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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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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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Presidential Election Tribunal: Peter Obi, Atiku file appeal as they head to Supreme Court

The Labour Party and its presidential candidate in the February 25th presidential election, Peter Obi, has filed an appeal against the September 6, 2023 ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) at the Supreme Court. Labour Party’s lawyers led by Livy Uzokwu (SAN) approached the Supreme court on 51 grounds which they “termed an […]

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Olubadan lauds Ganduje’s leadership style

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Dr. Abdulhai Umar Ganduje was on Tuesday lauded over his leadership style by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II at his Alarere residence in Ibadan.  Ganduje, the immediate past Governor of Kano State was installed the Are Fiwajoye […]

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Governor Adeleke and aides reportedly escape air crash after private jet catches fire

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state and his aides reportedly survived an aircraft crash after the private jet they had boarded, caught fire just before take off. According to a report by Leadership, by a stroke of luck, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, a Bombadier Global Express 6000, owned by billionaire businessman, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, […]

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UAE official counters FG’s claim, says ” no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far”

An official of the United Arab Emirates has countered claims made by the Federal government that it has lifted the year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. In an interview with CNN, an official from the Gulf state who spoke on condition of anonymity said “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” […]

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President Tinubu appoints Zacch Adedeji as acting chairman of FIRS

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Zacch Adedeji is the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). A statement released by Ajuri Ngelali, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, says the President has directed the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Muhammad Nami, to proceed on 3 months of […]

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President Tinubu on movement to New York, Sunday for 78th UNGA

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday depart Abuja to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America (USA). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicitu, Ajuri Ngelali, disclosed this to State House correspondents today September 15. According to Ngelale, alongside the General Assembly proceedings, the […]

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Nigeria gradually losing respect for rule of law- Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria is “gradually losing one of the biggest intangible assets that make a nation strong, which is respect for the rule of law”.  In a statement posted on his X handle in celebration of International Democracy Day today September […]

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Alli congratulates Adedeji on appointment as FIRS Acting Chairman

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Dr Zacchaeus Adedeji, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Revenue, on his appointment as Acting Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS). This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Alli said that Adedeji’s appointment was not […]

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