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EndBadGovernance protests suspended in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, organizers of the EndBadGovernance protest in Osun State has announced the suspension of the ongoing demonstrations in light of security concerns related to the ongoing Osun Osogbo festival. The suspension of the protest comes after six days of peaceful demonstrations, which began on August 1, 2024. The Coalition has been…
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Alleged victimisation of Igbo tax defaulters malicious – Kwara Revenue Service
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), at the weekend, described a publication on 31st July 2024 by an online medium, International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), alleging the revenue agency was victimising tax payers and defaulters of Igbo origin as false, and malicious. A release signed by Funmilayo Oguntumbi, Head of Corporate Affairs Department (KW-IRS),…
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Lagos resumes government activities as Sanwo-Olu calls for peace after protests
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while presiding over the Executive Council Meeting on Monday, announced that the state had resumed full government activities, following a four-day hunger protest that had swept across the country. Addressing journalists at the Lagos House in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed the resumption of normal activities, stating, “Lagos is peaceful,…
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#EndBadGovernance: Abiodun calls for understanding, lauds Ogun youths for being law-abiding
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, saying that what the present administration needs is time and support for the impact of the current economic policies to be felt by all and sundry. Prince Abiodun also lauded students and youths in the state for being law-abiding and for taking the path…
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Gov Adeleke lauds #EndBadGovernance protesters for patriotism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed happiness and solidarity over the peaceful nature of the ongoing protests in the state, assuring the protesters of his commitment to delivering good governance. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor expressed his admiration and appreciation for the #EndBadGovernance protest organizers. He commended them…
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Hunger Protesters resume Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Lagos
The hunger protesters resumed at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, on Monday to continue their demonstration. The protesters expressed dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s national address on Sunday and “consider it rather unfortunate” that it took Tinubu three days of protest to address the country.Video circulating on social media of the fifth day of the protest at Ojota showed…
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Stakeholders’ to discuss climate change, environment
Climate Change and Environment will be the focus at the 11th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference (LaPRSC). Tagged the August Gathering of Public Relations Solution Providers, the annual conference is a collaboration between Addefort Nigeria Ltd and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. According to Chairman, Lagos State Chapter, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Comfort Obot Nwankwo, the annual conference…
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Nationwide protests: Sanwo-Olu commends Lagosians for rejecting anarchy
By Adeola Ogunrinde As the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest ended in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday praised residents for rejecting anarchy and conducting their protests peacefully. The protest, which has seen incidents of death, looting, and harassment by security operatives across various parts of the country, ended in Lagos State following a nationwide broadcast by President Bola Tinubu. In a…
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LASG intervenes in alleged assault of ARM Pension Managers’ employee
The Lagos State Government has intervened in a case involving an alleged rape of a female employee of ARM Pension Managers Limited by a colleague during an official party. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Cecilia Dada, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Dada stated that while the accused Executive…
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I’ve accepted beaded crown so that I’ll become Olubadan- Ladoja
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that he will become the Olubadan of Ibadan, expressing gratitude for God’s mercy. Ladoja, the most senior of the High Chiefs and next in line to become Olubadan, stated this on Sunday while appearing on ‘Agbami Oselu,’ a radio programme on Fresh FM in Ibadan. The former Governor of…
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