Security

Polls: Joint Task Force Assures Oyo Residents of Safety

Web News 23 February 2023 443 0

Iyabo Adebisi Ahead of the February 25 General election, the Joint Security Task Force, JSTF, in Oyo State has assured residents of the state of a violence-free electoral exercise.  The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division Mechanised Nigerian Army, Odogbo, Ibadan, Major General Mohammed Continue Reading

Politics

INEC, Political Parties, Security Agencies, on Standby for Election

Web News 21 February 2023 459 0

By Mosope  Kehinde  The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Political Parties, security agencies and civil society organizations in Oyo state have expressed their readiness for peaceful conduct of the much-awaited 2023 general election. This formed part of resolutions at an enlarged stakeholders meeting held in Ibadan towards the successful conduct of the Continue Reading

Politics

2023: Scrutinizing the Landscape

Web News 15 February 2023 316 0

Come February 25 this year, the Nigerian electorate go to the poll to elect a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari, who ceases to pilot the affairs of the country after May 29, as well as National Assembly lawmakers, while governorship and state assembly candidates know their fate on March 11. Candidates slugging it out for […]Continue Reading

Politics

Akeredolu Kicks Against Vote Buying During Election

Web News 10 February 2023 385 0

Olufisoye Adenitan Ondo state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has admonished Nigerians to come out en mass and vote their conscience come Feb 25 presidential election. Governor Akeredolu made this known while speaking at a symposium organized by Atunluse initiative held in Akure  The Governor represented by Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa said that it Continue Reading

Foreign

Midterms: Trump, Biden Rally Voters

Web News 7 November 2022 313 0

President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump held duelling rallies as the election to reshape Congress entered its final campaign day. Mr Biden and Mr Trump made their last-minute pleas to voters in New York and Florida respectively, as Momentum has shifted recently towards Republicans, who are trying to wrestle both chambers from Democratic control. […]Continue Reading

Opinion

Ditch Violence for Issue-Based Campaign

Web News 19 October 2022 450 0

On the 28th, of last month, the gong of electioneering was struck across the nation as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The commission had said the campaign for presidential and national assembly elections should commence that day while that of governorship and state houses of the assembly was to begin on October […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Tasks Political Stakeholders on Peaceful Campaign

Web News 27 September 2022 444 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has charged political stakeholders to embrace peace during campaigns. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this during an interactive session that involved the HODs, Area Commanders, HOU and Divisional Officers in all the 33 Local Councils and 35 LCDA’s held at the State Command Headquarters Agodi, Continue Reading

Politics

Governorship Election: Oyetola Campaign Rounds Off

Web News 8 July 2022 448 0

Less than 10 days to Osun Governorship election, the campaign train of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has visited Orolu and Irepodun local governments to solicit for votes. During the visit, Governor Oyetola met with traditional rulers in the area to solicit their support on his re-election strive. The governor and his campaign entourage paid a visit […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Election: Gov. Oyetola Advocates Peaceful Exercise

Web News 5 July 2022 341 0

Ahead of July 16 Osun Governiship election, the state Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has warned residents not to be instrumental to electoral violence. Governor Oyetola who gave the warning while addressing his teeming supporters in Ilesa said, whoever is caught would face the wrath of the law. He urged those who are yet to collect […]Continue Reading

Politics

2023: Don’t complain of bad governance if you don’t have PVC- Group tells Nigerians

Web News 27 June 2022 385 0

Political Awareness Group, PAG has advised Nigerians who do not have Permanent Voter Card (PVC) not to complain of bad governance after the 2023 elections. Chairman of PAG, Barrister Abdulwaheed Olowonjaye stated this in Ibadan while speaking during a stakeholder’s conference organised by the group, an Association of Muslim Professionals and Technocrats. Barrister Continue Reading

Politics

Fayemi Officially Joins 2023 Presidential Race

Web News 4 May 2022 413 0

The Governor of Ekiti State and former Minister of Mines and Steel, Dr Kayode Fayemi has declared his intention to run for the seat of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC.Dr Fayemi made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja while […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Macron Becomes First French President to be Re-Elected in 20 Years

Web News 24 April 2022 396 0

Emmanuel Macron has beaten far-right candidate Marine Le Pen to win the French presidency, projections show he has taken 58% of the vote to her 42% in a narrower victory than their previous contest in 2017.  Mr Macron, 44, will make history by becoming the first French president to be re-elected in 20 years. His […]Continue Reading

Foreign

French vote as Macron aims to beat far-right Le Pen

Web News 24 April 2022 376 0

France will head to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to give centrist Emmanuel Macron five more years as president or replace him with far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. After a divisive election campaign, Ms Le Pen faces an uphill battle with her 44-year-old opponent polling ahead. In order to win they both need […]Continue Reading

Politics

Police Read Riot Act as Osun Governorship Poll Approaches

Web News 12 April 2022 366 0

As the Osun governorship election approaches, Osun State Police Command has warned politicians, political groups and members of the public against any form of a political campaign, rally or procession without his permission. The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen by the Command’s […]Continue Reading

Politics

Obasanjo Calls For Unity Ahead Of Ghana Elections

Web News 28 November 2020 514 0

Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called for mutual trust and confidence among political parties on Ghana in the electoral process ahead of the December 7 general election in the country. Chief Obasanjo in a statement made available in Abeokuta urged both the NPP and NDC to ensure the peace and stability of the […]Continue Reading

Politics

2023 Presidential Poll: I Never Authorized any Poster – Gov Fayemi

Web News 19 August 2020 635 0

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has distanced himself from an online campaign poster canvassing support for him for the 2023 presidential election. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Dr. Fayemi, Mr Yinka Oyebode, says the Ekiti helmsman is not privy to the unilateral action of the actor behind the online poster PRESS RELEASE […]Continue Reading