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  • ICP Decries Abysmal Status of Women in Nigerian Politics

    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 Southwest states and Kwara state, organised by the IPC and the European Union Support for Democratic Governance.


    Dr Arogundade, who lamented the poor participation of women in politics, pointed out that much needed to be done to stimulate the female gender’s interest in politics.

    He said Journalists remained an indispensable stakeholder in ensuring that Nigeria’s democracy is deepened with emphasis on inclusivity, particularly balanced gender participation, hence incorporating Journalists into the workshop to enlighten female candidates.

    “Female candidates have a better understanding of engaging the media and engaging in strategic communication; and Female politicians have better knowledge of using social media platforms for effective campaigns created as well as get increased media visibility through special reports, interviews, and media profiling.”

    Resource persons at the event urged female politicians to work on their media relations to get improved visibility which would influence the decisions of the voting populace in their favour.

    In her presentation, the Chairperson of the National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Oyo State chapter, Mrs Jadesola Ajibola took the participants through the process of relating with the Media, advising them to build their individual capacity and being available at any time they are beckoned for interviews.

    The Programme Officer of IPC, Miss Melody Akinjiyan, explained that the centre had embarked on advocacy since 2018 to increase the participation of women in politics.

    She said the result of 2018 where ten women emerged victorious in their political careers encouraged them to relaunch the program, hoping that more women would take the opportunity as the 2023 general elections approach.

    “We believe that there is room for improvement, which is why we are holding this training. We are not satisfied with the number of women in politics and that is why we are building their capacity to be able to work with the media because we believe that it is the media that can help to push these women into a lifeline to give them possibilities and visibility.

    “We want to encourage women to be fully involved in politics that’s why we are holding this training so we can work together with the media because we know media people are stakeholders in politics,” she added.

    Some of the participants, including Mrs Bose Oyebode from Osun State, Mrs. Favour Tomomewo from Ondo State and Mrs Fakunle from Ekiti State explained that her participation in the 2018 training boosted their morale and added much value to their electioneering.

    Adenitan Akinola

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  • Eschew politics of rancour, acrimony – Gov. Abiodun

    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 would unite rather than divide the country.

    The Governor explained that as a multi-cultural and multi-religious society, tolerance and understanding remain the prime attributes needed for the overall economic development and well-being of the people.

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    While appreciating the Forum for the honour, Governor Abiodun said the award would further propel his administration to take more proactive measures that would secure the people in the state irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliations.

    Earlier, the National Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum, Chief Audu Ogbe, represented by the Administrative Secretary, Alhaji Munir Mohammed commended the state government for making Ogun State conducive for all Nigerians to carry out their daily business activities without molestation.

    Bolanle Adesida

  • 2023 Election: Vote Trusted Leaders, Lamido Sanusi Tells Nigerians

    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 Showunmi.

    Khalifah Lamido Sanusi also urged Nigerians to properly screen those seeking their prayers for elections, advising them to not only pray for those they could trust but also vote for them at elections.

    While answering a question on his joining partisan politics noted that he has no intention of contesting for elective posts noting that he was satisfied with his current status as a religious leader.

    The former Central Bank governor was received on the visit by members of the Egba Muslim council including the Chief Imam, Alhaji Sahadallah Bamigbola and the Showunmi family.

    Wale Oluokun

  • Encourage your followers to register for their PVCs – Methodist Prelate

    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 their Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs and appealed to religious leaders not to be fanatical about the things of God. 

    Dr. Kanu-Uche equally enjoined Christians to go into active politics.

    He urged those in government and the governed to shun social vices that could jeopardize the peaceful coexistence of the nation. 

    Dr. Kanu-Uche added that Nigerians should live in harmony regardless of religious and political differences.

    Olaolu Fawole

  • Group Canvasses Unity Of Nigeria

    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 its Chairman, Barrister Abdul-Waheed Olowonjaye.

    The group noted that instead of call for secession what should be paramount was the need to join hands with the Federal Government to find lasting solutions to various challenges facing the country.

    PAG enjoined people to work for the progress of the country stressing that Nigeria should remain one indivisible country and her unity should not be negotiable.

    The group maintained that Nigerians should intensify prayers to rescue the country from  evil forces who are hell bent in destabilising the country.

    PAG believed that Good Governance, Equity and Justice are essential ingredients for Security, Peace and Progress of the country.

    The group urged political office holders to see their position as a trust, which would  be accounted for, emphasizing that non-fulfilment of campaign promises is a wicked act.

    PAG explained that as 2023 general election gathers momentum, the electorate should be wiser so as to differentiate between fake politicians and those who have the interests of the masses at heart. 

    The group reiterated its determination to use all its resources to support  individuals that share its agenda of good governance and are eyeing elective posts from councillorship to the presidency in the next political dispensation. 

    PAG supported the ongoing process to review the 1999 constitution but would mobilize against any attempt to alienate Shariah  laws from the constitution. 
    Ridwan Fasasi.

  • Christians should participate more in politics – Chief Obasanjo

    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.

    Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at the event

    Dr Oyeniyi who said the event was put together to celebrate Chief Obasanjo who had contributed immensely towards building the peaceful and united Nigeria called on the people to emulate the patriotic disposition of the former president.

    The President, Ogun Baptist Conference also advised Nigerians to adhere strictly to all the precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19 and urged relevant authorities to give priority to efforts at strengthening the nation.

    Addressing the gathering, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo applauded the Baptist Conference for honouring him, and encouraged Christians to consider taking more leadership roles in the country, through their active involvement in politics.

    The former President while sharing his experience in office, attributed the successes recorded to the huge contributions of positive-minded people around him including family, community and religious institutions.

    Oluwatoyin Adegoke

  • Ogun APC Expresses Readiness for Membership Registeration

    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 courtesy visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun in Oke Mosan Abeokuta.

    Mr Kuye who said that all the officials that would participate in the registration exercise in the 236 wards across the state have been duly trained, gave the assurance that the committee would conduct rancour free exercise.

    Responding, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said his administration would do everything possible towards ensuring successful conduct of the exercise.

    While pointing out that that all hands must be on deck towards achieving expected result after the exercise, The Governor appealed to members of the party to participate fully in the exercise by registering at the polling booths within their wards.

    Bolanle Adesida

  • Voters in Ogun Commend INEC over Elections

    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. Ajibola Babatunde and a septuagenarian, Mr. Mufutau Ajibola said they were able to cast their votes within few minutes of arriving the polling units.

    They also observed that the smart card reader were working perfectly.

    Similarly, an election observer, Mr. Ukeagbo Kingley said he was pleased with the peaceful conduct of most voters and orderliness at most polling units visited.

    They urged the electoral umpire to sustain the tempo and improve on few noticeable lapses.

    Sobukola Modupeola/Jonathan Adekunle/Oluwatoyin Adegoke

    Accreditation and voting commenced in some polling units in some parts of Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State as early as 8.30am.

    Radio Nigeria correspondents who visited Ilaro, Iweke, Eredo, Iwoye yewa, Ilobi Erinja and Irepodun Owode report that the process was very smooth and peacefully.

    Some of the electorate including, Mrs. Rihamat Babatunde and Mr. Olakunle Amoo expressed delight in the conduct of the election.

    Also speaking, a governorship candidate, Mr. Oluseyi Olowookere also appreciated INEC for improving on the last presidential elections, and urged them to ensure that votes count.

    The turnout of voters for governorship and State House of Assembly elections at the Ogun Central Senatorial District was relatively higher than  that of the presidential and National Assembly elections.

    Monitoring the exercise at Kuto, Isabo, Sapon, Itoku, Itoko, Ibara and environs, reports that as early as 8am, electorate queued orderly and conducted themselves in peaceful manner.

    It was observed that the INEC officials arrived early attended to voters promptly without record of malfunctioning of card readers.

    The percentage of women at the polling booths visited was about fifty, while men and youths were twenty five percent each.

    Speaking with Radio Nigeria, some electorate including Mr. Alani Awikonko, Mr. Segun Adeleye and Mrs. Omowunmi Ogunsolu expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise and hoped that the will of the electorate would prevail in the outcome of the elections.

    Meanwhile, former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who cast his vote around 10am at Ward 22, unit 11, Tomorrow, Abeokuta, declined comment.

    Adebola Ajayi

    Residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital have been commended for coming out in large number to exercise their franchise.

    A former governor of ogun state Chief Olusegun Osoba gave the commendation after casting his vote at the Ibara 1, Abeokuta South Local Government area of Ogun state.

    Chief Osoba, who attributed the large turn out to the presence of security personnel, stated the election had so far been peaceful.

    He encouraged the electorate to have confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deliver credible elections to the people.

    Adebola Ajayi/Olapeju Dasilva/Omolara Adasofunjo

  • Void Votes: Voters Level of Awareness

    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.

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  • I will patronise local contractors to handle projects – Seyi Mankinde

    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 Engineers in Oyo State.

    Mr. Makinde said the coalition was working hard to ensure its success with a view to bring good governance to the state.

    The PDP governorship candidate said his government if voted for, would patronise local contractors in handling projects to boost the economy of the state.

    President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engineer Adekunle Mokuolu while praying for success of the governorship ambition of Mr. Makinde, said the association would embark on door to door campaign of engineers in politics to guarantee their victory irrespective of party affiliations.

    Iyabo Adebisi

  • Amosun Rallies Support for APM in Ogun

    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 and Odeda Local Government areas of the state.

    The governor, who is the Senator-elect for Ogun Central Senatorial District of the state under the All Progressives Congress, APC, thanked the residents of the state for coming out to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari during the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections.

    He expressed confidence in the ability of the APM gubernatorial candidate Adekunle Akinlade and other candidates on the platform of the party to carry on with the developmental agenda of the current administration if elected.

    Governor Amosun who expressed concern over the increase in the invalid votes recorded the last elections also took time to educate the people on right procedure of voting.

    The APM gubernatorial standard bearer in Ogun State, Mr. Adekunle Akinlade promised to serve the people with commitment to ensuring continued development strides in the state.

    Segun Folarin

  • PMB Victory: Ogun Residents Highlight Expectations

    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 further reduce the level of corruption in the country.

    Radio Nigeria correspondent has the details.

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  • Buhari’s Re-election Good for Nigeria – UK APC Chieftain

    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 Diaspora had also brought their expertise to enhance the development of the country.

    The APC chieftain noted that the recently established Nigerian Diaspora Commission would bring about an effective coordination of human capital and material resources for the betterment of Nigeria.

    Dr Idaiwo described the election that produced the re-emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari as a credible one that made people’s votes to be counted.

    He explained that in the next four years, President Buhari’s administration would intensify more on the war against corruption, put in place effective transportation system and emphasise on social intervention programmes.

    Ridwan Fasasi

  • Boroffice Hails Stakeholders, Security Services, INEC over Elections

    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 newsmen at the Akure Airport that, the combined efforts of security agents ensured that ad-hoc staffs and voters were not intimidated during the Saturday’s elections.

    Professor Boroffice said the dysfunctional All Progressives Congress, APC structure in Ondo state led to poor performance of the party’s candidates in the state during the elections.

    The Senator noted that the anti-party activities of some individuals in the state chapter of the APC made President Buhari lose in Ondo state.

    The chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology said that the state secretariat of the party never made attempts to unite the party, promising to use his renewed mandate to ensure federal roads in Akoko-land were attended to.

    Leke Adegbite

  • Ibadan Arewa Community Celebrates Buhari’s win

    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 in 2015 when President Muhammadu Buhari defeated the then incumbent, Goodluck Jonathan in the presidential polls, the Ibadan Hausa community once again gathered at Sabo to celebrate the reelection of President Buhari.

    To add colour to the celebration, a cow painted in the APC colours, which would be later slaughtered, was dragged around the community by the excited Hausas.

  • Ondo Residents React to President Buhari’s Victory

    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 Report