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Development
Governor Sule urges women to break cultural barriers, achieve greatness
By Adeola Ogunrinde Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has called on women to break through cultural and religious barriers in order to achieve greatness in their various endeavors. He made this statement on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the 24th National Women’s Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), held at Eko Hotels and Suites,…
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Lifestyle & Hot Gists
Shan George wades in as Davido’s aide, Israel shades ex-wife
Nollywood actress, Shan George, has waded in on the marital issue of one of Davido’s aides, Israel Afaere aka Israel DMW. The actress took to Instagram to wade into Israel’s marital issue. In the early hours of Saturday, January 6, Israel took to his Instagram stories to throw shades at his wife, Sheila, while advising men to stay away from…
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Politics
LIVE UPDATES: Tribunal delivers judgement in Atiku’s, Obi’s petition challenging Tinubu’s victory
LIVE According to the judge, the testimonies of the presiding officers called by Atiku as witnesses were “so clear and cogent that the election went well.” The judge said the presiding officers called by Atiku to testify for him insisted that “the election went well, but that the only issue was that they were not able to connect to INEC’s…
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Politics
LIVE: Governorship election holds in 28 states across Nigeria
Nigerians across 28 states in the federation have the opportunity to elect individuals who will spend the next four year as governors today. Governorship elections will not hold in Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo and Osun states while state assembly elections will hold in all the 36 states of the federation. Of the 28 states where elections are…
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Crime & City Diary
Delta Police neutralize kidnappers, arrest cultists in series of operations
The Delta State Police Command has disclosed it recently neutralized a gang of notorious kidnappers, arrested suspected criminals, and recovered firearms in multiple operations across the state. Kidnappers killed in gun battle In a statement on Monday signed by Police PRO, SP. Edafe Bright, operatives of the CP Special Assignment team, acting on intelligence, engaged a group of kidnappers in…
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Lifestyle & Hot Gists
PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu receives Silverbird Governor of the Year Award
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was honored with the Silverbird Governor of the Year Award at a grand ceremony held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The prestigious event, organized by Silverbird Group, recognized Sanwo-Olu for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the development of Lagos State. Dignitaries, industry leaders, and well-wishers gathered to…
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Homeland News
Oyo Speaker urges Igbo leaders to foster collaboration
The Speaker of the Oyo state House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Adebo Ogundoyin, has urged the new executive members of the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo (Oyo Chapter) to uphold Igbo values such as truth, justice, fairness and transparency to take the Igbo community to the promised land. Ogundoyin pledged his unwavering support and government loyalty to the new executive members to…
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Business
Alleged N12.3bn fraud: Otudeko, others discuss settlement with EFCC under AGF supervision
The Chairman of Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko, a former Managing Director of First Bank, Olabisi Onasanya and others are discussing “settlement” in an alleged N12.3 billion fraud case under the supervision of the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. Otudeko’s counsel, Chief Wole Olanipekun, (SAN), informed Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court Lagos on Monday…
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Perspectives
El-Rufai: A diminutive leader with a very small mind, by Kola Amzat
The first assignment that launched Mallam El-Rufai to national consciousness was his appointment as Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). That was during the inglorious PDP regime of Obasanjo/Atiku between 1999 and 2007. But, the million dollar question remains: How did he get appointed to that exalted and very sensitive office with the plethora of damning issues surrounding his…
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News from States
JUST IN: Rivers Assembly serves misconduct notice to Governor Fubara, Deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. According to a report by Channels TV, the lawmakers stated that the notice aligns with the Nigerian Constitution, specifically Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The assembly members emphasized their authority to take such action,…
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Politics
BREAKING: Ex-Lagos PDP governorship candidate, Jandor returns to APC
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has returned to the All Progressives Congress ( APC). Janfor who resigned his PDP membership along with his Lagos4Lagos Movement, disclosed this at a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos. “Our return to APC was not for personal purpose but reflection of our commitment to…
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Education
Oyo Government cracks down on illegal structures near schools
Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State government has reaffirmed its commitment to demolishing illegal structures around schools to ensure a safe and orderly environment. Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), made this known during an inspection of the Jemibewon area of Sabo in Ibadan. She emphasized the government’s resolve to maintain…
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Homeland News
FIDA charges govt on proper implementation of GBV laws
The International Federation of Women Lawyers has urged governments at all levels to step up efforts to ensure the proper implementation of gender-based laws. The Chairperson of FIDA Ekiti State, Ayobami Olowoyo-Richards, made the call in response to concerns among women lawyers regarding the increasing incidents of gender-based violence in the state. Olowoyo-Richards made this appeal in Ado Ekiti on…
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Development
REA to transform power-deprived areas into renewable energy hubs
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has pledged to turn communities where 86 million Nigerians currently lack access to electricity into a renewable energy hub for West Africa. REA’s Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, made this commitment during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 10 Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs). He emphasized that while many see the electricity deficit…
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