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Governor Makinde addresses Sharia court controversy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has weighed in on the recent discussions surrounding the proposed inauguration of a Sharia court in the state, stressing the need to uphold the Nigerian Constitution. The Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria had initially scheduled the unveiling of the Sharia court for January 11, 2025,…
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Groups petition EFCC to probe Lagos Speaker over N17bn gate scandal
Two advocacy groups, United Actions for Democracy and Society Against Illegal Demolition & Forced Eviction, have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, over allegations of spending N17 billion on constructing a gate for the Assembly complex. During a joint press conference held in Lagos, the…
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Ogun Assembly passes N1.05trn appropriation bill, adjusts estimates of 21 agencies
The Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the year 2025 Appropriation Bill of N1,054,542,020,147 presented to it by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, exactly 20 days ago. The passed bill has a slight adjustments in the recurrent expenditures of about 21 agencies, just as the capital expenditures of five agencies were also slightly adjusted, alongside the revenue…
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Sanwo-Olu celebrates Christmas, promises better Lagos in 2025
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended warm greetings to residents, especially Christians, as they join the global community in celebrating Christmas, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. The Governor made this known on Tuesday at the Lagos House, Marina, during the presentation of a book titled “Beyond Rhetorics: Sanwo-Olu Unprecedented”. The book, written by the Lagos…
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Gov AbdulRazaq extends Christmas greetings to christians
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), has extended warm greetings to the Christian community on the occasion of Christmas. In his message, the Governor described Christmas as a commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a momentous event in human history that brought the divine light of God to the world. The statement, signed by his…
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Gov Abiodun assures of a better tomorrow at Christmas
…..harps on religious tolerance Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated with Christians on this year’s Christmas celebration, even as he called on Nigerians to look beyond the present economic challenges and be optimistic about a better tomorrow. Governor Abiodun, in his Christmas message to the people of the state on Tuesday, said that there is certainly light after…
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Christmas: OYRTMA launches Special Patrol Operation
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched a special patrol operation to ensure seamless traffic management and safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This was made known by the OYRTMA Chairman Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), on Tuesday in Ibadan. Adesagba said the operation commenced on Friday, December 20, 2024, and would end on Sunday, January…
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Ijesaland youth calls for transparent selection of new Owa Obokun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Integrity Caucus of the Bilaro Olu-Odo ruling house in Ijesaland has called for a fair and transparent selection process for the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. This appeal follows the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, who died on September 12, 2024, after a 42-year reign. The vacancy marks…
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Dele Farotimi released from Ekiti correctional centre
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been released from detention in Ekiti State after meeting the bail conditions. Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), announced Farotimi’s release on Tuesday via his official X handle. “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held at the prison yards in Ekiti State and…
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LAGESC arrests 49 miscreants in Ikoyi, V/Island overnight raid
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps ( KAI) on Monday night, carried out an extensive overnight operation to improve security and maintaining order in Ikoyi and Victoria Island. The patrols covered key areas such as Idowu Martins, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Akin Adesola, Samuel Manuwa, Muri Okunola, Ajose Adeogun, Lugard Avenue, and Macdonald Road. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts by LAGESC…
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