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LASG vows to dismantle street gates, barriers in 7 days
The Ministry of Transportation in Lagos State has given 7 days ultimatum for street gates and barriers not approved to be dismantled or for the residents to be prepared to comply with directives given to end blockades to free flow of traffic. A statement from the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, sais the ministry has observed a surge…
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Atiku reacts to Akume’s comment on 2027 presidential election
By Kunle Sanni Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the comments made by the Secretary to the Federal Government, George Akume on the 2027 presidential election. Atiku expressed his opposition to suggestions that the North should wait until 2031 before producing another president. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku made clear his…
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Corrupt leaders must face stern sanctions – Obi insists
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has insisted that Nigerian leaders found guilty of corrupt practices must face tough sanctions, impressing the need for an end to economic wastage in the country. Obi insisted in a statement on Tuesday to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day. According to him, over the…
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Reps candidate dumps ADC over values
Former Director of Youth Mobilisation and 2023 House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress for Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Zakari Garba, has resigned from the party. This resignation was contained in a letter dated December 8, which was addressed to Chief Okey Nwosu, National Chairman of ADC. According to him, his resignation was hinged on a…
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Nigeria’s debt profile, burden for future generation- Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria’s growing debt profile as a significant burden for both present and future generations. Speaking during a Zoom interactive programme tagged “Boiling Point Arena” on Sunday, Obasanjo expressed concern over the nation’s rising debt profile. Nigeria’s debt had surged by N12.6 trillion in three months, reaching N134.3 trillion ($91.3 billion) by the end of…
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Ajah residents storm Lagos governor’s office over planned imposition of monarch
Residents of Ajah in Lagos State have sent a distress call to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the planned imposition of a new traditional leader in the community. This was expressed in a peaceful protest, which took place at the Governor’s Office on Monday morning. The protest is the second in two weeks, following a similar one at the Lagos State…
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2025 Budget: Senate threatens zero allocation for non-compliant agencies
The Senate has issued a stern warning to Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), threatening zero allocation in the 2025 budget if they fail to present expenditure records for the 2024 appropriations. The ultimatum was delivered during an investigative hearing chaired by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East) of the Senate Committee on Finance. The session focused on remittance…
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Don’t increase house rent, cost of land – Lagos Governor begs landlords, land owners
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on landlords and land owners in the state to resist the temptation of increasing rents and cost of land due to the development brought by his administration to the affected communities. Sanwo-Olu said this on Monday while inaugurating Abiola/Onigemo road with link bridge in Ifako Ijaiye local…
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Tax Reform Bills: South East Senate caucus canvasses broader consultations
The South East Caucus in the Senate has joined other stakeholders in the polity to call for broader consultations on the Tax Reform Bills currently pending consideration and possible passage by the National Assembly. Leader of the Caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South), made this known on Monday (Today) during a press briefing after a closed-door meeting with senators…
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Tinubu congratulates Nigerian born doctor, Ogunyemi on CMA election victory
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian born medical doctor, Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi on his election as President-Elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Ogunyemi, a distinguished Clinical Associate of Medicine at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, recently emerged as President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in Canada. The President celebrated the remarkable achievement with Dr. Ogunyemi,…
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