Oyo APC to Give Late Chairman, Omodewu, a Befitting Burial The All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State has rolled out programme of activities for the burial of the deceased State Chairman of the party, Barr. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu. Omodewu passed away on August 19th in the United States of America after a brief illness at the age of 61. The late Oyo State APC was a rare gem, peacemaker, committed, down-to-earth, and service-oriented leader. He rendered unquantifiable contributions to the growth and development of Oyo State as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, and later as Commissioner for Lands…
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DSS Operatives Arrest NLC President Joe Ajaero Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS, have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. Vanguard gathered that he was arrested this morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment when DSS picked him up. Alhough details of the arrest and the reasons are still sketchy, sources said he has been handed over to the National Intelligence Agency, NIA. According to sources, Ajaero was billed to attend the conference of Trade…
Oyo Former Commissioners Attend 90th Birthday Of Mama Adebayo Three oyo state former commissioners on Saturday attended the 90th Birthday party of Alhaja Rafatu Ibiladun Adebayo. The three commissioners who served together during the reign of former Oyo State Governor, late Abiola Ajimobi, were at the Hall of Grace, Jogor centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan, venue of the ceremony. The three commissioners were former health Commissioner, who also double as the Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, Chief Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, former finance Commissioner, Bimbo Adekanmbi and that of Special Duties, Fatai Salau. The party which also had creme de la creme…
Oyo Former Commissioners Attend 90th Birthday Of Mama Adebayo Three oyo state former commissioners on Saturday attended the 90th Birthday party of Alhaja Rafatu Ibiladun Adebayo. The three commissioners who served together during the reign of former Oyo State Governor, late Abiola Ajimobi, were at the Hall of Grace, Jogor centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan, venue of the ceremony. The three commissioners were former health Commissioner, who also double as the Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, Chief Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, former finance Commissioner, Bimbo Adekanmbi and that of Special Duties, Fatai Salau. The party which also had creme de la creme…
Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian industrial magnate and chairman of the Dangote Group, has regained his title as Africa’s richest man, overtaking South African billionaire Johan Rupert. According to the latest Forbes data, Dangote’s wealth currently stands at $11.7 billion, narrowly surpassing Rupert’s net worth, which has declined to $10.8 billion. This shift marks the restoration of Dangote’s 12-year reign as the continent’s wealthiest individual, a title he briefly lost to Rupert in August 2024.
My Trip To China ‘Very Successful’, President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy and mining during his discussions with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and his participation at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). “What…
Oyo Police Command Confirmed Kidnapping of Makinde’s Close Aide, Akika ..set for manhunt The Oyo State police command has confirmed the kidnapping of Benedict Akika, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), by armed assailants. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Akika’s residence in Olorunda Abba, located in the Lagelu Local Government Area. During an interview on Thursday in Ibadan, the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, stated that an investigation has been initiated into the incident. “Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly,” Mr. Osifeso assured the public. Witnesses reported that the attack…
“We Feel Betrayed ” NLC To Tinubu We are filled with a deep sense of betrayal as the federal government clandestinely increases the pump price of pms. One of the reasons for accepting N70,000 as national minimum wage was the understanding that the pump price of pms would not be increased even as we knew that N70,000 was not sufficient. We recall vividly when Mr President gave us the devil’s alternatives to choose from: either N250,000 as minimum wage (subject to the rise of the pump price between N1,500 and N2,000) and N70,000 (at old pms rates), we opted for…
Abisoye Osodi’s Diatribe and Character Assassination: Our Response In the last three weeks, an intensely corrupt, irredeemably illiterate, morally crippled political scavenger, who goes by the assumed name Abisoye Osodi, has been launching acerbic attacks on the person, office, image, and personality of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on social media. Accusing the Governor of every crime under the sun, this character habitually throws up stupendous figures and makes bizarre claims, toying with the emotions of Nigerians and criminalizing the existence of the Ogun State Government with the intent to cause disharmony, create tension, chaos, and derail…
Police Declare British National, 1 Other Wanted Over Alleged Coup Against Tinubu The Nigeria Police has declared one suspect identified as a foreign mercenary, a British national called Andrew Wynne who is also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey wanted, for allegedly sponsoring terrorism in the country. The police also said the investigation of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has revealed the level of involvement of the foreigner as the NLC did not even know the real identity of the person occupying their building. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday, said…