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Ogbomoso stakeholders visit, congratulate Deputy Governor urge him to rally more support for Makinde
The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, on Tuesday, assured political stakeholders from Ogbomoso zone of the state that the government of Oyo State will continue to run an all-inclusive government. The stakeholders, including appointees of Governor Seyi Makinde, local government chairmen and National Assembly candidates from Ogbomoso zone, paid a courtesy […]
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Oyo lawmaker buried As Makinde, Colleagues Pay Tributes Hon. Olusegun Popoola
Family,friends and political associates of late Oyo State House of Assembly lawmaker, Olusegun Popoola, as his remains were buried on Wednesday. Until his death on July 12 2022, he was a lawmaker representing Ibadan South-East II and was the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. Recall he died of kidney-related complications at […]
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Remain Committed to Your Duty, Be ICT-compliant, Makinde’s Spokesperson, Taiwo Adisa, Charges Oyo Information Officers
The Chief Press Secretary to Oyo State governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, has charged the information officers within the civil service to remain committed in discharge of their duties and move with the current trend in the Information, Communication and Technology ICT sector. Adisa, who gave this admonition on Tuesday during a one-day training on ‘Reporting […]
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Osun 2022: I’ll Expose You If You Derail, Davido’s Father Warns Gov-Elect
Dr. Deji Adeleke, Founder of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, has threatened to expose Senator Ademola Adeleke, governor-elect of the state, if he derails. Adeleke is known to be one of the biggest supporters of the incoming governor of Osun. Intrigues, twists, turns as Adeleke’s supporters await Nov 27 swearing in Osun: No going back […]
Read More90percent of our people are not on social media” – Atiku Abubakar says as he dismisses Peter Obi’s chances of beating him in the 2023 election
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), does not stand a chance against him in the 2023 general election. The former Vice President stated this during an interview on Arise TV this morning, July 23. He said the possibility of […]
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Continue to pray for peace, harmony in Oyo, Deputy Gov charges residents attends first Jumat Service as deputy gov
The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulroheem Adebayo Lawal, on Friday, called on the people of the state to continue to maintain peace and harmony, while continuously praying for the same in the state. Lawal said this while addressing newsmen shortly after attending a Jumat Prayer held at the Oja’ba Central Mosque, Ibadan, the Oyo […]
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Makinde meets LAUTECH stakeholders
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, late on Thursday, met with critical stakeholders of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, in a bid to address major issues affecting the institution. Those who attended the meeting, which took place at the Presidenrial Lodge of the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, include representatives of the Alumni body, […]
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Actress, Nkechi Blessing slams those criticizing celebrities for participating in politics
Controversial Movie Star, Nkechi Blessing has slammed those castigating her female colleagues for actively participating in politics. This follows the influx of celebrities into the political scene including the likes of Desmond Elliot, Banky W, and most recently, actresses, Tonto Dikeh, Funke Akindele and Caroline Danjuma. Tonto Dikeh is the running mate of the governorship […]
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After Removing Olaniyan, Oyo Assembly Approves Makinde Nomination Of Bayo Lawal As Deputy Governor
Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the nomination of the Chairman, Oyo State Housing Corporation, Adebayo Lawal as a replacement for Olaniyan Olaniyan, an Engineer from Igboho was removed from office on monday. The approval followed the nomination by Governor Seyi Makinde who sent the name to the lawmakers for consideration. The nomination was […]
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Osun 2022:BUHARI CONGRATULATES ADELEKE ON OSUN ELECTION VICTORY
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), following victory of the party in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Osun State. With the election over, the President expresses conviction that the people of Osun have expressed their will through the ballot, and the will of the people must always matter […]
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Power Has Changed Hands’, Funke Akindele Congratulates Adeleke
Funke Akindele, the Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun governorship election. In a congratulatory message on her Instagram page, Akindele said, “Congratulations Senator Ademola Adeleke on your victory as the next Governor of Osun state. Indeed power has changed hands. IMOLE DE!!!! […]
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VP Osinbajo successfully undergoes leg surgery in Lagos hospital
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo successfully underwent a surgical procedure on his femur at a medical facility in Ikeja, Lagos state. The Vice President had in an earlier tweet, revealed that he had been admitted for a surgical procedure due to a recurrent pain in the leg. The hospital management said in a statement released late […]
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Osun 2022: Makinde congratulates Adeleke, hails Osun voters
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, congratulated Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, on his victory at the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, saying that the power of the people has again triumphed. According to him, Adeleke’s victory was similar to what happened in Oyo State during the 2019 governorship election, when the people exercised […]
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Davido Fans Celebrates Him As His Uncle Wins Osun Poll
Fans of singer, Davido, have been hailing him as his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, has been declared the Governor-elect of Osun State. The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday announced the Peoples Democratic Party candidate as the winner of the governorship election. A fan, Shegburg, tweeted “In anything you do, family first Davido is a blessing […]
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Obi Cubana reacts as Portable congratulates Ademola Adeleke despite his support for APC
Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable Omolalomi has stirred reactions after he congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Osun Governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke following his victory at the polls. Recall that Portable had unashamedly disclosed that he was paid to campaign for the incumbent governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and subsequently got the job done. However, […]
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Osun Governorship Election Results from 30 local government councils
In the governorship election held on Saturday, July 16, the leading opposition party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party won in 17 local government councils while the ruling All Progressives Congress won in 13 local governments. (1) Boluwaduro Local Government Returning Officer, Dr Kehinde Bolarinwa. Registered voters – 24,329Accredited voters – 12,007 APC – […]
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Official Announcement Of Osun Governorship Election Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is carrying out the final collation and declaration of the result of the exercise, in Osogbo, the state cap. On Sunday, July 17, 2022.Results collated for Ife East LGAPC – 19,353LP – 65PDP – 18,071 PDP – 18,07: Results collated for Ife South LGAPC – 12,481LP – 28PDP – […]
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VP Yemi Osinbajo Hospitalised
VICE President Yemi Osinbajo has been hospitalized for a surgical procedure on account of recurrent pain in the leg. This was disclosed on Twitter by Mr. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. He wrote, “VP Osinbajo is in the hospital today for a […]
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PDP’s Adeleke Wins Polling Unit
Adeleke, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has won his polling unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde/Sagba, Ede North at the ongoing gubernatorial election. Adeleke polled 218 votes; his major contender in the All Progressive Congress, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, polled 23 votes while Dr Akin Ogunbiyi of Accord Party had just one vote. […]
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VP Osinbajo writes heartwarming note to wife, Dolapo as she marks 55th birthday
The vice president of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibanjo has written a beautiful message to his wife, Dolapo as she celebrates her birthday. The second lady of Nigeria turns 55 years today, July 16 and her loving and caring husband took to his Instagram page at 12 am to be the first to wish his wife […]
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