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Agoro takes over from Muri-Okunola as the 22nd HOS in Lagos
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mr. Bode Agoro as the 22nd Head of Civil…
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OGHA Member, seven others in DSS net over Sagamu cult clash
Security operatives in Ogun State on Wednesday tracked six suspected cultists, allegedly involved in the violence that erupted in Sagamu…
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Ogun to set up Special Court, Amnesty Programme For Cultists
The Ogun state government is considering the established of a special court to try cult-related cases in the state. It…
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Independence: No elaborate celebrations – FG
The 63rd independence anniversary celebration of Nigeria will be devoid of the usual funfair, the secretary to the government of…
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Kano Tribunal : Gov. Abba Yusuf sues for calm, says Judgement is a temporary setback that will be corrected
Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf has reacted to the tribunal judgement that nullified his electoral victory, saying he has…
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CBN unveils portal for submission of microfinance bank applications
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has unveiled a new online platform for submission of microfinance bank (MFB) licence applications.…
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FG launches self-service app for NIN enrollment, digital ID
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has unveiled a self-service mobile application for Nigerians to enroll for national identification number (NIN)…
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Subsidy : FG, Labour meeting ends in deadlock
The meeting held between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday on palliatives ended in deadlock…
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Ex-President Obasanjo clears the air on Why he ordered Oyo Obas to Stand
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has given insight into why he ordered traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand and then…
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Mohbad : Olumide & Stephanie Aderinokun Foundation to provide free legal services to aid justice for Mohbad cause
In the wake of the mysteries surrounding the untimely death of a fast rising Nigerian rapper and Singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji…
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APC Stalwart, Kikelomo Ikuomola applauds Tinubu on the choice of Baba-Ahmed as Special Adviser, Political Matters
Positive reactions have continued to trail the appointment of Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as the Special Adviser on Political Matters, Vice President…
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Ogun govt announces movement restrictions in Sagamu as result of incessant cult clashes
Following recent clashes among rival cult groups in Sagamu, the Ogun State government has announced restriction of movement from 7…
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NDIC commence payment of dividends to depositors of Failed Peak Merchant Bank
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has concluded plans to pay all depositors of the failed Peak Merchant…
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Sagamu Cult Clash : Dapo Abiodun goes tough on Cultists, direct Security agencies to hunt down perpetrators
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has directed security agencies in the State to rid Sagamu and its environs of…
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Gunshots heard as loyalists to Governor Obaseki, Deputy fight dirty
Serious fight is said to be going on in the Edo State Government House presently between those loyal to Governor…
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Just In : Governor Obaseki locks Deputy “Philip Shuaib” out of Government House
Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State was reportedly denied access to his office at the Government House in…
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Police arrests three for murder, organ harvesting in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said its men arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged killing and organ harvesting…
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Gov. Adeleke’s media Aide alleges sabotage of Aircraft
Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Olawale Rasheed on Sunday confirmed that Governor Ademola Adeleke and some of his aides…
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Alaafin : Oyo Mesi leaning on Gov. Makinde on announcement of new King – Kingmakers
Traditional kingmakers in Oyo town have said that they are waiting on the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the…
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Beyond Dividends of Democracy: Ogun West Senator, Adeola Yayi To Empower over 9,000 Constituents Trained On Vocational Skills With start up Grants, Equipments
The Senator Representing Ogun West Senatorial District and the Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola has trained over…
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Actor, Jimmy Odukoya succeeds Late Taiwo Odukoya, becomes Senior Cleric, Fountain of Life Church
Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, first son of the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has been announced as the new Senior Cleric of…
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Open Letter to Senator Shuaib Salisu, Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District on the State of Olokuta/Laderin Road by Kehinde Odewunmi
To Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, Lawmaker representing Ogun Central Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly, amidst the rancorous disputation of…
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Alaafin stool: Nobody anointed Ayo Ladigbolu, it is his vivid imagination – Lekan Salman
Concerned members of Ladigbolu royal lineage of agunloye’s family in Oyo town havse tackled Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu over the claim…
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Mapoly loses Former Deputy Rector, weeks after death of Late Lai Oso
Less than 3 months after a former deputy Rector Of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Dr Lai Oso, died, in a…
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