Poor representation pushed me into Ondo Central Senate race – Falae

By Ade Oyeyemi The senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement for Ondo Central in the 2027 general elections, Sunday Falae, has said dissatisfaction with the performance of the district’s current representative informed his decision to contest the seat. Falae, a former member of the All Progressives Congress, said he was motivated by the need […]

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2027: Ondo APC ready for Tinubu’s Campaign rally on Wednesday, targets record votes

…as Shettima leads APC governors, ministers, others to Akure rally Wednesday The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has declared its determination to surpass its 2023 presidential election performance, when it recorded the highest winning margin percentage in the country, pledging to deliver a record-breaking victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 […]

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13% derivation: Fiscal federalism to the rescue 

Fresh calls from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri to increase the 13 per cent derivation for oil-producing states are welcome. They made the call at the inauguration of the Crude Distillation Unit of the $1 billion Azikel Refinery at Obunagha, Yenagoa Local Government Area in Bayelsa. It is an integral […]

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FG begins Osun 63MVA transformer project to improve power supply 

The Federal Government has formally handed over the site for the installation of a 63MVA power transformer and an associated 132kV double-circuit transmission line in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, to the contractor, with an assurance that six local government areas in the state will enjoy improved power supply upon completion. The project, facilitated by the senator […]

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No N210tn missing from NNPC — Kyari 

The immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday denied allegations that N210tn was unaccounted for in the company’s financial records, insisting that the discrepancies identified in its 2017–2023 audit reports were accounting entries and not evidence of missing funds. Kyari, who appeared before the Senate […]

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Tinubu rescued states from financial mess – Aiyedatiwa

President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms bailed out the state governments from their precarious financial situation before he assumed office. Applauding the president for what he described as his bold economic reforms, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa the cautioned that a return to fuel subsidy could plunge state governments into an era of borrowing to meet […]

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2027: APC unveils manifesto

Reels out Tinubu’s campaign promises The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday unveiled a four-pillar manifesto outlining President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for a second term in office, with promises to tackle insecurity, reduce the cost of living, expand infrastructure and strengthen governance between 2027 and 2031. Titled Renewed Hope Agenda 2.0, the document consolidates the eight-point […]

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Aiyedatiwa seeks new oil, gas investors

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called for increased exploration and production to harness the state’s hydrocarbon resources as he intensified efforts to attract investment into the state’s oil and gas sector, He assured prospective investors of a conducive and secure business environment, disclosing that Ondo ranks fifth among Nigeria’s oil-producing states. He spoke on […]

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