Hamzat hails ‘vote of confidence’ after Sanwo-Olu endorsement

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorses deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as his successor at State House, Marina,Lagos…Photo Credit: X/ Obafemi Hamzat Lagos State Deputy Governor and governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 election, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Monday, hailed the vote of confidence and endorsement by Governor Babajide […]

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Fayemi, others pay tribute to late Anglican bishop Adebiyi

A cross section of dignitaries at the book presentation. Credit: Anglican Diocese of Lagos West Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has described the pioneer Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, Bishop Awelewa Adebiyi, as a quintessential Ekiti indigene who made many sacrifices for the progress of the church and Nigeria during […]

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FG intensifies multi-state tsetse fly control intervention

L-R: Sarkin Fulani of Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, Rabiu Ibrahim; Federal Epidemiologist & FCT Coordinator, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Ozoemena Uche; Assistant Chief Scientific Officer/Team Lead, Mrs. Hannatu Gawu; and the Manager, Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, Gwagwalada Area Council, Mohammed Abubakar Bala, at a roundtable during the tsetse fly survey and control exercise […]

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Sanwo-Olu in good health, Lagos dismisses call for resignation rumours

agos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorses deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as his successor at State House, Marina,Lagos…Photo Credit: X/ Obafemi Hamzat Lagos State Government has dismissed reports claiming that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign on health grounds, describing the story as false and misleading. The denial was contained in a statement issued […]

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Private sector targets $3bn livestock market expansion

The livestock sector may be on the cusp of transformation as stakeholders rally behind a private sector-led investment drive capable of unlocking up to $3bn in pastoral market opportunities over the next three to five years. The renewed push comes amid growing consensus among government and industry players on the need for urgent reforms to […]

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2027 polls: Why Obasa may settle for a Reps’ seat – Sources

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa *Drops Lagos governorship ambition By Dapo Akinrefon Barring any last-minute changes, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, is set to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Agege Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, shifting from an initial governorship […]

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2027: Natasha declares second term bid for Senate seat, to run against ex-Gov Bello

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Credit: Tribune online The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared her intention to seek re-election in the 2027 senatorial polls. In a post shared on her social media platforms on Monday, the lawmaker said she had accepted calls from her constituents urging her to contest for another term. “With deep […]

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South Africa: FG demands protection after two Nigerians killed

President Bola Tinubu A fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa has claimed the lives of two Nigerians, triggering fear and panic within the diaspora community and prompting urgent diplomatic engagement by the Federal Government. The development comes as Nigerians living in South Africa demanded protection by the Federal Government, saying that protecting Nigerians abroad is […]

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Coup Allegation: Lawmaker Returns to Court, Faults Military, AGF Over Silence

By John Dike, Osogbo A member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kanmi Ajibola, has returned to the Federal High Court, Osogbo, over the failure of the Nigerian military and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to respond to a suit he filed more than six months ago. Ajibola, an activist and former […]

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Nigeria’s petrol, diesel are subsidised – Dangote official

A senior management official of the Dangote Group on Monday revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been subsidising the petrol and diesel it sells to the Nigerian market. According to the official, who spoke to our correspondent in confidence due to the lack of authorisation to speak, the company’s N1,200/litre ex-depot price for petrol […]

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