Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the appointment of Mr Biyi Poroye as the Chairman, Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). He also appointed other board members as contained in the statement by his Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan on Friday in Akure.The composition of the board isContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa appoints Poroye, others as OSOPADEC Chairman, board members”
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Akwa Ibom Gov dumps PDP, joins APC
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Speaking on Friday in Uyo, the state capital, Eno said the decision followed three months of extensive consultations with key political stakeholders across the state.“For some time now, the political space—particularly inContinueContinue reading “Akwa Ibom Gov dumps PDP, joins APC”
Ondo Tribunal Judgment: A Resounding Validation of Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s Mandate
By Hon. Barr. Banji Okunomo, Spokesperson to the Governor during the 2024 Ondo Governorship Election Today’s judgment delivered by the Ondo State Governorship Election Tribunal is a clear and resounding validation of the mandate freely and overwhelmingly given to His Excellency, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa by the good people of Ondo State. This victory, whileContinueContinue reading “Ondo Tribunal Judgment: A Resounding Validation of Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s Mandate”
Aiyedatiwa beat 5 political parties to emerge winner at tribunal
The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Akure has confirmed Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the legitimate winner of the November 16 governorship election. In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel, led by Justice Imelda Etiape and including Justices Daurabu Sikkam and Benson Ogubu, dismissed the petition filed byContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa beat 5 political parties to emerge winner at tribunal”
Major shake-up in Ondo Assembly as deputy speaker, majority leader resign
The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Mr Ogunmolasuyi, have resigned from their respective positions.Akinruntan represents Ilaje Constituency 1, while Ogunmolasuyi represents Owo Constituency 1; both are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The pair announced their resignations on the floor of the HouseContinueContinue reading “Major shake-up in Ondo Assembly as deputy speaker, majority leader resign”
House of Reps withdraw controversial mandatory voting bill
Speaker of the Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced the withdrawal of the controversial mandatory voting billA statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Musa Krishi, explained that the speaker’s decision to withdraw the bill, co-sponsored by Daniel Asama Ago, was taken after extensive consultations with a broad spectrum of stakeholdersTheContinueContinue reading “House of Reps withdraw controversial mandatory voting bill”
Tinubu appoints Nnamani, Ayim, 20 others into federal agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 22 individuals into key positions in various federal agencies and commissions.The move is seen as a strategic step to strengthen public institutions and enhance service delivery.Among those appointed are prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts, including former Senate President Ken Nnamani, ex-Secretary to the Government of theContinueContinue reading “Tinubu appoints Nnamani, Ayim, 20 others into federal agencies”
2027: I’ll remain in PDP, work for Tinubu’s re-election – Wike
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) says he will not leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while working for President Bola Tinubu.Wike said he is not a man that gives to fear, hence would remain with the PDP while working for Tinubu as a minister.He disclosed this in an interview with BBCContinueContinue reading “2027: I’ll remain in PDP, work for Tinubu’s re-election – Wike”
Tension in Ondo PDP over zoning of state chairmanship position
By Aderemi BamgboseThe demand by the Ondo South Senatorial District for the chairmanship position of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is generating tension within the party in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that PDP has, of recent, been facing some challenges, as its members are defecting in droves to the ruling All ProgressivesContinueContinue reading “Tension in Ondo PDP over zoning of state chairmanship position”
Ondo NNPP Gov’ship candidate, Edema dumps party
Mr Olugbenga Edema, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) candidate in the November 16 governorship election Ondo State, has resigned from the party. Edema announced his resignation in a letter dated May 5 addressed to the Chairman of the party in Mahin Ward 11, Ilaje Local Government Area. The letter was made available to newsmenContinueContinue reading “Ondo NNPP Gov’ship candidate, Edema dumps party”