Ogun people deserve better than you offer –Popular Monarch tells Gov Abiodun

The Akinruyiwa of Owu Kingdom, Chief Olumide Aderinokun, has called out the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, over what he called “the low spate of development across the state,” especially in 2021, saying the people deserve better. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain slammed Abiodun for “his ignorance” to develop other key sectors in the state aside from …

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Buhari govt places more value on cows than human lives – Pastor Ibiyeomie

By Seun Opejobi  Pastor David Ibiyeomie of the Salvation Ministries, has decried the state of insecurity under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ibiyeomie lamented that the Buhari-led government has allowed cows to have more value than human lives. He disclosed this while addressing his members in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on the topic “Divine Protection.” The preacher …

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INEC to spend N305b for 2023 elections

By Henry Umoru  Ahead of 2023 general elections, the  Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, told the National Assembly that it would require N305billion as projected expenditure for the polls. Chairman, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, when he appeared before the Senator Barau Jibrin (APC Kano North) led Senate Committee on Appropriations, said N100 billion out of the N305 billion earmarked for …

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Buhari Withholds Assent to Electoral Bill, Says Imposing Direct Primaries Undemocratic

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, notified the National Assembly of his resolve to withhold assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 in line with the provisions of Section 58(1) & (4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The president in a letter to the leadership of the National Assembly, exclusively obtained by THISDAY, clearly highlighted his reasons for refusing to …

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Gov Fayemi’s Commissioner, Faparusi resigns, joins guber race

The Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities in Ekiti State, Mr Bamidele Faparusi, has resigned from his appointment. Faparusi’s resignation was contained in a letter to Gov. Kayode Fayemi and acknowledged on 17 December.  He resigned to contest the state’s 2022 governorship election. “It is with great pleasure that I thank you for the vote of confidence reposed in me …

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Tukur Buratai Research Centre Expands To Nasawara State

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, Alhaji Abdul Samad Isyaku Rabiu, Chairman, BUA group and other dignitaries, on Saturday, December 18, witnessed the laying of the foundation for Tukur Buratai Research Centre, Gora, Nasarawa State. The foundation laying ceremony and fundraising for the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies & Peace and …

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RE: CARE OF OJODU ACCIDENT VICTIMS IN LASUTH

The attention of management of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has been drawn to a publication online about the condition of the victims of Ojodu accident who are currently receiving treatment in our hospital. It ordinarily stands to reason that such publication shouldn’t be dignified with a response. However, in the interest of truth and for proper education of …

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Gov Dapo Abiodun Bags NAOSRE Security Award, Reassures Investors Of Safety

The executive governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, received the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, Excellence Security Award. The governor was honoured for his economic programme which has engaged over 5000 youths across Ogun 20 local government areas. The youths have become agents of economic re-engineering as against being idle minds for insecurity and banditry. …

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Youth are key to fostering democracy and growth in Africa —Obasanjo

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has described the youth as ‘game changers’ in fostering growth and democratic power in Africa.  Speaking during the inauguration of a USAID adolescent empowerment project advisory group in Lagos on Monday, Obasanjo said “For a country to have peace, security and stability, the youth must have education, empowerment opportunities, employment, and a life of their own.” …

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