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Withdraw, Adopt Gov Aiyedatiwa 48 hours to the governorship election in Ondo State, three gubernatorial candidates have withdrawn from the election, endorsing Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC).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…
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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.…
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.…
Reflections on Service Delivery and Community Impact Inspired by Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s Achievements By Abayomi Odunowo In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world where we live, the essence of service delivery to our communities can often be overshadowed by administrative tasks and bureaucratic procedures. Leaders in positions of power may become ensnared in their duties, focusing primarily on policy rather than on the human elements these policies aim to impact. Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s illustrious tenure as Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria from 1952 to 1959 serves as a poignant reminder of what dedicated leadership and unwavering service to the…
Stop Disinformation & Misinformation of Nigeria Youths Over Your Unnecessary Love For Power and issues of AGE- Adeduntan To Makinde Following the recent outburst of Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, at a convocation ceremony in Ibadan, Ibadan born cardio vascular surgeon and former gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince(Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has cautioned Governor Makinde to stop feeding Nigeria youths with insinuations and innuendos on the issues of age and governance. Adeduntan, in a release on Monday, made available to journalists in Ibadan the Oyo State capital said, Makinde needs to be educated that age…
Great Lam Will Never Be Forgotten In The History Of Oyo State – Olaoluwa The President and Founder, Peter Olaoluwa Foundation, (P.O.F), Olaoluwa Peter Abidemi (OPA) on Monday said former Oyo State Governor and leader of Progressives in Nigeria, Alhaji Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina will remain indelible in the history of Oyo State. Olaoluwa, a Chartered Accountant, turned politician, stated this in a statement on Monday as a mark of honour to remember the memory of the late governor. He stated that Adesina used his position as a member of the House of Representatives in the Second Republic to canvass passage…