The APC screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections recorded the absence of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, even as the party assessed 14 governors seeking re-election and other elective positions. Also, President Bola Tinubu’s sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, was screened. The APC began the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms […]
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Ondo State Government on Sunday asked students and staff of Fiwasaye Grammar School, Akure, to report as usual for normal academic activities on Monday. It gave the directive to counter some misleading information circulating. Following is the full statement signed on behalf of the Education Commissioner, by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Akindele […]
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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday celebrated Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti as he clocks 100 years of age. Following is the full text of the president’s glowing tribute which he signed: “My joy knows no bounds as we witness Pa Reuben Fasoranti, our father, elder statesman, administrator, pro-democracy activist, prominent politician, and foremost Afenifere […]
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Ondo State has called on government to immortalise Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as he turns 100. In a statement signed on Sunday by the state council’s chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite, and secretary, Mr Olaoluwa Meshack, the union said: “Celebrating 100th birthday is not just a […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council (TICC), Senator Akogun Kamorudeen Olalere Oyewumi, has declared that the re-election campaign of Governor Ademola Adeleke would focus on governance, performance and consolidation of achievements rather than political distractions. Oyewumi stated this on Sunday during the maiden press conference of the Imole Campaign Council […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of Owode-Ede and several neighbouring communities in Osun State have decried the persistent epileptic power supply in their areas, calling on Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to urgently intervene. The affected residents said communities including Owode Market Area, Apete, Odomburo, Idi-Ose, Unique Area, Durodola, Oke-Alafia, […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today, we shall be concluding our discussion on ways a man can correct his wife without hurting her feelings, or bruising her ego.* *7) DON’T ENGAGE IN RETALIATION.* *As much as it lies within your power, don’t engage your wife in the game of retaliation. Know it for sure : you will […]
Continue ReadingPeter Obi The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, a move seen as boosting the chances of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. The decision was announced on Saturday during the party’s national convention holding in Abuja. The party also confirmed the development in a post on its official […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A coalition of civil society organisations under the aegis of the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance (CCSOGG) has expressed concern over rising political tension and violent incidents in Osun State, including the reported killing of a member of the Accord Party. In a statement issued by its Publicity […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council, TICC, which is campaigning for the re-election of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15 governorship poll has alleged that hoodlums working for the All Progressives Congress, aided by security personnel, vandalized billboards belonging to Accord Party Specifically, it alleged, […]
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