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JUDICIARY DAY: We ‘ll make Justice accessible to common man – Makinde
promises improved welfare for judicial officers Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on has declared that his administration will ensure that it leaves a legacy that makes justice accessible to common man.The governor, who was speaking at the 2022 Justice Day, held at the Ministry of Justice, Secretariat, AgodiIbadan, said that it was imperative for governments […]
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Nigerian First Lady, Aisha Buhari Kicks Off APC Women’s Campaign
First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Thursday, kicked off the campaign of the women’s wing of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ilorin, Kwara State. Presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, shared visuals from the campaign kick-off and said, “Campaign mode activated. APCWomenCampaign Kick Off in Ilorin. Patron of the Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign Team, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, […]
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Makinde flags off construction of Oyo Govt, Shell Nigeria Gas Project
…says we’re building infrastructure for economic development Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday flagged off the construction of the Oyo State Government (OYSG)-Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd (SNG) project to create a new gas distribution infrastructure network in the state. The governor while performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gas Infrastructure Development and Distribution Project, […]
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Oyo to partner British govt on economic devt
…as Makinde hosts British Deputy High Commissioner Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said that his administration will continue to collaborate with development partners and the private sector to promote economic growth. The governor, who stated this while receiving the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn -Jones, who paid him a courtesy visit at […]
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What CAN should expect from our government – Tinubu
I have never, won’t run my administration on religious bias, Tinubu assures CAN …says choice of Shettima has nothing to do with religion Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria that he will not run his administration on the basis of […]
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2023: I won’t endorse or dismiss anyone for President —Kumuyi
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Dr Williams Kumuyi, yesterday said he would not endorse or disqualify anyone wanting to become the nation’s President. Speaking yesterday in Jalingo, Taraba State, when he arrived for a global church workers conference. Dr Kumuyi noted that Nigerians should be allowed to choose who would govern them […]
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2023:Kogi LP leader joins APC, says no way for Labour in the up coming election.
Leader of Labour Party in Olamaboro council area of Kogi State, Mr. David Ameh, has left the party and led 2000 of his supporters into the All Progressive Congress (APC). Hon. Ameh and his supporters were received by the Kogi State Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja in Okpo headquarters of the council area along other […]
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I believe Peter Obi is the best candidate” – Gov. Soludo’s son distances himself from father’s statement that Obi can’t win 2023 presidency
I have always said I think Peter Obi is the best candidate. Gov. Soludo’s son distancesOzonna, one of the sons of Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has declared his support for the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. This is coming after his father said Peter Obi doesn’t stand a chance in the 2023 […]
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Court of Appeal sacks Akpabio as APC senatorial candidate
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment of Federal High Court Abuja, removing Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. A three-member panel of justices read by Justice Danlami Senchi on Monday held that Akpabio failed to file a proof […]
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Nigeria needs to partner with private sector for education devt —Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said there is need for continued partnership with the private sector to meet the education needs of Nigerians. He also called on the regulators of the sector to ensure they sustain needed standards, so that Nigeria and the African Continent would not be disconnected from the rest of the world. […]
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Flood:APC Presidential Candidate Donates N40m To Flood Victims In Edo
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) donated N40 million to flood victims in Edo on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the floods displaced about 32,893 persons in Etsako Central, Etsako East and Esan Southeast Local Government Areas of Edo. The money was presented at the […]
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Osinbajo calls for investment, capacity expansion of tertiary institutions
THE Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, weekend, reiterated the need for increased investment in Open Universities and expansion of capacities of tertiary institutions in the country. Osinbajo who was represented by the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, made this call at the 20th Convocation of the Igbinedion University, Okada […]
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2023: INEC must be on red alert in Oyo- Makinde’s Campaign
The Media Arm of the Governor Seyi Makinde 2023 Campaign Council has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be alert and on guard amid plans by unscrupulous opposition elements to attack its facilities within the state. It said that the disgruntled opposition elements were plotting some evil intentions so as to thwart the […]
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Photostory: Atiku visits David Mark expresses his condolence
The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, paid a condolence visit to former senate president, David Mark. Mark’s son, Tunde Jonathan, died in late October. Atiku, who shared photos from the visit said, “I just finished from a condolence visit to Senator David Mark. I pray that the Almighty sustains the family […]
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Chioma Success: Ojo-Lanre Drags Obi, LP, Mother, FG, AGF To Court For Rights Violation
Former chairman of the Oyo State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre, has dragged the Labour Party, LP, its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the Federal Government, the Attorney-General of the federation, AGF, and the mother of Chioma Success, Ms Queen, before a Lagos High Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, for […]
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Nigerian Government slams opposition over false campaign on Buhari’s achievements
The Federal Government says it is absurd, the campaign by the opposition, that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has nothing to campaign with in the run-up to the 2023 general elections. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Monday in Abuja at the second edition of the ”PMB Administration Scorecard […]
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Ugwuanyi remains our only leader in Enugu State – PDP guber candidate
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the quality leadership, peace and security the state has enjoyed under his PDP-led administration. Dr. Mbah said that the peace and security Gov. Ugwuanyi has entrenched in Enugu State in the last seven […]
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Rauf Aregbesola : You are unfair to the Yoruba Yoruba race?
And even to unfair to NigeriaThis is because you are not an ethnicist.I know the measure you gave to the YorubaYou will foolishly use it for anybody no matter where he comes from.Haba! Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola!Honestly, you are not fair to the Yoruba race. And I am ashamed of youWalai, you are not.I am […]
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2023: Tinubu’s campaign group, SWAGA takes over Oyo
…as Ibadan Mogajis, baales, CCII, targets 15 million votes from S-est for APC’s presidential candidate A political group committed to the actualization of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential ambition, South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has taken its grassroots mobilization drive to Oyo State meeting with Ibadan Mogajis (family compound heads) and Baales (community chiefs) to drive […]
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Soludo has no regret over anti-Obi comments –Aide
Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said his principal stands by his comments on a former governor of the state and the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Soludo had dismissed the chances of the Labour Party flag bearer in the coming presidential poll and criticised the […]
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