(EXCLUSIVE): Tinubu, the fifth Yoruba man to bag highest national honour of GCFR
On Thursday, May 25, president-elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was conferred with the Nigeria's highest honour of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR), an award reserved for presidents, heads of states and very few eminent Nigerians. He was bestowed with the honour alongside the Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, who bagged the second highest national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
Decomposing body of missing motorcyclist found in Osun state
The decomposing body of Segun, a commercial motorcyclist who had been missing, has been recovered by operatives of the Osun Police Command in the Owode-Ede area of the state. Segun resided in Owode-Ede and worked as a commercial motorcyclist in the same locality. According to an anonymous colleague of the deceased, unidentified individuals had hired Segun to transport bags of cement to a secluded construction site in town. After being hired, Segun disappeared without a trace. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, residents
Tribunal Judgment: If Tinubu Did Not Get 25% of The Votes In FCT, Then There Is Problem -Oladipo
Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adewale Oladipo, and a professor of Nuclear Chemistry at the Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD) at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has insisted that Asiwaju Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress did meet the constitutional requirements to be declared winner of February 25th poll.
Losing An Election And Going On The Streets For Mass Protest Will Not Deepen Democracy - Alade Fawole
William Alade Fawole, an international relations professor at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, chats with DARE ADEKANMBI about a variety of topics, including the 24th anniversary of Nigeria's civilian government, the foundation of democracy, and how to deepen it. Which areas in particular should we concentrate on if we want to strengthen democracy in the nation?
Tribunal Judgment: If Tinubu Did Not Get 25% of The Votes In FCT, Then There Is Problem -Oladipo
Adewale Oladipo, a former national secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Ile-Ife, a professor of nuclear chemistry at the Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD) at the Obafemi Awolowo University, have insisted that Asiwaju Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress did fulfill the requirements set forth by the constitution to be crowned the election's victor on February 25.
3 Best Nigerian Footballers to Ever Play in Serie A
Nigerian footballers have made a significant impact in Serie A, leaving a lasting impression on Italian football. Here are the three best Nigerian footballers who have graced the Italian Serie A: Obafemi Martins: (Reggiana 2001, Inter 2001-2006) Obafemi Martins burst onto the scene with his lightning-fast acceleration and pace.
2023 Election: Lagos Tribunal Dismisses APP, APM's Petitions Against Sanwo-Olu
According to PUNCH, the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petitions filed by the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM) and the Action Peoples Party (APP) challenging the March 18 governorship election victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat.
Today's Headlines: With Iwuanyanwu As PG, Ohanaeze‘ll Rise– Okeke-Ogene ; 1 Killed As Bus Crashes Into Train in Tanzania
With Iwuanyanwu As PG, Ohanaeze‘ll Rise–Ogene Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers THE national vice president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene has said that with the emergence of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as the new President General, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization will rise again.
Tribunal Judgment: If Tinubu Did Not Get 25% of The Votes In FCT, Then There Is Problem -Oladipo
Adewale Oladipo, a professor of nuclear chemistry at the CERD of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, and a former national secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, has insisted that Asiwaju Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress did meet the constitutional requirements to be declared winner of the February 25th poll.
Tinubu, Shettima Recieve National Honours from Buhari
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect, and Kashim Shettima, the vice president-elect, received the highest national awards at a ceremony that took place today at the State House Conference Center in Abuja in honor of their remarkable service to the country. Vice President-elect Shettima received the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), while President-elect Tinubu was awarded the renowned Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR).
PDP Asserts NEMA Report Confirms Abiodun's Government's Disregard for Ogun People's Lives
The Ogun State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Dapo Dapo Abiodun to stop being an anti-people Governor, Ogun PDP in a release signed by the State Publicity Secretary Bankole Akinloye, the Governor is said to have ignored the plight of the people who were affected by winds and rain storms without showing any affection or love for the people who are counting their losses daily.
OAU Announces Death Its Former VC, Professor Onwumechili
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has yesterday announced the passing away of Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution. According to punchng.com, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the varsity, Abiodun Olarewaju, in a statement on Friday disclosed the passing away of the former VC at the age of 91.
Tribunal Judgment: If Tinubu Did Not Get 25% of The Votes In FCT, Then There Is Problem - Adewale Oladipo
Adewale Oladipo, a former national secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Ile-Ife, a professor of nuclear chemistry at the Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD) at the Obafemi Awolowo University, have insisted that Asiwaju Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress did fulfill the requirements set forth by the constitution to be crowned the election's victor on February 25.
Lagos Tribunal dismisses APM, APP petitions against Sanwo-Olu
The challenges brought by the Allied Peoples' Movement and the Action Peoples Party challenging the election victories of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Obafemi Hamzat, on March 18 were dismissed by the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday. Other petition responses include the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Today's Headlines: Alakija Remains UNIOSUN Chancellor—Govt, So-Safe Arrests Man With Arms In Ogun
Alakija Remains UNIOSUN Chancellor—Govt The Osun State Government has announced that Dr Folorunso Alakija remains the Chancellor of the State-owned Osun State University, UNIOSUN. News Source: Daily Post This information was contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Olawale Rasheed and obtained by DAILY POST on Sunday.
Today's Headlines: Banks’ assets grows to N78tn – CBN; OAUTHC resident doctors begin warning strike
Banks’ assets grows to N78tn – CBN Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers Total assets of the Nigerian banking industry rose by 25.12 per cent in one year to N77.59tn as of the end of February 2023. The Central Bank of Nigeria disclosed this in the personal statement made by the Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability Directorate, CBN, Aishah Ahmad, at the last Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
12 persons killed, 8 injured in Osun auto crash
Twelve people were killed in a street mishap that happened along Ife-Ibadan express street in Osun State at the end of the week. it was a very sad event and also,it was truely disheartening,,the event happened so fast ,that one could not even begin to imagine what had just played out ,and the whole situation seems to be a state of emergency
Osun: Adeleke should not borrow to pay salaries – Economic expert, Ogunyemi
Dr. Tunji Ogunyemi, an economist at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State against borrowing from banks to pay the salaries of state government personnel. Adeleke, according to Ogunyemi, should pay salaries based on the money in the state's coffers rather than going to banks to borrow money to pay salaries.
Rainstorm Leaves Families Homeless in Lagos and Ogun
According to Punch News report, a recent rainstorm wreaked havoc in Lagos and Ogun states, leaving a trail of destruction and rendering numerous families homeless. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), a total of 228 buildings and 336 families were affected by the wind and rainstorms that occurred on May 1 and 15, 2023.
Tinubu's FCT Votes: Oladipo Reveals Potential Problem for Political Front Runner.
Adewale Oladipo, a former National Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and a professor of Nuclear Chemistry at the Center for Energy Research and Development (CERD) at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has reiterated that Asiwaju Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress met the constitutional requirements to be declared the winner of the February 25th poll.