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Apathy mars Surulere federal constituency 1 bye-election as INEC assures uploading of results on IREV
The Residents Electoral Commissioner in Lagos, Abayomi Salami, has assured that the commission would upload the results of the bye-election in Surulere federal constituency 1, on Independent National Electoral Commission, Result Viewing Portal (IREV). Salami gave the assurance while monitoring some polling units in Surulere Constituency 1 on Saturday. He said “We will ensure to play by the rules and…
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Ooni, Lagos Commissioner, others make case for youth involvement in nation building
By Adeola Ogunrinde Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso and others have harped on importance of involving the youths in nation building, in order to make Nigeria a great nation. Oba Ogunwusi, Omotoso and others made case for youths involvement in nation building at the 13 convocation of Caleb…
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ECOWAS: Inhaling hot pepper and the formation of Russiophone, By Ben Adam Shemang
We have heard of Anglophone West Africa and in the same region, we know of Francophone and Lusophone countries. You have head of “Russiophone” West African Countries before? Its birth might be just around the corner. The Anglophone (English Speaking) countries are former West African British colonies namely Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia then Liberia with its American connection. The…
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Bye-Election: Voting starts in Surulere federal constituency 1
Voting has commenced in the Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election in Lagos State for the House of Representatives seat. The election is to replace Femi Gbajabiamila who resigned after he was appointed as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. Twelve candidates from different political parties are jostling to occupy the Surulere Federal Constituency I seat in the House…
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Abiodun Congratulates Super Eagles For Qualifying For AFCON Semi-final
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has congratulated the national ream, the Super Eagles for qualifying for the semi-final at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles on Friday evening beat their Angolan counterpart by one goal to nil, scored in the 41 minutes by Ademola Lookman. Governor Abiodun praised the…
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Lagos traditional ruler advises police against duplication of cases, parallel investigations
The traditional ruler of Otumara Community in Lagos Mainland of Lagos State, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye has urged the officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force to standardise investigation processes in order to strengthen the criminal justice system. Kalejaiye also advised against the duplication of cases and parallel investigations in the police force. He gave the advice following the…
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China airport construction hosts Sanwo-Olu, promises to partner Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde In continuation of his infrastructural development drive and the vision to make Lagos work better, smarter and more efficient, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday met with the management team of the China Airport Construction Company (CACC) at its headquarters in Beijing, China. Sanwo-Olu, who is currently in China for a working visit with some top government officials,…
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NECA supports FCSC with staff exchange programme for professionalism
The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) would be supporting the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) with staff exchange programme that would help in harnessing the professionalism of human resources management experts from collaborating companies. This was disclosed by the Chairman of FCSC, Prof. Tunji Olaopa and the Director General of NECA, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, on Friday in Abuja. Speaking, Olaopa…
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Sanwo-Olu procures additional rolling stock for blue, red lines
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said his administration has procured additional rolling stocks for the Blue Line and Red Line rail operations. He said the additional rolling stocks are expected to arrive in Lagos before the end of the year. The Lagos State team through its partners was able to secure an agreement for…
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Bye-election: Police restrict movement in Surulere federal constituency 1
The Lagos Police Command has said there would be restriction of movement in Surulere federal constituency 1 during the bye-election holding on Saturday. Spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement posted on his X handle, said that Funsho Williams Avenue would be free for passage only while movement into and out of inner roads off Funsho Williams…
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