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Agura of Gbagura Abeokuta joins his ancestors
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The 9th Agura of Gbaguraland Abeokuta, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babajide Bakre, (Jamolu II), has joined his ancestors. Oba Babajide Bakre reportedly joined his ancestors on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. A palace Chief who did not want his name mentioned, confirmed the passage of Oba Bakre to newsmen. Also, the Osi of Egbaland and Balogun of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu visits Ambode, felicitates predecessor on 60th birthday
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was at the residence of his predecessor in office Akinwunmi Ambode to celebrate his 60th birthday with him. The governor who was at the private ceremony held to celebrate the former governor’s 60th birthday spoke glowingly of him.
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Experience is key in legislative business- Agunbiade
The immediate past Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade has emphasised the need for Nigerians to attach importance to experience in the legislative arm of government. Agunbiade, who represented Ikorodu Constituency 1 in the Assembly from 2007 to 2023, said this while addressing journalists covering the assembly. He added that the more a legislator…
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It’s provocative to say Lagos is no man’s land — Pro-democracy campaigners
Pro-democracy campaigners have acknowledged the leadership role played by Lagos State in the citizen-led democratic struggles, describing the State as a reference point for demonstrations against historic injustice. At a two-day summit held to mark the 30th anniversary of the historic June 12 election, a coalition of 121 pan-Yoruba groups, under the aegis of Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM),…
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Abiodun congratulates Akpabio, Abbas, says new NASS leadership final fulfilment of transformational leadership
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday congratulated former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for emerging as the President of the Senate. Akpabio, who was also a former governor of Akwa Ibom State was elected by his colleagues on Tuesday, while Barau Jibrin emerged as the Deputy President of the 10th senate. The governor, who personally…
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Subsidy removal: LBIC increases staff transport allowance by 50 percent
Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC), has increased its staff transport allowance by 50 percent effective June 1, 2023. This is to offset the impact of fuel subsidy removal and rising costs of transportation. A statement signed by the Managing Director of LBIC, Mr. Oluwatobiloba Lawal said the company decided to take a proactive step to support its staff amidst the…
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Osun commences work on state electricity market policy and bill
The Governor Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed plans by his administration to develop a plan of action for the making of Osun State Electricity Market policy and legislation. Speaking on recent signing into law of a constitutional amendment empowering state governments to regulate electricity market within their boundaries, Governor Adeleke in a statement on Monday directed the setting up of a…
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Akeredolu proceeds on medical leave, hands over to deputy as acting governor
After weeks of speculations over his health, Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has proceeded on a one-month medical leave. In a letter he transmitted to the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, Akeredolu said he was going to be away from June 7 to July 6. The governor also handed over to his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa,…
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NASS leadership: Sanwo-Olu congratulates Akpabio, Jibrin
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the former Minister of Niger Delta and ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio on his election as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. Governor Sanwo-Olu also extended his congratulatory message to the newly elected Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who currently represents Kano North Senatorial District…
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Democracy Day: How economic hardship weakens democracy-Adeleke
Resolving national economic challenges is a condition for strengthening democratic culture and enhancing productive participation of the citizenry, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared. Speaking at the 2023 Democracy Day Lecture organised by Coalition of Civil Society in the State, the governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, posited that an economically satisfied citizenry…
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