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UPDATED: Palace confirms Alaafin of Oyo’s death
The death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has been officially confirmed by the palace. The Sun reported that the late monarch’s media aide Bode Durojaiye confirmed his death. “It is true. Alaafin has joined his ancestors. I saw his remains laid down in the palace. The palace is mourning now. I can confirm that to you.…
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BREAKING: Lagos reopens Chrisland Schools
The Lagos State Ministry of Education has directed that all Chrisland Schools shut for alleged misconduct of some students in Dubai be reopened from Monday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo on Friday. She said the directive follows a review of the ongoing administrative investigation into the incident and to ensure that…
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I was first governor with female deputy, will empower more women as president – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised more notable roles for women if he becomes Nigeria’s president. Tinubu was speaking when he received a delegation comprising the party’s Zonal and State Women Leaders who paid a courtesy call on him in Abuja on Friday. In a statement by his media office, the former Lagos…
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‘In God’s name, you will be President of Nigeria,’ Olubadan prays for Osinbajo
Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Lekan Balogun Ali-Iwo Okunmade II, said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will succeed in his bid to be Nigeria’s president. This was disclosed in a statement by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Office of the Vice President, on Friday. Osinbajo had paid a courtesy visit to the monarch…
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Police declares 12 wanted in connection with Anambra killings
The Nigeria Police Force has declared 12 men wanted over the killings that took place in Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra State. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the men were declared wanted “in connection with a case of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, act of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu joins Muslim faithful in Jumat prayers
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, joined other Muslim faithful in observing Jumaát prayers at the Jama’átu Izalatil Bidiáh (JIBWIS) National Mosque, Abuja on Friday.
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BREAKING: NURTW appoints 9-man caretaker committee to oversee union activities in Lagos
A nine-man caretaker committee has been set up by the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to coordinate operations of the union in Lagos, WesternPost has learnt. Although, it was gathered that the committee would operate for only three months. WesternPost had reported that the national body of the union dissolved the State Administrative Council (SAC) in the state,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Dangote Industries directors visit President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, received Board of Directors of Dangote Industries who paid him a courtesy visit at the State House. In the entourage were President/CEO Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Group Managing Director, Mr. Olakunle Alake, Director Alhaji Abdul Dantata among others.
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I didn’t accuse El-Rufai of divulging classified information – NSA
The National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, has denied accusing Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai of divulging classified information. This was contained in a statement by Head, Strategic Communication, Office of the National Security Adviser Zakari Usman on Friday. “The attention of the Office of the National Security Adviser has been drawn to some online news reports following a press briefing…
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CHOGM22 and Rwanda’s commitment to shared prosperity, By Maureen Chukwura
Rwanda will, in June 2022, host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM22) in its 26th edition. The bi-annual meeting provides a platform for leaders of the 54 member states to explore how they could pool their resources and innovations to transform joint challenges into exalting opportunities. The event officially opens on the 24th of June in Kigali after two…
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