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THE CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS WARN POLITICIAN AGAINST ACT OF DOUBLE STANDARD THAT CAN CAUSE CRISES AND UNREST IN KOSOFE LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

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The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kosofe Local Government, driven by its commitment to good governance, peaceful coexistence, and the preservation of a safe and healthy environment for all residents, has taken keen interest in the recent developments following the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday, 16th May 2026 within Kosofe Federal Constituency.  From available information and declarations made at the conclusion of the exercise, Mayor Dele Oshinowo was announced by the designated returning officer as the duly elected candidate and flag bearer of the APC for the 2027 general elections. However, the Coalition note concerns the contradictory position emanating from the camp of the incumbent MHR Hon. Mrs. Kafilat Ogbara, which initially laid claim to victory and has subsequently asserted that the election did not hold. This inconsistency is both troubling and capable of generating confusion, tension, and un...
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APC to Review Lagos Reps Primary Petitions as Aspirant Alleges Irregularities

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, has said the party is closely monitoring developments following the House of Representatives primary election in the state. Ojelabi assured party members that an election petition panel would be set up to examine complaints and grievances raised by aggrieved aspirants and make appropriate recommendations. Speaking at the party’s secretariat in ACME, Ogba, while addressing journalists on the conduct of the primaries in some local governments under his supervision, the APC chairman expressed satisfaction with the large turnout of members at various polling units. According to him, the massive participation reflects the growing acceptance of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Meanwhile, one of the aspirants for the Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency ticket, Hakeem Animashaun, appealed to the party leadership to launch an independent investigation ...
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Obasa Hails Lagos APC Primaries, Describes Exercise as Peaceful

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant for Agege Constituency, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the party’s primaries held on Saturday as peaceful and a reflection of strong internal democracy within the APC. Obasa made the remarks shortly after casting his vote at his ward in Agege at about 1 p.m., where he was welcomed by a large crowd of party supporters and residents. Speaking with journalists after voting, the lawmaker commended the leadership of the APC for what he described as a successful and orderly exercise. “This is a fantastic exercise and a very good development and a new direction,” Obasa said. “We appreciate the National Chairman of APC and his team, as well as party leaders in Lagos State. Though we are still awaiting reports from other wards, I believe the process will remain peaceful as well.” Obasa also reacted to the decision of some aspirants to step down d...
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APC Reps Primary in Lagos Mainland Disrupted by Alleged Irregularities

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday in Lagos Mainland was disrupted by allegations of widespread irregularities, voter intimidation and interference across several voting centres. The affected areas reportedly included Apapa Road, Makoko, Iwaya and Adekunle, where party members and delegates were allegedly prevented from participating freely in the exercise. Eyewitnesses and party loyalists accused supporters of aspirant Kazeem Omolaja of disrupting the election by allegedly forcing out delegates believed to be loyal to Hon. Abdulhakeem Animashaun from various polling centres. The incidents created tension and confusion during the exercise, as aggrieved party members accused certain APC leaders of attempting to influence the outcome in favour of a preferred candidate. Supporters of Hon. Abdulhakeem Animashaun also alleged that loyalists of the local government chairman, Hon. Emilagba, compromised...
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Government Secondary School Zing Taraba and Family Support Programme, Katsina Emerge Winners at the Savannah Conference Finals as the 26th Milo Basketball Championship Begins

  The 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship officially began with the successful conclusion of the Savannah Conference regional finals at the Sanni Abacha Indoor Sports Hall in Kano.  The opening address was delivered by Mrs. Opeyemi Jaiyeola, Category Development Manager, on behalf of Mr. Gilbert Tweneboah, Category Manager. In his speech, he reflected on the journey of the initiative, noting that, “Since 1999, what started with fewer than 500 schools has grown into a national movement, now engaging over 12,000 schools annually.  This growth is not by chance. It’s a result of dedication, consistency, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to discover their strength and reach their full potential.”The girls' final saw a competitive contest between Government Secondary School Zing, Taraba State, and Government Girls College Unity School, Bauchi. After a hard-fought game, Zing triumphed with a 53–43 scoreline.  Happy Sylvester of Zing was n...
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Fidelity Bank Chairman Amaka Onwughalu wins “Women on Bank Boards” at AWBFA 2026

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  Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, has emerged winner in the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026). The event, themed “Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance”, held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja on Friday, 8 May 2026, is a platform established to celebrate women driving leadership and impact across Africa’s financial services ecosystem. It also spotlights professionals whose contributions are often overlooked, while advancing visibility for women shaping banking and finance. In her acceptance remarks, delivered through Ezinwa Unuigboje, Company Secretary, Fidelity Bank Plc, Onwughalu described the recognition as a timely reminder of the role inclusion plays in strengthening board effectiveness and corporate governance. “This recognition matters because inclusion at board level strengthens governance,” she said, noting that when diverse perspectives are...
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Oyo Gov't Orders Reopening of Schools in Oriire and Neighbouring Communities on Monday*

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  * The Oyo State Government has re-ordered the reopening of schools in Oriire, Oyo East, Surulere, and Olorunsogo local government areas, on Monday, following the deployment of additional security operatives to the affected zones. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to remain calm, as security agencies have assured the government of sustained surveillance and protection across all identified communities. Speaking on behalf of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), the Executive Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, said the latest decision follows a comprehensive security review carried out after the unfortunate incident in Ahoro-Esinele community. Dr. Adeniran noted that the safety of pupils and teachers remains a top priority of the state government, adding that the coordinated efforts of security operatives-working under the directives of the Commissioner of Police-have significantly strengthened safety measures in schools across the axis. He emphasised...
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