Nigeria has the lowest female participation in politics in Africa, with just 4.1 percent representation in parliament. The Executive Director of the International Press Center, IPC Lagos Dr Lanre Arogundade gave the information in Osogbo, during a two-day workshop for female candidates in the Continue Reading
Ahead of the 2023 general election, Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians to eschew politics of rancour and acrimony. Governor Abiodun, who made the call in Abeokuta while receiving the Award of Peace Ambassador from the Arewa Consultative Forum, noted that it was time for Nigerians to engage in political activities that […]Continue Reading
Nigerians have been advised to screen those contesting for the 2023 general election to enable them elect those they can trust. The grand Khalifah of Tijaniyyah Islamic Movement in Nigeria, His eminence Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi gave the advice in Abeokuta at a reception in his honour by a Chieftain of Egba Muslim Council, Chief Tayo […]Continue Reading
The Prelate, Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Samuel Kanu-Uche has called on religious leaders not to use force, but rather persuade their eligible followers to register in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, CVR. Dr. Kanu-Uche stated this while speaking with a Radio Nigeria correspondent in Ibadan. He said worshippers must not be threatened in obtaining […]Continue Reading
Political Awareness Group, PAG has called on agitators of secession to sheath their swords and work for the unity of the country in the interest of all. This is contained in a communique issued at the stakeholders summit organised by the group, an Association of Muslim Professionals and Technocrats for Good Governance and signed by […]Continue Reading
Nigerians as leaders in various capacities have been urged to strive towards making positive impacts on everyone in their circle and promote values for national development. The President, Ogun Baptist Conference, Dr Oyewale Oyeniyi made the call in Abeokuta at a special birthday reception organised to celebrate Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s 84th birthday. Dr Continue Reading
Registration materials have been dispatched to the 20 local governments areas of Ogun state ahead of the forthcoming membership registration and revalidation exercise of All Progressive Congress, APC. The Chairman of the registration and revalidation committee, Mr Ademorin kuye made this known when the members of the APC registration and revalidation committee paid a Continue Reading
Voters across the Ogun West Senatorial District have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for a smooth and peaceful election. A cross-section of voters who spoke to Radio Nigeria in Ibatefin, Ajegunle, Agosasa and Idi Iroko observed a big improvements in the electoral process compared to the last Presidential and National Assembly elections. Mr. Continue Reading
Every vote is said to count in any election, as number of votes determine who wins or loses. In Nigeria void votes have become issue of concern. In this special report correspondent Olufisoye Adenitan speaks to some members of the public on level of awareness to eradicate void votes.Continue Reading
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde, said the opposition parties in the state are seeking grand alliance to defeat ruling party ahead of the March 9 governorship and House of Assembly election. He stated this in Ibadan during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian Society of […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has urged electorate in the state to cast their votes for the gubernatorial candidate of Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Mr. Adekunle Akinlade in the March 9th gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in Ogun State. Governor Amosun made the call during a campaign tour of the APM to Abeokuta North […]Continue Reading
Some residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital want President Muhammadu Buhari to promptly constitute the Federal Executive Council, FEC, with people of proven integrity as soon as possible. The residents while speaking on the election victory of the president in Abeokuta noted that a good FEC was needed to resolve the power problems and to […]Continue Reading
Nigerians in Diaspora last year remitted over one trillion Naira to the country’s economy. Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, UK Chapter, Dr Phillips Idaiwo stated this while speaking on telephone interview with Radio Nigeria on the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. Dr Idaiwo said apart from the monetary input to boost the economy, Nigerians in […]Continue Reading
The senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Professor Ajayi Boroffice says security agencies and Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC officials deserve commendations for ensuring that last Saturday’s presidential and National assembly elections in the country were credible and peaceful. The lawmaker who won his third term to the upper chamber, told Continue Reading
The Hausa community in Ibadan, Oyo State, have been in jubilation after the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the 2019 presidential election. Radio Nigeria correspondent, who was at the Sabo community, reports that children, youths and adults were excited as they danced and chanted ‘sai baba four plus four’. Just like […]Continue Reading
As President Muhammadu Buhari got the mandate of over fifteen million Nigerians for a second term in office, Shola Oguntoye in Akure, the state capital went round to sample opinions on the President’s mandate for a second term. The ReportContinue Reading