks stronger relationship between agencies
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has called for a better relationship between agencies. Dr Kana expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) for its significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the nation. He praised the NiMet boss, the management team, and the staff of NiMet for their hard…
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INEC seeks NASS approval for N126bn 2025 budget
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged with the National Assembly to approve the sum of N126 billion for its 2025 budget which is nearly three times the size approved last year. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Commission, made the presentation while defending the 2024 budget implementation before the National Assembly. He pleaded with the National Assembly to…
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Oyo Kingmakers reject Prince Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin-elect
Five prominent kingmakers in Oyo town have rejected Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin-elect. The protesting kingmakers include the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade; the Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Akindele; the Akinniku of Oyo, High Chief Hamzat Yusuf; a warrant chief representing the Asipa of Oyo, Chief Wahab Oyetunji; and a warrant chief representing the…
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Ondo LG Poll: Aiyedatiwa urges APC candidates to avoid overconfidence
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on the members of the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress not to become complacent in the upcoming local government election. Aiyedatiwa gave the charge while addressing the chairmanship, vice-chairmanship, and councillorship candidates of the APC across the 18 local governments on Friday in Akure. He emphasised the importance…
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Ekiti 2026: I’m in governorship race to win- Fayose’s brother
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Emmanuel Fayose, has signified his intention to join the governorship race in Ekiti State, saying that he would dislodge the incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji. He promised to run inclusive government that would steer the state in the right direction. Fayose, who is the immediate younger brother of the state’s former governor, Ayodele Fayose,…
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NASS frowns at Nigeria’s border closure policy
….says it’s counterproductive The National Assembly Joint committee on Industry, Trade, and Investment, has frowned at Nigeria’s border closure policy, labeling it ineffective in curbing cross-border crimes such as banditry and smuggling. During the 2025 budget defence session with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, lawmakers expressed frustration over the ongoing security and economic challenges linked to the porous…
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Senator Azuta Mbata emerges 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former Senator representing Rivers East at the National Assembly, was elected at the stakeholders meeting of the Igbo Socio-Cultural organization at the old government lodge Enugu, the Enugu State capital on Friday. The election makes Azuta-Mbata the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, succeeding Fidelis…
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Ogun increases efforts to fight banditry, convenes security meeting
Ogun State Government has set mechanisms in motion to tackle insecurity across the state in the face of reported invasion of the South-West geo-political zone by suspected bandits. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media & Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on Friday. The statement said that the government is…
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