Aiyedatiwa Commends INEC Over Peaceful Conduct Of Ondo Guber Poll Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa arrived at Polling Unit 5, Ugbo Ward 4, in Ilaje Local Government Area at around 8:40 a.m. and cast his vote at 8:50 a.m., expressing optimism about the seamless conduct of the electoral process. Speaking with journalists after casting his ballot, he commended the organisation and efficiency at the polling station, noting that the process was both orderly and transparent. “It’s encouraging to see the exercise going smoothly here, i am hopeful that this is reflective of the experience across the state.” He said Governor Aiyedatiwa also…
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JUST IN: Supreme Court Dismisses Govs’ Suit Against EFCC Legitimacy The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit filed by state governors challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act and two other anti-corruption agencies. The court ruled that the suit before it lacked merit, affirming the legality of the EFCC’s establishment and the two other anti-corruption agencies. More details later
Former Oyo CAN Chairman Benjamin Akanmu, wife Victoria, Celebrate 51st Wedding Anniversary The Immediate past Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, Pastor Benjamin Akanmu, and his wife, Evangelist Victoria will on Sunday, November 17, 2024 mark their 51st wedding anniversary. According to a family source, the event will hold at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, Efun, Pastor B.O Akanmu close, Olaogun , Old Ife Road is to thank God and celebrate the couple for being a shining example. Pastor Akanmu and his wife had their wedding on 17th November 1973, and it will be exactly fifty-one years…
Fagade’s Appointment Excites Oyo APC… Party Expresses Gratitude To Tinubu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has expressed its delight at the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint one of its members, Dr. Abisoye Ayoyinka Fagade, as the new Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism describing the development as an indication that the president was poised to impart positively on all sectors of the nation’s economy President Tinubu announced the Ibadan-born marketing communication expert and businessman on Thursday through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, as one of the four…
Guber Poll: Three Governorship Candidates Withdraw, Adopt Gov Aiyedatiwa 48 hours to the governorship election in Ondo State, three gubernatorial candidates have withdrawn from the election, endorsing Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The candidates are of the Accord Party, the National Rescue Movement (NRM) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The endorsement came during a solidarity visit to the governor, where Dr. Ajibola Falaye, candidate of the Accord party, speaking on behalf of the three parties, praised Governor Aiyedatiwa’s dedication to the progress of Ondo State and cited his achievements in office. The other two…
How God Delivered Me A Day After Edo Governorship Election — Gov Okpebholo Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has claimed a day after the keenly-contested September 21 governorship election, he found a dead bat on his bed. He said this was while he was awaiting the results of the poll but God Almighty saved him. He urged Edo residents and other lovers of democracy worldwide to always put their trust only in the Lord without seeking lesser gods. Okpebholo, during a praise concert, as part of activities for his inauguration and Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, admonished Nigerians and other friends of…
Oyo Response Team Links Saki Deaths to Suspected Lassa Fever The Oyo State Rapid Response Team (RRT) has confirmed four deaths, linked to a suspected Lassa fever outbreak in Saki West local government area of the State. The fatalities consisted of three males and one 32-year-old female who was preparing for her marriage. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi had earlier tasked the Oyo State Rapid Response Team to Saki, following numerous calls from Saki West Local Government reporting an outbreak that has led to a number of deaths. The team, consisting of the Director of Public Health,…
Ogun APC Enforces Campaign Deadline, Bans Publicity Materials The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has announced a strict campaign deadline, effective midnight Thursday, November 14th, 2024. According to Tunde Oladunjoye, Ogun APC Publicity Secretary, the party has not approved any advertorials or jingles on behalf of its 20 chairmanship and 236 councillorship candidates beyond this deadline Thursday , 14 of November, 2024. This means that all campaign materials, including posters, will be prohibited across all platforms, including newspapers, radio, television, online, and social media. The APC is taking a firm stance to ensure compliance with electoral regulations and…
EFCC’s Olukoyede Has Done A Yeoman’s Job -Akinnola Popular human rights activists and media laws expert, Mr Richard Akinnola, has described the achievements of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, within one year in office as a “yeoman’s job”. Addressing some journalist while assessing the first year in office of the chairman of the Commission, the prolific author and publisher remarked that “I am not someone that panders to adulating public officials but I must say without any equivocation, that I have been greatly impressed by the accomplishments of the EFCC Chairman in the…
Edo’s Newly Sworn-In Governor Okpebholo Appoints Oshiomhole as Commissioner-Designate Edo’s Newly Sworn-In Governor Okpebholo Appoints Oshiomhole’s Son as Commissioner-Designate Governor Monday Okpebholo Announces Key Appointments in Edo State Government Following his inauguration as the newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has made significant strides in shaping his administration by appointing prominent figures to key positions. Among the appointments is Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, who has been designated as the Commissioner for Health. This appointment is particularly significant as Dr. Oshiomhole, son of former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, will be tasked with addressing the state’s pressing healthcare challenges.…