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Politics
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Let’s always keep underprivileged members of society in mind, says Osinbajo
In planning for Nigeria’s infrastructure and building sustainable cities for the future, architects and other relevant professionals should among other factors, consider the underprivileged in the society, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. “I urge you to see infrastructure planning as an opportunity to create a physical environment conducive for social mobility,” the VP stated in his remarks at the…
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2023: By denigrating the North, Ohanaeze N’digbo further expands the chances of Bola Tinubu, By Cham Faliya Sharon
“You can try to dirty my name, but I will wear your hate like war paint.”~ Madalyn Beck At a time when they ought to widen their arms in an open intent to embrace other parts of the country, especially northern Nigeria, and then fix back the bridges their hatemongering IPOB sons and daughters have burnt in their unwholesome worship…
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Ogun 2023: Our omission from INEC’s list a blessing, says Akinlade
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Adekunle Akinlade, has described as a blessing in disguise, the omission of all Ogun PDP candidates on the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It would be recalled that INEC had refused to include the names of Hon. Ladi Adebutu…
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Oyetola appeals court ruling on Osun APC primary, seeks stay of execution on judgement
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has filed an appeal against the judgement of the Abuja Federal High Court, which nullified his nomination as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the July 16, 2022 governorship election in the state. Besides, the governor and his deputy also filed an application before the Federal High…
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Police warn against political violence in Kwara as parties sign peace accord
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Fifteen leaders of various political parties in Kwara State, on Wednesday, signed a peace accord ahead of the 2023 general elections. The event, which was held at the Police Officers’ Mess, GRA, Ilorin, was at the instance of the state’s Police Commissioner, Mr. Paul Odama. It was also witnessed by heads/representatives of all security and paramilitary agencies…
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PDP sets up committee to investigate alleged bribery, refund by NWC members
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a committee to investigate allegations that some of its members were being bribed to cover fraud. This was disclosed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Olugunagba after an emergency NWC meeting on Tuesday. WesternPost had reported that some members of the NWC…
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Osun 2022: Counsels agree on method of examination as tribunal adjourns to Oct. 13
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Justice Tertsea Kume-led Osun State Election Petition Tribunal on Tuesday adjourned till October 13, the hearing of application by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola against the declaration of Senator Ademola Adeleke as governor-elect. Counsel to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Alex Izinyon (SAN), had attempted to bring oral application informing the Tribunal of the latest development over the…
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Ndigbo Lagos APC endorses Tinubu/Shettima
Igbos in All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, have thrown their weight behind Asiwaju Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general elections. The Igbos, who endorsed Tinubu/Shettima on Tuesday at the LTV complex, said that Tinubu remains the best man to govern Nigeria in 2023. In his address, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Drainage Services and Leader…
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Adebutu, Akinlade missing as INEC releases names of candidates for Ogun governorship election
By Kolawole Olayinka, AbeokutaThe governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu and his deputy, Adekunle Akinlade have failed to make the list as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published details of 16 political parties’ flag bearers and running mates qualified to contest the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State.Their names may have been struck out…
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Group inaugurates Southwest executives for actualisation of Tinubu’s presidency
A political movement, The Asiwaju Group (TAG), has inaugurated its Southwest executives that would pilot the affairs of the group in the region. Southwest comprises Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo states. The inauguration which was held in Ikeja, was attended by party supporters who wore branded shirts with inscription of Tinubu’s political symbol. Addressing the attendees, the South…
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