Ekiti election: Over 1m voters to decide as INEC distributes materials to 16 councils

Sensitive election materials being distributed at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office ahead of Ekiti State governorship election, yesterday. Voters decide tomorrow amid security assurances, vote-buying concerns REC assures residents of free, fair, transparent election Police deploy multilayered security to protect ballot, maintain order Yiaga Africa: Vote-buying remains major threat to poll integrity Journalists […]

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Awujale throne: Olisa, kingmakers nominate five princes, send names to governor

It’s lawlessness, suspension of the selection process not lifted yet – Fusengbuwa source The Council of Ilamuren kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode, led by the Olisa, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, has approved the nomination of five princes for the Awujale stool. In a letter addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and signed by the Olisa, the kingmakers said […]

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Ondo Bye-Election: Aiyedatiwa calls for orderly poll, seeks support for Faduyile

Ahead of this Saturday’s bye-election in Ondo South Senatorial District, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on voters to conduct themselves peacefully while urging them to elect Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing him as the best candidate to represent the district in the Senate. The Ondo South Senatorial seat became vacant […]

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APC commends Aiyedatiwa’s visionary leadership, commitment to building lasting legacy

Ondo State Chairman, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has commended Governor  Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for what it called ‘his exemplary leadership, prudent management of public resources and unwavering commitment to laying the foundation for the long-term prosperity of the Sunshine State.’ Its  State Chairman, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, noted that […]

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Lucky Aiyedatiwa: Choosing Legacy Over Popularity, Building Prosperity Beyond Politics

By Steve Otaloro Politics often presents society with two models of leadership. The first is immediate and emotionally gratifying. It thrives on personal gestures, spontaneous generosity and the ability to leave individuals with stories of private kindness. Such gestures have their place. There is nothing inherently wrong with a politician spending personal resources to appreciate […]

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Osun LG Crisis: APC raises fresh alarm against backdrop of pending appeal

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has warned of an alleged plan by supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Accord Party to forcefully occupy council secretariats despite a pending appeal and application for stay of execution against a recent Federal High Court judgment. Imn a statement issued by […]

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Osun PHC Board, WHO, NPHCDA Meet to Boost Routine Immunization

By John Dilee, Osogbo Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board, in partnership with World Health Organization and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has commenced a three-day stakeholders’ engagement aimed at strengthening routine immunization services and improving vaccine coverage across the state. The meeting, holding at GMT Hotel in Osogbo, has brought together […]

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FG appoints Elizade University dean, Alice Ogundele, as chairman NMCN

New NMCN Chairman, Dr. Alice Igbekeleoluwa Ogundele receiving her appointment letter The Federal Government has appointed renowned nurse educator, healthcare administrator, and academic, Dr. Alice Igbekeleoluwa Ogundele, as the new Chairman of the Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Dr. Ogundele, who currently serves as the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Allied […]

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