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ICYMI: Arrive at ‘Unity List’ for convention in 24 hours, Buhari tells APC governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to arrive at a “Unity List” ahead of the party’s national convention on Saturday. The president said this when he met with the governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. He told the governors they need to desist from quarrelling over positions. “Avoid…
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Eko Bridge fire outbreak: LASG gives 48-hour notice to squatters to vacate
Lagos State government has given a 48 hours notice to squatters under the Eko Bridge in Oke Arin area of Apongbon, Lagos Island to vacate the area. The order followed a fire incident early on Wednesday, which affected a portion of the bridge Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts , Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde gave the notice at the…
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LASG launches Lagos Ride with 1,000 fleet of cars
Lagos State government has launched a new Taxi scheme tagged “LAGRIDE” with no less than 1,000 fleet of cars. At the official launch held on Wednesday at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the new Taxi scheme as “another promise kept.” “When we say something, we keep to it,” he said, stressing that the administration has been faithful…
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Atiku declares for presidency, says I won’t borrow like APC government
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, officially declared his intention to contest presidential election in 2023 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Atiku’s declaration comes just seven days to the two-week deadline given to the PDP zoning committee to make recommendations for the zoning of various elective positions before the elections. Speaking in Abuja, the presidential hopeful,…
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Nigeria, Niger partner to improve revenue mobilisation
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Niger Tax Authority have set plans in motion to work together to help both nations improve their revenue mobilisation. FIRS Executive Chairman Muhammad Nami said this can be achieved if the revenue authorities of both countries work together to deepen their relationship, share tax information and engage in mutual administrative assistance. Mr.…
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Asiwaju Tinubu does not believe religious groups should dabble in political matters
Last Saturday, 19 March 2022 at an event in Osun State, Chief Tunde Badmus made a call for the establishment of a political directorate by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria and was wrongly attributed to Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This statement, although an error made in good faith by Chief Badmus, does not accord with the views and…
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Aboro of Ibese Obaship stool: Community stage peaceful protest to Governor’s office
Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Oloko ruling family and members of Ibese community have stage a peaceful protest in Abeokuta over what they described as a “misleading” legal advice by the Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade on the installation of a new Aboro of Ibese. According to the protesters, the legal advice was dated 16th March,…
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Ife macabre show – the way we are, By Wale Fatade
I still can’t wrap my head round the fact that some of us are surprised and shocked at the macabre show put up at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The university that mere mentioning its name evoke fierce emotions in its products, including my father and friends. Perhaps those surprised must have remembered those days when a Kenneth Dike, an…
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