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Court Dismisses Oyo Deputy Governor’s Suit Challenging Impeachment Process
Justice Ladiran Akintola of an Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan has dismissed the suit filed by the Deputy Governor of the state, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan to stop the state House of Assembly from removing him from office. As he has appealed the judgement dismissing his suit against the plan of the Oyo State […]
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Learn how to overcome poverty — Buhari challenges youths
Nigeria President,Muhammadu Buhari has charged the youth to seek education, not for government jobs which are unavailable but to arm themselves with skill and ability to fight poverty and meet the needs of the 21st Century. He implored parents to inculcate right values in children, including deep fear of God, respect for constituted authorities and […]
Read MoreOsun:Portable Shows Off Huge Amount Of Cash He Received From Governor Oyetola In Osun State
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola well known as Portable who recently reported himself to the Ogun State Police command, has shared the huge amount of cash he received from Governor Oyetola in Osun state. In a video circulating around social media, Portable was spotted with Governor Oyetola in Osun state, praising him and calling on voters […]
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Hon Popoola’s Death, A Grievous Loss – Oyo Speaker
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has described as grievous and heartbreaking the news of the death of member representing Ibadan SouthEast Constituency 2, Hon Ademola Olusegun Popoola. The Speaker in a condolence message said the Lawmaker who had been receiving treatment at the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan gave up […]
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Makinde expresses shock over OYHA member’s demise condoles with family, constituents, Assembly
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, expressed shock over the death of the member representing Ibadan South-East Constituency II, Honourable Ademola Olusegun Popoola. Makinde, who described the lawmaker’s death as sad, painful and a huge loss to the state, commiserated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, on whose platform Popoola was […]
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Oyo Lawmaker Olusegun Popoola Dies On Early Hour Of Wednesday Morning
Oyo state lawmaker representing Ibadan South East 2, in the Oyo state House of Assembly, Ademola Olusegun Popoola is dead. He died at 46, at the University College Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Oyo Lawmaker Olusegun Popoola Is DeadThe lawmaker recently won a return ticket to fly the PDP’s […]
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Actor Uche Maduagwu Says Funke Akindele Not Fit To Be A Leader
On earlier hour of Tuesday morning, Funke Akindele shared a video on her verified social media page to confirm that she has been chosen as a running mate to Jandorin the upcoming 2023 general elections. Reacting, Uche Maduagwu declared that Funke Akindele’s declaration as the running mate to Dr Olajide Adediran, is “preposterously insensitive” due to her scandal during the […]
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2023: Osinbajo Reportedly Oppose Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket
The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has reportedly oppose the party’s choice of a Muslim-Muslim ticket. Recall that All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu had announced Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate, However, a presidency source who was interviewed by Vanguard said Osinbajo had expressed serious objection to the adoption […]
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ASUU: “Enough is enough” – Buhari tells striking lecturers
President Muhammadu Buhari has bemoaned the prolonged strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, saying enough is enough. The president stated this on Monday in Daura, Katsina State, when he received some governors of the All Progressives Congress, legislators, and other political leaders at his residence. He enjoined the lecturers to reconsider their […]
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I am eager to go” – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is eager to finish his tenure because it has been tough. Buhari stated this while receiving governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in his hometown, Daura in Katsina State on Monday, July 11. According to the president, he can’t wait to hand over to his successor because it’s […]
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Funke Akindele Named PDP Lagos Deputy Gov Candidate
Funke Akindele has officially confirmed reports that she is the running mate of the Lagos State PDP gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Olajide Adediran. In a recent video shared via her official Instagram page on Tuesday, July 12, the mother of twins announced her bold step of venturing into politics while putting her entertainment career on hold.Funke […]
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Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, Resigns Membership Of APC
Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress over the choice of Kashim Shettima as the running mate of the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. He revealed this in a letter shared on his Instagram page on Monday. Part of the letter read, “Recall that joined APC because of its […]
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Osun: Reason For My Absent At Governorship Debate – Adeleke
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in Osun, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed why he didn’t participate in the governorship debate on Wednesday. He attributed his absence at Wednesday’s governorship debate to his busy campaign schedule. Ahead of the July 16 governorship election in the state, four governorship candidates faced one another in a televised debate Wednesday […]
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Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde congratulates Muslim faithful urges them to uphold religious tolerance, harmony
Oyo State governor,’Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Muslim community in the State and in the nation at large on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, also known as the festival of sacrifice. The governor, who called for tolerance and religious harmony at all times, urged Islamic faithful to reflect on the essence of the important […]
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Makinde inspects ongoing projects on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government and the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) will within a week align the differences that have stalled the completion of Onipepeye Bridge Project and other culverts along Iwo Road axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The governor, who […]
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Salah: Teslim Folarin Assures,Oyo State A Better Tommorow.
The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Teslim Folarin has assured people of the state of a better future as Muslim Ummah in Oyo State join other Muslims worldwide to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. The Oyo Central senator made the statement in his felicitation message to Muslims on the occasion of most-celebrated […]
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Makinde lays wreaths on parents’ tombs
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday, that his late father, Pa Olatubosun Makinde, taught him great lessons about dignity and integrity.Makinde, who led his siblings and family members to lay wreaths on the tombs of Pa Makinde, and his mother, Mrs. Abigail Makinde, at the Cathedral of St Peters, Aremo, Ibadan, said that […]
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Nigeria President Swears In Seven Ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in seven new Ministers who have been screened and confirmed by the Senate. The swearing-in at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) was done in two batches of four and three each. The first set was Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh – Abia State, Umana Okon Umana – Akwa Ibom State, Odum […]
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Defends:Buhari’s Plan To Travel Out Of The Country After Attacks Across The Country
The presidency has defended President Muhammadu Buhari’s plan to travel out of the country after attacks across the country. News reports earlier that Buhari will be travelling to Dakar, the Senegal capital, to participate in the International Development Association (IDA) for Africa summit. He will be making the trip hours after terrorists attacked Kuje prison […]
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Makinde appoints Akinwande chairman, Water Corporation
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed a former Member representing Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West/Afijio Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Dr.) Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, as the Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation. The appointment was conveyed through a letter signed the Secretary to the State to the Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, dated July 6, […]
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