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Property and Oil mogul, Aare Bashir Fakorede has openly debunked a land-grabbing allegation levelled against him by some unscrupulous elements using some section of the media to malign his persona.Recently, this unscrupulous elements have been in the news with their recent land-grabbing fiasco with the Oni-Orisan chieftaincy family of Lagos Island and Epe after they took thugs and police to beat family members who own the landed property situated at Oju-Ota, Oko-Orisan Epe Lagos, which Aare Bashir Fakorede acquired from the family in 2016, with a family-issued receipt, official gazette from the Lagos state on the 28th of June 2007,…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq joins family, friends, and associates to congratulate former Commissioner for Information and APC chieftain in the state Oloriewe Raheem Adedoyin on his birthday today. The Governor commends the veteran journalist and International Press Institute (IPI) executive for his support for young people, his contributions to the development of the party and the state, and his consistent support for the government. Governor AbdulRazaq prays to Allaah to grant Oloriewe many more years in good health and abundant grace of the Almighty.

The Centre for Accountability and Probity (CAP) has commended the Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Bichi, for his commitment to transparency and accountability. In a statement signed by Princess Ajibola Naomi, its Coordinating President, the Centre said the recent transmission of the supplementary budget has been met with thorough scrutiny and public engagement by Bichi. Naomi said that in his characteristic manner, Bichi is engaging stakeholders, conducting public hearings, and scrutinizing the executive bill to ensure that the supplementary budget serves the best interests of Nigerians. “Bichi’s innovative approach to the budgetary process has introduced a new…

The President of the Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Prince Akinloye Adeoye, along with his Executive team, which consist of Dr Kunle Adeyemi, Vice President, REDAN(South/ West) and Mr Jide Ogunleye, REDAN Secretary visited the Chairman and Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, at the company’s headquarters in Omole Phase 1, Lagos. During the courtesy visit, the team headed by Prince Akinloye applauded Adron Homes and Properties for its efforts in providing affordable housing schemes and praised the company for consistently bridging the gap between the masses and affordable urban development. Prince…

…Aims to Promote Better Service Delivery to Nigerians Through Global Partnerships The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, On Thursday, July 18, 2024, took a significant step in strengthening global partnerships by participating in a bilateral meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on reviving the over-decade-old Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) to enhance service delivery through global collaborations and data-driven decision-making to improve national security and effectively combat cross-border crimes. Adeniyi emphasised that Customs officials have been actively addressing the challenges of cross-border crimes, including drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and money…

ABEOKUTA – A grassroots politician and community leader in Ogun State, Dipo Ogunyemi popularly known as Champion, has denied allegations of cult involvement and threats against the outgoing chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Mr. Abdusalam Ayorinde. Ogunyemi described the accusations as “baseless and politically motivated,” aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Recalled that Hon. Ayorinde had recently accused Ogunyemi of threatening his life and also allegedly involved in many of the cult clashes recorded within the council area. Reacting in a statement released to newsmen on Thursday, Ogunyemi dismissed the allegations as a desperate attempt by the chairman to divert…

By Animashaun Ogundele It did not start right now, but what has the tendency to finally destroy the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has become a foetus that could be birthed before the 2027 general election. The party in the state is still trying to strengthen-up from its loss at the presidential election of 2023. That was, indeed, a shocking output from which many fingers point at the leadership of the party in the State led by Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. A review of the 2023 election by some members of the party showed that the usual steps to victory…

The Coalition of All Political Parties Supporters in Nigeria (CAPSN) has vehemently condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) for obtaining a court order to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register for the forthcoming local government elections in Rivers State. According to CAPSN President, Ibrahim Mustapha: “The APC’s action is a breach of President Tinubu’s desire for local government autonomy and smacks of mischief. “It’s an assault on the recent landmark Supreme Court judgment granting autonomy to local governments.” Mustapha described the court order as “frivolous and mischievous,” adding that it’s targeted at making a…

In a shocking turn of events, law enforcement officers are actively looking for a bisexual woman who was allegedly responsible for the death of Mr. Oluwaseye Timothy Akeredolu who died on the 15th of April, 2024. The woman, whose identity has currently been made public, is sought by the late Mr. Oluwaseye Timothy Akeredolu’s family in relation to his cause of death. Following his passing, the community’s residents supported the enraged family of Mr. Oluwaseye Timothy Akeredolu in their desire for retribution. Aina Okeowo Akeredolu, 32, who formally lived at 2 Awanutu Street papa Ajao Mushin in Lagos, was declared…

The North Central Youth Group, a vibrant coalition of young people from the Middle Belt, has distanced itself from any form of protest against President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umar Bago of Niger State. The group’s stance comes after a thorough evaluation of the leaders’ performances, which they say has brought hope, opportunities, and smiles to the faces of Nigerians, particularly the people of the North Central region. A statement jointly signed by Abdullahi Mohammed and Barr Fidelis Elaigwu described President Tinubu’s administration as a beacon of light in just one year, illuminating the path to a brighter future for…