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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Tajudeen Adebanjo |Chinyere Elizabeth Okoroafor
News What level of preparedness has the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) achieved for the July 12 chairmanship and councillorship elections? LASIEC is very prepared. I thank God for where we’re coming from, where we are now, and where He is taking us. I would liken our current state to that of a very intelligent student preparing for an important examination. We are ready.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Bolaji Ogundele |Abdul Gafar Alabelewe |Uja Emmanuel |Alao Abiodun
Special security forces yesterday landed in Benue State to battle terrorists and halt the spate of killings and other forms of violence across the local governments. The combined security team is made up of intelligence agencies, the police and the military. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandated them to take control of the security operations.
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4 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Jide Orintunsin |Sanni Onogu |Alao Abiodun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday received a pat on the back for impressive performance in the last two years. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), members of the National Assembly, ministers, governors and other leaders rated him high for accomplishing much for the country through the implementation of bold economic reforms. President Tinubu, who assumed the reins on May 29, 2023, yesterday celebrated his two years in office without funfare.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Bolaji Ogundele |Tony Akowe |Jide Orintunsin
Former President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for steering the country through tough times. He urged Nigerians to be patient with the reforms of the administration, saying that they are yielding positive results. The former leader, who handed over to President Tinubu, two years ago, led the pack of statesmen and political leaders who felicitated the President on his second year in office.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Toba Adedeji |Alao Abiodun
An All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Oyo State, Adebayo Shittu, has signified his ambition to emerge as the party’s governorship candidate in the 2027 general election in the state. Shittu, a lawyer, affectionately known as Barrister Shittu, is a renowned philanthropist and an astute politician.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Alao Abiodun
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has set up an Appeal Committee to look into protests by aggrieved aspirants, who participated in the local government primaries. The panel is headed by Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN). Other members are Otunba Abiodun Olufowobi (Secretary), Jokotola Pelumi, former Speaker of House of Assembly, Lanre Ogunyemi, ex-state lawmaker, and Chief Chukwudi Adiukwu.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Adeola Ogunlade |Jide Orintunsin
CAN, Methodist Prelate, Kukah reflect on state of nationPope Francis, recovering from an ailment that kept him in the hospital for two months, yesterday greeted Christians from his window at the Vatican in Rome to mark Easter. He also received United States Vice President JD Vance. A large crowd turned up for Easter celebration and to listen to the Pope’s “Urbi et Orbi” speech, which was read on his behalf by an Archbishop. The speech emphasized the need for peace across the troubled countries.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Eric Ikhilae |Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun
Savouring the joy of victory at the tribunal, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo yesterday waved the olive branch to his major challenger in last year’s governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He urged the opposition to join him in the task of developing the state, stressing that governance should now take precedence over politics.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Precious Igbonwelundu |Tajudeen Adebanjo |Sam Anokam
Lawmakers reject returnLagos APC promises quick resolutionCP explains police action“I am back as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly,” Mudashiru Obasa declared yesterday after returning to the chamber, one and half months after he was removed by his colleagues. He repudiated his removal by 36 of the 40 lawmakers, saying it was a nullity.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Bolaji Ogundele
President hosts national caucusAll Progressives Congress (APC) leaders have converged on Abuja for crucial meetings of the party’s key organs. Today, the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold. It is the first since September 2023. The NEC is the highest decision-making organ of the party in between conventions – the statutory highest decision making body. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted the National Caucus at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa last night.
