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Lagos Assembly Committee inspects ‘Door of Return’, ‘Point of no Return’ projects
The Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Solomon Bonu, has led members of the committee on an oversight inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of the Point of No Return and Door of Return tourism projects in Badagry. The visit was aimed at assessing the progress of work on the projects and…
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June 12: Obasa reaffirms faith in democracy, Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
…..urges APC reconciliation The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has reaffirmed his confidence in Nigeria’s democratic journey and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while calling for calm and reconciliation within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the nation marks Democracy Day. In a Democracy Day statement signed by his…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu receives British-Nigerian filmmaker David Oyelowo in Lagos
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday hosted British-Nigerian actor and filmmaker David Oyelowo at Lagos House, Marina. The governor, who announced the visit on his social media pages, said the meeting was aimed at strengthening the creative sector and further positioning Lagos as a leading hub for talent and innovation. Providing details of the engagement,…
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Lagos reviews progress of Gberefu Heritage Project in Badagry
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the historical heritage of Badagry and strengthening tourism infrastructure following an inspection of the ongoing Gberefu Island Heritage Project in Badagry. The inspection was led by the Director of the Monuments Management Department, Ibrahim Ladejobi, alongside officials from the Office of Works and Infrastructure. The team visited key historical sites,…
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Ondo residents decry rising cooking gas prices, seek intervention
By Boye Oyeyemi Residents of communities in Ondo State have lamented the rising cost of cooking gas, saying the development has further strained household finances amid prevailing economic challenges. A survey conducted across major towns showed that the price of cooking gas now ranges between N1,900 and N2,000 per kilogram, forcing many families to reduce consumption and seek alternative cooking…
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AbdulRazaq welcomes new Ilorin Chief Imam, describes choice as timely
By Mosunmola Ayobami Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki on his appointment as the new Chief Imam Fulani of the Ilorin Emirate. In a statement issued on Wednesday night, the governor also commended the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for selecting the 42-year-old Islamic scholar to occupy the revered religious position. AbdulRazaq described the appointment…
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42-year-old Sheikh Muhammad Dasuki named Chief Imam of Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has approved the appointment of Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the 13th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Emir’s spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, who said the new Chief…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji condemns political violence, sympathises with victims
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed concern over the recent wave of political violence in the state, sympathising with citizens who have suffered injuries, losses and trauma as a result of the incidents. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Oyebamiji said…
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Ekiti PDP claims Tinubu withholding support for Oyebanji’s reelection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s failure to publicly acknowledge Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 governorship election suggests he is distancing himself from the governor’s reelection bid. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Media and Communications of the Wole Oluyede…
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June 12: Group calls for elections that reflect will of Nigerians
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As Nigeria marks the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the AMBO Campaign Civil Society Committee has called on political actors, government institutions, electoral bodies and citizens to work towards building a Nigeria where elections genuinely reflect the will of the people. Addressing journalists at the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union…
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