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Tinubu, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, Others Celebrate Pst. Tunde Bakare at 70

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President Bola Tinubu has described the founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, as a man of God whose contributions to nation-building could not be quantified. President Tinubu stated this on Monday at the 70th birthday Thanksgiving Service held at The Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos. The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Sen. George Akume said the celebrant has over the years worked towards the unity and progress of Nigeria and Nigerians at all times. According to the President, Pastor Bakare is an embodiment of integrity and a symbol of hope to the hopeless, who has dedicated his life to serving God and humanity. Tinubu acknowledged the hardship Nigerians are facing but assured that the government is addressing the problems, as drastic action is needed to solve complex matters. In his remarks, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun emphasized that the esteemed man of Go
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Lagos NURTW Chairman Donates N1 Million To Widow,As Council Empowers Families Of Deceased Members With #40 million

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  Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio, popularly known as Sego, displayed a rare gesture of humanity as he gifted the widow of a late executive member of the Council in Ikorodu, Comrade Wasiu Ogunbunmi, Mrs Olufunmilayo Ogunbunmi, N1 million to take care of her son and herself. This took place as the leadership of the  Council, on Thursday presented cheques of N1.5 million each to families of 25 deceased members of the union at an empowerment programme. The deceased had served the union diligently as executive members and trustees of various branches and zones in Lagos State before their demise. Mrs Ogunbunmi had complained that though the name of her husband was mentioned as a beneficiary of the gesture of the council, none of them was invited to receive the cheque for the family. The woman informed the gathering that she was the third wife of the deceased and that her son is the youngest child of t
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New Lagos State RTEAN Chairman, Comrade Samsondeen Ajala Kaosara Visits NURTW Chairman, Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio (Sego)

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  "form synergy to promote development in Transportation sector" In what appears as clear departure from the ugly past,the newly elected Chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria,(RTEAN) Comrade Samsondeen Ajala Kaosara paid a courtesy visit to his counterpart in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW),Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio  a.k.a Tafa Sego ,where issues of mutual understanding was discussed ,with the duo promising to work  together for the development of transportation in the state  The Courtesy visit gave the opportunity to the duo of comrade Kaosara and Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio a k.a.Tafa Sego to brainstorm on the problems plaguing transportation sector  and their unions in Lagos and carefully assured that they will work to find lasting solutions to them  They jointly announced that there shall be no wranglings between the two unions as they are ready to work together and ensure both unions operate unhindered by any other uni
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Lagos Gives Recognition To Two Transport Unions

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  As RTEAN Removes Jafo as Chairman  The Lagos state government has for the upteenth time disclosed that there are two recognized unions in the transportation sector in the state and that other unions should affiliate with any of the two  Information has it that the recognition was as a result of the attempt by some erstwhile leaders of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) to have the motorcycle union stand as a separate Union,like the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) It was reliably gathered that RTEAN has equally removed the Oniba,Oba Jafo as the chairman of the union in the state,fuelling speculation that he has teamed up with those who lost in the supremacy battle in the NURTW to want a control over motorcycle union in the state  With the recognition given the duo of NURTW and RTEAN,there seems to be relative peace as the motorcycle unions, have had to obey and stay under the umbrella of the NURTW and RTEAN,a move applauded by stakeholders in the
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WOMEN’S GROUPS ORGANIZES PEACEFUL SIT-IN PROTEST AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN LAGOS

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    A coalition of women and civil  rights organizations on Tuesday  held a peaceful sit-in protest in Lagos, coinciding with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration.  The protest aimed to bring national attention to the increasing incidents of femicide, domestic violence, and gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. The event, organized by leading advocates such as Barrister Toyin Ndidi Taiwo-Ojo of the Stop the Abuse Against Women and Children Foundation and Anthonia Ojenagbon of Tonia Bruised But Not Broken, was a powerful call to action against the systemic marginalization and abuse of women, which persist 64 years post-independence.  The participants expressed their deep concern over the country’s inadequate protection of women’s rights, calling for urgent reforms to address the rampant violence. In her address, Barrister Taiwo-Ojo lamented the entrenched patriarchy in Nigerian society that continues to deny women their rights, equality, and safety at home, in the workplace
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Pastor Nike Lamai's foundation,Hadassah Healing Foundation Clocks 19

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  A popular foundation that specializes in supporting windows,children and the vulnerable,the Hadassah Healing Foundation has clocked nineteen years in existence  The foundation which was founded by the late Pastor Nike Lamai has made remarkable impact across the country,which has led to several outreaches to prison,schools and support for the vulnerable in the society  Upon her demise last year,he colleagues and partners promised to continue with the wonderful job of the foundation by ensuring Pastor Nike Lamai's memory is kept alive  The founder's immediate sister and a board member of the foundation ,Princess Aderemi Fagbemi also assured the partners and others that she will be supporting the foundation and be involved in it's  daily activities in the memory of her loving sister It's been Nineteen years of tireless efforts, unwavering dedication, and selfless service to the less privileged and to Humanity . According to Hadassah Healing Foundation "Our remarkabl
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ON THE GANG -UP AGAINST BELLO MATAWALLE BY GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL AND HIS COHORTS

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  From the time that Bello Matawalle was nominated as Minister OF the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023, Dauda Lawal the Governor of Zamfara State has been ill at ease. The circumstances of his victory at the gubernatorial election as well as subsequent victory at the Election petition Tribunal did not give room for sound sleep. He knew that when pushing comes to shoving, the former Governor held the aces in the State politically. Dauda Lawal having realised that it would be difficult to keep Matawalle’s new influence under check as Minister of State for Defence hatched another plan after his first moves to indict him through the cargo Airport controversy.This was to hoodwink a former aides to Matawalle who could provide information on his activities while in government. This was what led to the unveiling of Bashir Hadejia, who we will dwell on later in the write-up The original plan was to paint Bello Matawalle black over his achievements as Governor of Zamfara between 2019 and 2023
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Lawyers, Advocates Call for Speedy Trial of IVD over death of Wife

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A coalition of women's rights,legal practitioners and concerned Nigerians  gathered in Ikeja on Tuesday to demand justice for Bimbo Ogbonna, wife of popular auto dealer, Okeckuwu Ogbonna popularly known as IVD two years after her death in circumstances shrouded in mystery  Though,the case was to be heard yesterday ,when the defence counsel was expected to open defence , but it couldn't ,as it was reported that the judge,Nichole Clay was at a conference The Advocates,who were determined to see justice for the late Bimbo later gathered at the NBA center to address the press on the situation of the matter  It will be recalled that Bimbo Ogbonna,wife of auto dealer IVD,died from multiple burns on October 12 ,2022,after an alleged domestic violence incident at their Lekki residence  But despite convincing evidence of long-  standing abuse,including a 2020 expose, justice is yet to be served.  It was earlier gathered from an eye witness ,that in a desperate attempt to escape her abus
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Nigerians are natural comedians – Chiwenzu Oham

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         Highflying Nigerian Comedian, Chinweizu Oham,  in this interview said she sees a very bright future in the Nigerian entertainment industry, noting that Nigerians are ‘natural comedians’. The New York-based entertainer plans big with another work tagged Chin’s Way, debuting soon. What spurred your dream show, “Chin’s Way”? The idea actually came after I graduated from school. This was when I started exploring creating something of mine that could allow me to use the skills I learned in school. So, how did you actually start? During this time, I joined the cast of a live sketch comedy show which helped me build and practice my comedic timing. I also began creating videos for Tik Tok that grew my skills as a content creator. Doing all these gave me the confidence to be able to launch my own venture, which is where Chin’s Way comes in.  And does it peak here? No. Chin’s Way is a semi-scripted talk show, I am still bringing in the techniques I learned as I will be playing a heighte
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Tinubu's Special Assistant On Agriculture, Hon Abiodun Muftau Yinusa Kicks off Second phase of Fertilizers Distribution for Farmers in South west

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 The Second phase of the Flag-Off for the distribution of Fertilizers to the South west Farmers facilitated by the Special Assistant to the President on Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Abiodun Muftau Yinusa took  place at Iru-Victoria Island Local govt. Secretariat Hall on the 18th of September 2024 Present is also the Representatives of the Chairman of Iru-Victoria island LGA, the Various officers and the LGA officers and the Indeginous Farmers in the southwestern part of the country.  The representatives of the SA(Special Assistant) to President on Agriculture and Food Security; Mr. Rafiu Lawal and Hon. Taiwo Ayedun (Shanana) in their goodwill messages assured the farmers of much more support from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. The working team also comprised the Representatives of All Farmers  Association of Nigeria (AFAN Lagos state chapter Prince Segun Adeyeye) and the President of  “She Farmers Association of Nigeria”, Mrs Temitope Ande and Mechanized Agro-farmer expert
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