1 hour ago Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt

Tribune Online Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt Following reports claiming the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at 89, the Oyo State Government has dismissed it as rumour.  Reacting to the media reports, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, assured the public that the referred monarch is alive and in good health. He said, “Yes, […] Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa reclaims speakership as Meranda resigns, returns as deputy speaker

• Lawmakers bid her farewell   By Sunday Ani The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly appears to have given way to peace with the resignation of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda and the return of the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. In what many saw as a surprise and unexpected move, Meranda, after 49 […] The post Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa reclaims speakership as Meranda resigns, returns as deputy speaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns •Meranda bowns to pressures from party, reverts to deputy,•Lawmakers eulogise her giant strides within 49 days in office AFTER weeks of intense intrigues andmanoeuvers  among main stakeholders and power brokers in Lagos State, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa on Monday regained his seat as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. His dramatic reinstatement, which […] Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns Tribune Online

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3 h. ago 2025 NiMET rainfall prediction: Oyo govt sensitises farmers to adopt climate

Tribune Online 2025 NiMET rainfall prediction: Oyo govt sensitises farmers to adopt climate -resilient practices •Reveals 100 communities soil testing result As part of its proactive measures to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural practices, Oyo State Government has trained farmers on climate-resilient practices, in line with the 2025 rainfall prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Speaking on the importance of the training to farmers and the state at […] 2025 NiMET rainfall prediction: Oyo govt sensitises farmers to adopt climate -resilient practices Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Mixed reactions trail Obasa’s return as Lagos Assembly speaker

Mixed reactions are trailing the surprise return of Mudashiru Obasa as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. read more Mixed reactions trail Obasa’s return as Lagos Assembly speaker

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4 h. ago Lai Mohammed Urges Youths To Embrace Hard Work, Discipline For Success

Former minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has urged young Nigerians to embrace hard work, discipline, integrity, and resilience, emphasising that these qualities are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success. Speaking during yesterday’s book launch in Lagos of Build It, Scale It by Oyewole Shobande, Mohammed praised the author’s journey from adversity to […]

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5 h. ago EU exposes students in Lagos, Kano to study opportunities in Europe

Tribune Online EU exposes students in Lagos, Kano to study opportunities in Europe THE European Union (EU), through its ‘Study in Europe Fair,’ has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair,’ which is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria, with […] EU exposes students in Lagos, Kano to study opportunities in Europe Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Lagos commuters lament crowded pedestrian bridge, seek govt intervention

A large crowd of commuters were on Monday sighted on an alternative pedestrian bridge in the Oshodi area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt this was due to the closure of the pedestrian bridge linking Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3. The Lagos State Government had ordered the bridge’s immediate closure in January, citing concerns Read More

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5 h. ago Residents lament as Disco plunges Lagos Air Force Base into 12

Residents of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos State, are lamenting the 12-day blackout that has grounded businesses and caused water scarcity in the barracks. PUNCH Metro gathered in separate interviews with the residents on Monday that the prolonged blackout had forced them to patronise cart pushers for water at exorbitant prices. Our Read More

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7 h. ago Obasa to decide withdrawal of suit against Meranda, assembly – Lawyer

Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the counsel for the newly-re-elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said his client will be deciding on the withdrawal of the suit against the Assembly and former Speaker Mojisola Meranda. Obasa had in February dragged Meranda and the assembly to court to challenge his removal Read More

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8 h. ago Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance

Tribune Online Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance Borno State Government, in partnership with Oxfam International, has launched a $1.2 million project to promote inclusive governance and representation of marginalized groups in decision-making processes in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Speaking at the launch, Samuel Lashom, Oxfam’s Project Coordinator in Nigeria, said the project aims to strengthen democratic principles and […] Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Waste disposal management, our principal achievement — Abia govt

Tribune Online Waste disposal management, our principal achievement — Abia govt "It is important to seek the assistance or support of the members of the public to help ASEPA and other agencies of government, for that matter, to monitor government assets." Waste disposal management, our principal achievement — Abia govt Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Emmanuel Udechukwu wins ‘The Sun Investor of the Year’ for 2024

By Chinelo Obogo Chairman of SDD Realties Ltd, Roxbury Leisure Homes, and Evou Global Ltd, Ambassador Emmanuel Udechukwu, has been honored as ‘The Sun Investor of the Year 2024’, recognising his transformative impact on Nigeria’s real estate sector. The award was presented to him during a grand ceremony held on Saturday, 1st March, in Lagos. […] The post Emmanuel Udechukwu wins ‘The Sun Investor of the Year’ for 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago 2027: We won’t allow idle politicians to mislead people — Delta govt

Tribune Online 2027: We won’t allow idle politicians to mislead people — Delta govt According to him, because they do not have appointment at the moment, some persons who have been in government before have continuously progressed in error by looking for who to deceive. 2027: We won’t allow idle politicians to mislead people — Delta govt Tribune Online

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11 h. ago FULL SPEECH: I resigned as speaker to save Lagos Assembly – Meranda

The immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has cited the need to preserve the integrity of the legislative institution as the basis for her resignation. In her resignation speech on Monday, Meranda stated that her decision was made in the interest of democracy and to prevent further crisis within Read More

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12 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for eleven new private universities across Nigeria. In a statement on X by Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, disclosed that the former governor of Lagos State, granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, in Abuja. The post […] The post President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago EFCC Slaps Jude Okoye With Four New Theft Charges, Set For Arraignment On Tuesday

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign music executive Jude Okoye on Tuesday before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. He is accused of fraud and money laundering involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square […] The post EFCC Slaps Jude Okoye With Four New Theft Charges, Set For Arraignment On Tuesday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Lagos Assembly’s peaceful resolution, victory for democracy — APC

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly’s peaceful resolution, victory for democracy — APC The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lauded the peaceful resolution of the internal rift within the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as a victory for democracy and a testament to the party’s effective conflict resolution mechanisms. Lagos Assembly’s peaceful resolution, victory for democracy — APC Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo wins ‘The Sun Entrepreneur of the Year’ for 2024

By Chinelo Obogo In a grand ceremony held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Lagos, Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo, the Group Managing Director of Nedcomoaks, was honored with ‘The Sun Entrepreneur of the Year’ award for 2024. The event, which brought together top executives from the corporate world, oil and gas industry, banking sector, and prominent […] The post Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo wins ‘The Sun Entrepreneur of the Year’ for 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago RCCG donates baby essentials to mark Pastor Adeboye’s birthday

Tribune Online RCCG donates baby essentials to mark Pastor Adeboye’s birthday The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Grace Ville parish, Alimosho, Lagos, on Monday, donated basic baby essentials to children born on 2 March at the Orile-Agege General Hospital, Lagos, to celebrate the birthday of the General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. RCCG donates baby essentials to mark Pastor Adeboye’s birthday Tribune Online

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