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Makinde, Fayose, others meet in Ibadan
GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday, kept leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, guessing over his next move following a vote of confidence passed on the Senator Iyorchia Ayu-led National Working Committee. Wike and those sympathetic to his cause had demanded Ayu’s resignation as a precondition for peace. But indications emerged, yesterday, that […]
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2023 Budget will speak the voices of the People – Oyo SSG
The Secretary to the Oyo state government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, on Monday, declared that the year 2023 budget will speak the voices of the people in the State. She stated this while addressing the people at the Stakeholders Consultative Engagement Meeting on Year 2023 Budget for Oyo State held at Akinyele Local Government Secretariat, Moniya. […]
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“I am no longer living in bondage”- Kenneth Okonkwo
Nollywood actor and politician, Kenenth Okonkwo in a gathering with Labour party members has stated that he is no longer living in bondage. According to the video he shared on his Instagram page on Monday. The actor who dumped APC in July and joined the Labour Party in August said that the time to salvage […]
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APC 360 Degrees tasks Tinubu to halt members’mass decamping before its too late.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, pressure group, APC 360, has called on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC Presidential candidate, to urgently set in motion measures to halt the massive drift and act of decamping of our members to other political parties. APC 360, consisting of aspirants who collected and paid for forms to contest […]
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Photostory:Tinubu, Shettima, Gbajabiamila, attend Jumat Prayer
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, vice presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila are seen attending Jumat prayer together on Friday. Sharing photos on his Facebook page, the Speaker said,“Jumat prayers at Dantata Mosque, Abuja with APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed […]
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2023 Budget: Oyo Zone Hails Makinde for Making Their Voices Count.
The People of Oyo zone on Thursday, hailed Governor Seyi Makinde led administration for caring for them along in decision-making by constantly seeking their opinions before any budget preparation. The former Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Chief Bisi Ilaka stated this during the Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement Meeting on the Year 2023 Budget for […]
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We’ll sensitisize our people on Electoral Act – Oyo Deputy Gov
as Senate Committee commends Makinde for massive projects in Oyo The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, on Wednesday, declared that the state government will adequately sensitise the people of the state on the positions and gains of the amended Electoral Act 2010.Lawal stated this while receiving the Senate Committee on Electoral […]
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How Security agents storm APC secretariat, as Tinubu, Shettima visit
Security agents stormed the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in preparation for the visit of the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima. Officers spotted were stern-looking and were moving around the premises with their guns. Tinubu and Shettima are expected to attend an ad hoc […]
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Reject failed political hustlers, Sowore tells Nigerians
The presidential candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore has urged Nigerians to reject candidates whom he described as political hustlers. Sowore made this appeal on Tuesday in a statement via his verified Twitter handle. His tweet […]
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Photostory: UK High Commissioner, Others Visit Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Monday, hosted the United Kingdom High Commissioner, Ms. Catorina Liang, other diplomats and dignitaries, at his office. He said photos from the visit on his Facebook page, saying, “Today I welcomed to my office, a delegation of diplomats, foreign and Nigerian dignitaries led by […]
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2023 Budget: Oyo govt pledges to consolidate on its achievements in all zones
Oyo State Government has promised to consolidate its achievements in all zones across the State in the coming 2023 budget. The Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaja Fausat Sanni, gave this assurance on Monday at the Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement Meeting on the Year 2023 Budget, held at Oke-Ogun zone, Itesiwaju LG., Out, Oyo State. She explained […]
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Makinde Resumes Office, Commends His Deputy For An Efficient Performance During his Vacation
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has extolled the virtues of his deputy, Barr, Bayo Lawal, who presided over the affairs of the state as acting governor, saying that for over three weeks he went on vacation, the people of the state did not feel his absence or any gap as anything that has to […]
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PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar, UK PM Liz Truss
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the emergence of Liz Truss as the new United Kingdom Prime Minister. Truss has succeeded Boris Johnson who resigned in July as PM and Conservative Party Leader. Her emergence was premised, however, on her polling of 81,326 votes against her rival, […]
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Oyo govt criminalizes land grabbing, says offenders risk 15 years jail term as State inaugurates Task Force
The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, has declared that land grabbing will no longer be tolerated in the state as offenders now face up to 15 years jail term. The Acting Governor made this known while inaugurating the Task Force Unit of the real properties law of Oyo State at the […]
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New Reactions Trail 2019 Video Of Remi Tinubu
Reactions have been trailing a 2019 election day video of Senator Remi Tinubu, having a conversation with some people, where she chastised south-easterners. In the trending video, the senator, who is also the wife of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, said that the deities of Lagos will be called upon […]
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Makinde didn’t attend Peter Obi’s rally in Ibadan -Aide
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has described a news story which indicated that the governor attended a rally of the Labour Party in honour of its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as a compelling falsehood, aimed at confusing the fickle-minded. The governor’s aide, in a statement […]
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2023: I’ll prioritise youth empowerment for economic emancipation, says Kola-Daisi
Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi, the Accord Senatorial Candidate for Oyo South says he will prioritise youth empowerment for economic emancipation and nation building. He gave the pledge on Thursday evening in Ibadan while featuring on the ‘The Podium’ a personality forum of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), Oyo State Council. According to Mr Kola-Daisi he said […]
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I’m Only A Few Months Older Than You, Tinubu Tells Kukah At 70
The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has said that he is only a few months older than the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah, who celebrated his 70th birthday on Wednesday. Disregarding speculations on his age, Tinubu reiterated that he is also 70 years and a few months older […]
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Oyo Govt holds stakeholders’ consultative meeting on 2023 budget
The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, said on Wednesday that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde has recorded unprecedented achievements in all sectors.The Acting Governor further declared the Makinde-led administration has, in the last three years, operated an open and inclusive governance. He added that the state government has been able […]
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Photostory:Atiku, Ayu, Others Receive Shekarau Back To PDP
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday, received the former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, back to the party after his defection. The event which had dignitaries in attendance is holding at the residence of Shekarau in Kano State
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