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Edo workers expect Okpebholo to increase minimum wage to N100,000- Obaseki’s media aide
Crusoe Osagie, media aide to former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has urged the current governor, Monday Okpebholo, to better the N70,000 minimum wage implemented by Obaseki instead of trying to rubbish his principal’s achievement. In a statement on Sunday, Osagie said, “The latest feeble attempt by the Edo State Government through the state acting chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress,…
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Why i consistently focus on Ogun West development- Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration consistently focused on the speedy development of Ogun West Senatorial District due to age-long neglect of the zone by previous administrations. H Abiodun, who spoke at this year’s grand finale of Oronna Day Celebration held at Ilaro, in Yewa South Local Government, noted that despite the zone beingthe largest…
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50 Senators storm Iperu for Akesan Day celebration
…Governor Abiodun leaving history, legacies behind-Ganduje No fewer than 50 Senators on Saturday attended the 38th Akesan Day Celebration held at Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Speaking at the occasion, the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who led the delegation on behalf of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said they were at the event…
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NDLEA nabs Brazil based businessman Ezeokoli Sylva with 700grams cocaine buried in stomach
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazil based businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, who returned home with 700grams of cocaine buried in his stomach, at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos State. A statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, noted that the 59-year-old Ezeokoli was arrested on Friday 29th November 2024 at the E-Arrival…
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No plans to ban sachet water in Lagos- Commissioner Wahab
The Lagos State government said it has neither banned sachet water nor have any plans to do so. This was disclosed on Sunday by the State’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his X handle while reacting to a viral video showing some individuals bursting sachet water packs at factories and on buses. He debunked claims that…
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Atiku asks NASS to revisit NEC’s resolutions on Tax Reform Bills
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the National Assembly to revisit and make public the resolutions of the National Economic Council on the Tax Reform Bills. The bills which have generated controversies since it was sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, passed for second reading at the Senate last week. In a post on his…
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I won’t lose sleep over 2026 governorship election – Ekiti Governor
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has said he is not worried about the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking at the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship at the Jibowu Hall, Government House Ground, Ado-Ekiti on Friday, Oyebanji said his administration remained focused on delivering good governance and fulfilling his promises to the people. Oyebanji disclosed that…
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2027: Atiku, Obi deny presidential bid joint ticket
The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, have denied having discussions for a joint ticket ahead of the 2027 election. Social media were awash with news that the duo may be seeking to work together again after photos of Atiku hosting Obi to a breakfast at his residence…
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Restructuring: Group canvasses parliamentary system, proposes 8 regions
A political group, The Rebirth Group (TRG) has canvassed for the return of Parliamentary System which was abolished after the first coup in 1966. Speaking at a retreat in Kaduna, the convener of the group, Deacon Owolabi Oladejo, said TRG is working towards a restructured Nigeria that would work for all. The group also commended Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani…
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22 bodies recovered so far from Niger boat mishap- NEMA
A total of 22 bodies have so far been recovered following a boat mishap involving about 200 traders that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities in Agaie local government area of Niger State, North-Central Nigeria. About 18 of the bodies recovered are said to be from Kogi state, while four are from the Akwanu community in Agaie Local Government Area…
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