Edo Governor Okpebholo, Defies Ganduje Directives, Moves to Probe Obaseki Administration Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. This decision comes despite a previous plea from the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje to refrain from probing the previous administration. According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, the committee’s primary task is to verify the state’s assets and liabilities under the previous administration. The committee, which is scheduled to…
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*Wife of Senator Ladoja Loses Mother, Holds 8-Day Firdau in Abeokuta* Alhaja Wosilat Aduke Oluwole, mother of Alhaja Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja, has died at the age of 89. Alhaja Wosilat Oluwole died on Friday, 22nd November, 2024 in Ibadan, Oyo State and had since been buried according to Islamic Rites at her home in Abeokuta. A Statement by the Personal Assistant to her Daughter, Alhaja Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja who is a Wife of the Former Governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Mr. Biodun Eleni said, 8-Day Firdau and final burial ceremony would…
Governor Abiodun Promises To Re-construct More Roads In The Hinterland By Ayonitemi Kareem Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has promised to prioritize the re-construction of more roads in the hinterlands so to open up rural communities and link them with major towns and cities for the overall development of the state The governor made the promise at the inauguration of the 4.65 kilometre Ojodu Abiodun, Denro Isashi Akute Road in IFo Local Government area of the state The governor, while urging the people to take ownership of the road by maintaining it, promised that his administration would prioritize the reconstruction…
We Commend Your Yeoman’s Job Over Arrest Of Osogbo Hardened Criminal ..Osun APC Tells Police The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the state command of the Nigeria Police for its proactive approach in ridding the state of criminal elements who have been hiding under the canopy of the government to disturb the peace of the state. It would be recalled that the police acting on information arrested one Wakeel Nurudeen Alowonle, the chairman, Osun State Transport Management System (OSTMS), together with other suspects accused of sundry crimes ranging from robbery, kidnapping and serial murder,…
Guber Poll: Governor Aiyedatiwa, Deputy, Reeive Certificate Of Return- We conducted credible, peaceful, conclusive election in Ondo, says INEC Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has promised more developmental strides across the state as a way of repaying the massive votes given him in the just concluded election by the people of the State. The Governor stated this at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja shortly after receiving his certificate of return from the electoral body. The Governor, who was presented the certificate alongside his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, thanked the people of the…
National Research Exhibition: Minister For Education Gives TETFund Pass Mark The Minister For Education, Tunji Alausa, has commended the Executive Secretary of TETFund for organizing a National Research/Fair Exhibition in tandem with President Tinubu’s agenda to domesticate local research results for job creation, wealth generation and economic growth. Speaking at the inauguration of the TETFund fair in Abuja, Alausa said that with the fair, TETFund is gradually encouraging research, which will go a long way in improving the manufacturing sector in Nigeria amd automatically improve Nigeria’s economy . In his remark at the fair, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch.…
Nigeria Leading Development Expert, Ale, Write FG, Chairman, Presidential Committee On Fiscal Policy And Tax Reforms, Oyedele A prominent development expert Micheal Ale on Tuesday said Mr Taiwo Oyedele’s comparison of Nigeria’s budget with those of Kenya and South Africa is incomplete. Ale in a rejoinder sent to Nigerian Alert stated that it is inadequate to reference only budget size without a comprehensive review of other development indices. He added that budgets alone do not drive national progress adding that countries like South Africa and Kenya Oyedele cited have integrated environmental, social, and economic sustainability into their development strategies.…
Evaluating the Rewarding System of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration: A Call for Self-Reflection and Action. By Abayomi Odunowo In the wake of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s election, anticipation and hope surged among the citizenry. His campaign promises resonated with the aspirations of millions: economic reform, infrastructural development, public service enhancement, and a revitalized political landscape. Yet, as his term unfolds, there is a disconcerting disconnect between these promises and the reality witnessed in the administration’s initial actions. A notable percentage of individuals who vocally supported his ideals during the election are conspicuously absent from key positions in his administration.…
EFCC: Group Hails Judiciary For Upholding Rule Of Law A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Journalists Against Corruption (JAC) has commended the judiciary for upholding the rule of law and saving our democracy from those it described as “desperate political predators”. JAC spoke against the backdrop of last Friday’s decision of the Supreme Court that dismissed the suit filed by 19 states governments, led by Kogi State, challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). However, in a…
Hon. Philip Agbese, the deputy spokesperson for the House of Representatives, has revealed that certain governors are warning federal lawmakers that they may not receive nominations for the upcoming 2027 general election unless they retract their backing for President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. Agbese mentioned that the lawmakers plan to consult with Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal and Tax Reforms, along with other esteemed tax specialists regarding the proposed bills. Hon. Agbese said, “Some of these governors are threatening members from their states. They have even gone…