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30May By Oladimeji AbitogunNo Comments

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LAGOS GOVT, FIRST BANK PARTNER TO BOOST HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN IJE-ODODO COMMUNITY

…Over 10,000 residents to benefit from new primary healthcare centre BY EDU ABADE In a bid to boost healthcare delivery to thousands of residents, the Lagos State Government has built and unveiled a new Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Ije-Ododo Community, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the Ojo Council Area of the state. The facility, which has been under construction since 2021 in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited, was unveiled in the community in an opening ceremony attended by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, representatives of the state government, the state Primary Health Care Board, community leaders, as well as traditional rulers of Iba, Ije-Ododo and Ijagemo, among others. In his welcome address, the governor, who w...

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30May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Meets US, UK, Saudi Arabia Envoys, Says Nigeria Won’t Break Up

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, in Abuja, took the oaths of office and allegiance as the 16th President of Nigeria with a vow that the country would not break up. Tinubu in his inaugural address at Eagle Square also unveiled a series of steps he would take to position the country on the path of economic development, stability and prosperity. Shortly after his inauguration, the President met with envoys from the United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Israel, Cape Verde, Somalia and Nicaragua at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The diplomats presented their goodwill messages and letters of support and solidarity to Tinubu.

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30May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Araba Of Ibadanland Urges New President, Other Elected Political Office Holders To Rule With Fear Of Olodumare

The Araba of Ibadanland and Oluisese of Oyo State, Chief Ifálérè Odegbemi Odegbola II has urged the President, Bola Tinubu, Seyi Makinde and other elected political office holders in the country to rule with fear of Olodumare. Araba stated this while speaking with journalists at this year’s annual Ifa and Orisa festival organised by Odegbola Traditional Global Services, Ibadan. The Araba of Ibadanland stated that that new president, governors and other elected political office holders should rule with fear of Olodumare and always have the interests of the masses at heart. "It is only when our elected political office holders rule or manage the affairs of country, states or even local government areas with fear of Olodumare and humanity that they can also personally prosper in the...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gbajabiamila hails Tinubu on inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th President

…says Nigeria will witness renewed hope The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his inauguration as the 16th President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Gbajabiamila hailed Tinubu for his sagacity, resilience, determination, and commitment to Nigeria's democracy for over three decades, which were crowned by his election on February 25 as Nigeria's 16th President. With Tinubu’s inauguration, Gbajabiamila said, Nigeria has taken off on a good footing after the administration of outgoing president, Muhammadu Buhari. He said the country would truly witness renewed hope as captured in the president's campaign slogan and his inaugural speech where he prom...

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29May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Makinde Dissolves Park Management System’s Disciplinary Committee

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has dissolved the Disciplinary Committee in charge of the Park Management System (PMS). The dissolution of the PMS committee, headed by Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxillary, was contained in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi. According to the statement, the dissolution is with immediate effect. “I have the directive of the executive governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, to inform you of the dissolution of the Disciplinary Committee, Park Management System, with immediate effect from today, Monday, 29th May 2023.”NAN

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia sworn in as Benue Governor, unveils 7-point agenda

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has been sworn in as the sixth Executive Governor of Benue, alongside his Deputy, Dr. Sam Ode. Born in 1966, Alia becomes the second priest of the Roman Catholic Church to rule the state since creation in 1976. Alia who was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, immediately froze all bank accounts belonging to the Benue State Government. “May I announce that with immediate effect and until further notice, all Government Bank Accounts in all Banks are hereby frozen. A ‘Post No Debit’ instruction shall remain in force until all Signatories are changed. Any Bank that violates this instruction does so at its own risk,” he warned. He said :"My administration will be guided by a seven-point development agenda featuring secu...

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29May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu: My Administration Will Defend Nigeria From Terror, Criminality

President Bola Tinubu has promised to defend Nigeria from terror and all forms of criminality threatening the peace and stability of the country and the West Africa sub-region. In his inaugural speech as the 16th democratically-elected president, Mr Tinubu said security would be his administration’s top priority. The president said neither prosperity nor justice could prevail amidst insecurity and violence. “To effectively tackle this menace, we shall reform both our security doctrine and its architecture. “We shall invest more in our security personnel, and this means more than an increase in number,” Mr Tinubu said. He also pledged to provide more equipment and training for security personnel. Mr Tinubu said his mission was to improve the lives of Nigerians in a manner...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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We shall govern on your behalf but never rule over you – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says his administration will govern on behalf of Nigerians with fairness, equity and justice regardless of political leanings. Tinubu made this pledge in his inaugural address after taking oath of office on Monday at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office to Tinubu shortly after Kashim Shettima had taken his oath of office as Vice-President. Tinubu said, that as a nation, Nigerians had long ago decided to march beyond the dimness of night into the open day of renewed national hope. He commended his supporters and extended a hand of fellowship to those on the other side of the political divide. "The question we now ask ourselves is whether to remain faithful to the work i...

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29May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Mammoth crowd receive former President Buhari in Daura

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned home to Daura in Katsina State after serving eight years as the president of Nigeria. Mr Buhari, his wife Aisha and his children arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport via a Nigerian Air Force aircraft at about 1:30 p.m. He was accompanied by former ministers of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and his spokesman, Garba Shehu, among others. The newly inaugurated governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar-Radda and his deputy, Faruk Lawal, received the former president. Mr Buhari was later conveyed to Daura in a helicopter at about 2:20 p.m. and was received by a tumultuous crowd led by the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk-Umar. Daura Emirate Council will hold a grand durbar on Tuesday to welcome Mr ...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Dele Alake presidential spokesman

…Kunle Adeleke, Olusegun Dada also gets President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Dele Alake as his spokesperson hours after he took oath of office on Monday. Mr Alake is a long-time associate of Mr Tinubu. He served as his Commissioner of Information and Strategy from 1999 to 2007 while he was Lagos State governor. The president also appointed Ambassador Kunle Adeleke as the State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) to the President. The APC National Youth Leader Olusegun Dada was named as Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media. The appointments are with immediate effect, it was learned.

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Just in: AIT’s owner, Raymond Dokpesi is dead

Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the founder, DAAR Communications plc, is dead. Dokpesi who is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71.His demise was confirmed by a statement by the family.The statement which was signed by his son, Raymond Dokpesi reads:"It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who passed away on May 29th, 2023. High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. "High Chief Dokpesi was also a respected and accomplished businessman, a pioneer in the media industry, and a philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of his country and his community. His lega...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Newly sworn in Niger Gov. Marks Police station For Demolition

During his inauguration speech at the trade fair complex in Minna, the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, stated that the Chanchaga police station in Minna will be demolished. He said one his priority as governor is to provide portable drinkable water for his people. Bago expressed concerns about the police station obstructing the water pipeline. "Priority will be given to portable drinking water, as we leave this venue, we have a police station sitting on our water pipeline, we will mark it for demolition because we must provide portable drinking water for our people”. He also pledged to uphold the constitutional principle of security to protect lives and property. He reassured the public of his administration's commitment to tackling insecurity in the state with the ...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Buhari, Osinbajo bid Abuja farewell

President Muhammadu Buhari and his Deputy, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday bidded farewell to the seat of power.Their tenure came to an on Monday with the inauguration of the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima.  The former President and his wife Aisha Buhari  departed Abuja for Katsina State while Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo departed to Ikenne enroute Lagos. They both arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport almost at the same time, with the Osinbajo arriving first at about 11.25am while the Buhari arrived at about 11.35am. Buhari was ushered into one of the Presidential lounges while Osinbajo was also ushered into the other lounge. Osinbajo who was claded in white three piece babariga and his tra...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigerians express optimism in Tinubu’s administration

Some Nigerians at the swearing-in ceremony of Sen. Bola Tinubu in Abuja, have expressed optimism in the new administration. Some of them who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that the country would be better under Tinubu. They also advised Nigerians to imbibe the culture of uttering positive words to bless the country and pray for leaders rather than cursing them. Otunba Ademola Popoola said the event was the beginning of a new era for the entire country, hence the need to put the past behind so as to make progress to the ‘Nigeria we want’. “Hope has come and Nigerians are expecting this new hope. Tinubu is the man of destiny, looking at his antecedents as the former governor of Lagos state. “I crave the indulgence of the entire country to create chance for p...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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How Shettima took oath of office as 16th vice-president

Sen. Kashim Shattima, has taken Oath of Office to serve as the 16th Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Shettima, who was the first to be administered the oath, succeeded the immediate past Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Nigeria`s seventh consecutive democratic transition. “I, Kashim Shattima, do solemnly swear that I will be faithful and bear through allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria;  that as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties and perform my function honestly to the best of my ability and faithfully in accordance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria an...

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29May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Takes Oath As 16th Nigeria’s President

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima have been sworn in as the president and vice-president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They are the 16th president and 14th vice-president of Africa’s most populous country. They were sworn in on Monday at the Eagle Square in the federal capital territory (FCT). The oath of office was administered to them by Olukayade Ariwoola, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), in the presence of former President Muhammadu Buhari and their family members. Business and political leaders as well as foreign presidents were in attendance at the inauguration ceremony. Tinubu was declared the winner of the 2023 presidential election in February after a keenly contested poll. Mahmood Yakubu, chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said th...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Buhari departs Eagle Square for Abuja  airport enroute Daura

The immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has departed the Eagle Square, Abuja for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, enroute his home town, Daura, Kastina State. Buhari left immediately Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were sworn-in  as President and Vice President on Monday. Before his departure, Buhari formally handed over  flags to the new president. Buhari had  a dinner in the State House Banquet Hall on Sunday, bid Nigerians bye bye. He said he would  retire to his hometown to take care of his cows. Buhari will, on Tuesday in Daura, be hosted to Durbar ceremony as a mark of welcome.

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29May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Buhari Appoints Sharada As Almajiri Commission Executive Secretary

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the outgoing legislator (Kano Municipal), Sha’aban Sharada, as executive secretary of the newly established National Commission for Almajiri. The president’s media aide Garba Shehu confirmed this on Sunday night. Mr Shehu said Mr Sharada’s appointment followed the president’s assent to the National Commission for Almajiri and Out of School Children Education Bill 2023. Mr Sharada has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Bayero University, Kano and a master of Business Administration from the University of Chichester, United Kingdom.

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28May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Attack On Radio Station: Akintoye Disowns Perpetrators, Says,” Action Criminal, Breach Of Public Peace”

The leader of the umbrella body of Yoruba Nation Self Determination Struggle,Emeritus Prof Banji Akintoye, has condemned in the strongest terms the invasion of a Radio Station in Ibadan by a group claiming to be fighting for the liberation of Yoruba people.In a statement made available by his Assistant Director of Programmes, Olatunde Amusat, Prof Akintoye refers to the action by the said group as lawless and profoundly criminal.According to Akintoye "The attention of the Yoruba Self Determination Movement has been drawnto the activities of a group led by a Woman that has claimed to be running a totally different agenda for Yoruba emancipation and that has been engagingagain and again in criminal activity. The group has been warned repeatedly, but has refused to change"Akintoye, a Senator...

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28May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Pochettino Signs 3year Chelsea Contract

..to start job next week Chelsea FC has announced the signing of their new manger , Mauricio Pochettino for three years. He has finally signed the contract as new Chelsea head coach after verbal agreement reached 2 weeks ago. Official statement ready, he’s starting his job as Chelsea manager next week. Contract will be valid until June 2026.

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