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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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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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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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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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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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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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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To tackle Nigeria’s worsening jet fuel shortage and price surge, the Federal Government has asked marketers to grant airline operators a 30-day credit window and sell aviation fuel directly to them. The development is sequel to a series of high-level engagements convened by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, following an earlier meeting […]
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A Nigerian marriage counsellor, Bisi Adewale, has cautioned women against travelling abroad alone for prolonged “omugwo” duties, warning that such extended stays could strain marriages and leave elderly husbands vulnerable. Adewale, founder of Family Booster Ministry International and the College of Marital Success, issued the warning in a video posted on his Facebook page on […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has officially deposed the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede, and reportedly declared the royal stool vacant with immediate effect. The decision, according to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, followed due consultation, legal review, and approval by the State […]
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