…..Meets Amina Mohammed as Nigeria rallies behind UN reform Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of the UN, noting that the nation would remain aContinueContinue reading “81st UNGA: Exclusion of Africa from UN security council, subverts global governance legitimacy”
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MATO returns home to enthusiastic Okeigbo reception
The political temperature in Ondo South is rising, and Okeigbo provided another vivid scene as the PDP senatorial candidate for Ondo South, Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, returned to his home town to a warm and enthusiastic reception. For MATO, Okeigbo is not unfamiliar territory. It is home, and the reception thatContinueContinue reading “MATO returns home to enthusiastic Okeigbo reception”
AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles stun Madagascar with 2-1 defeat
The Super Eagles of Nigeria fought back from a goal down to defeat Madagascar 2-1 in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Friday. George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored on their senior international debuts as Nigeria recovered from Madagascar’s early breakthrough to claim maximum points at the Godswill Akpabio InternationalContinueContinue reading “AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles stun Madagascar with 2-1 defeat”
Ondo South 2027: Beyond the 66 wards tour, the politics of staying connected
By Ondo South Political Great Minds Forum Politics has a way of turning old roads into new highways whenever an election draws near. Suddenly, familiar communities become campaign destinations, stakeholders become essential contacts, and every ward becomes a must-visit. But Ondo South should ask a simple question: what happened before the campaign season arrived? AContinueContinue reading “Ondo South 2027: Beyond the 66 wards tour, the politics of staying connected”
Aiyedatiwa boost workers welfare, raises DTA, car, housing loans
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State in demonstration of his continued commitment to the welfare of workers in the state, has approved increases in Car Loan, Housing Loan and Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) payable to all categories of workers in the state public service. Announcing the approvals in his office on Friday, the State HeadContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa boost workers welfare, raises DTA, car, housing loans”
Why Tinubu is absent from 81st UNGA – Jimoh Ibrahim
Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has given another reason for President Bola Tinubu’s absence at the ongoing 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Ibrahim explained that Tinubu can’t attend UNGA and speak for just 15 minutes while most of the speakers on the speaking list are ViceContinueContinue reading “Why Tinubu is absent from 81st UNGA – Jimoh Ibrahim”
King Sunny Ade, an icon of all time – Olabode
Public Affairs commentator, Omoyele Olabode, has described Juju music legend, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as an icon of all time whose music defined generations. Olabode Omoyele, in a congratulatory message to celebrate KSA at 80, said the contribution of the two-time Grammy nominee to Nigerian music and culture remainsContinueContinue reading “King Sunny Ade, an icon of all time – Olabode”
81st UNGA: Nigeria demands 2 permanent UN security council seats, veto powers for Africa
President Bola Tinubu has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations (UN) Security Council, with veto powers, saying the current structure no longer reflects the distribution of global power. Tinubu made the demand on Thursday in his address to the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United NationsContinue reading “81st UNGA: Nigeria demands 2 permanent UN security council seats, veto powers for Africa”
Supreme Court Judgement: No phobia, MATO remains firmly on the ballot
The Campaign Organisation of Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade (MATO), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for Ondo South, has noted the unnecessary apprehension and deliberate misinterpretation surrounding the recent Supreme Court judgment in INEC v. Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), SC/CR/495/2026. The organisation said for the avoidance of doubt, there is no cause for alarmContinueContinue reading “Supreme Court Judgement: No phobia, MATO remains firmly on the ballot”
MATO for Ondo South Senate: “Datiemo” When service speaks before the seat*
Ondo South, who is your guy? Is it the politician who has climbed the ladder of power, occupied enviable positions and, somewhere along the way, forgotten the hands that once reached for him? Or is it the man still ascending the political mountain, but whose heart is already down in the streets, among the people?ContinueContinue reading “MATO for Ondo South Senate: “Datiemo” When service speaks before the seat*”