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Olubadan’ Can Never Be In Support Of Adelabu-Senator Kola Balogun
Senator Kola Balogun has described as a pure lie the purported endorsement of Chief Adebayo Adelabu as the preferred candidate of the Olubadan-designate, Senator Lekan Balogun, for the 2023 governorship election in Oyo State. Senator Balogun, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Mr Dapo Falade, said this in reaction to what […]
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Uncover Tinubu ’s Secrets Now – Reno Omokri To Aregbesola
The former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has called on the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, to expose the secret behind the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu’s wealth. Omokri was reacting to the result of the APC primary election for the forthcoming gubernatorial poll in Osun State, where Aregbesola’s candidate, Moshood […]
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Makinde Govt Committed To Delivering Quality Infrastructure- Works Commission
Inspects Ajia-Airport/Amuloko road project, expresses satisfaction Oyo State’s Commissioner for Works, Public Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, on Monday, declared that the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde is determined to deliver quality infrastructure projects that will stand the test of time. The Commissioner made this disclosure when he embarked on an inspection tour of […]
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I’m Out To Become President Of Nigeria
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he is ready to fight dirty in his determination to become the next President of Nigeria. Tinubu, who recently came under attack from his erstwhile trusted political disciple and Minister of Interior , Rauf Aregbesola, said this on Sunday evening when he […]
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APC NATIONAL CONVENTION:GROUP CANVASS SUPPORT FOR ADEBAYO SHITTU TO CONTEST FOR NATIONAL SECRETARY.
As the national convention of the ruling All Progressive Party (APC) slated for Saturday 26th February 2022 draws near, a group within the party have lent their support for the aspiration of Alh. Abudur Raheem Adebayo Shittu to clinch the office of National secretary of the party. Alh. Shittu who was a former minister of […]
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We Will Immortalise Alao-Akala, Makinde Says.
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, hailed the late former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala as a great man, who recognised and lived his life in accordance with the Biblical teaching that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun. Makinde, who declared that the state government would immortalise the late […]
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Makinde receives Wike, charges politicians to seek power for betterment of the nation says PDP unity must be paramount to all members
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, charged politicians to always seek power for the betterment of the nation.The governor stated this while receiving the governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike and his entourage, who came on a condolence visit to the state over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, […]
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Makinde Mourns Olubadan Of Ibadanland,Says He Was A Great Exemplar In Royalty
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, describing him as an exemplar in royalty. Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon, who he described as a great leader of his people and an […]
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We ‘ll never forget Alao-Akala’s Contributions To The Development Of Oyo- Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, eulogised the late former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala for what he described as his immense contributions to the development of Oyo State. Makinde, spoke through his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, during the Lying-in-State Ceremony held in honour of the former governor by the State Government, […]
Read MoreWe’ve Asked God To Bring Tinubu Down, He Doesn’t Mean Well For Us – Aregbesola
Former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has attacked his political ally and leader, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, over who becomes the next governor of the state. Aregbesola, who is the current Minister of Interior, spoke in Ijebu Ijesa while addressing the All Progressives Congress, APC, faithful and stakeholders ahead of the party’s governorship primary. […]
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Political Leaders eulogise Alao-Akala As Burial Programmes Kick Start In Ibadan
Politocians from various political parties gathered in Ibadan on Monday in honour of former Governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala. The former governor, who first served as the deputy to Senator Rashidi Ladoja when he was the governor later won election and became the governor of Oyo State The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Fatai Buhari, […]
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Makinde Approves Appointment Of 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadanland
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval follows a recommendation to that effect made by the Olubadan-in-Council and which was communicated to the governor. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde […]
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Development: No zone In Oyo Will Be Left Out- Makinde
Approves N136m For Upgrade Of Lanlate College Of Education Promises to rehabilitate Eruwa/Maya RoadOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, declared that the main focus of his administration is to ensure that no zone in the state is left behind in terms of development. He added that his agenda to ensure security and fix the […]
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Gov. Makinde Is Doing Well, Deserves Second Term – KAMJAT
The Giwa Adini of Oyo State, Alhaji Kamorudeen Atanda (KAMJAT) has commended the present administration achievements in Security, Education and Health Sector, just as he endorsed him for second term. KAMJAT stated this while addressing journalists at KAMJAT House, Gbagi, Ibadan, the State Capital. He urged Governor Seyi Makinde to work more on Agriculture in […]
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JOHN KAYODE FAYEMI Ph.D MUST NOT RUN-
By Adetunji Orisalade Oh Yes, I maintain it. And one million tjimes over after sleeping and waking up, I would say the same thing. And before you crucify me or make some sort of condemnations as our people are loathe to do, you could simply have asked me: Why this stance? The Reasons for this […]
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Makinde Inaugurates Road Safety Advisory Council To Minimise Road Accidents .
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Oyo State Road Safety Advisory Council (SoRSAC) to prevent and minimise cases of accidents on highways in the state. The governor, while inaugurating the 10-man Council, at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, promised to replicate the same in all local government areas of the […]
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Atiku Abubakar And The Sexual History Of The Nigerian Presidency
In early 2014, the Zimbabwean public sphere literally caught fire. Rumours that the country’s former Prime Minister and the presidential candidate of the Movement for Democratic Change, (MDC) Morgan Tsvangirai, had suffered “a nasty blow from below,” euphemism for zero virility, spread like bushfire. At about the same time, the virility-restoring prowess of Emmanuel Makandiwa, […]
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Hijab: Oyo Govt Didn’t Alter Policy On Freedom Of Religion
The Oyo State government, on Saturday, declared that it has not altered its policy on freedom of religion, urging residents of the state to discountenance recent attempts to misinterpret a statement from the office of the Special Assistant on Islamic Affairs on the wearing of Hijabs. It added that the government of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde […]
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GEJ, THE FACE OF NATIONAL UNITY: Why APC Can’t Muff The Chance of Returning Him to Power | Isiaka Kehinde
I watched with keen interest the no-holds-bared interview of the former President Ibrahim Banbagida, with Ngozi Akaegbu of the Arise News recently, it strikes the right chord in me. When the former Head of State was probed on the leader Nigeria deserves in 2023, he was quick to hold the bull by its horns. A […]
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We’ll End Banditry, kidnapping In Our Boundary Communities- Oyo gov.
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde has vowed to Dapo work hand in hand with his Ogun State counterpart to end banditry and kidnapping in boundaries shared by the two states, as the two states held an inaugural joint security meeting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.The two governors, who first spoke while flagging off […]
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