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By Aderemi Bamgbose Prof. Adedayo Faduyile, a former President, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), has declared his intention to contest for the seat of senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seat became vacant following the appointment of Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim as an ambassadorial-designateContinueContinue reading “Former NMA President joins Ondo South senatorial seat race”

First female Secretary to Ondo State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu has described the story of Ondo State as that of enviable resilience, adding that congratulations are in order for all the good people of the state as the state celebrates it’s 50th anniversary of  creation.The Idepe-Okitipupa born Princess Oladunni Odu made this known in an officialContinueContinue reading “Ondo State, a narrative of resilience at 50 – Oladunni Odu”

The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also barred Turaki and others from presenting themselves as national officers of the party.Despite internal disputes, the PDP went ahead with its highly anticipated two-day 2025 Elective National ConventionContinueContinue reading “Just In: Court nullifies PDP national convention in Ibadan”

The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State.It was gathered that the former senator of Ogun Central completed her e-registration on Tuesday at Ibogun, Ward 11, Ifo Local Government Area of the state.Confirming the development on Wednesday, Biodun Ajayi, former Chairman of Abeokuta SouttContinueContinue reading “Former President Obasanjo’s daughter, Iyabo joins APC”

An interim investigation report into the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government has revealed that a clandestine network of military officers coordinated by an Army Colonel (name withheld) had planned the takeover, with funding, recruitment, and operational planning traced directly to him.The report indicated that the Army officer, whose repeated failures in promotionContinueContinue reading “How suspects of foiled coup allegedly plan to overthrow Tinubu”

Indigenes of Ogun West Senatorial district, under the aegis of Ogun West Professionals, will on Sunday have a chat with Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) to scrutinise his plan for the 2027 general election.Though Adeola, popularly called Yayi, is yet to make a public declaration of his 2027 ambition, there continue to be groups and individualsContinueContinue reading “2027 Guber: Yayi set to meet Ogun professionals”

Former Deputy Governor of Ondo State and the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate in the last election, Agboola Ajayi, has rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC).Ajayi formally returned to the APC on Tuesday at Apoi Ward 2 in Kiribo, Ese Odo Local Government Area of the state, several years after leaving the party.Speaking atContinueContinue reading “Ex- Ondo Dep. Gov. Ajayi dumps PDP for APC”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as false and speculative reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections.In a press statement issued on Monday, by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party said its attention hadContinueContinue reading “2027: APC debunk speculation over Tinubu-Shettima ticket”

Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has declared that he has not endorsed, approved or promised any elective ticket to any aspirant, warning party members against rumours, assumptions and political falsehoods capable of creating divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC).The governor made the statement on Sunday while addressing leaders and members of theContinueContinue reading “2027: I don’t have  preferred candidates for national, state assemblies – Aiyedatiwa”

A legal practitioner, Kayode Mogbojuri has alleged the existence of a coordinated smear campaign by a group of politicians in Ondo State to demarket the Minister of Interior, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo popularly known to BTO.Mogbojuri raised the alarm in a post on his Facebook page.According to him, the plan by the group is to blackmail promotersContinueContinue reading “Plot to demarket Tunji-Ojo by Ondo politicians uncovered”