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Kwara: Gov Abdulrazaq congratulates newly elected LGA Chairmen, Councillors
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the 16 newly elected local government chairpersons and 193 councillors across the state following their victories in Saturday’s local government elections. In a statement released on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor also commended the members and leaders of the All…
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VIDEO: Wild jubilation as APC clears Kwara LG poll
Mammoth crowd have been sighted across Kwara State celebrating All Progressive Party (APC) victory at Saturday’s local government election. APC won all 16 Chairmanship and 193 Councilorship Seats in the state.
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Kwara: APC sweeps LG polls, claims all 16 chairmanship, 193 councillorship seats
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its political dominance in Kwara State by securing a sweeping victory in the state’s local government elections held on Saturday. The ruling party won all 16 chairmanship positions across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) and claimed all 193 councillorship seats in the state. In the early hours of Sunday,…
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RHI begins distribution of 3,000 bags of rice in Lagos
The Lagos State government has commenced the distribution of 3,000 bags of rice, courtesy of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. This initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, aimed at providing relief to vulnerable populations in the state. The official flag-off event was held at The Pavilion, Lagos House in Ikeja, drawing a diverse…
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Kwara LG election: Gov Abdulrazaq lauds electoral process
…declares democracy firmly rooted in the state. By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has lauded the voter turnout for Saturday’s local government elections, affirming that democracy is firmly established in the state. “From what we can see here, the turnout is impressive. Democracy has come to stay,” the governor declared after casting his vote at Idigba…
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LG election: Late arrival of voting materials observed in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The 2024 Local Government Area election in Kwara State has been marred by the late arrival of voting materials at various polling units, as observed by Western Post. The election, which was scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m., did not commence in several polling units until around 10:00 a.m. At Polling Unit 010, Mogaji Are 2,…
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RHI empowers 1,000 Lagos petty traders with N50 million grant
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), an empowerment scheme sponsored by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has given grants of N50,000 each to 1,000 petty traders in Lagos State. The grants totalling N50 million, were distributed on Friday at the State House in Ikeja by Lagos First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who represented Senator Tinubu at the event. Designed to…
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Police dismiss three officers over murder of Kwarapoly student
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Three police officers arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, have been dismissed from the police force. According to reports, the officers were transferred from Ilorin to the Abuja Police Headquarters, where a discreet investigation into the student’s death was conducted. The Inspector General of Police,…
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Kwara LG elections: Police to impose curfew from midnight to 6:00 pm on Saturday
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has announced that there will be a comprehensive restriction on vehicular movement on Saturday, September 21, 2024, as part of security measures for the Local Government Elections. The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, stated that this restriction would be enforced from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday to ensure…
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Sanwo-Olu congratulates First Lady, Remi Tinubu on 64th birthday
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 64th birthday, describing her as “a compassionate woman, kindhearted and a strong pillar of support for President Bola Tinubu.” He said Senator Tinubu, a former First Lady of Lagos State, who will clock 64 on Saturday, is a passionate leader who has impacted many…
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