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Outrage as Oyo Police Debunk Viral Claims of Release of Abducted Schoolchildren

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June 4, 2026
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The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading widespread social media reports claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from Ahoro Esiele and […]

Politics

NDC Substitutes Candidates in Six Lagos Constituencies After Disrupted Primaries

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June 2, 2026
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By Our Correspondent The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the nomination of candidates for six legislative seats across the […]

Politics

Lagos PDP Suspends Bode George, Hon Rita, 22 Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

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May 29, 2026
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The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode George, Former Ajeromi Ifelodun […]

Politics

NDC Shifts Primaries to May 29 as Members Involved in Ratification Exercise Remain Stranded

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May 28, 2026
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Many members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) involved in the party’s ongoing ratification and screening exercise have reportedly remained stranded in Abuja due to […]

Housing

Lagos Residents Hail Planned Tenancy Law, Demand Strict Enforcement

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May 27, 2026
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Lagos residents have commended the state government’s latest move toward addressing the growing housing crisis, following the unveiling of plans to introduce a new tenancy […]

Politics

“This Victory Belongs to the People” — Re-Elected Lawmaker

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May 22, 2026
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Hon. Sabur Akanbi Oluwa, the re-elected member representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, has expressed profound appreciation to leaders and […]

Politics

“Kosi Olumoh, Kosi Assembly”: Massive Crowd Backs Lawmaker’s Return

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May 18, 2026
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A massive show of political solidarity and grassroots support took place recently in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency 01 as party faithful, community groups, market associations, religious bodies, […]

Politics

PDP Adopts Diriwari Wilson as Consensus Candidate for 2027 House of Representatives Election

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May 17, 2026
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State has moved to consolidate its political front ahead of the 2027 general […]

NEWS

Past Ifelodun Chairmen Hail Okeowo’s People-Centred Governance as LCDA Commences N528M Support Programme

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May 13, 2026
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The administration of the Executive Chairman of Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo, has continued to attract commendation from past political leaders […]

National

“Nigerians should be ‘Melted Down’ ‘To fill in the Potholes’: Reform UK Controversy Raises Fresh Questions on Migration and National Responsibility

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May 11, 2026
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The recent controversy surrounding Reform UK Councillor Glenn Gibbons over alleged racist remarks has once again exposed the harsh realities many immigrants and minorities face […]

Housing

More Lagosians React as Concerns Mount Over Enforcement of Lagos Tenancy Law

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May 11, 2026
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More Lagos residents have continued to express strong reactions over the implementation of the Lagos State Tenancy Law, with many insisting that despite the law’s […]

Politics

ADC Chairman, 11 Ward Executives Dump Party in Amuwo-Odofin, Join NDC

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May 4, 2026
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A major political realignment has unfolded in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State as the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the […]

Politics

APC Chieftain Backs Taiwo, Rejects Kalejaiye — Reveals How Ajegunle Elites Secured KAP’s Foremost Appointment

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May 4, 2026
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A founding member of the defunct Supreme League of Ajegunle, a political elite group Aare Y.O.S Animashaun, from Ward E, Tolu has provided a detailed […]

Politics

NDC Emerging as Key Challenger to APC in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Amid Looming Defections

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May 3, 2026
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Fresh political developments in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State indicate a significant shift in the balance of power, with the National Democratic Coalition […]

ENVRONMENT

Akindipe Moves Against Crime, Tackles Truck Gridlock in Ajeromi-Ifelodun

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May 2, 2026
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The Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area, Olamilekan Akindipe, popularly known as “Lampholder,” has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to combat crime and ensure a secure […]

Politics

Drama, Unity and Endorsement: Ajeromi Constituents Rally Behind Sabur Akanbi Oluwa for Second Term

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May 2, 2026
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It was a political gathering that blended celebration with high drama as residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency II, cutting across ethnic and political lines, converged in […]

Politics

PDP Leadership Crisis Remains Amid Confusion Over Supreme Court Judgment

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May 1, 2026
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The recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria appears to have intensified internal tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as conflicting interpretations of […]

Politics

PDP Board of Trustees Takes Over Party Leadership After Supreme Court Ruling

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April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party has formally assumed national leadership of the party following a landmark judgment […]

Politics

Ó Máa Lù Lé: The Unfinished Five-Storey Promise in Ajeromi-Ifelodun

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April 30, 2026
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In public leadership, some projects decorate speeches, and there are those that define commitment. The difference is simple: one exists in words, the other in […]

Politics

Ajeromi-Ifelodun 2027: Wetin HKT do sef that he wants to come back?

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April 28, 2026
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As political activities gather momentum ahead of the next electoral cycle, stakeholders in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency are increasingly revisiting the performance records of past and […]

Politics

Ajeromi-Ifelodun PDP Rebuilds, Targets 2027 Victory — Adebiyi

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April 27, 2026
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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, Alhaji Kabiru Adewale Adebiyi, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment […]

Blue Economy

Monye Rallies Seafarers Around Unity Agenda, Sets Tone for Inclusive Union Reforms

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April 26, 2026
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Re-elected District 1 Vice Chairman of the Shipping Federation, Comrade Onyeisi Prince Monye, has issued a strong call to action to seafarers across all the […]

NEWS

Opposition Parties Issue ‘Ibadan Declaration,’ Signal United Front Ahead of 2027 Elections

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April 25, 2026
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Opposition political parties in Nigeria have resolved to intensify collaboration and present a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a National Summit […]

Housing

LAGOSIANS ISSUE “MATCHING ORDERS” TO GOVERNOR OVER SOARING RENTS AS HOUSING CRISIS DEEPENS

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April 24, 2026
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By our Staff writers A wave of public frustration is cresting across Lagos as residents intensify calls on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take decisive action […]

Transportation

ITF Women Mark International Women’s Day with Call for Equality, Empowerment

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April 23, 2026
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The hall reverberated with chants of “Great ITF Women! Great—women are great, no controversy!” as members of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Women Committee […]

Sports

Nigerian-Born Athlete Targets Community Sports Development, Eyes National Team Call-Up

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April 21, 2026
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A Nigerian-born basketball player based in Canada, Daniel Owoeye, has outlined ambitious plans to replicate community-driven sports development initiatives in Nigeria, following his emergence as […]

Politics

“ELECTORAL VALUE LIES WITH THE PEOPLE” — HKT CAMP FIRES BACK AT CRITICS, CITES APRIL 11 CROWD, SELFIE FRENZY AS PROOF

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April 18, 2026
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Supporters of Rt. Hon. Kolawole Taiwo Musbau (HKT) have strongly pushed back against claims that the former lawmaker lacks electoral value, describing such assertions as […]

Politics

AMUSA EXITS ACO, DECLARES 2027 ASSEMBLY BID, PROMISES “TESTED LEADERSHIP” FOR AJEROMI IFELODUN 01

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April 18, 2026
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A seasoned legal practitioner and long-standing political figure, Barrister Tajudeen Adebola Amusa, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Lagos State House of […]

Entertainment

From Ijora Choir Girl to Rising Gospel Voice: The Inspiring Journey of Minister Kemi Aloto

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April 12, 2026
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A fast-rising gospel music minister, Kemi Aloto, has recounted her inspiring journey from a humble choir member in Ijora Badia, Lagos, to a widely sought-after […]

Politics

Hon Ezeude Puts Her Political Eggs in Another Man’s Basket

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April 8, 2026
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As Bob Marley famously sang, “He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.” Yet, in the complex and often challenging terrain of […]

National

Before Our Applause: Why Governments Must First Deliver on Food, Clothing, and Shelter

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April 8, 2026
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In Nigeria’s ever-evolving political landscape, it has become customary for citizens to applaud governments: local, state, and federal, for policy pronouncements, infrastructure projects, and ambitious […]

EDUCATION

Imo Book Fair Signals Strong Commitment to Nigeria’s Literary, Educational Growth

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April 8, 2026
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The successful hosting of the second edition of the Imo International Book Fair and Conference has underscored the growing commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s literary ecosystem […]

Entertainment

Some men tell me they masturbate whenever they watch me on TV – Actress Damilola Oni

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April 5, 2026
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Popular Nollywood actress Damilola Oni has opened up on the overwhelming and often disturbing attention she receives from men, both online and within the industry. […]

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