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CBN organizes ‘Summit of the Future’ for over 500 youths
By Mosunmola Ayobami The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has organized a Youth Action Event, a high-level debriefing on the Summit of the Future: Our Common Agenda, for over 500 youths across various groups. The summit was held at the headquarters auditorium of the apex bank in Abuja on Friday. In his welcome address, the Governor of the Central Bank,…
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Meranda encourages Lagos students to apply for loans initiated by government
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda has encouraged students from the State to apply for loans initiated by government, urging the students to formally send their complaints in written forms to the House for action. Meranda said this on Friday when the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State University (LASU) branch, paid…
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Redeemer’s University VC warns freshers against social media, substance abuse
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, has cautioned the 1,871 matriculating students of the institution against social media distractions, gaming, and online entertainment. Speaking at the university’s 20th matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session, Akindele emphasized the need for fresh students to focus on their studies, avoid distractions, and…
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Kwara Assembly passes 2025 budget
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of Five Hundred and Eighty-Four Billion, Six Hundred and Ninety-Three Million, Four Hundred and Eighty Six Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty Four Naira, Seventy Two Kobo. Following an upward review of the sum of Five Hundred and Forty Billion, Three Hundred and Sixty Eight Million,…
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Obasanjo, PDP leaders commiserate with Oyo Governor over demise of sibling
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday visited Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, to commiserate with him over the passing of his brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. Obasanjo urged the governor to take heart and remain strong during this difficult time. Obasanjo, who arrived at the governor’s Ikolaba residence around 7:20 a.m., was accompanied by the Director-General…
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Obasa’s removal constitutional, followed due process- Lagos Assembly insists
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have insisted that the removal of former Speaker Hon. Mudashiru Obasa followed due process and constitutional. The lawmakers emphasised that the decision adhered strictly to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Powers and Privileges Act, referencing Sections 92 and 96, which outline the procedures for electing and…
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BREAKING: Detained Lagos Lawmakers regain freedom
The detained Lagos Lawmakers have regained their freedom after spending hours with the Department of State Services (DSS) at Shangisha-Magodo in Lagos. They were released at about 8:00pm on Thursday evening. The lawmakers arrested were; Hon Sylvester Ogunkelu, and Hon. Lanre Afinni, Immediately they were released, their vechicles moved in convoy to the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex in…
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OAU MDCAN embarks on strike over salary disparity
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association (MDCAN) of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, has directed its members to commence an industrial action on February 3, 2025. This decision follows a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Vice Chancellors of universities in the Southwest Zone to implement the Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for Clinical Lecturers,…
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Obasa’s removal: Group demands release of detained Lagos Lawmakers
A socio-political group, United Action for Democracy has called for the immediate release of several lawmakers detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Lagos following the removal of former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The group in a statement issued on Thursday by its Spokesman, Comrade Muftau Habeeb, demanded the release of…
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Oyo Govt opens rehabilitated Eleyele-Water Road
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo As part of its ongoing efforts to revamp infrastructure and drive urban development, the Oyo State government has opened the newly rehabilitated Eleyele-Water Road in Ibadan. Speaking during the opening of the road, Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Hon. Busoye Ogunlade, stated that the rehabilitated road will ease traffic congestion on the…
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