Edo Governor, Okpebholo Employs Over 300 Into Edo Civil Service .Commits to minimum wage payment Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has employed 360 Edo citizens from the three Senatorial Districts into the state’s Civil Service. Those recruited have been deployed to various government ministries and parastatals to boost the workforce. State Head of service HOS, Dr Anthony Okungbowa disclosed this in his office in Benin City while briefing newsmen on the steps taken by the Okpebholo-led administration to embark on people-centered initiatives. Okungbowa said the previous administration had a contractual agreement with consultants and contractors who could hire and…
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Ope Salami Congratulates Chief Bisi Akande on Birthday Anniversary Former Chairman, Akinyele Local government, Hon Ope Salami has congratulated the first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, on his birthday anniversary on Thursday. Ope Salami in a congratulatory mesage sent to our correspondent described the party chieftain and elder statesman as courageous and honest. He described the celebrant as an advocate of good governance, restructuring, and true federalism. “As a true democrat and respected political icon, you had made a great impact in the lives of many Nigerians…
EFCC Has No Business with Edo Election Witness that has no Corruption Issue The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a trending video insinuating that Mr. Jonathan Okunbor, a suspect being investigated for an alleged N6billion fraud, was an election witness. The Commission wishes to state without any equivocation that Okunbor is not a witness of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the election tribunal as claimed by Mr. Asue Ighodalo. Rather, he is a prime suspect connected to a case of misappropriation of funds involving all the 18 local government areas…
Prof Shangodoyin, Oyo’s Works Commissioner, Others Join Agboola To Mark 5th Anniversary Of Parrot Xtra Hour On Splash FM Professor Dahud Shangodoyin, the Commissioner in Charge of Oyo State’s Ministry of Public Works & Transport joined others on Tuesday to celebrate with Parrot Xtra Media Network boss, Ambassador Olayinka Agboola on the fifth anniversary of his popular Radio Show, Parrot Xtra Hour on Splash 105.5fm, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. Prof Shangodoyin who was also the celebrity guest on the day’s episode of the show used the opportunity to pray for both Parrot Xtra Media Network, Splash 105.5fm…
Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To Prince Akeem Owoade As Alaafin Of Oyo Makinde Presents Staff of Office To Prince Akeem Owoade As Alaafin Of Oyo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo. The presentation was held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office.
Prominent Civil Society Leader, Mashood Erubami Lauds FG Over US returns Of $53m loot linked to Diezani A leading civil society leader in Nigeria who also doubles as the Convener, Voters Assembly has lauded the federal government over the return of the fifty three million US dollars back to Nigeria government. Erubami in a release through his media office said the development is gladdens to the heart and it’s an indeed a very welcome development. He also thanked the United States government not only for returning the money but his readiness to monitor the money on its usage for the…
Alesinloye, Olayemi, Aseyin, Adegoke, Others Celebrates Kisi Born Engineer At Conferment of Award of Excellence on Kishi-born Engineer, Femi Alao Former ALGON Chairman in Oyo state, Prince Ayodeji Abass Alesinloye led prominent political actors and stakeholders across Oyo State and beyond to the Aweni event centre, Ibadan, when a renowned Engr, Femi Alao was conferred with an award by Ibadan Soco-cultural Organisation, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes'(CCII). In his remark, President General, CCII who is also the Atunluse of Ibadanland, Chief Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewola the award Engineer Femi was to appreciate his good work on Ibadanland. He highlighted qualities of…
The Erosion of Ideological Integrity in Nigerian Politics By Abayomi Odunowo. In contemporary politics, a troubling trend has emerged: the ideological differences that once distinctly delineated political parties have eroded significantly. This alarming phenomenon has shifted the political landscape from one of robust debate over values and policies to a disturbing focus on individual personalities. The public is increasingly confronted with choices that resemble a contest of celebrity rather than a reflection of partisan ideology. As a result, the electorate finds itself in an agonizing predicament: choosing between candidates who are more defined by their personal branding than their adherence…
President Tinubu Congratulates Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa On HIS 60th Birthday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his 60th birthday tomorrow, January 12, 2025. President Tinubu commends Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering dedication and political consistency, beginning from his membership of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011. “His steadfastness throughout the party’s metamorphosis and final transition to the All Progressives Congress (APC) exemplifies his loyalty, dedication, and commitment”, President Tinubu says. Aiyedatiwa became deputy governor of Ondo State in 2021. By a stroke of fate, he became the acting Governor and was…
Prominent APC Leader, Adewale Adeogun Marks 60th Birthday in Grand Style It was a day of joy , Celebration,and accolades as Hon. Chief Abdul Jeleel Adewale Adeogun marked his 60th birthday in a grand Ceremony attended by cre me de la creme of the political and social circle. The event,which took place on 4th of January 2025,was a testament to the celebrant ‘s influence and reputation as a respected politician, Distinguished guests,including Otunba Gbenga Daniel,the sitting senator representing Ogun east senatorial district. Others include Ajeromi Ifelodun local government Chairman,Hon.Fatai Adekunle Ayoola,Odeda local government Chairman,Dr.Mrs.Waliat Folashade Adeyemo,Hon commisioner for Basic Education,Hon…