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Politics:I’ve Won Election Before Without Obi-Alex Otti

Abia State Governor-elect Alex Otti has claimed that he once won a gubernatorial election without the influence of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Otti, who spoke on Thursday, March 23, when he appeared on Channels Television, insisted that he won the 2015 election that produced Okezie Ikpazu as governor under the […]

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Breaking:Appeal Court Grants Obi’s Request To Serve Petition On Tinubu

The Presidential Labour party candidate is challenging the victory of Tinubu who was declared the President-Elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Court of Appeal has granted permission to Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to serve his petition challenging the February 25 presidential election on Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress […]

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Just In: Ademola Adeleke Wins at Appeal Court

Breaking: Ademola Adeleke Wins at Appeal Court The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, vacated the tribunal judgement that nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by […]

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Suspending Me From PDP Won’t Stand- Fayose

Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has reacted to his suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Fayose, in a statement released by his media aide, Mr Lere Olayinka, said the suspension was nothing but the last kick of a dead horse, adding that it was a […]

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Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s Role as The Director, Tinubu’s Support Organisation- By Engr. Adeolu Arisekola (United Kingdom)

When the alpha elephant can’t blow its own trumpet, the herds do and loudly so. Spotlighting Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s Role as the Director, Tinubu’s Support Organisation By Engr. Adeolu Arisekola (United Kingdom)The political climate in Nigeria is always intense and full of tension during election periods. It is atime when the country is usually divided, […]

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National Association Of Nigeria Nurses And Midwives, (Oyo State Council)Celebrates Makinde’s Gov’ship Victory

The leadership of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Oyo State Council wishes to congratulate you for your success in the Governorship election held on 18th of March Certainly, your exceptional leadership antecedent and top-notch Administrative skills has greatly contributed to yoursuccess in the election. It is our strong belief that you will bring […]

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Re-election victory: Makinde hosts Shina Peller, Accord Party members

…I’ll tour all zones on thank-you visit, gov says Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has stated that he will devote time to visit all zones of the state to appreciate residents for the confidence reposed in him as reflected in his unprecedented victory in 31 of the 33 local governments of the state.The governor said […]

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Ramadan: Makinde felicitates Muslim faithful, calls for more prayers for state, Nigeria

Oyo State governor,’Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Muslims in the state and across the country on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. The governor urged the Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of the holy month to pray relentlessly for Oyo State and Nigeria and the leadership at all levels. A statement by the […]

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Olopoeyan, Gov Makinde Meet, Reconcile.

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and leader of NNPP in Southwest, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan have met each other and reconciled for possible and mutual reunion. The pictures of the duo which which surfaced online revealed how the two political gladiators were smiling with each other. It would be recalled that, before the last gubernatorial […]

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Oyo State RATTAWU FelicitateWith Governor, Seyi Makinde On His Re-election To Office

The Radio, Television, Theatre and Art Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) Oyo State Council hereby use this opportunity to congratulate and felicitate with your Excellency on the re-election as Governor of Oyo State for another four (4) years. The State Chairman Comrade Aribatise Adebayo in his address congratulated his Excellency on the re-election as governor, […]

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My victory a call to do more -Makinde says glass ceilings have been broken in Oyo

…Makinde did the needful, deserved to be reelected- Ilaji Boss Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has maintained that his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election was a call to do more for the state and its people.The governor stated that his administration will continue to uplift the people of the state, noting that he […]

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Oyo Internal Revenue Boss, Awakan Celebrates Makinde’s Gov’ship Victory

The Chairman of the Oyo State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Olufemi Adebowale Awakan, has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde on his re-election for another four-year term by the good people of the state. He started, in a statement made available to Newscruise on Wednesday, stated that Governor Makinde ran on competence and track records, saying his […]

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POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN CELEBRATES AND FELICITATES WITH GOVERNOR OLUWASEYI ABIODUN MAKINDE ON HIS WELL DESERVED RE-ELECTION AS GOVERNOR OF THE PACESETTER STATE

The Governing Council, Management, Staff and Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan have described the re-election of the Oyo State Governor into office for a second term as well-deserved and recognition of hard work for the good people of Oyo State. This was contained in a press release issued on behalf of the Institution and signed […]

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Oyo Kajola Group congratulates Makinde, appreciates Oyo voters.

urges gov to apply lessons learnt during first term The Oyo Kajola Group (OKG) has congratulated the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on his re-election as governor of Oyo State for another period of four years.The sociopolitical group also appreciated the people of the state for voting in support of good governance and people-oriented leadership as […]

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No Regret, Funke Akindele Breaks Silence On Election Loss

The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, has broken her silence on her defeat in the March 18 elections, stating that she doesn’t regret running for office. Akindele and her principal, Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, were defeated by the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. […]

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Do more for people of Oyo, Adelabu Ubrges Makinde

…as Accord guber candidate congratulates gov on electoral victory The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde on his victory at the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. A statement signed by the Accord governorship candidate on Sunday and made available to Vanguard, […]

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Seyi Makinde Coasts To Victory, Clears 31 LGs

…as Folarin comes second with 2 LGs The incumbent Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has undoubtedly, equalled the history laid by a former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, to have become the second governor to secure reelection in the state. Makinde, who is seeking reelection on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, cleared 31 […]

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Low Turnout Greets Governorship Poll In Ibadan

Voter aparthy was observed in most polling units within the Ibadan metropolis as most voters shunned the polliing centres in Ibadan in the ongoing Governorship and State House of Assembly poll in Oyo This is a sharp departure when compared to the February 25 presidential and National Assembly election in which massive voters trooped out […]

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Former- Kano Councillor Shot Dead Over Alleged Ballot Box Snatching

A former councillor of Getso ward, Ibrahim Nakuzama, has been reportedly shot d€ad over alleged ballot box snatching. According to Daily Trust report, Nakuzama was gunned down by security operatives in Gwarzo local government area of Kano, during the governorship and state assembly candidates elections on Saturday, March 18, 2023. An associate of the deceased, who craved […]

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Nigerians Votes’ll Count-Olopoeniyan

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeniyan, has expressed optimism that the governorship election in Oyo State will be free, fair, and credible. Olopoeniyan, while speaking with pressmen on his view about the election, said it was obvious the gubernatorial election in the state would produce the best candidate, baring […]

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