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I Have No Ambition To Contests For Any Political Office, Says Ladoja
Former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja has cleared the air that he has no plan to contest for any political office or of the governor in the state, rather his plan is to work on how Ibadan and the state with be peaceful. Senator Ladoja who is the Osi Olubadan of Ibadan land, […]
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Eid-el-Fitr: Let’s Imbibe Lessons Of Ramadan-Senator Balogun
Senator Kola Balogun has called on Nigerians, and Islamic faithful in particular, to imbibe the lessons inherent in the just-ended 30-day Ramadan Fasting. The senator, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, made the call in a message to felicitate with Muslims in the district and Oyo State on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. Senator Balogun, […]
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Eid-el-Fitr: Oyo NUJ Group Greets Members, Preaches Love, Tolerance
A group in the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State council, spreading the good works of its Chairman, Ademola Babalola (DEMBAB), “The DEMBAB Volunteers” has felicitated the Muslim Ummah and members of the Union on the completion of this year’s Ramadan fast. In a statement by its Convener, Lekan Shobo Shobowale, the group urged […]
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Eid-el-Fitri: Sustain Virtues, Teachings Of Prophet Muhammed Beyond Ramadan, Adegoke Admonishes Muslims
A leading Oyo South Senatorial hopeful under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke has felicitated with Muslim Ummah as they join their counterparts all over the world in celebrating Eid-el-Fitri. Adegoke, a business turn around expert, and alumni member of both OAU Ife and University of Cambridge […]
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Eid-el-Fitri: Makinde felicitates Muslims
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri festivity, calling on them to sustain prayers for the state and its leaders. Makinde, who congratulated Muslim faithful on witnessing the end of the Ramadan, prayed that Allah SWT would accept their […]
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Makinde appoints New Perm Secs, Tutors-General, others
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the appointments of a new set of Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors-General of Education, Tutors-General and the Surveyor-General of the State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa indicated that the list contains seven Permanent Secretaries, 10 Inspectors-General of Education, 10 Tutors-General and the […]
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May Day: Makinde commends Oyo labour unions for adding value to governance
…says Civil/Public Servants are engine rooms of govt. Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, commended labour unions in the state for adding value to governance and improved social rights of the people.The governor, while speaking at the 2022 May Day Ceremony, held at the Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, said that his administration […]
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Use your energy to buy presidential form for me” – Actor, Yul Edochie begs Nigerians
Nollywood actor and politician, Yul Edochie, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance in obtaining the presidential nomination form ahead of the 2023 elections. Yul, who broke the internet on Wednesday after he announced his second marriage, had previously declared on his Instagram page that he would be making a huge announcement today, April 30. The […]
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We’ll sustain existing religious, ethnic harmony in Oyo – Makinde
…as gov hosts Muslim faithful to iftar …vows to address contending issues in TESCOM Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will continue to sustain the religious, ethnic harmony being enjoyed in the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor, who stated this while hosting Muslim faithful to Iftar at the […]
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Kola Balogun Reveals Why Makinde Denied Him Second Term Ticket
…gives account of stewardship Real facts have emerged on why the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, denied the younger brother of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, Senator Kola Balogun, a second term ticket. It has been discovered that, contrary to reported claims, the decision to deny the incumbent senator […]
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2023: Facts Why Makinde Denied Olubadan’s Brother Second Term Ticket
Real facts have emerged on why the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, denied the younger brother of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, Senator Kola Balogun, a second term ticket. It has been discovered that, contrary to reported claims, the decision to deny the incumbent senator a second term ticket […]
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2023: Ogun West Leaders Present N50m Cheque to Abiodun
Political leaders and business men from Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State, have donated the sum of N50m to the State governor, Dapo Abiodun to assist in his campaign expenses for the second term in office. The governor had on Thursday declared his intention to run for a second term while hosting the DA […]
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2023: We’ll support whoever emerges PDP presidential candidate- Makinde as Udom Emmanuel meets S/West delegate
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday, that leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will rally behind anyone whoever emerges the party’s presidential candidate after its presidential primaries. According to him, all stakeholders in the party will support whoever God gives to the party and also work together to rescue Nigeria. […]
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2023:I Am Not A Betrayer By Declaring Presidential Ambition” – Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said he hasn’t betrayed anybody and even owes nobody any allegiance by indicating interest in contesting the 2023 presidency. He disclosed this during his political consultations in Ogun State on Tuesday. Addressing his followers, Osinbajo said: “After all, I have learnt, if called upon to serve the nation, should I […]
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Oyo APC Is Working Hard For The Future – Omodewu Assures
Hon. Isaac Omodewu, the State Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State says the party is repositioning for future successes. Omodewu made the disclosure on Wednesday in Ibadan during the swearing-in of Alhaji Olayide Abas as the State Deputy Chairman of the party. The swearing-in was conducted by a legal practitioner and legal Adviser […]
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Insecurity Will Persist, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says without mass and popular support to the “hardworking” Armed Forces, it will take Nigeria much longer to finish off the “successful” war being waged against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.He said this Tuesday at an iftar dinner with members of the business community and the leadership of political parties. The president, who […]
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Abiodun to Osinbajo: Ogun Will Support Your Presidential Ambition
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that the state would support the presidential ambition of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to enable him continue with some of the laudable projects of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Soeaking at a stakeholders meeting with the VP and held at the Akarigbo Palace Sagamu, the Alake […]
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Oyo State Terminal Buses Commission: There Is Hope For Nigeria, Obaseki Assures
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed optimism that the Nigeria would be grate again if people of great vision are in the corridor of power. He expressed the optimism yesterday at the official commissioning of Omi Titun Bus Mass Transit Pilot Scheme and Bus Terminals held at Ojoo and Challenge in Ibadan. While […]
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2023: VP Osinbajo Visits Gov Akeredolu, Seeks Support
Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential hopeful, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, visited the chairman, South West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, to seek support for his aspiration. Governor Akeredolu received the Vice President at the Akure Airport and led him to his office, Alagbaka, Akure. The deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky […]
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Alaafin: Yoruba race, Oyo have lost a great ruler, a worthy father-Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, is a huge loss to the state, Nigeria and the Yoruba race. The governor, who described Oba Adeyemi’s death as a personal loss to him, noted that he was an ever-supportive […]
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