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Rivers Assembly vetoes Fubara, passes LG Bill into law
The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, vetoed the assent of Governor Siminialayi Fubara to pass the State’s Local Government (Amendment) Bill into law. It would be recalled that the House had on March 13, 2024, passed the Local Government (Amendment) Bill and forwarded it to the Governor for assent, but he declined it. However, the Bill was represented…
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BREAKING: Nigerian Army sacks two soldiers for stealing armoured cables
The Nigerian Army has sacked two soldiers who allegedly stole armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lekki axis of Lagos State. The sacked soldiers were Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani. Their sack was confirmed by Director Army Public Relations, Major- General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement released on Monday.
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Adeola charges Yewa leaders to produce Ogun governor in 2027
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West and Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriation, Sen. Solomon Adeola (Yayi) has charged all leaders of Ogun West senatorial district to redouble their efforts in producing governor in 2027. Delivering a speech as the chairman and chief launcher at the 30th Anniversary of Yewa Think Tank, (YTT) and the launching of…
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Police begin investigation into stabbing incident at Lagos Shopping mall
By Innocent Raphael The Lagos State Police Command has begun investigation into the tragic demise of Anosikwa Patrick, who was allegedly stabbed by a police officer at the Skymall shopping mall in Ajah on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Police made the disclosure on Sunday, in a statement signed by Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin. The authority revealed it…
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BREAKING: APC members storm party secretariat over Ondo governorship primary
… call for cancellation of the ward primaries Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure, the Ondo State capital, took to the streets on Sunday to protest what they termed irregularities and biased conduct of the ward primaries across the state on Saturday. The ward primaries meant to produce the governorship candidate of the party for the…
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Abiodun begins sale of rice at discounted rates
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commenced the sale of rice to civil servants in the state as parts of his commitment to the welfare of the workforce. The event took place at the ‘Oja Irorun’ Civil Servants Farmers’ Market at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun, who was represented by the Head of Service,…
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I’ll not engage in frivolous claims regarding my indigenship- Adebutu
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon Oladipupo Adebutu, has said he would not engage in frivolous claims regarding his indigenship. Adebutu made this known in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Afolabi Orekoya, on Saturday. It would be recalled that the factional National Publicity Secretary of the…
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Olubadan designate attends religious function at St Peters Cathedral
By Innocent Raphael The Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Sunday made his second public appearance at the St Peters Cathedral in Aremo, Ibadan North East local government area. Accompanied by his immediate family, friends, and associates, Oba Olakulehin attended the religious service, marking a significant moment in his pre-ascension engagements. This follows his initial public appearance during his nomination…
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BREAKING: 3 dead, many injured as Bandits invade Zamfara market
At least three persons have been reportedly killed while several others were injured as bandits invaded a market in Tsafe town, headquarters of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. An eyewitness narrated that the bandits stormed the market around 11am on Sunday morning and opened fire on the marketers. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Police in Zamfara State, ASP…
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NDLEA warns travellers against accepting luggage without knowing its content
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned travellers against accepting to take along luggage from anyone while travelling without knowing its content. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, passed the warning via his X handle on Sunday. He disclosed that two students, including a PhD student, ran into trouble when bottles of codeine syrup were…
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