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President Tinubu honoured with Akwa Ibom’s highest traditional title
…calls for unity across party lines By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has been conferred with Akwa Ibom State’s highest traditional title, “Otuekong” (Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom State), by the Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers. The honour was bestowed on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, by Nteyin Solomon Etuk, Oku Ibom Ibibio III, who led a delegation…
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Ibadan Airport to shut down for six months for upgrade – NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to shut down Ibadan Airport for six months to allow for maintenance and upgrade works. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, disclosed this on Friday via his official handle on X, stating that the temporary closure is expected to begin in early March. “Subject to new…
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Okpebholo appoints Ivie Idahosa GM Edo CSDA
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Ms. Ivie Idahosa as the General Manager of the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA). According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),Barr Musa Ikhilo, the appointment takes immediate. A highly accomplished and results-oriented professional, Ivie, the daughter ot a highly respected political…
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Army renames Ikeja Cantonment after late COAS Lagbaja
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Nigerian Army on Friday renamed the popular Ikeja Cantonment as T.A. Lagbaja Cantonment, Ikeja, in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The renaming ceremony followed significant facility upgrades, including an engraved portrait of Lagbaja made with over 4,000 nails at the refurbished main gate, digital boards, remodeled accommodation for the…
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Gov. AbdulRazaq greets muslims on Ramadan, prays for blessings, spiritual fulfillment
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined the Muslim community worldwide, especially in the state, in joyfully welcoming Ramadan, the ninth lunar month in which fasting is prescribed for Muslims. This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Friday in Ilorin. The Governor specifically congratulated the Emir of Ilorin…
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Respite as food prices drop in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin There is a sigh of relief in Ilorin as the prices of major food items have dropped by at least 20%, according to a market survey conducted by a Western Post correspondent on Friday. A visit to Mandate Ultra-Modern Market in Ilorin West Local Government Area showed that a bag of rice, which was sold for…
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Sanwo-Olu: Lagos to collaborate with NCC to strengthen digital economy
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said his administration will collaborate with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to strengthen the digital economy for the benefit of Lagos State residents. Sanwo-Olu stated that the partnership aligns with his administration’s commitment to Education and Technology, the third pillar of the government’s THEMES+ developmental agenda. Speaking during a courtesy visit by…
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Women in politics not zero sum game- Ogun Deputy Governor
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has said that women in politics was not a zero-sum game, hence, the need to build alliances across gender lines. She said that politics should not be a battle of masculinity but rather a partnership aimed at a better Nigeria. Salako-Oyedele made this known while delivering her keynote address at the Nigerian Women…
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Obasa’s plenary session, a theatric display- Speaker Meranda
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mojisola Meranda, has described the controversial plenary session conducted by the ousted speaker Mudashiru Obasa along with 4 lawmakers as a “Show of Shame” and “Theatric display”. Speaking with journalists on Friday after the court proceedings at the Lagos High Court, Meranda said “I think that was just a…
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Obasa’s removal: Court adjourns to March 7
Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has adjourned to March 7 for the hearing of all pending applications in the lawsuit filed by former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. It would be recalled that Obasa approached the court to challenge his removal by 36 members of the House on January…
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