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Oluwo unveils TELU Football Team for NLO 2025
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has officially unveiled the TELU Football Team, which is set to participate in the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO). Oba Akanbi, who has served as the Grand Patron of the club for several years, commended the team’s promoter, Engr. Taoheed Alamu, for his dedication…
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Lagos revives Afro-Brazilian heritage in grand style
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has revived the Afro-Brazilian heritage with the much-anticipated return of the iconic Fanti Carnival on Sunday, rekindling a vibrant tradition that has long been a cornerstone of the city’s cultural identity. Held at the historic Remembrance Arcade, the colourful parade drew crowds of residents, tourists, cultural troupes, and community leaders—all united in celebrating…
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Easter: Makinde calls for prayers
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Christians across the country to intercede for Nigeria and its leaders during the Easter celebration. In his message to felicitate with Christians on this year’s Easter celebration, Governor Makinde emphasized the need for continuous prayers for the nation and its leadership. The governor noted that Christians should seize the opportunity…
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Jandor commiserates Christians over death of Pope Francis
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olajide Adediran popularly known as JANDOR, has extends commiserated with the Christians most especially the Catholic faithful in Lagos State and around the world on the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Pope Francis the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church was…
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Sanwo-Olu celebrates return of Lagos Fanti Carnival, hails it as cultural legacy
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the Lagos Fanti Carnival as a cultural treasure that continues to define the identity of the people of Lagos. Speaking at the event’s grand return on Sunday, the governor hailed the carnival as more than just a celebration — calling it a reconnection with history and heritage. “Today, we witnessed the revival…
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Ex-Lagos Attorney-General emerges President of Ansar-ud-Deen Society
Former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, has been named the new President of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society worldwide. His emergence was confirmed on Sunday evening through a consensus arrangement, following the conclusion of the two-term leadership of his predecessor, Alhaji Aare AbdulRafiu Sani. The society also announced other key appointments into its executive council. Dr. Ibrahim…
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We will miss invaluable contributions of Oladunjoye to our administration- Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration would miss the invaluable contributions of the late Comrade Tunde Oladunjoye, who defended the policies and programmes of government till the end. Abiodun, who stated this on Sunday at the Fidau Prayer for the late Oladunjoye held at St. John Community Primary School, Ijebu Itele, recalled the…
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Police, vigilantes rescue three kidnapped children in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command, in collaboration with local vigilantes, has rescued three children who were among seven victims kidnapped by armed hoodlums along the Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, when the abductors, numbering about eight, intercepted a Sienna bus…
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Free medical screening for Lagos Hajj pilgrims as Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat step in
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, have sponsored the compulsory medical screening for the state’s intending pilgrims embarking on the holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Speaking during the flag-off of the medical exercise at the Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ajarah, the Commissioner for Home Affairs and Amir-ul-Hajj, Hon. Ibrahim Layode,…
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Easter: Sanwo-Olu rejoices with Christians, preaches love among Nigerians
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christian faithful in the state, as they celebrate this year’s Easter, which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In an Easter message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians, to emulate the virtues of humility,…
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