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Bayo Adelabu dumps APC
By Richard Thomas, Ibadan Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu has dumped the party. Adelabu on Sunday announced his decision to dump the APC at a press conference held at his campaign office in Jericho, Ibadan It would be recalled that Oloye Adelabu, a former deputy governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) polled 327…
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Efficient markets demand regular assessments, says SEC DG
The efficient functioning of capital markets in the West African region demands a regular assessment of policies and programs to fit current realities, and address the region’s peculiar challenges. This was stated by Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Lamido Yuguda at the West African Capital Markets Conference with the theme: “Deepening and Strengthening the Capital Markets Across West Africa…
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BREAKING: Tambuwal steps down for Atiku at PDP presidential primaries
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has stepped down from the Peoples Democratic Party presidential primary election. Tambuwal asked his supporters to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
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APC members protest alleged manipulation of primary result in favour of Osun commissioner
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Friday stormed the residence of the state chairman of the party, Prince Gboyega Famodun, to protest against alleged rigging of the primary election result in their constituency. The protesters, who were from Ila/Ifedayo/Boluwaduro federal constituency were dispersed by gunshot and teargas. A House…
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Police arrest three over murder of farmer in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested three persons over the alleged killing of one Ajewole on his farm at Iberekodo, Atakumosa West Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that, the suspects, who were illegal miners are currently being interrogated by the State Criminal Investigations Department on their involvement in the alleged killing. The…
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One shot, police, electoral officers scamper to safety at Ondo APC primaries
By Temitope Adedeji,Akure A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) sustained gunshot wounds as the party’s primaries in Akure North/South and Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituencies in Ondo State turned bloody on Friday. Pandemonium broke out at Ade Super Hotel, Akure, the venue of the delegates election when some hoodlums snatched the ballot box. The thugs, who invaded the counting hall…
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UPDATE: Abaribe joins APGA after dumping PDP
Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). WesternPost had earlier reported that Abaribe resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday. He said he was leaving the PDP due to the “shameful display of illegality, impunity and undemocratic decision of the party and after due consultations with my constituents”. Confirming his…
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Obasa wins APC primary election without opponent
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has been declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Agege Constituency 1 of the State House of Assembly for the 2023 general elections. Obasa was declared winner on Friday after scooping the entire 25 votes cast by the delegates at the Iloro, Agege Health…
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PHOTO NEWS: Fayemi unveils agenda for Nigeria, set to become president
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja declared to run for next year’s presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He used the occasion to also unveil what he called his Agenda for Nigeria, a development blueprint he will use to run the country. He was accompanied…
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Oyetola approves seven major demands of Joint Labour Movement
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has announced the approval of the seven major demands of members of the Joint Labour Movement in the state. The governor, in his speech to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, approved for immediate implementation, the cash-backing of outstanding promotions for all categories of workers, 100% implementation of Consolidated Polytechnics and…
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