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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, disclosed that over 10,000 vulnerable residents have got justice through the free legal services provided by the Office of the Public Defender (OPD), an arm under the state's Ministry of Justice. He stated this at a five-day workshop organised by OPD in collaboration with the National Institute for…
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International gospel Minister, Sinach led thousands of attendees in a soulful evening of praise as the Abuja National Stadium Velodrome was transformed into a sanctuary of worship on Sunday. The concert featured powerful performances by celebrated gospel artists including Moses Bliss, Mr. M & Revelation, Tope Alabi, Eben, and others, making it a landmark event…
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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured civil servants in the state that he will not downsize the workforce no matter the level of recruitment to fill vacant positions. While emphasising that he is not contemplating such thought, Aiyedatiwa said that the steady defrayment of inherited gratuities will continue, as well as his administration's…
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A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) focused on elections, good governance and democratic participation for citizens and traditionally marginalised groups has presented its Citizens Memorandum on Electoral Reforms to the National Assembly's Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. According to the coalition, the move was part of its engagement on improving Nigeria's electoral legal framework…
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The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has been ordered to pay athlete Favour Ofili the sum of $5,000 as compensation for omitting her name from an event she was supposed to participate in at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Investigative Committee set up by the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh…
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Popular and controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known to his fans as Bobrisky, has confirmed that he’s taken a “temporary” exit from Nigeria. According to him, stepping away was crucial for his “sanity and health.” “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my sanity and my health,”…
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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, issued an arrest warrant against the Managing Director (MD) of Dana Air, Mr Hathiramani Ranesh over alleged refusal to appear in court to stand trial. The Attorney-general of the federation (AGF) filed a six-count charge against Ranesh and two others. In the charge…
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A leading socioeconomic and civic organisation, BudgIT Research, has adjudged Ogun State higher on the State of States Performance on Index A. Among the 36 States of the federation, Rivers State tops the list with 0.82, followed by Lagos State, 0.84 as Ogun State came third with 1.48. The organization said on its website: "States…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday ordered the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to facilitate the immediate release of all the minors arrested and facing prosecution over their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance Protest. Tinubu also directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to see to the welfare of the minors. The Minister…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he did not lose the 2023 presidential election as it was criminally stolen from Nigerians. Atiku said this on Monday afternoon in his response to a statement by the presidency, saying he would have plunged Nigeria into a worse situation as the president. The presidency said this…
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