At Independence on October 1, 1960, Nigeria, with three, and later, four regions, was erected on the pillar of true federalism. But, on assuming office, the first military Head of State, Major General Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, dumped the federal principle and adopted a unitary structure. Subsequent military regimes have built on that ‘political mistake’. The many […]
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Peoples Democratic Party leaders in Ondo State would soon meet to take a definite position ahead of the South Zonal Congress. Generally, the leaders, including the state executive, are in tune with the Governor Seyi Makinde leadership of the South West PDP. But a chieftain of the party in the state, Dr. Eddy Olafeso, who […]
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By Olawunmi Ojo President Muhammadu Buhari rode to power in 2015 largely due to widespread discontent among the population with the nation’s socio-economic fortune and worsening security situation. Following his victory at the polls after three attempts, he took the oath of office, promising to fix pervasive insecurity, end insurgency in the north, tackle corruption […]
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By Ayodele Afolabi Ekiti is on the march again as politicians are preparing for the 2022 governorship poll. Although aspirants are still keeping their aspirations to their chests, especially in the ruling All Progressives Party (APC), the former governor Segun Oni, has expressed his resolve to take another shot at the Oke Ayoba Government House. He […]
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Senator Biodun Olujimi, (PDP-Ekiti South) has assured that she will make her stand on the clamour by her supporters to contest in Ekiti State 2022 governorship election known soon. She said this on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti in a statement signed by Chief Sanya Atofarati, her Special Assistant on Media against the backdrop of agitations by […]
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National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has asked the Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde and former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose to table their differences before the party’s National Peace and Reconciliation Committee, chaired by former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. Makinde and Fayose have in the past […]
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Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2019 election in Enugu State, Senator Ayogu Eze, has said that his party would take over Enugu State Government House come 2023. He gave this assurance at the weekend at the Enugu State APC Secretariat where he presented food items and cash to members of […]
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By Banji Ayoola The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal would re-validate the victory of its candidate, the incumbent Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, in the October 10 Ondo election. It reacted barely 24 hours after the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the election, Mr […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State on Tuesday suspended a former state chairman, Hon Ebenezer Alabi and four others for alleged anti party activities and gross misconduct. The others are the party’s former South West spokesman, Mr Ayo Fadaka, Chief Oyedele Ibini, Hon. Lad Ojomo and Hon. Rasheed Elegbeleye. Also […]
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By Banji Ayoola Evidence before the Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal is weighty enough to sack Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN from office, his main challenger in the disputed October 10 election, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, SAN declared on Tuesday. In fact, Jegede, candidate of the leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was confident […]
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