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60th birthday thanksgiving of Sanwo-Olu witnessed dance skills by governor Governor Sanwo-Olu 60th birthday thanksgiving of Sanwo-Olu witnessed dance skills by governor. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed himself with dance moves during a thanksgiving service held to mark his 60th birthday. According to a video shared on Facebook by gospel singer Dare Ogundoyin, popularly known as Dare Justified, the governor was seen dancing joyfully in appreciation for the milestone celebration. The event, which drew dignitaries, family, friends, and well-wishers, was part of a series of activities organised in honor of Sanwo-Olu’s diamond jubilee. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed…

INEC serves parties election notice, commences electoral process in Ekiti Independent National Electoral Commission INEC serves parties election notice, commences electoral process in Ekiti. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, on Wednesday pledged the Independent National Electoral Commission’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of transparency and fairness in all the processes before, during and after the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. Omoseyindemi charged political parties in the state to “adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, particularly in the conduct of their primaries, submission of candidates and campaigns in accordance with the Electoral Act and the Commission’s…

FG gives houses to 1994 Super Eagles champions, 31 years later 1994 Super Eagles squad FG gives houses to 1994 Super Eagles champions, 31 years later The Federal Government has finally fulfilled its three-decade-old promise of house allocations to members of the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the ministry’s website on Wednesday. One of the beneficiaries, former striker Efan Ekoku, was presented with an allocation letter for a house in Abuja. He was represented at the brief ceremony by his niece, Lisa Jenifer Nwagbogun…

Tinubu celebrates Gbajabiamila at 63 today Tinubu and Gbajabiamila Tinubu celebrates Gbajabiamila at 63 today President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday rejoiced with his Chief of Staff, Olufemi Gbajabiamila, on his birthday today, June 25. Tinubu conveyed his congratulations in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled, ‘President Tinubu greets Chief Of Staff Gbajabiamila on his birthday.’ “The President encourages his Chief of Staff to continue supporting him in implementing the Renewed Hope Agenda to create a better, more economically viable, and more prosperous Nigeria,” the statement read in part. Gbajabiamila, a lawyer, served…

MultiChoice cuts DStv decoder price by 50% to attract subscribers Multichoice MultiChoice Nigeria has slashed the price of its DStv decoder by 50 per cent, dropping it from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000. The company announced that the move aimed to attract more customers and curb declining subscriptions. According to the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, in a statement released on Tuesday, the offer was a way of rewarding customer loyalty and delivering enhanced value to subscribers. “We want to ensure our customers feel appreciated and have access to the best entertainment every day. The ‘We Got You’ campaign is about…

Nigeria Police won’t arrest for criticising, abusing government officials Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun Nigeria Police won’t arrest for criticising, abusing government officials The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the Nigeria Police Force will not arrest individuals for criticising or abusing public officials, including himself. He stated that citizens have the right to free expression as long as it does not involve the publication of falsehood. The IG’s remarks come amid growing concerns and recent allegations that the police have been using their powers to clamp down on critics and dissenting voices. Speaking at a…

As FG starts implementation of degree programmes in Colleges of Education L-R: Director of Educational Planning, Federal Ministry of Education, Julie Uzor; Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, Prof. Paulinus Okwelle and Dr. Uche Uba, Director of Colleges of Education. As FG starts implementation of degree programmes in Colleges of Education * A review of the NCE Minimum Standards is underway. The Federal Government on Tuesday commenced the implementation of bachelor’s degree programmes across 15 approved Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria. This move follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent assent to the legislation empowering Federal Colleges…

Lagos asks for buildings facelift from property owners Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu Lagos asks for buildings facelift from property owners The Lagos State Government has asked property owners to give their buildings a face-lift to enhance the aesthetics of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide. The statement was issued by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, on Tuesday in Lagos. Olumide said property owners, especially those on highways, should undertake the needed face-lift of their buildings. “We implore property owners, especially those on…

Israel lifts restrictions on gatherings, schools Israel’s military said Tuesday it was lifting restrictions on public gatherings, workplaces and schools it imposed during its 12-day war with Iran after a ceasefire took effect. “All areas of the country will shift to full activity” from 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) on Tuesday on the orders of Defence Minister Israel Katz, the military said in a statement. The guidelines will be effective until Thursday evening, when they will be reviewed. Israel’s airport authority also announced that all flights to and from the country would resume. According to the transport ministry, between 100,000 and…

Joan Chirwa’s struggle for Press Freedom Across Zambian and Africa Media Joan Chirwa’s struggle for Press Freedom Across Zambian and African Media At the time when press freedom are fought daily and editorial integrity stands as the last bastion of democratic discourse, Joan Chirwa is one name that resonates with unwavering authority in Zambia. An Amazon of Lundazi, not only did Joan witness the evolution of media in the South-Central African country, she has actively participated as a frontline stakeholder in shaping, challenging and where necessary, rebuilding it from the ground up. Joan had her formative years in the classrooms…