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Igbo traders to Sanwo-Olu: we want you again
•Endorsement a vote of confidence in our Greater Lagos effort – says gov An amalgamation of Igbo traders across 58 major markets in Lagos State, on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, endorsing his second term bid. The traders, under the aegis of Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, said although Sanwo-Olu had not formally…
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Your projects will last, Buhari hails Umahi in Ebonyi
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi for the quality of projects he embarked upon in the state. Buhari said this when he visited Ebonyi State to commission some projects on Thursday. In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, President Buhari said the projects embarked upon by Umahi…
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We must resurrect Onitsha, Soludo charges traditional rulers, Anambra stakeholders
Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo says all stakeholders must come together to develop Onitsha. Soludo disclosed this at a town hall meeting of traditional rulers, presidents-general, women presidents-general, community youth leaders and other stakeholders across the state in Awka on Wednesday. With 49 days in office, Soludo said his administration’s first duty is to resurrect Onitsha. “Today marks 49…
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179 clubs, associations present N50m cheque for Zulum’s APC reelection forms
Over 179 clubs, associations and professional bodies with thousands of members have raised funds and presented a cheque with the value of N50m to Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, to cover the cost of purchasing expression of interest and nomination form on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The groups had weeks ago began to gather contributions and…
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Sulu Gambari endorses AbdulRazaq for second term
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Kwara Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Tuesday hailed the hands-on approach of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to the duties of his office, saying it would be good to have the governor run for another term in the 2023 ballot. “Governor AbdulRazaq has been hardworking. In fact, he is a field man. I think he spends more time…
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Lagos East: GAC okays Abiru’s re-election bid
Members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) from the Lagos East Senatorial District have approved the re-election bid of the Senator representing the district in the Senate, Tokunbo Abiru. WesternPost reports that Abiru was elected 6th of December 2020 to complete the term of late Senator Bayo Osinowo (Pepper) who died in office. Some of the GAC members who gave…
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I gave occupants of collapsed Ebute-Metta building quit notice, says landlord
…death toll now eight The son of the owner of the collapsed three-storey building in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State on Monday said the tenants had been given quit notice before the disaster struck. The landlord’s son, who was in charge of the building told emergency responders that the occupants were asked to leave when he discovered signs…
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I’ve no plans to contest for political office, says Ladoja
By Richard Thomas, Ibadan. Former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja on Monday said he has no plan to contest for any political office in the state. The former governor said his major interest now is to work on how Ibadan and the state will be peaceful. Senator Ladoja who is the Osi Olubadan of Ibadan land, spoke at his Bodija residence…
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Muslim faithful observe peaceful Eid in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Kwara Kwara State recorded a peaceful Eid on Monday as thousands of Muslim faithful converged on the Ilorin central praying ground to observe the short celebrative prayers. The Eid was attended by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq whose habitually lean convoy solemnly meandered through the large crowd amid cheers from the faithful as he quietly joined the prayers, as well…
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Ayo Adebanjo, disgrace to Yoruba race – Olorogun-Etti
A Lagos Chief, Babatunde Olorogun-Etti, on Monday, described the position of the leader of the pan Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo on the 2023 presidential election a betrayal of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential hopeful, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the Southwest geo-political zone. In a statement in Lagos, Olorogun-Etti accused Adebanjo of fanning the embers of discord…
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