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Student Loan Scheme To Commence January 2024, Says Tinubu

The student loan bill was signed into law on June 12 in fulfillment of a promise he made during his campaign. President Bola Tinubu says the implementation of the student loan initiative will commence in January 2024. Tinubu, who was speaking at Abuja during the National Economic Summit 2023  on Monday, assured Nigerian students that […]

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Gov Yahaya Bello Denies Reports Of Ass@ssination Attempt On His Life 

The governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has vehemently denied circulating reports suggesting that there have been ass@ssination attempts on his life.  It was reported earlier that the state government had released a statement claiming the governor was almost ass@ssinated by armed men dressed in military uniforms in Lokoja. However in a statement signed by […]

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It May Look Difficult, Even Rough, But Iit Will Get Better – Tinubu Assures Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that better days are coming in spite of the difficulties encountered at the moment.  Tinubu, who said this on Friday, October 20, while receiving Southwest Muslim leaders, stated that sacrifice is required to achieve Nigeria’s restoration. Addressing the delegation led by the President of the Ummah, Rasaki Oladejo, at […]

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Alli felicitates Omilabu Ghandi on birthday 

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated a well-respected political leader and member of Providence Coalition, Alhaji Aderibigbe Omilabu Ghandi on his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Alli, the Senate Committee Chairman on INEC, said […]

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60th Birthday: Senator Alli hails Femi Babalola’s service to humanity

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended his warm felicitations to a distinguished political figure, Engineer Femi Babalola, as he celebrates 60th birthday.  This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Babalola, popularly known as Jogor, is the Chief […]

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Tinubu seeks Senate approval of Olukoyede as EFCC chair

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Ola Olukoyede as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He also sought the confirmation of Muhammad Hammajoda for appointment as chairman and secretary respectively of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The request was conveyed in a letter read […]

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Sanwo-Olu Celebrates World Food Day In Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu celebrated the World Food Day at the Police College Parade Ground, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday. According to the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat, Sanwo-Olu was the Special Guest of Honour at the Grand Finale of the Year 2023 World Food Day Celebrations themed: […]

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Dotun Sanusi, an uncommon personality @ 55- Senator Alli

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with Chief (Engr.) Dotun Sanusi, the Chairman of Hotel and Sports Resort as he clocks 55. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Sanusi, a renowned philanthropist, and multi-billionaire businessman, was […]

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Tinubu Swears-In Three More Ministers

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, swore in three more ministers at the Presidential Villa Abuja, on Monday. The president has added into his 48-member cabinet are Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Ayodele Olawande and Balarabe Lawal. They took the oath of office at 12:15 pm at the Council Chamber of the State House, before the Federal Executive […]

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Making a Difference: Sharafadeen Alli’s Trailblazing Performance in 100 Days

Senator Sharafadeen Alli has proven himself as a leader dedicated to the well-being of his constituents, delivering on his promises and bringing development and progress to Oyo South Senatorial District and Oyo State as a whole. Despite the economic challenges facing the country, Alli remains a ray of light for his people, undertaking numerous projects […]

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Sanwo-Olu’s Re-election Cannot Stand – Jandor Tells Appeal Court

The Lagos state governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), AbdulAzeez Adeniran popularly known as Jandor, has filed an appeal on the judgment of the election petitions tribunal which affirmed the election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor, on Friday, filed a 34-ground notice of appeal. He expressed dissatisfaction […]

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Oyo APC Chair, Omodewu’s call to bar a milestone achievement – Senator Alli 

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has described the call to bar of  Oyo State APC Chairman, Chief Isaac Omodewu, as a milestone achievement   that has brought honour and recognition to the state. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan  […]

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Certificate Controversy: Reintroduce Yourself To Nigerians, Obi Tells Tinubu

He also asked the President to clarify if he indeed changed his name at any time and save the country of what he called an international embarrassment of identity crisis. The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reintroduce himself to Nigerians. […]

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Nigerian president appoints Fela Durotoye, others as SSAs and SAs

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following men and women to serve in the Office of the President under the Media & Publicity Directorate with full respect for the tenets of Nigeria’s federal character principle and the supremacy of merit: (1) Mr. Fela Durotoye (Senior Special Assistant to the President — National […]

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES MINISTER OF SOLID MINERALS, DELE ALAKE, ON 67TH BIRTHDAY

President Bola Tinubu extols the virtue of his long-time ally, confidant, and present Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Dele Alake, on the occasion of his 67th birthday.  The President cherishes Hon. Alake’s patriotism and unwavering dedication to service, as well as the close relationship they have shared over the span of four decades.  President […]

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2003 Guber Polls: Atiku Lied Against Tinubu – Olaosebikan, Lam Adesina’s ex-aide

Mr. Kehinde Olaosebikan, former Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lam Adesina of Oyo State, has disputed the claim by the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that he was the one that made President Bola Ahmed Tinubu win a second term as governor of Lagos State in 2023. Atiku made […]

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World Teachers Day: Senator Alli congratulates Nigerian teachers 

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended his warmest congratulations to teachers across the country as they celebrate World Teachers Day. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Alli lauded the dedication of teachers in Nigeria and their […]

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Senator Alli mourns death of Tribune’s Senate Correspondent,  Tijani Adeyemi

Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Tribune Newspaper Correspondent in the Nigerian Senate, Mr. Tijani Adeyemi. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday. Adeyemi’s sudden death, which occurred on Wednesday, has left many […]

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Tribunal sacks Nasarawa Gov, declares PDP’s candidate winner

The governorship election tribunal sitting in Nasarawa has sacked Governor Abdullahi Sule of the APC and declared David Umbugadu of the PDP winner of the march 18, 2023 guber election. Two out of the three justices, led by Justice Ezekiel Ajayi declared that Governor Abdullahi Sule was not validly elected. INEC had declared Sule winner […]

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Oyo South Senator, Alli congratulates Akinremi on 51st birthday 

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Rep. Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi(APC- Ibadan North Federal Constituency) on his 51st birthday anniversary  This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan.  Alli said that Akinremi, popularly known as Jagaban, has made indelible marks […]

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