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The Office of the National Youth Leader (NYL), of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Dayo Israel has concluded plans to mark the 71st birthday of Nigeria's President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in grand style. Our correspondent gathered that the epoch making event is billed to take place in Abuja on Saturday April 1, 2023 at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Congress Hall. Tagged, "Progressive Young Wing Iftar Party" it is also expected to serve as an occasion for breaking of fast in the Holy Month of Ramadan. Organisers informed that the dress code for the anticipated event is "Black tie or traditional attire". Red carpet for the event is billed for 5pm at the entrance of the Congress Hall.  When contacted on phone to confirm the event, APC NYL, Comrade Dayo Israel said that it is "a celebratory meal to break the fast."  He also informed that progressive youth from all over the country and Abuja will be attending the event.

The Ogun State Government has refuted the report being circulated on some social media platforms, claiming that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has dissolved the State Executive Council. An online news medium, The Encounter, had reported that the governor had dissolved his cabinet. But in a statement issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kunle Somorin, described the report as not only untrue, but misleading. According to him, Governor Abiodun, having won his reelection, has continued to perform his functions as governor by working with members of his cabinet. Somorin, who affirmed that the state exco is still intact as the governor has not directly or indirectly announced any dissolution, urged the people to disregard the report, which according to him is the figment of the imagination of the writer of the story.

  ...as he pays condolence visit to late General's family Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, paid a condolence visit to the Lagos residence of the former Chief of General Staff and Military Governor of Ogun, General Oladipo Diya, disclosing that the late military top brass would be given a state burial by the state. Abiodun, who described his death as a great loss to Ogun in particular and the country in general, said late Diya lived an impactful life worthy of emulation. Speaking further, while leading a delegation from the state comprising members of the State Executive Council, the governor said, "General Diya was a man of many parts. His life epitomized integrity and character. He was a soldier and gentleman, a lawyer with an eventful career. He rose to the peak of his career as the Chief of General Staff. " The governor noted that he held many command and administrative positions while in the military and continued to make an impact on humanity after reti...

Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has appointed Mr. Kolawole Peter Fagbohun as the new Head of Service in the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday by Mr Tokunbo Talabi, the Secretary to the State Government. According to the statement, the appointment takes immediate effect. Fagbohun succeeds Dr. Nafiu Aigoro, who retired from public service last Friday . A multidisciplinary specialist with a rich social science background, with core competence in human resources, perception and reputation management, Mr. Fagbohun was the winner of 2007 Merit Award Winner in the Ogun State Public Service. Until his appointment as Head of Service, he was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. He had also worked as Permanent Secretary in the Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services and Bureau of Service Matters, among others. Born 10th April, 1964, he is a native of Ilobi in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. Holder of a B...

  ...reels out community-specific projects to voters in door-to-door engagement The APC National Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel, has urged the residents of Lagos state to ensure the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwoolu for another term in office as reward for his outstanding performance since his emergence in 2019. Israel, who is also from Lagos and a former member of the State’s Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), made the appeal during his ongoing statewide door-to-door voter engagement exercise ahead of the election on Saturday, March 11. As part of the engagement which involves direct conversations with voters and visitation to community hubs, the National Youth Leader has covered Badagry, Amuwo Odofin, Mushin, Alimosho, and Festac where he reeled out community-specific interventions and projects of the Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Sanwoolu. In Ilasamaja Mushin where Israel’s entourage of local mobilisers and community influencers was met b...

Fellow Young Nigerians, the last few months have been tortuous and tumultuous. We experienced one of the most disruptive campaign and election season in the history of our nation. Emotions were heated, brothers were against brothers, sisters against sisters, as we approached the poll due to differences in political reasoning or alignment. In the midst of it, our nation like never before saw the energy of its youths at its loudest, demanding a Nigeria that works. To each their own, some of us Batist or rather Jagaban “Army”; some Obidient, some Atikulated, and so on and so forth. While we all belong to different political parties or ideologies, never for once did I doubt that we all want the same thing - a Nigeria that works, a Nigeria fit for children. A Nigeria that helps the potential of our youth to blossom and in which everyone can achieve their potential with the government truly meeting the needs of its people. More Youths need jobs. Farmers require more support and protection. W...