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Traditional Rulers Key Partners in Governance, Grassroots Development — Tinubu

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L-R: Wife of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Olori Iyabo Adetona; former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; first son of the late Awujale, Prince Adedire Adetona; and representative of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Arc. Fari-Arole, during the final farewell ceremony and grand reception for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, held at the Dipo Dina Stadium on Saturday... President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring the relevance of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s governance structure, describing monarchs as indispensable partners in promoting peace, security, and grassroots development across the country. Tinubu stated this on Saturday during the final farewell and reception held in honour of the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona at the Dipo Dina Stadium. Represented by Dapo Abiodun, the President said the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration had deliberately repositioned tr...

Waste-To-Wealth Advocate Requests APWEN Support For Coastal Innovation

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Mr and Mrs Maduka (middle) flanked by other dignitaries during the 7th edition of the 2026 OMAL organised by APWEN on Friday in Lagos...       By Grace Alegba     Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mitimeth, has urged the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) to mentor coastal communities and young innovators on commercialising waste into sustainable businesses.  

Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations In Kosofe LG Condemns Endorsement of Aspirant For Kosofe Constituency 2

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The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kosofe Local Government area of Lagos State has condemned the recent endorsement statement credited to the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Sego, concerning political representation within the Kosofe Constituency 2. Speaking in a statement signed by its Convener, Comrade Alex Omotehinse on Friday, the Coalition said that it considered it “both inappropriate and unacceptable for any individual or group, particularly one lacking direct residency or indigenous ties to the Kosofe community to attempt to exert undue influence on the democratic choices of our people.” They said that representation within Kosofe Constituency 2 must remain the exclusive prerogative of its residents and stakeholders, guided by informed consent, credible leadership evaluation, and constitutional democratic processes. “The reported circumstances surrounding this endorsement raise grav...

Billboard Vandalisation: Osun APC Cannot Run Away From Its Crime: Osun Accord

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Osun Accord has condemned in the strongest possible terms the deliberate vandalisation of its candidate's billboards, vowing that the Osun APC must be held accountable for its unprovoked, premeditated criminal acts. In a statement issued at Osogbo by the state chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Akande said the Osun APC cannot deny or run away from the crimes committed by its hired thugs and warned that the law enforcement agencies should not treat the matter with levity. “Osun APC cannot run away from its shadows, from its crimes. Denial from Osun APC is an afterthought. The dastardly act is too obvious to ignore. “The destruction of billboards was perpetrated across major towns in Osun state. From Osogbo, Ede, Ila, Ilesa, Ile Ife and many other towns. It was a pre-planned evil conduct, leading to loss of millions of naira in materials. “ We take this infraction seriously and we have taken appropriate legal steps to remedy the situation. This illegality will not go unpunished. “I...

Imole Campaign Council To Unveil Ultra-Modern Imole.Media Centre On Sunday May 10

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The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) is pleased to announce the official unveiling of the Imole Media Centre on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The Imole Media Centre is a highly structured and technologically driven media and communications hub established to provide strategic support for the media operations of the campaign and serve as a fully equipped coordination base for media professionals, digital teams, content creators, communication strategists, researchers, and campaign response units. Designed as a modern political communications facility, the Centre is equipped with advanced digital support systems, high-speed connectivity infrastructure, media production support facilities, workstations, strategic communication units, and recreational spaces to ensure a productive and creative working environment for members of the media and campaign communication teams. The facility is completely off-grid and independently powered by a dedicated solar energy system to guarantee uninterrupted operati...

No Rejection, No Safety Issue: Ogun Clarifies Hajj Flight Rearrangement

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The Ogun State Government has dismissed as false a media report alleging that Saudi airline, Flynas, rejected the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, for the transportation of Ogun pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government described the publication by The Punch titled “Pilgrims stranded as Saudi airline shuns Ogun airport” as misleading and a distortion of facts. According to the government, the relocation of the second batch of pilgrims from the Gateway International Airport was not due to any safety, operational, or infrastructural challenge at the facility. Rather, it resulted from the inability of Saudi aviation authorities to secure a landing slot for Nigeria’s designated carrier, Max Air, which had been engaged by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for Gateway International Airport (GIA) operations, necessitating an adjustment in flight arrange...

Peter Mbah Emerges New PGF Chairman

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Governor Peter Mbah has reportedly emerged as the new Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), succeeding Hope Uzodimma. Sources disclosed that the decision was reached during an extraordinary meeting of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held on Thursday night in Abuja. The development came just hours after Governor Uzodimma spoke on behalf of APC governors during the submission of the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. According to insiders, about 20 APC governors attended the closed-door meeting, including governors from Ogun, Bayelsa, and Enugu states. Governor Mbah’s emergence is seen as a significant political development within the ruling party, especially ahead of ongoing consultations and strategic alignments within the APC. Although official details surrounding the leadership change were still sketchy as of press time, party sources said the decision was part of eff...