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ZLP sweeps Abia LG election
Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has swept the local government elections in Abia State, winning 15 of the 17 chairmanship posts, leaving the ruling Labour Party (LP) without a seat. The Young Progressives Party (YPP) recorded victories in the two remaining local government areas of the South-East state – Ugwunagbo and Osisioma Ngwa. The chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral…
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2027 general election is between APC, Nigerians- Makinde
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the 2027 general election will be between the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Nigerian people. He stated this on Saturday during the commissioning of the Late Olusoji Adagunodo zonal secretariat of the party in Ibadan, adding that his next political agenda would be determined solely by himself. In attendance at…
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Former Delta Deputy Governor, Amos Utuama dies at 77
A former Delta State Deputy Governor Amos Utuama (SAN) is dead. Utuama who was aged 77 died in Warri, Delta State, in the early hours of Saturday after a protracted illness. He was a renowned law teacher who excelled as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state from 1999 to 2007. The deceased later became the deputy governor…
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Edo slams EFCC for arresting Accountant General, 2 others
The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has said that the arrest of the accountant general of the state, Julius Anelu, and two others is meant to cripple governance in the state In a statement released on Saturday, the Commissioner said that from Monday, the state government would have been grounded and unable to meet up with…
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Kemi Badenoch defeats Jenrick to become Conservative Party Leader
Former British Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, has emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party, defeating Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting. Badenoch, raised in Nigeria, is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom and takes over a Conservative Party reeling from its worst-ever election defeat. She takes over from…
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Oyo to establish business district in Ibadan
The Oyo State Government has concluded plans to establish a business district in Ibadan, to make way for a commercial corridor that would be a beehive of economic activities. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams A. Funmilayo disclosed this in Akinyele during a sensitization meeting with relevant stakeholders. According to him, the project will be situated…
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Ogun Police arrests 7-man gang terrorising travellers along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway
The Ogun State Police Command on Friday announced the arrest of a seven-man gang accused of terrorising travellers along the Sagamu/Ijebu-Ode expressway. The gang is believed to be responsible for multiple kidnappings between May and September 2024. The suspects paraded include Azeez Abolaji Alese, identified as the gang leader, along with Onokrese Jacob, Henry Gaga Emmanuel, Joseph Udomah, Abiola Oduyemi,…
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FG releases funds for payment of withheld salaries of NASU
The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salaries of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU). The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made this known in a statement in Abuja. According to the OAGF, the FG has also released funds for the payment of benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of…
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Mauritius reverses ban on Social Media
Mauritius on Saturday reversed its decision to block social media until its election that had been prompted by a wire-tapping scandal. The ban on social media had been in place for 24 hours, with users on the Indian Ocean island unable to access Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. It was due to last until November 11 — the day after…
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BREAKING: Lagos Council Chairman, Olakanle dies
The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Oladotun Olakanle has died. Olakanle died early Saturday, 2 November, 2024. The cause of his death remains unknown as at press time. Mewnwhile, he was said to be very active at work on Friday, November 1, 2024 as his administration distributed vehicles to police formations in the council area. Reports also stated…
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