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VP Osinbajo’s Convoy Rescues Accident Victims

The convoy of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday rescued an accident victim in Abuja. It was revealed that the VP was on his way to the airport to visit Owo, Ondo State, the scene of an attack on a Catholic church. Osinbajo’s aide, Laolu Akande, shared photos from the accident scene. Akande said, […]

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Owo tragedy: Makinde visits scene of attack, FMC Owo

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, visited Owo, Ondo State, where worshippers at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, were attacked on Sunday, leading to scores of deaths and injuries.The governor, who condoled with the government and people of Ondo State on the unfortunate incident, noted that necessary intelligence must be deployed to […]

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Breaking:Asiwaju reportedly visit Owo Catholic Church, donates N50m, N25m

The National leader and frontline presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has been reported to have left the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja for Owo in Ondo State, to commiserate with victims of the St Francis Catholic Church attacks. Tinubu was said to have left delegates, chieftains and other […]

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Folarin Condemns Owo Church Killing, Commiserates Akeredolu, People of Ondo State

The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district, Senator Teslim Folarin has condemned the atrocious terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo – the hometown of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu – and the killing of scores of worshippers. Suspected terrorists carried out the […]

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Owo Ondo State Killing:Only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such a dastardly act – President Buhari

President Buhari has condoled with the families of the deceased, the Ondo state government and the Catholic community after the gruesome terror attacks at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. In a statement released on Sunday June 5 by his spokesperson Femi Adesina, the President said “only fiends from the nether region could […]

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Owo: Makinde condemns dastardly act, consoles Ondo gov

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the attack on worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which left scores dead, as barbaric and condemnable. The governor expressed condolences to the governor of Ondo State and chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum as well as the families of the victims.A statement by the […]

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3rd anniversary: Our govt has recorded 75 per cent performance- Gov Makinde

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration has recorded over 75 per cent success rate as far as service delivery and electoral promises made by him are concerned.He explained that the policies and programmes of the government in the areas of education, health, security and economic expansion have brought a positive turnaround […]

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2023: How Tinubu Sues For Peace Among Aggrieved Members Of Oyo APC

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has waded into the crisis rocking the boat of the Oyo State chapter of the party, with a call on its governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin to reconcile with the aggrieved parties ahead 2023 general elections. Tinubu made […]

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Makinde congratulates Atiku, says PDP determined to rescue Nigeria in 2022 APC now a weaker party, he says

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains determined to rescue Nigeria from the throes of bad leadership.Makinde, who stated that the party has demonstrated its readiness to make the right decisions for its Operation Rescue Nigeria mandate by going ahead with its National Convention despite the decision […]

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Third anniversary: Makinde shares scorecard, says govt’s policies yielding desired results

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, shared a scorecard of his administration in the last three years, declaring that the economic policies of the government have been yielding positive results. He appreciated residents of the state for their support, patience and understanding and for trusting his government to deliver on its promises. The […]

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EFCC Arrests, Ex-Zamfara Gov, Yari Over AGF’s N80bn Probe

The former governor of Zamfara State, Abdullaziz Yari, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, over his complicity in the N84 billion loot for which the Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF, Ahmed Idris, is being detained. The former governor, according to a top EFCC source, was arrested at about 5pm, yesterday, […]

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Makinde Is Using Shina Peller To Malign Me, APC – Folarin Debunks Assassination

The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin has debunked a news report of an assassination attempt by him on Hon. Shina Peller representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency. Shina Peller in a video clip alleged that the Oyo Central senator sent hired killers to assassinate him. Folarin, in […]

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How Tinubu Congratulates Atiku,For Winning PDP Presidential Primaries.

Tinubu congratulates Atiku, welcomes former Vice President to Presidential contest National Leader of All Progressives Congress and frontline presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for emerging as the flag bearer of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, following the primary conducted at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on […]

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As dollars elected, created mannequins at party primaries 

By:Festus Adedayo  While touring Northern Nigerian provinces in the 1950s to canvass for votes, Ahmadu Bello, the great-great grandson of Uthman dan Fodio and Premier of the Northern region, used to have his flowing robes stuffed with banknotes which he then distributed to the electorate. For the Sardauna, that munificence took the place of campaigning. […]

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Justin: Atiku Wins PDP Presidential Candidate With 371 Votes

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and one of the presidential aspirants of People’s Democratic Party, PDP has become the party’s presidential candidate. Atiku’s emergence was confirmed at the party’s national convention held in Abuja, the federal capital territory. The counting which had begun about some minutes ago has pushed Atiku ahead of his runner up […]

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Breaking: Tambuwal Drops Presidential Race For Atiku

One of the front line presidential aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal has officially announced his withdrawal from the race. Tambuwal who is the Governor of Sokoto state made the announce shortly at the venue of the Special National Convention of the party which is ongoing at MKO Abiola […]

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EFCC Officials Storm Venue Of PDP Convention.

Amidst speculations of dollar rain by Presidential aspirants, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrived at the Velodrome of the MKO Abiola Stadium Abuja to monitor proceedings. A lot of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission dressed in their official red overcoats with EFCC boldly written behind were sighted moving around the delegate’s […]

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Prince Odi Okojie wins APC house of representatives ticket,Mercy Johnson Husband.

Prince Odi Okojie, businessman and husband to actress, Mercy Johnson, has secured the APC house of representative ticket for Esan North East/South East federal constituency. The business mogul cum politician took to his Instagram page on Saturday, May 28, to announce news of his victory while appreciating God, his wife, family members and friends for […]

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2023:Rasheed Yinka Gbadamosi seeks for support of his constituency in upcoming election.

Rasheed Yinka Gbadamosi, who is contesting on the platform of Social Democratic Party , Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency (House of Representatives) 2023 sends out a signal, a message of trust ; hope and grace to the good people of my constituency thereby seeking your support and votes in the 2023 coming elections . The Ibarapa […]

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Oyo APC Primaries Election Winner Teslim Folarin Pens Down Appreciative Note To All Supporters

The 2022 Oyo State APC Governorship Primary Election Committee led by Distinguished Senator Tokunbo AfikuyomiThe Oyo State APC Executives, ably led by Hon. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, Distinguished State Delegates and other critical stakeholders of our party  Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The Security Operatives Members of the Press Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen. […]

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