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Oyo APC Chair, Omodewu’s call to bar a milestone achievement – Senator Alli 

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has described the call to bar of  Oyo State APC Chairman, Chief Isaac Omodewu, as a milestone achievement   that has brought honour and recognition to the state. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan  […]

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Certificate Controversy: Reintroduce Yourself To Nigerians, Obi Tells Tinubu

He also asked the President to clarify if he indeed changed his name at any time and save the country of what he called an international embarrassment of identity crisis. The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reintroduce himself to Nigerians. […]

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Nigerian president appoints Fela Durotoye, others as SSAs and SAs

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following men and women to serve in the Office of the President under the Media & Publicity Directorate with full respect for the tenets of Nigeria’s federal character principle and the supremacy of merit: (1) Mr. Fela Durotoye (Senior Special Assistant to the President — National […]

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES MINISTER OF SOLID MINERALS, DELE ALAKE, ON 67TH BIRTHDAY

President Bola Tinubu extols the virtue of his long-time ally, confidant, and present Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Dele Alake, on the occasion of his 67th birthday.  The President cherishes Hon. Alake’s patriotism and unwavering dedication to service, as well as the close relationship they have shared over the span of four decades.  President […]

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2003 Guber Polls: Atiku Lied Against Tinubu – Olaosebikan, Lam Adesina’s ex-aide

Mr. Kehinde Olaosebikan, former Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lam Adesina of Oyo State, has disputed the claim by the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that he was the one that made President Bola Ahmed Tinubu win a second term as governor of Lagos State in 2023. Atiku made […]

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World Teachers Day: Senator Alli congratulates Nigerian teachers 

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended his warmest congratulations to teachers across the country as they celebrate World Teachers Day. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Alli lauded the dedication of teachers in Nigeria and their […]

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Senator Alli mourns death of Tribune’s Senate Correspondent,  Tijani Adeyemi

Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Tribune Newspaper Correspondent in the Nigerian Senate, Mr. Tijani Adeyemi. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday. Adeyemi’s sudden death, which occurred on Wednesday, has left many […]

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Tribunal sacks Nasarawa Gov, declares PDP’s candidate winner

The governorship election tribunal sitting in Nasarawa has sacked Governor Abdullahi Sule of the APC and declared David Umbugadu of the PDP winner of the march 18, 2023 guber election. Two out of the three justices, led by Justice Ezekiel Ajayi declared that Governor Abdullahi Sule was not validly elected. INEC had declared Sule winner […]

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Birthday Politics

Oyo South Senator, Alli congratulates Akinremi on 51st birthday 

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Rep. Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi(APC- Ibadan North Federal Constituency) on his 51st birthday anniversary  This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan.  Alli said that Akinremi, popularly known as Jagaban, has made indelible marks […]

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Revealed! How Senator Folarin Lost  Oyo Gubernatorial Election 

By Kehinde Olaosebikan  ALASE! BABATUNDE ODUYOYE AT 60 Alase, the name we popularly call my friend and brother, Hon. Chief Babatunde Michael Enitan Oduyoye that turns 60 today means the owner or controller. The name was given to him many years ago by our mutual friend King Wasiu Ayinde, K1 the Ultimate the global music […]

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Sharafadeen Alli Celebrates House Of Rep Speaker-Hon. Tajudeen Abbas @ 60

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli(APC- Oyo South) has extended his warm congratulations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on the occasion of his 60th birthday In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, Senator Alli described the Speaker’s birth anniversary as a milestone worthy of celebration by […]

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Independence Day Statement from Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South)

As we celebrate our independence as a sovereign nation, it is important for us to fully grasp the significance of the strides we have made over the years while striving for a better future.  While we still face economic and social challenges as a nation, it is imperative that we do not lose sight of […]

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Senator Alli distributes food items worth N35m to over 3,000 widows

In a bid to cushion the effect of economic hardship on the people, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has distributed food items worth N35 million to no fewer than 3,000 widows in the district. He told newsmen on the sideline of a three-day programme organised by the lawmaker to support the widows drawn from across […]

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SWAGA, Ibadan Southwest Chapter Distributes Palliatives

The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), lbadan South West has shared 5kg of customized rice as palliatives to beneficiaries which includes but not limited to its members, All Progressives Congress,and some community members acronym of the twelve Wards of the local government. Speaking at the Distribution programme, the Ibadan South West SWAGA Coordinator, Aare […]

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Birthday Politics

74th Birthday: Senator Alli eulogises Oyo APC Deputy Chairman, Olayide Abas

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has congratulated Alhaji Olayide Abas, the State Deputy Chairman of All Progressives Congress(APC) in Oyo State on his 74th birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen. Abas is a pharmacist, former chairman of Ifeloju (comprising […]

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Senator Alli donates bus to FIDA, seeks effort against domestic violence

In fulfilment of an earlier promise, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli of the All Progressives Congress (APC-Oyo South) has donated a Toyota Sienna bus to the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Oyo State Chapter. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday […]

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Lagos-Abuja Highway To Be Completed In 2027, To Last 100 Years -Umahi

Minister of Works, David Umahi has revealed that the Abuja-Lagos highway will be completed in 2027 and will last for 100 years.  Addressing journalists on Saturday, September 23, Umahi said the proposed 470 kilometres Abuja-Lagos Greenfield superhighway will be built by a private sector consortium at no cost to the government. The minister said the […]

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Senator Alli expresses sadness over death of Oyo APC chieftain, Wale Adedibu

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Alhaji Wale Adedibu.  This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Adedibu, a popular APC chieftain in the state, died […]

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APC women leader’s death, a great loss – Alli

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has described the death of Princess Adebowale Adenike Atoyebi, the APC Women leader in Oyo North Senatorial District as a great loss to the family and the party. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in […]

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NNPCL’s Mele Kyari due for retirement or sack, Industry Stakeholders Tell Tinubu as Outrage trails retirement of 90 Staff

Industry stakeholders in the oil and gas sector of the nation’s economy on Wednesday demanded for the sack or retirement of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Mele Kyari. The stakeholders in a statement authored in Portharcourt, Rivers State and signed by Fidelis Okoroafor accused the GMD of […]

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