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NIGERIA @ 56 with the Concerned Youths of Badagry.

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Thank you for the opportunity to support the restoration of the Sato Drummer (the symbolic statue of our Badagry, our Heritage). Youth are the solution — not the problem! Nothing about us without us is for us. We will continue to invest in our people, because "a small group of

A PROMISE MADE, A PROMISE KEPT.

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I promised Badagrians that as the Executive Chairman (God willing, Insha Allah), part of my educational development agenda for A NEW BADAGRY is to help secure ADMISSIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND VISAS for 10 STUDENTS (yearly) from Badagry to study in best Universities overseas, making a total of 40 students in 4 years. We have established partnerships to make this happen without using the Local Government’s allocation or limited financial resources. I am happy to inform you that on July 13, 2016 we secured U.S. Visa, admission

Governor Ambode Continues Tour of Local Government Areas

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Governor Ambode started an ‘on-the-spot assessment’ of ongoing projects in all Local Government Areas in the State today, Monday 16th May, 2016. The Governor and his entourage including Commissioners and some Members of the Lagos House of Assembly visited some local Government Areas to examine the level of works in the areas visited. Today, Governor Ambode and his entourage visited Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Apapa,

JAGABAN SPEAKS ON FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL...

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu In a statement issued by his media office, the two-term governor of Lagos state, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for taking “a bold step”, telling Nigerians that “this pain is necessary”. He said the new development will clear the rot in the petroleum sector, and push out “fake businessmen who became true billionaires over night”. “We all want fuel at a cheaper price under the subsidy, we got the right price but not the fuel,” the statement read.

YOUTH FORUM ENDORSED HON. IDRIS OLUWAFEMI RUFUS METONWANU!!!

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The youth have spoken. Today May 7, 2016, Ajido Youth Forum unanimously passed a vote of confidence and endorsed Hon. Idris Oluwafemi Rufus Metonwanu as the youth's choice for the forthcoming Chairmanship election. We are the leaders of today not tomorrow! This is in agreement with the new agenda of Lagos State APC to set a great pace by giving only the younger ones the chance to govern their various Local Government.

VICE PRESIDENT, PROFESSOR YEMI OSINBAJO LAGOS TOWN-HALL MEETING, 23RD APRIL 2016

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Hear from VP Osinbajo... I attended a Town-hall meeting today in Lagos. I fielded questions from about a 100 pressure groups on topics ranging from capacity to fuel scarcity to the Yuan deal, power and  Entertainment in Nigeria. 1. President Muhammadu Buhari and I are completely committed to providing competent leadership. We have no other agenda. We acknowledge there are pains but they are just birth pains. This is not the end.

Today, Hon. Idris Oluwafemi Rufus Metonwanu Honoured the Invitation and supported the APC Women Forum of Ward G

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Equitable participation of women in politics and government is essential to building and sustaining democracy. Hon. Metonwanu is committed to working with women and empowering women socially, politically,

Today, Hon. Idris Oluwafemi Rufus Metonwanu was Received and Welcomed by the Badagry APC Women Forum

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All 10 political wards represented. For development of any kind to be successful, a vantage position should be accorded our women, as they constitute larger proportion of the population. In this regard, Hon. Metonwanu promised that, if elected, he will empower our women and increase their participation in Government. Donation was made to APC Women Forums

SUPPORT IDRIS OLUWAFEMI RUFUS METONWANU FOR EXCUTIVE CHAIRMAN BADAGRY LOCAL GOVT

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Fellow Badagrians, Badagry has come to a crossroad, and now you have the power to change the social, economic and political landscape of Badagry for good. Support this young, dynamic, visionary and experienced world-class leader for a NEW BADAGRY THAT WORKS FOR ALL; a Badagry that lives up to its legacy as the cradle of civilization and gateway to education in Nigeria; a Badagry that ranks among top international tourist destination cities; a Badagry with employment opportunities and thriving businesses; a Badagry where our children have access to

METONWANU 2016 Live at Badagry APC

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LGA Meeting on April 1, 2016. God is involved. #iSTAND4ANEWBADAGRY #ISUPPORTMETONWANU #METONWANU2016

STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT BUHARI FELICITATES WITH ASIWAJU BOLA TINUBU AT 64

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he clocks 64 years on March 29, 2016. The President believes the rising political profile of Asiwaju Tinubu since he was elected a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1992 is a testimony to his forthrightness, diligence and doggedness, the same qualities that had endeared him to the electorate and given him all-round success as a private sector worker, a businessman and two-term Governor of Lagos State. As one of the pillars of the APC, President Buhari commends the visionary leadership style of the Asiwaju of Lagos, who is also the Jagaban of the Borgu Kingdom in Niger State, for creating a formidable opposition party in Nigeria that worked vigorously within a short period to oust a party that had been in power for 16 years.

Hon. Idris Oluwafemi Rufus Metonwanu is genuinely passionate about investing in our students and better education for all.

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Education This week, he touched the lives of thousands of students and teachers, through donation of materials to schools, support for student's inter-mural sports competition, and scholarships towards Lagos State Common Entrance Examination for more than 70 pupils. With your support, Hon. Metonwanu will do more for students and all schools in Badagry.

In Democratic Debate, Candidates Clash on Money’s Role

DURHAM, N.H. — In a caustic debate on Thursday night, Hillary Clinton accused Senator Bernie Sanders of leveling “attacks by insinuation and innuendo” against her integrity and her credentials as a progressive by portraying her as beholden to wealthy interests and corporations. Mrs. Clinton, lobbing her harshest assault yet in their race for the Democratic presidential nomination, said months of criticism by Mr. Sanders over her taking speaking fees from Wall Street banks amounted to a suggestion that she was corrupt — or, as she put it, a “very artful smear.” It was the sort of cutting remark she usually reserves for Republicans, and it drew boos from many in the audience at the University of New Hampshire. “There is this attack that he is putting out, which really comes down to, anybody who took donations or speaking fees from any interest group has to be bought,” she said. “And I just absolutely reject that, senator. And I really don’t think these attacks by insinuation and innu...

Photos: Olamide Meets President Buhari, Gets Worm Handshake From Him

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(Buhari, Olamide and Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosu. Photo: Bayo Omoboriowo) Rapper, Olamide was the headline act who performed at the 40th year celebration of Ogun State yesterday. The grand celebration was attended by PresidentMuhammadu Buhari, YBNL boss, and indigenes of the state didn’t miss a chance to meet and pay homage to the number one man in the land. See photos;

We are all Guilty…since 1999, Saraki replies Obasanjo

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Politics ‘No one person is to blame’ SENATE President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki declared yesterday that all those who had served in government since 1999, had , one way or another , contributed to the socio- economic woes currently bedeviling the country. Saraki who was responding to journalists’ questions at the National Assembly, regarding allegations of corruption levelled against the National Assembly by former President Olusegun Obasanjo,‎ said it was wrong for anybody to hold an individual or group of people solely responsible for the mess of the past. According to him, rather than trading blame on the woes afflicting the country now, what is needed from all stakeholders is a collective participation in the drive to find solutions to the problems. ‎

Despite our religious, ethnic, social, economic and political differences in Badagry, we all share certain hopes for Badagry's future.

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Politics We hope for a New Badagry that lives up to its legacy as the cradle of civilization and gateway to education in Nigeria. A Badagry that will rank among top international tourist destination cities, with 21st century infrastructure, booming economy, good jobs and new businesses. A Badagry where our kids have access to the best schools and the best teachers. A Badagry that is safe, respected and admired around the world. I share these hopes for a NEW BADAGRY. I stand for a NEW BADAGRY.

Cruz tops Trump, Clinton pushed hard in Iowa caucuses

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Politics Ted Cruz felled long-time Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton was battled into a virtual tie with rival Bernie Sanders on Monday, as Iowans held the inaugural vote of the 2016 White House race. Republicans in the rural midwestern state backed the ultraconservative Cruz for their party’s nomination, leaving a humbled Trump in second place just ahead of Senator Marco Rubio, according to nearly complete results given by the party. Iowans flocked to churches, gymnasiums and libraries to be the first voices officially heard in the boisterous months-long nominating process that leads to Election Day on November 8. “To God be the glory!” exclaimed Cruz, claiming victory with 27.7 percent of the vote and staking his claim to be the new standard bearer of the right. “Tonight is a victory for courageous conservatives across Iowa and all across this great nation,” he said, clearly pleased that his heavy investment in campaigning in the deeply cons...

Supreme Court Judgement, a Victory for the Rule of Law, says Wike

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Politics Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has described his triumph at the Supreme Court as  victory for democracy, rule of law and a confirmation of God’s backing for his election as the governor of Rivers State. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, Wike said that the judgment of the Supreme Court affirmation of his election is a confirmation of the mandate freely given to him by the people of the state. While assuring the people of Rivers State that his victory at the Supreme Court will lead to greater delivery of democracy dividends across the state, Wike extended a hand of fellowship to the Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate, Dakuku Peterside to join hands with his administration to develop the state.