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Bajowa Says God and Men Supported Aiyedatiwa’s Victory

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David Olayinka, Akure The Jagunmolu of Ikaleland and Ojagbulegun from The Source, Prince ( Dr.) Gen. Olu Bajowa, CFR has commended Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing him as a Governor whose victory at the November , 16th poll was made possible by God , the Almighty and the good people of Ondo State , who showed him massive love and vote support on election day. Gen. Bajowa gave this indication in a special congratulatory statement, personally signed by him , which copy was obtained by thepolity.net In the statement, the retired…

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Ogun LG Poll: Massive turn out in Abeokuta, Sagamu, Ikenne

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…as voting commences across wards Feranmi Daniel, Abeokuta There was very impressive turn out in Sagamu and Ikenne Local Governments on Saturday during the Local Government elections going on in the State, as voters were seen trooping to their various polling units to cast their ballots. Recalled that Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) had earlier slated Local Government elections for Saturday, 16th November, 2024. An election observer from Advocacy for Social Justice & Liberty, Charles Odunuga, commended the electoral body for what he termed decent and well organized process.…

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Ogun LG Polls, Peaceful, Orderly

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Feranmi Daniel, Abeokuta The ongoing local government polls in Ogun State got off to a good start on Saturday. This newspaper can exclusively report. Election into chairmanship and councillorship positions are currently ongoing in the 20 local government councils of the state, with the major political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) saying that they will have a good showing. In the polling units surveyed in major cities such as Abeokuta, the state capital;…

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NELFUND Loans: NSF Seeks Preferential Treatment For Northern Students

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has asked President Bola Tinubu to give preferential treatment to northern students in higher institutions, in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Senators made the appeal through their Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, in a letter dated October 28 and addressed to President Tinubu. . The northern federal lawmakers in the letter sighted by THISDAY in Abuja on Thursday noted that the national loans scheme was supposed to be evenly distributed to all students across the country but the…

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Ex- AAUA VC, Celebrates Ex-Governor Mimiko @70

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  Former vice chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Prof Femi Mimiko, has joined millions of well wishers to congratulate his beloved brother, a former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, held on Thursday. The professor in a piece copied on his verified Facebook page, described the astute politician and medical professional as an icon and a man of conviction. He wrote, “We celebrate today an icon, a man of conviction, who not only espouses a strong social democratic conviction, but…

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Abuja Market Inferno:  Senate Asks FCDA, AMAC To Allocate Rehabilitated Shops To Victims 

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….Insists Every Nigerian Must Have Access to Quality Healthcare Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Capital Development Authority ( (FCDA), and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC),  to re – allocate shops  affected by fire outbreak at the Karu main  market recently to their original owners after the ongoing reconstruction. The red chamber also urged the federal government through its Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management,  Social Development and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to urgently make emergency palliative and relief provisions to cushion the effect…

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Lawan Clashes With Akpabio As Senate Fixes 11am To 3pm For Plenary 

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…Senate President Asks IGP, PSC To End Rivalry  …Confirms DIG Argungu (rtd), Chairman Police Commission Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  The Senate has amended its Order Paper to start  holding Plenary from 11am to 3pm. The Senate Leader,  Opeyemi Bamidele,  had raised two motions at the commencement of plenary. One of them was an amendment to the standing rules which proposed that the Senate shifts the timing it’s sittings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 11am, and close by 3pm like their counterpart in the House of Representatives. The Senate…

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Orji Kalu Hails Supreme Court Verdict On LG Autonomy

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said the Supreme Court judgement on the autonomy of local governments is one that should be hailed and applauded especially for the courage and independence shown by the judiciary.  Kalu in a statement on Thursday said the Supreme Court being a policy court did what is right and beneficial to the society.  Part of the statement read, “While it may look like interference in the states, we should accept that all the calls for end of insecurity,…

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Governor Idris Donates New Vehicle To Press Crew 

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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has donated an additional operational vehicle to Government House Press Crew to boost its official function. Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor disclosed this shortly after receiving the vehicle, a Peogeot 406 Wagon from Hon. Zayyanu Sanka, Special Adviser to the Governor on Pilgrimage. “The vehicle was donated to Press Crew in addition to the HILUX vehicle they were using, this is with a view to enhancing the performance of members of the crew,” he said.…

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Kebbi Set To Digitalise State Radio, TV Stations 

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By Our Reporter The Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has promised to upgrade the state’s media organisations with modern facilities to effectively discharge their statutory responsibilities. The Governor, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, disclosed this while on inspection tour of projects across the state on Monday. During the inspection tour, the governor visited road projects cites, vocational schools, veterinary hospital, Kebbi Television and Kebbi Radio. Speaking at the two stations, Gov. Idris said both stations would be degitised to compete favourably…

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