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Bajowa Says God and Men Supported Aiyedatiwa’s Victory

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David Olayinka, Akure The Jagunmolu of Ikaleland and Ojagbulegun from The Source, Prince ( Dr.) Gen. Olu Bajowa, CFR has commended Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing him as a Governor whose victory at the November , 16th poll was made possible by God , the Almighty and the good people of Ondo State , who showed him massive love and vote support on election day. Gen. Bajowa gave this indication in a special congratulatory statement, personally signed by him , which copy was obtained by thepolity.net In the statement, the retired…

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Ogun LG Polls, Peaceful, Orderly

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Feranmi Daniel, Abeokuta The ongoing local government polls in Ogun State got off to a good start on Saturday. This newspaper can exclusively report. Election into chairmanship and councillorship positions are currently ongoing in the 20 local government councils of the state, with the major political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) saying that they will have a good showing. In the polling units surveyed in major cities such as Abeokuta, the state capital;…

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AWG Plans Big For Fest December In Abuja

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…As OdumoduBlack, Anti World Gang Preach Unity Among Youths Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja Ahead Abuja’s highly anticipated festival, OdumoduBlack, a trailblazing artist and founder of AWG Fest, has expressed gratitude for the unwavering support that has brought the Fest to life. Speaking to the media, supporters, and youth advocates at Transcorp Hilton in the nation’s capital, Abuja, OdumoduBlack framed AWG Fest as more than just a music event. He said, “it is a movement, a call to action for young Nigerians to unite, engage, and lead the charge for meaningful change.…

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NELFUND Loans: NSF Seeks Preferential Treatment For Northern Students

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has asked President Bola Tinubu to give preferential treatment to northern students in higher institutions, in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Senators made the appeal through their Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, in a letter dated October 28 and addressed to President Tinubu. . The northern federal lawmakers in the letter sighted by THISDAY in Abuja on Thursday noted that the national loans scheme was supposed to be evenly distributed to all students across the country but the…

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Abuja Market Inferno:  Senate Asks FCDA, AMAC To Allocate Rehabilitated Shops To Victims 

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….Insists Every Nigerian Must Have Access to Quality Healthcare Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Capital Development Authority ( (FCDA), and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC),  to re – allocate shops  affected by fire outbreak at the Karu main  market recently to their original owners after the ongoing reconstruction. The red chamber also urged the federal government through its Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management,  Social Development and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to urgently make emergency palliative and relief provisions to cushion the effect…

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Lawan Clashes With Akpabio As Senate Fixes 11am To 3pm For Plenary 

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…Senate President Asks IGP, PSC To End Rivalry  …Confirms DIG Argungu (rtd), Chairman Police Commission Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  The Senate has amended its Order Paper to start  holding Plenary from 11am to 3pm. The Senate Leader,  Opeyemi Bamidele,  had raised two motions at the commencement of plenary. One of them was an amendment to the standing rules which proposed that the Senate shifts the timing it’s sittings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 11am, and close by 3pm like their counterpart in the House of Representatives. The Senate…

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Abiodun Meets Tinubu Over  Awujale’s GCON Honours

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Feranmi Daniel, Lagos  Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for conferring the highest honour in the land, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Awujale of Ijebuland, Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Prince Abiodun, who visited the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday evening, also commended the President for directing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, to take over the operations and management of the Sikiru Adetona School of…

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Senate: Why Inmates Escaped From 100 Years Old Suleja Prisons Built With Mud

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…Hails Interior Minister’s  Efforts In Revamping Prisons  Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  The Senate, on Tuesday, explained the reason some inmates escaped recently from the reported jailbreak in Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, gave the explanation yesterday while briefing  journalists shortly after a closed door session with the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Oshiomhole stated that what happened in Suleja was not actually a jailbreak, but the collapse of the moribund bricks of the prison wall, which was built over 100 years…

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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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