On Monday, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was inaugurated as the Governor of Ondo State, kicking off his first full four-year term. The new Governor was the Deputy to the departed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who passed on in December 2023. Shortly after his principal’s passage, Aiyedatiwa took over as the Acting Governor as stipulated by the Constitution. […]
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Former military President, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, says Nigeria failed to maximise its oil boom years due to what he described as a nationwide “profligacy” and “conspicuous consumption” that undermined the economy’s long-term development. He also justified the spending of the $12.4bn oil windfall by his government. “What I have done is not unusual in this […]
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Chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the 15 October 2022 Osun Local Government election returned to their council secretariats on Monday amidst tight security. Our correspondent, who visited the Ifelodun Local Government headquarters in Ikirun, the Olorunda Local Government Area in Igbona, and the Osogbo Local Government Area secretariat in […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party has commended Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the people of the state for the successful conduct of the local government elections, describing the process as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. In a statement on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party’s decisive win […]
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In a significant act of compassion and justice, the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced the extension of grace and mercy to 43 convicts. This follows the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the State Attorney General and Commisoner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, […]
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rededicates self to Ondo development Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has expressed deep gratitude to the Almighty for His divine guidance and favour as he prepares to officially assume office as the seventh elected Governor of the State. During the Inauguration Church Thanksgiving Service held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House, […]
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APC officers vow to resume Monday Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed its local government chairmen and councilors to resume duties on Monday, February 24, 2025. This directive follows a Court of Appeal judgment on February 10, 2025, which it said reinstated the officials. APC’s Director of Media and Information, […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has praised the Osun Amotekun Corps for ensuring a peaceful and secure environment during the recently concluded Local Government elections in the state. He spoke during a meeting with the Forum of Chairmen of the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) at the Government House in Osogbo, following the declaration of […]
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PDP Governors’ Forum chair, Mohammed condemns resort to self-help Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to truncate democracy by resorting to self-help in Local Government Administration in Osun State. He issued this warning on Sunday in Osogbo, the state capital during the swearing-in of the 30 newly-elected Local […]
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