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Abiodun promises to pay workers’ outstanding entitlements 

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised to pay all outstanding entitlements of workers in the state.

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Group advocates improved welfare for the elderly in Nigeria

As Nigeria get set to commemorate her 60th independence , a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, the 60plus Advocacy Initiative, established to…

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(Photos) Lagos East Senatorial by-election: Abiru meets traditional rulers

The all Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial candidate for Lagos East Senatorial by-election, Tokunbo Abiru has met with traditional rulers in…

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Wike speaks on Oba of Benin’s role in Edo governorship election 

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commended the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Akpolokpolo Ewuare II for his apolitical stance…

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Diversion of N2.67bn school feeding fund: ICPC opens up on Sadiya Farouq

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opened up on the purported involvement of the Minister…
Lere Olayinka, aide to FCT Minister faults alarm raised by Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa over alleged protest in support of Nyesom Wike

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Soku Oil Well: Wike, Diri at war

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described as unfortunate comments by the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri over ownership…
Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 property belonging to Malami

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P&ID: Malami reacts to release of $200M guarantee to Nigeria

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has reacted to Tuesday's order by the London…

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Nigeria @ 60: Why Buhari must sign Electoral Reform Bill

The Christian Association of Nigeria of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, to sign the Electoral Reform Bill,…

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Buhari seeks N’Assembly approval for N148.13bn as reimbursement to five states

The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to approve the sum of N148,141,969,161.24 as promissory notes…
Nigerian Senate

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Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm 8 Supreme Court nominees

The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of eight Justices of the Court…

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Oduduwa Republic: Yoruba group dissociate self from planned rally

The move for an Oduduwa Republic for the southwestern part of Nigeria has suffered rejection from two Yoruba groups ahead…

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(Breaking) P&ID: London Court orders release of $200M guarantee to Nigeria

The London Commercial Court on Tuesday ordered the release of $200 million guarantee as security in respect of the execution…

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2023: Ex-Lagos Commissioner Abdullateef declares governorship ambition

Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs on Tuesday declared his intention to contest the 2023 governorship…
Ahmad Lawan, Senate President

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Senate receives Petroleum Industry Bill

The Senate on Tuesday said it has received the Petroleum Industry Bill from the Federal Government.

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217 people perish in road accidents in Ogun

The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday disclosed that 217 people died in 547 road…

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Olorogun breaks 41-year-old jinx: Becomes first Lagos Assembly female mace bearer 

For the first time in 41 years, a mother of two, Mrs. Oyindamola Olorogun has become the first female to…

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LSC sensitises salon managers, hairdressers, others on COVID-19 safety protocols

The Lagos Safety Commission (LSC) has sensitised salon managers, hairdressers, barbers and beauty therapists on COVID-19 safety and hygiene management.

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JUST IN: Buhari to present 2021 budget before National Assembly next week

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly next week.
Obadiah Mailafia: dies in Abuja

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You can’t stop police from investigating you: Court dismisses Mailafia’s suit

A High Court in Jos, Plateau State has thrown out a suit filed by former Deputy Governor of the Central…

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Victor Moses not in my plans – Frank Lampard

Victor Moses has been deemed surplus to requirement for the 2020/21 season at Chelsea, according to manager Frank Lampard. The…
Adeboye confirms release of RCCG members

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Why I don’t say a word when people criticise me for planting many churches – Adeboye

General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has revealed reason he does not say a word…

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Akeredolu must be re-elected: Sanwo-Olu addresses massive crowd in Ondo

Ahead the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday joined the campaign…
COVID-19 testing in Nigeria

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Coronavirus uptick in Lagos again, as Nigeria records 136 new cases

Lagos State has recorded a rise in Coronavirus infections, as the nation posted 136 new cases on Monday.
Okowa

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Delta to recruit 40 pharmacists to bridge manpower deficiency

Delta Government on Monday, gave approval for the employment of 40 pharmacists to bridge the manpower deficiency of pharmaceutical personnel…
Dr. Rabiu Olowo, Lagos Commissioner for Finance

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BudgIT lied: Lagos is financially, economically stable – LASG

Lagos State Government has refuted claim by BudgIT that the state is not financially and economically stable.

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PIB jinx must be broken: We’ll pass it into law – Lawan, Gbajabiamila

The leadership of the National Assembly said Monday that the ninth Assembly will break the jinx of not being able…

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HealthPlus Saga: Lawyers battle equity firm over plan to remove CEO

Lawyers to HealthPlus, the pharmaceutical retail firm at the centre of a running hostile takeover drama, have stated that Alta…

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Nigeria @ 60: Odigie-Oyegun delivers verdict on Buhari’s government

As Nigeria marks 60 years of independence, a former national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun,…

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Lagos cuts water transportation fare by 40% to mark 60th Independence

The Lagos State Government on Monday announced slashed the fare of water transportation by 40 percent to mark Nigeria's 60th…

Metro

Meet eight brutal Ogun cultists paraded by police

The police in Ogun have arrested and paraded eight members of Black Axe cult group who shot a 16-year-old boy…