Makinde says PDP’s Ajayi will win Ondo election

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP will win the coming November 16 Governorship Election in Ondo State. These were the words of the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. He made this assertion against the backdrop of a statement credited to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, that South West states would soon […]

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Adeleke calls security meeting over Police/NSCDC clash

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has convened a meeting of the State Security Council, following a disagreement over the assault allegedly suffered by personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the hands of some police operatives. The state command of the NSCDC and the Nigeria Police Force, on Friday, disagreed following an […]

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Campaign rallies confirm Aiyedatiwa’s popularity – Akinlosotu

The ongoing statewide campaign tour by the Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has confirmed the governor’s popularity. Commissioner for Information, Wale Akinlosotu who declared this, hinged his statement on the events at the rallies which showed that the Governor’s candidacy in the coming November 16 Election is popular. Akinlosotu said that the rousing receptions […]

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I won’t interfere in obas’ selection – Aiyedatiwa

honored as Jagunmolu of Iyansan Work begins on 28km Iyansan-Ajagba-Akotogbo-Iju Osun road Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa promised to consolidate his administration’s achievements in the next four years if voted into power at the forthcoming governorship election. During his campaign tour of Irele Local Government on Friday, he told community leaders at the Irele […]

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Be careful with World Bank, IMF advice – Economist warns FG

The Chief Economist at SPM Professionals, Paul Alaje on Friday warned the Federal Government to be careful with advice given by global financial institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He warned during an interview an Channels Television’s Politics Today, saying that adhering to sweet talk by the institutions could lead […]

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‘Efunroye: The Unicorn’: Nollywood star actress, Faithia Williams, clarifies movie intent amid online backlash

Popular Nollywood actress Faithia Williams late Thursday disclosed the intentions behind her upcoming biopic movie titled ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn.’ The movie has gained a large reaction on Nigerian social media space, especially X (formerly Twitter), as some netizens have given different views about the history surrounding the movie’s main character, Efunroye Tinubu. Tinubu (c. 1805–1887) […]

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How I felt losing election as incumbent president — Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, recounted the experience of losing the 2015 presidential election, saying it was a tough moment in his political life. The ex-president admitted that he was emotional when he learned the result, adding that it felt as if the whole world was against him. He confessed jn Abuja at the […]

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How I secured debt forgiveness for Nigeria – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has explained how he secured debt forgiveness for the country between 1999 when he assumed power as elected president and 2007 when he left. Obasanjo who lamented a deficit and waning of leadership and corruption in the country, explained that it was not an impossible feat to secure a consideration for […]

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Cabinet reshuffle: Missed opportunity for change

After several speculations, President Bola Tinubu recently returned from London to announce a cabinet reshuffle. While Nigerians continue to debate the prospects of the redeployed and appointed ministers, the removal of some underperforming ministers could only be justified by a clean sweep of other underachievers who have clung to power and influence as ministers. Unfortunately, […]

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