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Accept Supreme Court’s ruling and move on, Oyetola tells supporters
…congratulates Adeleke By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Former Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has accepted Tuesday’s ruling of the Supreme Court which upheld the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Oyetola in a statement personally signed by him, said although, the verdict of the apex court was against the wish of his party members and supporters, he accepted it in the…
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PDP National Vice Chairman, Southwest, Adagunodo dies at 62
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The National Vice Chairman (Southwest) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Soji Adagunodo is dead. Adagunodo, who was the former chairman of PDP in Osun State passed away in United States of America, after a brief illness. Confirming his demise, the son of the deceased, Olasoji Adagunodo Oluwatukesi jr, in a statement made available to newsmen…
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Tinubu congratulates Adeleke over Supreme Court victory, urges him to unite Osun State
President-elect, Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke over his victory at the Supreme Court, urging him to move quickly to unite the state. The President-elect said with the final court in the land giving its verdict on the state governorship tussle, all must respect the judgement. Asíwájú Tinubu also commended the immediate-past governor of the state, Alhaji…
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We accept Supreme Court judgement, says Osun APC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said it received the verdict of the Supreme Court which affirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory with equanimity and placidity bearing in mind that in a contest, someone must emerge the winner. According to the acting Chairman of the party, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, in a statement issued by…
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PHOTO NEWS: Endorsed House of Reps Speakership candidate, Tajudeen Abass, visits Tinubu in Lagos
The candidate endorsed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the House of Representatives Speakership and members of the Joint Task Group of the House visited President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence on Tuesday.
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My victory affirms the integrity of the judiciary, says Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has ascribed his victory at the Supreme Court to peoples’ will backed by God. The Supreme Court, had on Tuesday upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, which in March 2023, overruled the ruling of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal headed by Justice Tetse Kume. Reacting to…
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Kalu announces Senate President candidacy despite APC’s endorsement of Akpabio
Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, has expressed his desire to serve as the next Senate President, promising to lead with sincerity and work towards the good governance of Nigerians. In a letter addressed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership and 108 senators-elect on Monday, Kalu outlined his vision for the 10th Senate, stating that he…
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Soyinka denies discussing reconciliation with Peter Obi during their visit
Nobel laureate and renowned writer, Wole Soyinka, has denied discussing “reconciliation” during his meeting with Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, on Sunday, May 7. Soyinka’s denial followed reports in some quarters that “reconciliation” was discussed during the meeting. In a statement on Monday, Soyinka said: “Before it gains traction and embarks on a life…
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PHOTO NEWS: Joyce Banda, former Malawi President, visits Atiku in Abuja
Former President of Malawi, Mrs Joyce Banda on Monday visited former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general elections, Atiku Abubakar at his Abuja residence. Banda led the IRI/NDI Observers Mission to Nigeria to observe the Presidential and National Assembly elections on February 25th. The PDP presidential candidate tweeted the pictures of…
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10th Senate: Jimoh Ibrahim appoints Bola Olagbegi Chief of Staff
Billionaire business mogul and Senator elect for Ondo South, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR has made his first set of appointment, announcing online publisher of Ondo Events, Mr. Bola Olagbegi as his Chief of Staff. Dr. Ibrahim who just flew into the country from his short vacation in America, London and Dubai, connected Abuja where he attended party’s crucial stakeholders meeting…
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