Ibarapa North Chairmanship Aspirant, Siji Ganiyu Congratulates Makinde On Emergence As Vice Chairman NGF Wednesday May 23, 2023 Following the emergence of Governor Seyi Makinde as the Vice Chairman, Nigeria Governor’s Forum, the Chairmanship Aspirant, Ibarapa North Local Government in the 2024 local government election, Sanitarian Siji Ganiyu has felicitated Governor Makinde on another successful feat. In a release through his media office on Wednesday, Sanitarian Siji Ganiyu described the news as pleasing to the ears of people of Ibarapa North and Oyo State in general. He said the new role of Governor Makinde has again placed Oyo State on…
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Ogun Begins Governor Abiodun’s Second Term Inauguration Programme Friday Tuesday May 23, 2023 The Ogun State Government will kick start the second term inauguration programme of Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Friday, May 26th, with a Special Juma’at Service, to be held at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, beginning from 1p.m. Later the same day, a Cultural Night will be held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta holds by 4pm. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. TokunboTalabi, on Tuesday. The rest of the activities are: SUNDAY, 28TH MAY, 2023 -…
Don’t Appoint Gbajabiamila, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Others, Oladoja Advises Tinubu ..why Tinubu may not perform as Nigeria President Monday May 22, 2023 A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Mogaji Olawale Oladoja has stated that as far the incoming administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is concerned, he’s not expecting anything spectacular from it. Mogaji Oladoja stated this on Sunday while addressing journalists at his Akobo, Ibadan residence. Mogaji Oladoja explained that since the election of Tinubu on February 25, 2023, some of the steps and decisions being taken and considered by Tinubu remains the old order of…
How Traditional Rulers, Dotun Sanusi, Other Businessmen Join Gov Makinde To Woo Investors At London Summit By Jeremiah Oke in London Monday May 22, 2023 Top businessmen in Oyo State and host of traditional rulers on Friday joined the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde to woo foreign investors to pick the State as their investment destination of choice in Nigeria. The participants concerned at the Oyo State International Business Summit which held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London Kensington, on Friday, May 19, 2023, where the Governor of the State held his audience spell bound for hours. The meeting was…
Subomi Balogun: Ijebuland, Ogun State And Nigeria Have Missed A Rare Gem, Former Ogun Deputy Governor, Kaka Eulogise Late Otunba Balogun Friday May 19, 2023 TRIBUTES TO OTUNBA SUBOMI BALOGUN: Inna Lillahi wa inna Illaehi Rajihun. “Verily, from Allah we came, and to HIM alone is our return. ” Ijebuland, Nigeria, and indeed humanity have lost a great gem. As a lawyer, he emerged from the blues with his broking investment outfit, City Securities Limited which later metamorphosed into one of the modern-day private investment banks; First City Merchant Bank Limited. The giant, First City Monument Bank Plc, that we…
Atiku kicks as US Secretary of State Blinken calls Tinubu Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to details of a call between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Thursday May 18, 2023 It was reported that Blinken during a call with Tinubu on Wednesday assured the Nigerian President-elect of the U.S. commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration. The Secretary noted that the U.S.-Nigeria partnership was built on shared interests and strong people-to-people ties and that those links should continue to strengthen under President-elect Tinubu’s tenure. But Atiku in a tweet on…
Sunday Dare Felicitates Emmanuel Okala At 72 Wednesday May 17, 2023 The Sports Minister, Honourable Sunday Dare has felicitated ex Nigerian international goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala on his 72nd birthday. Okala clocked 72 on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Dare said, “Emmanuel Okala is truly a rare gem in the game of football. He contributed a lot to the growth of the game, during his active days.” Emmanuel Okala was a prominent and towering figure in goal for the Nigerian men’s national football team, called the Green Eagles in the 70s and 80s. He was part of the African Cup of Nations…
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…
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,…