Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Saturday disclosed that no governor in the state has ever handed over to his successor after the expiration of their tenure in office. The Nation quoted Makinde, while speaking during the Inauguration and Duty Commencement Service of the 8th President of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, held at the CAC International Headquarters, Ibadan as promising that he would be the first governor in the state to hand over to his successor. He said, “No governor has ever handed over to his successor in this state, Baba Lam Adeshina didn’t hand over to his successor,…
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A Socio-political group of the Yoruba origin Omo Oduduwa Worldwide (OOW) has written the President of Nigeria, H. E Muhammad Buhari, requesting his assent for a sovereign state of Oduduwa. The group made it clear in the letter that they no longer believe in One Nigeria and the Yoruba Nation should be allowed to break away REQUEST FOR SELF DETERMINATION.We the Omo Oduduwa Worldwide, a socio-political organisation representing the Yoruba people in Nigeria and abroad wish to use this medium to inform your government that we will like to exercise our inalienable right as a member of the UNPO to…
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Friday, elevated former Minister of Industry, Chief Nike Akande, CON; wife of former Oyo State Governor, Chief Mutiat Ladoja; and eight others on the Iyalode chieftaincy line at the Popoyemoja Palace, Ibadan. Their appointments, according to the Olubadan, are based on their integrity, commitment and contribution to the development of Ibadanland.The monarch, who expressed satisfaction with their track records, said the people of Ibadan expect more from them as traditional title holders in ensuring peace, progress and promotion of commerce. Oba Adetunji said, “I pray for you that you will note the…
The Political cloud of Oyo State has been so unclear in recent days, the reason for this is not far fetch from the fact that there are claims within the opposition camp in oyo state, the All progressives Congress (APC) that the governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde is making moves to join APC in a shortwhile. Though, this allegation has been cleared by the Chief Press Secretary To The Governor, Taiwo Adisa, where he describe the allegation as a lie from a pit of hell, He said it’s only a ploy from the opposition to distract the Governor…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, yesterday warned whistleblowers against misleading the agency. He said the commission would no longer tolerate false information with the newly-created Directorate of Intelligence verifying information before EFCC takes action. He spoke on a day the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Bwari, Abuja, remanded three men in Kuje prison over alleged false information on ex-Minister Audu Innocent Ogbeh. The suspects had claimed that monies were stashed in Ogbeh’s residence in Lugbe, Abuja, which turned out not to be true. The agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren,…
Former senator who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has apologized to God for supporting President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Melaye, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, also described Buhari’s agenda as the “greatest scam that came out of Africa”. The former lawmaker insisted the Buhari administration has failed Nigerians in all aspects from security to economy and infrastructure. “I apologise to God Almighty who is the Supreme Controller of the universe and to Nigerians for supporting Buhari. “The Buhari presidency in 2015 is the greatest scam that came out of Africa, because the subject matter…
The Peoples Democratic has unanimously agreed that Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke will be the Governorship candidate of the party (PDP) in the 2022 gubernatorial election in Osun State. The recommendation was part of the highlight of resolutions arrived at a reconciliatory meeting of the Osun PDP, mediated by the national reconciliation team, headed by its chairman and a former Senate President and two-term governor of Kwara State, Dr. Olubukola Saraki. In the meeting attended by both interest groups from the Osun State Chapter of the PDP, it was also agreed that Sunday Bisi will be the validly recognised chairman of…
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has announced recruitment into various positions in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Election. The announcement reads: “This is to inform the general public that Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) intends to engage interested qualified individuals to serve in the underlisted positions for the 2021 Local Government Elections slated for Saturday, 15th May, 2021 in the 33 Local Government Councils of Oyo State. The positions and the required qualifications are as follows: Table of Contents Poll OrderliesPoll ClerksPresiding OfficersAssistant Electoral OfficersElectoral OfficersReturning OfficersMethod of ApplicationDeadline: March 26, 2021 1. Poll Orderlies Job…
The National Sports Festival will hold from April 2-14, 2021, THE NATION has learnt. This was decided after a meeting between Minister of Youths and Sports Sunday Dare and Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House, Benin. The festival suffered many postponements from March 2020. Obaseki, while receiving the sports minister, hailed the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to support Edo state in hosting the national sports festival. The Governor also led the Minister on a tour of facilities for the sports festival. He assured Edo was ready to host the sports tournament stating the postponement was very challenging…
In reaction to an alarm raised by the former leader of the Fexeral House of Representative, Hon. Mulikat Adeola, the Hon. Minister for Sport abd Youth Development, Sunday Dare has urged the oyo state governor Engr. Seyi Makinde to provide security for her against those trying to take her life. The newly installed Agbaakin of Ogbomoso and Hon. Mulikat hailed from the same city of ogbomoso, hence, the need for him to plea on her behalf to the government is necessary, according to him, Hon. Akande is well known to be a quiet and peace loving politician with no history…
