Education is pivot of Nigeria’s socioeconomic development – Mimiko

By Banji Ayoola Immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has described quality, free or affordable education as the major springboard of socio economic development of Nigeria. Besides, this vision, he said, is a proven tool for breaking generational poverty.  He said that this underpins the programmes of his party, the Zenith Labour […]

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I’ll ensure Senate compels quality education for every Nigerian child – Mimiko

and criminalises maternal death   By Banji Ayoola Former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, said on Thursday that he would ensure that the National Assembly passes a law which would ensure that every child in Nigeria has access to universal and quality education. Besides, he promised to see that the apex law making body […]

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Mimiko flags off campaign for Senate seat

By Banji Ayoola Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Monday in Akure, the state capital, flagged off his campaign for the forthcoming election into the Senate, pledging to join his colleagues in the National Assembly in the vitalisation of the struggle to ensure the restructuring of Nigeria into a true and balanced […]

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We won’t rig, APC reacts, faults Obasanjo’s allegations

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the claim by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has perfected the plot to rig the poll. Spokesperson of the party, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu while addressing a press conference in Abuja on Sunday assured that the APC-led administration would not interfere with the […]

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PDP alerts of plots to stalemate polls

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alerted the nation of an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to cause mayhem during the general election in some states with a view to getting the polls stalemated. This is as Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was planning […]

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Mimiko has earned our votes – Automobile technicians

The National Automobile Technicians Association, NATA, chapter, has endorsed the candidacy of former Ondo State Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko in the forthcoming election into the Senate. Mimiko, candidate of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) is contesting the seat of Ondo Central Senatorial District in the Senate. President of the Association, Sobande Babatunde, who declared the […]

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I did not boo Buhari – Melaye

The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has denied reports that he was among the federal lawmakers who booed President Muhammadu Buhari. Some federal lawmakers booed Buhari while he was presenting the 2019 national budget, passing uncomplimentary remarks on him on the occasion. But Melaye, still in police hospital […]

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Ezekwesili faults Buhari on security

The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Oby Ezekwesili, said Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari’s perception of the insecurity in Nigeria is different from its reality. “Each time the President nods his own head for “great work on stemming Insecurity”, one concludes that he is far removed from the reality of what […]

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Use of incident forms by INEC in 2019 elections unacceptable – Atiku

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to adhere to its promise not to use incident forms for the 2019 presidential election. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mr. Paul Ibe on Thursday in Abuja, said he was worried about reports […]

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