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  Jeremiah Adeshina The lingering disagreement between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is fundamentally political rather than personal, a Senior Political Assistant to Atiku, Demola Olarewaju, has said. Olarewaju made the submission on Monday while speaking on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5…

      Former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has explained his decision, alongside other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders, to withdraw support for Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, accusing the governor of failing to consult key stakeholders before moving from the PDP to the Accord…

        Jeremiah Adeshina   Former Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Fatai Akinade Akinbade, has attributed the decision of some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamijì, to what he described as Governor Ademola Adeleke’s failure to…

      Jeremiah Adeshina Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu allegedly asked Governor Ademola Adeleke to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) before the governor eventually moved from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party. Alimi made the disclosure…

          Jeremiah Adeshina As Osun State prepares for Saturday’s governorship election, callers to Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, have raised fresh concerns over alleged political violence, threats against voters, federal influence, the dispute over local government funds and the…

    Michael Olumide Alabi   Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, has alleged that the rising political tension ahead of Saturday’s governorship election is part of a deliberate strategy to discourage voters from coming out to exercise their franchise. Alimi made the allegation on Thursday…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi   Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has pledged to appoint a Commissioner for Youth to oversee youth-related activities and provide stronger institutional support for young people across the state. Governor Alia made the commitment while responding to the yearnings and expectations expressed by youths during…

    Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Federal Government’s renewed push to replace open grazing with modern ranching has been described as a major vindication of the former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, who years ago championed ranching as the sustainable solution to Nigeria’s recurring farmer-herder conflicts. Ortom, who governed…

    Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo   Muslim community in Oyo Land has received a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as prominent Islamic leaders in the ancient city renewed their commitment to religious unity, peace, education, healthcare development and cooperation among Muslim communities. The visit, which brought together prominent…

Delta State Governor, His Excellency Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori and Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, among other dignitaries, at the opening ceremony of the recently held Delta State Economic Summit at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, Delta State.     By…