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APC asks tribunal to dismiss peter Obi and Labour Party’s Petition On Grounds of incompetency
The All Progressive Congress (APC) is asking the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi. The APC challenged the court’s jurisdiction to hear the petition on the grounds that it is incompetent. Among APC’s grounds for challenging the competence of the petition are claims […]
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Egbedun, PDP lawmaker-elect commends constituents
The House of Assembly member-elect of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Odo Otin State Constituency, Osun State, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has expressed gratitude to the people of his constituency for reposing confidence in him through their votes in the house of assembly election. The lawmaker acknowledged the electorate in his constituency for standing firm […]
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Easter: Makinde felicitates Christians
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians in the state and across the world on the occasion of the Easter festival, urging them to allow the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to guide their thoughts and actions. The governor gave this indication on Sunday, in an Easter message posted on his social media handles. A […]
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Oyo guber: Why Adelabu lost election to Makinde-Peller
… explains reason for Accord alliance with PDP The member of the House of Representatives, representing Iseyin-Itesiwaju-Kajola Federal Constituency and the Ayedero of Yorubaland, Shina Peller, has disclosed that the coalition with Governor ‘Seyi Makinde by the state working committee of Accord Party, was a necessary rescue step to salvage the party from what he […]
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Group Lauds Gov Makinde Giant Strides in Market Leaders’ Tussle, NURTW/PMS Merger Talks
.Applauds Dotun Sanusi roles in peace building initiatives A group; Greater Oyo State Initiatives on Thursday appreciated the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for his latest giant strides in conflict resolution and amicable resolution of the festering crisis amongst the warring market leaders in the State. A statement issued by the group’s president, Chief Adesola […]
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Just In:APC Chairman killed in Kogi.
Many people have been killed and hundreds of houses burnt when gunmen attacked Aloko, a community in Oganenigu Ward of Dekina Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State. News updates that the assailants in their dozens launched their latest attack on Sunday from a base in the neighbouring Bassa LGA. News updates that the invaders […]
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We’ll award 8.3km Ojurin-Olorunda-Abaa Road before end of our first term -Makinde
commends Benedict Akika for giving back to community Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced that his administration will award the project for the construction of the 8.3 kilometres Ojurin- Olorunda-Abaa Road in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan before the expiration of the first term of his administration. The governor stated this on Thursday […]
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How Governor Adeleke Embarrassed Aregbesola In Ilesa.
I never knew Senator Ademola Jackson Adeleke, the governor of Osun State could ever exhibit such a behavioural pattern in this life and even in life to come. Never! If I was not in the company of the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, which made me a witness, I could never believe that a […]
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Court Cases Wouldn’t Stop Hand Over To Tinubu And Shettima- FG
The Federal Government has said that the court cases challenging the outcome of the February 25 presidential election, will not stop the transition of power from President Muhammadu Buhari to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima. The Chairman of the Transition Committee, Boss Mustapha, stated this when he spoke to newsmen in […]
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Makinde, Deputy, Oyo Assembly members-elect receive certificates of return
…as gov pledges to redouble efforts in taking people from poverty to prosperity Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, his deputy, Barr. Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal and the 32 Oyo House of Assembly members-elect, on Wednesday, received their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Oyo and Lagos […]
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Bola Tinubu- The Rock of Nigeria’s Democracy
…He Will Give Us A New Nigeria By Kehinde Olaosebikan In my tribute to Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 70th birthday exactly one year ago, I asserted that he would celebrate his next birthday, the 71st as the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I concluded, despite the prevailing political situation then and […]
Read More‘I Said You Would Go’: Wike Celebrates Ayu’s Replacement
The governor told those excited about the emergence of a new governor that he is still in charge until May 29. The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction over the ouster of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu. Umar Damagum was announced on Tuesday as Ayu’s replacement […]
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I Was Supposed To Be An Entertainer – Gov Adeleke
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has stated that he was supposed to be into entertainment, but his parents forced him to attend school. Speaking on News Central TV in an interview on Tuesday, he stated that he won dollars when he participated in dancing competitions in the United States. Adeleke said, “I love […]
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Tinubu Has Cancelled The Annual Colloquium To Mark His Birthday.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will be turning 71 on Wednesday, March 29, opted for special prayers and a thanksgiving service instead, adding that he’s seeking God’s guidance for him and the country as he prepares to take the reins of leadership. The President-Elect’s media aide, Tunde Rahman said prayers would be held in Lagos and other parts […]
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Makinde expresses condolence over Baale Bodija’s demise
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with the people of Bodija in Ibadan North Local Government Area, the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and the immediate family of the late Baale of Bodija and Balogun Mumini of Yorubaland, Chief Rasheed Adesokan. Makinde, who expressed his condolences in a statement signed by his Special Assistant […]
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Second term: I’ll work harder to bring more benefits to Oyo State people- Makinde
…says victory an act of GodOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will work harder to bring more benefits to the people of the state in his second term of office. The governor, who urged residents of the state not to entertain any fears about his performance in the second term, said that […]
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Photostory:Lawyers, Supporters Celebrate Adeleke’s Victory At Appeal Court
Lawyers and supporters of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday, held nothing back in their celebration following the judgement of the Appeal Court in Abuja. The PUNCH reports that the appellate court set aside the tribunal judgment that nullified the election of Adeleke during the July 16, 2022, Osun governorship poll. The Justice Mohammed […]
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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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