FG’s Approval of Port of Ondo, Cheering -Akeredolu Wednesday May 17, 2023 Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has described as cheering the Federal Government’s approval of Ondo Deep Sea Port. Governor Akeredolu, who thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and other members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), said the approval was an impressive parting gift from the Buhari administration. The Governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, noted that actualising the port project was very important to his administration. “The Port Ondo is one of the most important projects of this administration. We…
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There Is No Battle Between Myself And Tinubu — Bode George ..I’m ready to support his govt Tuesday May 16, 2023 The former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olabode George has hinted he is ready to work with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, with whom they have both had a prolonged frosty relationship. George said this after some elders of Lagos State and some All Progressives Congress leaders visited him to end the age-long grudge between him and Tinubu. The elders appealed for his support and collaboration with the former Lagos State governor as he assumes office on…
Oyo NUJ Mourns Departed Colleagues, Ogunesan, Ojo Tuesday May 16, 2023 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has described the deaths of Deacon Tunde Ogunesan and Mrs Victoria Ojo as a great loss to the council as well as journalism profession. The NUJ in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ademola Babalola, and Secretary, Olusola Oladapo, described the death of the duo as a big blow too difficult to bear. Ogunesan, a former Chief Correspondent and one-time NUJ Chairman with African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publisher of Tribune Titles, was until his death the Secretary,…
Tinubu: Joint Team Inspect Eagle Square Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration _…..Julius Berger On Course To Finish Facelift Of Venue As Scheduled_ Tuesday May 16, 2023 Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the 16th President of the federal Republic Of Nigeria, a joint team of inspectors from the Transition committee, Diaspora Group and Security Forces have paid a scheduled visit to the Eagle Square, venue of the ceremony, today. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared winner of the Presidential Elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on February 25th and he’s constitutionally guaranteed to be inaugurated on 29th Of…
Former APC Lawmakers Endorse Akpabio, Barau For Senate Leadership •••Lauds Party Leadership On Zoning Monday May 15, 2023 Former All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers across the six geo- political zones of the country on Monday in Abuja, lauded the decision of the national leadership of the ruling APC to zone the position of the Senate President to the South-South and for also micro zoning it to Senator Godswill Akpabio The group also thanked the leadership of the party for zoning the position of the deputy Senate President to the North West with Senator Jubrin Barau as the party’s choice, just…
Gov. Abiodun Approves Ad Hoc Committee for 2023 Hajj Operations Monday May 15, 2023 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the constitution of an Ad hoc Committee for the state’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, in Abeokuta on Monday named the Prof Kamaldeen Balogun as the Amirul Hajj while Imam Dr Tajudeen Ashaye will serve as the chairman respectively. Others appointed to serve as members include Imam Sadeeq Alabi Ibrahim, Imam Abdul-Lateef Ismail, Alhaji (Imam) Ismail Ayanbadejo and Otutu Wasiu Olutayo. The rest are Imam Uthman Fasasi…
Gov. Abiodun Approves Ad Hoc Committee for 2023 Hajj Operations Monday May 15, 2023 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the constitution of an Ad hoc Committee for the state’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, in Abeokuta on Monday named the Prof Kamaldeen Balogun as the Amirul Hajj while Imam Dr Tajudeen Ashaye will serve as the chairman respectively. Others appointed to serve as members include Imam Sadeeq Alabi Ibrahim, Imam Abdul-Lateef Ismail, Alhaji (Imam) Ismail Ayanbadejo and Otutu Wasiu Olutayo. The rest are Imam Uthman Fasasi…
Obasanjo, The Greatest Enemy Of Abiola, Nigeria – Erubami ..I was in various Nigeria prison, twenty three times with Akintola Monday May 15, 2023 A renowned human right activist and one time Coordinator, Campaign for Democracy, Nigeria, Comrade Mashood Erubami has described former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as one of the greatest enemy of late winner of June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, Chief MKO Abiola. Comrade Erubami stated this while featuring on the Yemi Sonde Saturday FM radio programme in Ibadan. He disclosed that Obasanjo was selected by the Northern cabal to claim the 1993 mandate of Abiola in…
Oyo Chieftancy Law Review: Ibadan Mogajis To Meet Makinde Soon – Oladoja .. Not Eroding Tradition And Culture Of Ibadanland, Oyo, Others Monday May 15, 2023 Contrary to insinuations in some quarters that the proposed bill sent to the Oyo State House of Assembly by the state Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on the review of existing Chieftancy Law in the state, the exercise will by no means affect any culture or tradition. The spokesperson, Authentic Mogajis of Ibadanland, Mogaji Olawale Oladoja stated this while addressing journalists on Sunday afternoon in Ibadan. He said the bill is just a proposal by…
Osi Bashorun Adeduntan Mourns Murphy Afolabi ..describes him as pride to Yoruba nation Monday May 15, 2023 Following the death of popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, a foremost Ibadan based Harvard University trained cardiovascular surgeon, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has expressed sadness over the actor’s death and speculations trailing his demise. Describing Afolabi’s death as a personal loss, Dr Adeduntan disclosed that being a Yoruba irredentist has created a sort of connection with the deceased and other Yoruba actors even though without any personal connection which culminated into the feeling of a personal loss. The former Governorship candidate and Commissioner…