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Edo guber: Okpebholo, the political Machiavellian

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By Fred Itua  Edo State is at a crossroads. A simple task awaits every son and daughter of Edo extraction and residents in the State- to vote for a credible governor that will fix the mess of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The task and choices before the people are simple, yet some folks have elected themselves to make the process different and impossible. On the 21st of September 2024, the people of Edo State will choose between realism and empty promises; an assured future and a rehearsed selfish capitalism. Whoever the…

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Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo APC Governorship Ticket

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David Olayinka, Akure The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has won the primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the November 2024 Governorship Election in the state. The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, declared Aiyedatiwa, winner of the direct primary held across the 18 local government areas of the state over the weekend. Aiyedatiwa defeated other aspirants including Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, Olusola Oke and Senator Jimoh Ibrahim. The results of the primary in each of the local government are produced below:  1. OWO LG Aiyedatiwa      …

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Why Felix Ohunyeye May Emerge Next Ondo Governor 

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Adesoji Johnson  Political activities are gearing up in Ondo State ahead of the November governorship election where the people of the state will be filing out to choose the man to steer the ship of the state for the next four years after the end of the tenure of the current administration in 2025. It is a critical period for the people of the state as they will be seeking to elect at the polls, a man who has their interest at heart and the required credentials to turn around…

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Ondo Governorship: Fears Grip Aspirants Over Jimoh Ibrahim’s Intimidating Credentials 

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By Yemi Akintomide  The 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (June 2023 to May 2027) is coming as a milestone in the history of Democratic Governance and Legislation in Nigeria since independence in 1960. The quality of men and women that are currently occupying the distingushed 109 seats of the Red Chambers are very high, judging by the numbers of former governors, former ministers, technocrats, returning senators and academicians that made up the Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio led 10th Nigeria Senate. The 10th Senate had produced distingushed members…

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Ganduje’s Probe: Kano Patriots Berate Gov Yusuf

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Kabir Ibrahim, Kano As reactions continue to thrill the decision of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to probe his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje; foremost pro democracy group, the Kano Patriots, has come hard on the Governor, saying he is wasting the state resources and administration’s time. Recall that, Governor Yusuf, had on Thursday last week, inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry to investigate alleged corruption, misappropriation of public properties, political violence and missing persons under his predecessor, Ganduje. But the Governor limited the commissions’ scope of investigation to 2015 – 2023,…

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Eid-Fitr: FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday, Public Holidays 

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  The Federal Government  has declared Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th April 2024 as Public Holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.  The Minister af Interior. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the deciaration on behalf of the Federal Government. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Gogo-Ndayako, on Sunday. The Minister congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.  Tunji-Ojo also  called on Muslim Ummah to imbibe and practise the virtues that entails kindness,…

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Ondo 2024 : Ohunyeye Submits APC Nomination Forms, Provides Personal Documents for Scrutiny 

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David Olayinka, Akure  A leading governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo state, Dr Olamide Ohunyeye has taken a historical step in his political journey by submitting his nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the governorship primary scheduled for April 20, 2024. Despite the subdued atmosphere surrounding the event, Dr. Ohunyeye exuded confidence, expressing optimism about overcoming any obstacles that lie ahead. In a statement made available to journalists, Dr. Ohunyeye called on party members to prepare for the forthcoming  challenges, signaling his intention to…

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Ondo 2024: I Am The Strongest, Best Prepared To Transform Ondo – Ohunyeye

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…Says state to become hub of Blue Economy  David Olayinka, Akure An All Progressive Congress governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Dr Felix Olamide Ohunyeye has said he is best positioned to transform the state among all those jostling for the number one citizen of the state. Ohunyeye made the bold assertion Thursday night while sharing his plans for the state on a TVC programme, Politics Tonight.  The retired brigadier general explained that he threw his hat in the ring because of “the call for a paradigm shift in the governance…

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Kalu’s Retrial, Politically Motivated

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Chidiebere Ezemdi, from Aba.  On Wednesday, 6th March 2024, the Court of Appeal restricted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) from re-trying the former Governor of Abia State (1999-2007), Kalu, Orji Uzor. This was against the order of the Federal High Court,  Abuja,  stopping it from reopening the trial of Kalu and his business, SLOK Nigeria Limited regarding money laundry charges filed by EFCC.  Those rejoicing over the case should not rejoice, because it is a politically motivated case. Kalu started business in Maiduguri, expanded to Lagos, and Southeast,…

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