Prof Chidi Anselm Odinkalu alleges Presidency’s threat to activate Amupitan’s pre-signed resignation letter A professor of Law, Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] on its decision to interpret the ruling of the Court of Appeal in the case [appeal] between Senator David Mark v Hon Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors. […]
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected INEC’s interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling, alleging that the electoral body acted under pressure from a government that is scared stiff by the opposition’s momentum. The ADC in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said APC-led federal government was still panicky […]
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Senator David Mark, and Mr Rauf Aregbesola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names of Senator David Mark and Mr Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. Also, the commission said it would not recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Yes, if you get close to the wrong person, he may drag you into the valley of downfall.* *Each time a fellow stands, and he is at the precipice of a hill or a valley, a fall may follow.* *For your information, several people are at the precipice of something, meaning you […]
Continue ReadingIn an effort to provide adequate security in Ondo State during the Easter celebrations, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Oluyemi Ibiloye (JP), has ordered the deployment of 1200 officers and men, along with other operational assets of the Corps statewide. The personnel are to beef up security before, […]
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The departed Engineer Michael Ayantunde Ponnle By John Dike, Osogbo The need to honour and immortalise individuals who have made significant contributions to national development and institutional growth has once again been underscored with the inauguration of the MicCom Memorial Endowment at Obafemi Awolowo University. The endowment, established in honour of the Engr. Michael Ayantunde […]
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Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku Ondo State Government has beefed up security statewide, as it assured residents of adequate watertight security round the clock. It expressed its determination to flush out criminals from the state in a statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku. […]
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Archbishop and Bishop of the Anglican Communion, Akure Diocese, Most Revd Simeon Oluwole Borokini Concerned members of the Akure Diocese of the Anglican Church have condemned the alleged coordinated attacks by some members on the diocesan Archbishop and Bishop Simeon Oluwole Borokini and his wife, Christianah. They defended the cleric and his wife against alleged […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday led a half-a-million-man health and fitness walk in Akure in support of sensitisation on regular exercises. The walk, which began at the Government House and terminated at the Akure Township Stadium, was organised by a group under the leadership of the immediate past Senior Special Assistant to […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Revd Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, has strongly criticised what he described as the silence of Nigerian leaders over the continued killing of innocent citizens in parts of the country, particularly in Jos, Kaduna, and Zamfara states. He described the pattern of killings, coupled with the […]
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