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Abiodun felicitates Oyedepo on 70th birthday
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, as a religious leader whose teachings have brought millions closer to God and fostered a spirit of empowerment and resilience. Abiodun, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, to mark the 70th birthday of the clergy,…
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LAWMA embarks on motorised advocacy campaign
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a motorised advocacy campaign, to key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government. The campaign was to sensitise residents on sustainable environment, as part of activities marking the Authority’s observance of World Cleanup Day. Adopting the theme, “Make Room for Life”, the roadshow kicked off at Lekki Toll Gate, covering Ilasan, Jakande Bus-stop,…
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BREAKING: Senate passes South West Development Commission Establishment Bill
The Senate, on Thursday, passed the South West Development Commission Establishment Bill 2024 for the third reading. The bill was earlier sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel, APC, Ogun East Meanwwhile, the passage followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Special Duties, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, during plenary. In his presentation, Senator Kaka explained…
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Edo Guber Poll: INEC issues Certificates of Return to Okpebholo, Idahosa
The Independent National Electoral Commission has issued certificates of return to the Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa. The certificates were issued to them by the INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Edo State, Rhoda Gumus, on Thursday, five days after Okpebholo and his deputy were declared the winner of the poll. The issuance of certificates…
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Troops have intensified operations across regions- COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja on Thursday said that troops have intensified operations across various regions in the country. This, according to him has led to the neutralization of several terrorists and their leaders and the rescue of some abducted Nigerians in recent times. The COAS stated this in his keynote address at the media chat…
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Benue governor pledges free, fair LG election
The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has promised to provide a level playing ground for all political parties participating in the forthcoming local government election. No fewer than eight parties are expected to participate in the election slated for October 5, 2024. Speaking during the flag-off of the All Progressive Congress election campaign held in Gboko on Wednesday, Alia…
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NHRC urges media to help combat human trafficking
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr Anthony Ojukwu (SAN), has urged media practitioners to take an active role in dismantling the pervasive network of human trafficking. Ojukwu made the appeal on Wednesday while speaking at a capacity-building workshop in Keffi, Nasarawa State, where he stated that the media’s power to frame narratives can either perpetuate harmful…
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Yahaya Bello: No blackmail will make us compromise our integrity- EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said no amount of blackmail arising from the prosecution of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, would make it compromise its integrity. In a statement, EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, asked Bello to obey court order and appear before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. He said the former…
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Senate screens Justice Kekere-Ekun
The Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Other accompanying judges of the Supreme Court, judicial officers, and senior assistants to the president on National Assembly matters were also admitted into the chamber for screening and confirmation. The development comes after President Bola Tinubu wrote the Senate on Tuesday,…
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ASUU threatens fresh strike action
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day strike warning ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve some lingering issues dating as far back as 2009. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the body is seeking the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement based on the Nimi Briggs Committee’s…
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