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APC still in charge of Lagos, Sanwo-Olu will win, says commissioner

Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso on Tuesday expressed hope that the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would win the 11 March gubernatorial election.He said Lagos is too sophisticated for any novice to rule. Omotoso, who spoke at a press conference with newsmen, noted that Lagosians would re-elect Sanwo-Olu for second term in office because of his performances.…

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Sanwo-Olu takes campaign to markets, assures Igbo traders of safety

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, received warm hospitality from communities of Igbo traders and businessmen across the state, as he embarked on campaign tour of major markets populated by people from the Southeast. The governor took a tour of the markets ahead of the Saturday’s gubernatorial election, following the open endorsement and show of support for his re-election…

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Corruption trials not exclusive preserve of FG – Akeredolu

•••inaugurates ODIEC members, governing councils of state-owned tertiary institutions Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday averred that the trial of corrupt cases should not be the exclusive preserve of the Federal Government. Governor Akeredolu explained that since the commission of certain offences is local, it is proper that the trial be conducted in the place where the offence…

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Artisans, technicians endorse Sanwo-Olu for second term

Association of Lagos Artisans and Technicians (ASLAT) on Tuesday endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as its candidate for Saturday’s poll. Executive Secretary of the Association, Mr Adesina Akinyemi, made this known at a news conference in Ojodu Berger. Mr Akinyemi reeled out the achievements of Governor Sanwo-Olu during his first term in office, which included free education for primary and secondary…

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Cash crunch: Lagos releases impounded vehicles to owners free

Lagos State government has begun releasing impounded vehicles to their owners free of charge due to the cash crunch occasioned by the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had three weeks ago introduced palliative measures to cushion the effect of the Naira redesign policy which has led to extreme cash crunch in Nigeria.…

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I’ll recover my mandate soon – Oyetola

…urges electorate to vote massively for APC on Saturday Immediate past Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday reiterated his confidence in God that his mandate is very much intact and will be reclaimed soon. Oyetola who expressed his strong belief in the efficacy of prayers said he has no doubt whatsoever in his mind to return to power…

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Abiodun increases quarterly pension payment to N1bn in Ogun

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced an increase in the quarterly pension payment in the state to N1billion. Abiodun made this known while addressing pensioners at an interactive session held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Monday. The governor told the pensioners that his administration met arrears of over N80billion and had since developed…

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Adeleke promises digitally driven economy in Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has said that his government is determined to put the state on global digital map to grow the economy of the state. Speaking at the unveiling of the state’s digital economy policies and flag off of a broadband fiber optic project, Adeleke said that the state would soon be digitally driven,…

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President-elect Tinubu congratulates Michael Olusegun, new Methodist Archbishop of Abuja

The President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the new Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Michael Olusegun. He said his divine elevation has reflected the sacred and important values of the church. In a congratulatory letter to the new Archbishop personally signed by him, the President-elect wrote: “I congratulate His Grace, the Most Revd…

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Unite the nation, Afenifere leader Fasoranti charges Tinubu in congratulatory message

Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has urged President-elect, Bola Tinubu to use his government to unite the nation. Fasoranti said this in a letter to Tinubu, congratulating him for emerging victorious at the February 25 presidential election. He expressed confidence in the ability of the former Lagos State governor to turn the fortunes of the country for good the same…

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