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FLASH: 'When Will Atiku Report Himself to Trump?' — Presidency Fires Explosive Salvo at Atiku

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STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT WHEN WILL ATIKU ABUBAKAR REPORT HIMSELF TO PRESIDENT TRUMP? Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s relentless desire to become President of Nigeria has regrettably closed his eyes to the virtues of statesmanship, decorum, and propriety expected of an elder statesman. Instead of embracing the dignity and maturity that come with his standing, he continues to diminish himself through reckless public statements and desperate political manoeuvres. It is baffling and disappointing that someone who has sought the presidency for over three decades now resorts to reporting the President of Nigeria to US President Donald Trump and members of the US Congress. In his latest act, Atiku Abubakar’s lobbying group in the US has submitted petitions to President Trump and the US State Department regarding a civil forfeiture case from 1993—a matter long settled, with no criminal conviction or finding of guilt. This issue was resolved over 30 years ago in the United ...
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2027: Ex-Oyo Deputy Governor Arapaja Visits Ibadan South East APC Apex Leader, Alhaji Mufutau Gbayawu, Commends President Tinubu's Leadership

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Former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, today visited the residence of the apex leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ibadan South East local government, Alhaji Mufutau Adisa Gbayawu, describing his move to the APC as a return to his core progressive family. The statement made available to journalists through Ambassador Arapaja Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim noted that Arapaja was warmly received by party stalwarts, ward chairmen, women and youth leaders. Speaking during the visit, Arapaja expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for welcoming him to the party and for intervening to restore his security details, which he stated were withdrawn by Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. Describing his visit as that of a son returning to his father's house, Arapaja who highlighted his deep roots in progressive politics, recalled that his late father, Alhaji Oladimeji Oladejo Arapaja, fought in the political trenches of...
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SENATE EXPANDS SAFE SCHOOLS PROBE, EXTENDS PANEL’S TENURE

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The Senate has extended by three weeks the tenure of its ad hoc committee investigating the Safe Schools Initiative and expanded its mandate to include the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Chairman of the committee, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, said the expanded probe would enable a comprehensive investigation into the funding, implementation and accountability of education and social intervention programmes linked to students' safety and welfare. The Senate approved the request through a voice vote, giving the committee an additional three weeks to conclude its investigation and submit its report.
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CBN GIVES REASONS FOR N100, N200 NOTES SCARCITY

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the N100 and N200 notes remain legal tender, dismissing speculation that the denominations have been withdrawn from circulation.  The CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso stated this after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. He attributed the apparent scarcity of the notesto the increased use of digital payment channels and their declining purchasing power, rather than any policy decision by the apex bank. Cardoso who urged Nigerians to continue to accept the N100 and N200 notes, added that the CBN had not withdrawn any denomination from circulation.
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2026 Ibadan North East Chairmanship: Ogunremi Abeeb Ademola Formally Joins Race, Rallies Party Support

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Alhaji (Hon.) Ogunremi Abeeb Ademola has officially declared his intention to contest for the Chairmanship of Ibadan North East Local Government, formally presenting his letter of intent to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) executives amid growing support from party stakeholders. During his declaration, Ogunremi paid glowing tribute to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, applauding their leadership and commitment to the growth of the party and the development of the local government. He also commended the PDP Chairman in Ibadan North East, Alhaji Isiaka Fatokun, alongside members of the party executive, before officially submitting his letter of intent. Recounting his political journey, Ogunremi emphasized his unwavering loyalty to the PDP, noting that he remained steadfast with the party after contesting for the State House of Assembly ticket in both the 2019 an...
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Oyo State Unveils Digital Land Survey Plan Registry to Enhance Transparency and Efficiency in Land Administration

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The Oyo State Government has officially launched the Digital Land Survey Plan Registry (DLSPR), a landmark initiative aimed at transforming land administration through digital innovation, transparency, efficiency, and improved public service delivery. The Digital Land Survey Plan Registry is a state-of-the-art platform designed to modernize the registration, management, verification, and spatial analysis of survey plans. By digitizing these critical processes, the platform will provide faster, more secure, transparent, and reliable services to licensed surveyors, land professionals, investors, government agencies, and the general public. Speaking on the initiative, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Akin-Funmilayo Williams, said the launch of the DLSPR marks another significant milestone in Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde's digital governance agenda, which continues to prioritize innovation as a catalyst for economic growth, ease of d...
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APPLY: Lagos Begins Recruitment Of Doctors, Nurses, Others

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The Lagos State Government has opened recruitment for clinical personnel across its 29 secondary healthcare facilities as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and address workforce shortages . A statement by the Lagos State Health Service Commission on Monday said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the exercise to fill vacancies in government general hospitals across the state. “In line with the THEMES Agenda of the present administration and in fulfilling the promise of qualitative healthcare delivery to the residents of Lagos State, Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the recruitment of clinical staff to fill the existing vacancies in the twenty-nine (29) Secondary Healthcare Facilities in the State,” the commission stated. According to the commission, the recruitment is aimed at reducing the impact of brain drain on the health sector and improving access to quality healthcare for residents. The available positions include consultants in various speci...
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