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Supreme Court Affirms Benue Governor’s Election

Web News 8 January 2024 243 0

By Ifeoma Nwovu The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as Governor of Benue State after it dismissed the appeal of Titus Uba of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal Continue Reading

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Ondo PDP Suspends Chairman

Web News 3 January 2024 194 0

By Olumide Abudu The state working committee of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Ondo has announced the suspension of its chairman, Alhaji Fatai Adams, over alleged anti-party activities. According a to communique signed by nine members of the party’s state working committee, made available to newsmen, the suspended chairman is also alleged to have […]Continue Reading

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Reactions Trail Tinubu’s New Year Message

Web News 1 January 2024 242 0

By Lilian Ibomor / Olawale Asake Following the nationwide broadcast of President Bola Tinubu to Nigerians marking the first day of the year 2024, residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital have reacted to the address. The respondents described the address as a great relief capable of dousing the tension being experienced by the citizens. They […]Continue Reading

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President Tinubu Promises New Living Wage, Reliable Power Supply

Web News 1 January 2024 221 0

President Bola Tinubu on Monday delivered his first New Year’s Day speech since he assumed office in May 2023. Here is the full text of the address. Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and everyone of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up […]Continue Reading

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Akeredolu: Four Southwest Governors in Ibadan on Condolence Visit

Web News 29 December 2023 186 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has received other four Southwest governors at the Executive Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Adebayo Lawal to receive four Southwest governors including the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Ekiti State, Abiodun Continue Reading

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Ayedatiwa Makes First Appointments

Web News 28 December 2023 143 0

By Adefisoye Adenitan Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa has made new appointments of aides. The new Chief Press Secretary to the governor is Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. Others are SA Political , Smart Omodunbi  and SA new media , Abire Olugbenga . The new SA Photography is Motunrayo Oyedele while SA, domestic and government house is Dr Temitayo […]Continue Reading

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Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn in as Ondo Governor

Web News 27 December 2023 159 0

The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the governor of the Sunshine State. The swearing-in was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital and was administered by the chief judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola at 5:18 pm. “It is with a heavy […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti INEC Gets New Resident Electoral Commissioner

Web News 21 December 2023 280 0

By Amos Ogunrinde Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakub has deployed, Dr Olubunmi Omoseyindemi to Ekiti State as new Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC. Dr Omoseyindemi who hails from Lagos State assumed duty today at INEC State Office in Ado Ekiti and he was welcomed to Ekiti by the management team led […]Continue Reading

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OYSIEC to Release List of Final Candidates

Web News 20 December 2023 247 0

By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, on Tuesday, announced that the commission will release the final list of candidates contesting for chairmanship and councillorship positions in the next local government council’s election in the state by 15th January, 2024. The Chairman of the Commission, Aare Isiaka Olagunju, SAN, made Continue Reading

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Court of Appeal Re-Affirms Oluomo’s Election Victory

Web News 19 December 2023 241 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has re-affirmed the election victory of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, representing Ifo 1, State Constituency against his contender in the last general election, mr Okikiola Ogundele of the Peoples Democratic Party. The Appeal court equally awarded a […]Continue Reading

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Leadership Crisis Rocks IPAC

Web News 13 December 2023 202 0

The Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC has been torn apart by a leadership crisis in which the Chairman, Alhaji Yabagi Sani has been accused of plotting to elongate his tenure which has ended. The leaders were called to a meeting by Alhaji Yabagi, who then proposed a motion to extend his term in office until […]Continue Reading

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ODHA Receives Medical Leave Request from Akeredolu

Web News 13 December 2023 230 0

By Augustina Bajeh The Ondo State House of Assembly says it has received a letter from Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu informing the House of his medical vacation abroad. Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji said the Governor’s action is in line with Section […]Continue Reading

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Lawmakers Embark on Budget Defence for Oyo MDAs

Web News 13 December 2023 235 0

By Mosope  Kehinde  Following the presentation of the 2023 Budget Proposal of N434, 221, 765, 938.79 by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to the State legislature, the lawmakers have commenced the Budget defence exercise for the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies.  Speaking during the exercise, the Standing Committee Continue Reading

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Oyo APC NASS Caucus Visits National Chairman, Ganduje

Web News 7 December 2023 283 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo As part of efforts to foster cohesion and promote unity among members of APC in Oyo State, the State National Assembly caucus on Wednesday, visited the national leadership of the party in Abuja. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Akeem Abas, the Special Adviser on Media to Sen. Sharafadeen […]Continue Reading

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Staff Training is Vital, Lawmakers Tell Osun Tertiary Institutions

Web News 6 December 2023 255 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Osun State House of Assembly wants the Management of tertiary institutions across the state to ensure training and retraining of staff. The Chairman, House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr.Olumide Fatunmise and his team made the call during the ongoing budget defence exercise of various Ministries Departments Agencies, and […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Assembly Approves MTEF, Rural Bill Scales Second Reading

Web News 6 December 2023 266 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has approved the revised Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF for years 2024-2026 received through a correspondence from Governor Dapo Abiodun last week. The approval followed a presentation of the report by the Chairman, the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation mr Musefiu Lamidi, who later moved for […]Continue Reading

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Osun Assembly Wants MDAs Collaboration on Budget

Web News 5 December 2023 285 0

By Mojisola Oladele  The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Saheed Fatunmise wants Ministries, Departments and Agencies to prioritize a strong collaboration with the Assembly towards actualizing the proposed budget estimate for the next fiscal year. Mr. Fatunmise made the call while addressing the MDAS during the ongoing defence budget exercise Continue Reading

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Nigeria Submits Report to ECOWAS Parliament

Web News 4 December 2023 247 0

The Nigerian Delegation to ECOWAS Parliament says the government is worried about the human rights situation in the country including violations that occurred during the off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states. The Delegation expressed its worry while presenting the country’s report at the ongoing second Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament Continue Reading

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APC Sweeps Ekiti Local Government Election

Web News 3 December 2023 320 0

By Busuyi Ogidiolu Candidates of the All Progressives Congress APC have been declared winners of the just concluded Local Government Election in Ekiti State. The Party won in all the 16 statutory Local Governments, 22 Local Council Development Areas Chairmanship seats and 177 Councillorship seats. Chairman of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC Continue Reading

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Oyebanji Urges Electorate to be Law Abiding Ahead of LG Polls Saturday

Web News 1 December 2023 251 0

By Amos Ogunrinde The Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC will tomorrow (Saturday) conduct local government elections into the 16 statutory Councils and 22 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs. Thirteen political parties have indicated interest to participate in the exercise. The election will start by half past eight in the morning and end by two Continue Reading

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2024 LG Poll : OYSIEC to Publish Names Of Successful Candidates  

Web News 25 November 2023 250 0

— reiterates commitment to peaceful election By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen The Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, has announced that the names of successful candidates at the just concluded screening of candidates vying for Chairmanship and Councillorship seats will be made known to political parties by 5th Continue Reading

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Gov. Abiodun Reacts to Appeal Court’s Verdict on Electoral Victory

Web News 25 November 2023 182 0

By Wuraola Bamgbose The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Friday affirmed the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the March 18, poll, in Ogun State. In a majority judgment delivered by the duo of Justices J.S. Ikyegh and  Muhammed Mustapha, the appellate court dismissed […]Continue Reading

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OSHA Committee Tables Report on Chief Judge

Web News 24 November 2023 264 0

By Mojisola Oladele  Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and Legal Matters, has tabled the outcome of its investigation on the state’s Chief Judge. The Committee alleged the Chief Judge, Honorable Justice Adepele Ojo of unlawful seizure of emoluments salary of workers of the State High Court, unilateral inflation […]Continue Reading

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Appeal Court Reverses Verdict of Nassarawa’s Governorship Election Petition Tribunal

Web News 23 November 2023 180 0

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday reversed the nullification of the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, voided the verdict of the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which sacked Governor Sule of the All Progressives Congress, […]Continue Reading

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Ogundoyin Lauds NGF for Stance on Parliamentary Staff’s Demands

Web News 23 November 2023 176 0

By Mosope Kehinde  The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of the State Legislature of Nigeria, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has lauded the stance of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF on the demands of the striking parliamentary staff, describing it as positive. This comes on the heels of the suspension of the three-week-old national strike called by the […]Continue Reading