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LASG, US Consulate harp on African culture preservation
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government and the United States Consulate in Lagos have harped the need for Nigerians, particularly Lagosians, to promote tourism and preserve African culture. Speaking at the Festival of Arts and Culture tagged Culturati 2024, held at Freedom Park, Lagos Island, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe; the…
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I’ll contest Lagos governorship election in 2027, says Rhodes-Vivour
The 2023 governorship election candidate of Labour Party in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said he will contest the Lagos governorship election in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour, made this known during an interview on a podcast, Gold Room anchored by Iyabo Ojo, a Nollywood actress. The former LP governorship candidate said he would fix the trend of opposition parties fading into silence post-election.…
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BREAKING: Court grants Farotimi N50m bail
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti, in a defamation case. The 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, announced the development on his X handle on Monday. Sowore stated that Farotimi was granted N50m bail with a surety in the same amount, who must provide landed property…
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Edo Guber: Tribunal holds inaugural sitting, pre-hearing session
The 2024 Edo Governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Benin City the Edo State capital has held its inaugural session ahead of pre-hearing sittings. The chairman of the three-member panel, Justice Wilfred Kpochi in his speech said he observed the atmosphere in the courtroom was calm and sought the cooperation of counsel, to ensure it remains to achieve seamless proceedings.…
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Anti-corruption war can only be effective if it starts with accountability from top govt officials- Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that the battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials. Obasanjo said that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others and demonstrate the government’s commitment to transparency and integrity. He spoke on Sunday night…
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LASU: ASUU, SSANU, NASU declare indefinite strike over salary increment
…As University management declares Christmas, New Year break Academic and non-teaching staff at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have declared an indefinite strike over the issue of salary increment. Following the industrial action, academic and administration activities have been crippled on the main campus. The industrial action followed after the expiration of an ultimatum issued by the three staff unions under…
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Imo governor lauds Tinubu for upgrading Federal Medical Centre Owerri
Imo Sate Governor, Hope Uzodmma has once again lauded the President Bola Tinubu led administration for upgrading the Federal Medical Center, Owerri to Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital. The governor was speaking at the 36th convocation ceremony of Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) where he was conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management. According to Governor Uzodimma, the…
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Reverse engineering will help Nigeria produce vehicle components locally – NADDC
Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, Mr Oluwemimo Osanipin, has said that the use of reverse engineering would help the country to start producing vehicle components locally. Osanipin stated this at Asaba during NADDC’s capacity building training on automotive components design and development in collaboration with Solidworks Corporation. He noted that technology has changed the way business was…
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No vacancy in Aso Villa till 2031- SGF Akume tells Atiku, Northern politicians
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other northern politicians aspiring for the presidency to exercise patience until 2031, asserting that the region’s turn for the nation’s top seat is not in 2027. He also has appealed to Nigerians to allow the bills to scale through required legislative…
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Trump aims to end birthright US citizenship
President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sunday he would “have to” deport all undocumented immigrants in the United States, as he doubled down on his hardline campaign pledges including ending birthright citizenship. “You have to do it,” he said during an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” after being asked if he planned on deporting “everyone who is…
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