Despite winning the Ondo South Senatorial by-election held last weekend, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is said to be worried about its performance in the poll, with party national leaders reportedly reviewing the outcome as part of preparations for the 2027 general election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted by-elections in six states.Continue reading "Despite winning, APC worries, reviews Ondo South by-election"
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks constitutional backing for state police
President Bola Tinubu has asked the senate to approve a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The request was contained in a letter dated June 15 and read on the floor of the senate on Tuesday by Godswill Akpabio. In theContinue reading "Tinubu writes Senate, seeks constitutional backing for state police"
Ex-OGTV broadcaster, guard found dead in Ogun apartment
A former staff member of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan,” has been murdered in cold blood by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at her residence in the Kobape area of Abeokuta, Ogun State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday when the assailants invaded her home andContinue reading "Ex-OGTV broadcaster, guard found dead in Ogun apartment"
Senator-elect, Faduyile pledges to fulfil campaign promises
The Ondo South Senator-elect, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, has promised to deliver on his campaign promises. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Saturday’s by-election after polling 68,474 votes. Adeolu Akinwunmi of Allied People’s Movement (APM) came second with 1,411 votes while Adesanya OlaoluwaContinue reading "Senator-elect, Faduyile pledges to fulfil campaign promises"
Fulani group appeal to Tinubu, Makinde to caution Igboho’s inflammatory statements,
A Fulani socio-cultural association, the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria (CFPN), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and other governors in the South-West to intervene and caution Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over what it described as inflammatory statements directed at Fulani communities inContinue reading "Fulani group appeal to Tinubu, Makinde to caution Igboho’s inflammatory statements,"
Olabode congratulates Faduyile over Ondo South by-election victory
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Mr Omoyele Olabode has congratulated the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial by-election, Prof. Dayo Faduyile for his strong showing at the poll. Olabode who endorsed an official statement to this effect noted that it was not a prediction when he had earlier noted about a week back that Faduyile'sContinue reading "Olabode congratulates Faduyile over Ondo South by-election victory"
Olabode charges fathers to sustain love, leadership at home
As today marks the global day of the fathers, a candid advice has gone out to all fathers particularly in Christiandom to continue to sustain love and their leadership in the home front . Omoyele Olabode, an Igbotako born business magnate and politician dropped this advice in his Father's Day statement and greetings to theContinue reading "Olabode charges fathers to sustain love, leadership at home"
APC’s Faduyile wins Ondo South Senatorial by-election
By Aderemi Bamgbose The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, announced the results on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa,Continue reading "APC’s Faduyile wins Ondo South Senatorial by-election"
FUOYE suspends 2 students over leaked video of suspended ex-SUG President
The management of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two students with immediate effect over allegations that they cyberbullied the institution’s suspended Students’ Union Government(SUG) President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio. This was contained in a statement published on the university’s official news portal on Friday, attributed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Tajudeen Opoola, whoContinue reading "FUOYE suspends 2 students over leaked video of suspended ex-SUG President"
Olabode urges Ondo South constituents to vote Faduyile
As the Ondo South Senatorial by-election is less than 24 hours, an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder from Ondo South Senatorial District, Mr Omoyele Olabode has appealed to the entire voting population of the district to book a consensus voting appointment for APC Candidate, Prof. Dayo Faduyile on Saturday. Olabode in a last minute awarenessContinue reading "Olabode urges Ondo South constituents to vote Faduyile"