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Rivers need governor who will devote his time attending to the needs of the people-Abe
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Magnus Abe, says the state need a governor who will be alert and available to attend to the demands of the people. Abe was speaking while featuring on an Arise TV programme. The former Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District who has picked his expression of interest and nomination forms thanked the…
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Eid-el-fitr: Abiru urges Nigerians to support government in exterminating extremism
Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate, Tokunbo Abiru, has called on Nigerians to unanimously join hands with the government in its bid to exterminate all forms of violent extremism, banditry and kidnapping. Abiru made the call in his goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of the 2022 Eid-el-fitr celebrations. The Senator said the nation needs bi-partisan…
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Obaseki increases Edo minimum wage to N40,000
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has increased the minimum wage for workers in the state to N40,000. Obaseki announced this while delivering his Workers’ Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Sunday. The governor who said the welfare of the workers was the government priority, said the increase was as a result of the prevailing economic situation in the…
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Royal families petition Ogun govt, warns against appointment of non-indigene as new Olowu
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta A Prince, Tajudeen Adelani and a Princess, Aminat Adesina, from two royal families, have separately petitioned the Ogun State government, warning against the appointment of Prince Saka Matemilola as the Olowu of Owu. They described the prince as a non-indigene of the Owu kingdom. Matemilola (Ile Soke), is one of the seven princes screened by Owu…
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Sanwo-Olu congratulates muslims on eid-el-fitri
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of the 30 days of Ramadan fasting and prayers. He enjoined Muslims in Lagos State to continue on the path of spirituality, peaceful co-existence and to remain tolerant of other religious denominations, saying that Lagos was noted for religious harmony.…
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AbdulRazaq reiterates prioritising workers’ welfare
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the entire workforce in the public and private sectors of the economy, commending their commitments to national growth and support for government’s programmes and policies in the state. In a statement on Sunday, the governor said workers are the main drivers of government policies and engine room of any…
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Oyo NLC makes case for labour’s involvement in decision making
By Richard Thomas Ibadan Chairman, Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kayode Martins, has stressed the need for government to involve labour in decision making, so that the union can contribute meaningfully to the development of civil servants and the nation. Martins stated this at a press conference in commemoration of the 2022 May Day celebration in Ibadan. Speaking on the theme; “Labour, Politics…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Obasa expresses hope for a better Nigeria
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has sent warm wishes to Nigerian Muslims as they mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, being the celebration that comes after the Ramadan, a very important part of the Islamic faith. Obasa, also congratulated the Nigerian Muslim faithful for having the special grace of Almighty Allah to partake in…
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Kwara APC won’t impose candidates on electorate, says chairman
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagebmi said the leadership of the party will not force or anoint any candidate on the electorate in the coming general elections. Fagbemi, while addressing party stalwarts during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state, noted that while zoning and…
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Ogun police arrest most wanted cultist in Abeokuta
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a notorious and murderous cultists terrorizing Abeokuta and Ifo environs Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state’s Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), made this known in a statement on Sunday. He said, the suspect, Rotimi Adebiyi a.k.a Paracetamol, who has been on the wanted list of the command over his…
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