Today's Headlines:Why I Sacked Auxiliary As PMS Boss–Makinde;Stop Calling Bishop Oyedepo–Ayodele
Why I Sacked Auxiliary As PMS Boss–Makinde Photo Credit:Vanguard Newspaper Oyo Police Command on the other hand, declared Auxillary wanted in connection with cases of attempted murder, causing grievous harm, arms dealing, murder, armed robbery within Oyo state and kidnapping at Oke-ogun and Ibarapa axis of the State.
Today's Headlines: How Tinubu can escape Buhari’s first booby trap; Obi Tenders 136 Exhibits From Lagos, Edo, 4 Other States
How Tinubu can escape Buhari’s first booby trap Photo Credit: Vanguard News It’s an irony that the fortunes of the Nigerian petroleum industry were at the worst under the longest serving minister of petroleum in the country’s history, Muhammadu Buhari. Even more astounding is the fact that the last eight-year spell was not Buhari’s first time as minister of petroleum, having occupied that portfolio during the Olusegun Obasanjo military administration.
Today's Headlines: I Want To Finish Strong, Take Oyo State To A Higher Level -Makinde, Tinubu Condoles With India Over Train Accident
I want to finish strong; take Oyo State to a higher level - Makinde Photo Credit: p.m.news Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, said his performance in the second term will be far better than his first four years of administration. Makinde made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the congregation at the Cathedral of St Peter Church, Aremo in Ibadan.
Wike Absent From PDP Retreat Amid Speculation Of Defection
In Bauchi State, PDP elected officials are gathering for a one-day retreat, but Nyesom Wike, the outgoing governor of Rivers State, is conspicuously absent. Numerous prominent political figures have confirmed their attendance at the event, which is being held at the Banquet Hall of Government House.
Today's Headlines: INEC Opposes Documents Tendered By Peter Obi, Tinubu Meets Ibori, Wike, Makinde
INEC Opposes Documents Tendered By Peter Obi Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers The Independent National Electoral Commission has explained why it is objecting to documents tendered by the Labour Party and its candidate, Peter Obi, in aid of his petition against the election of President Bola Tinubu. The electoral body had since the start of the hearing opposed the admissibility of various documents brought to the Presidential Election Petition Court by the petitioners as exhibits to prove their case and held, like other respondents, that reasons would be advanced during the address stage of the petition.
Today's Headlines: Police Can’t Declare Me Wanted; Peter Obi Tenders 136 Exhibits From 6 States
Police can’t declare me wanted, Auxiliary reacts from hideout Photo credit: Vanguard News The sacked chairman of the disciplinary committee of the Park Management System, PMS, in Oyo State, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, has said the police cannot declare him wanted. Better known as Auxiliary, Lamidi who has been declared wanted by the police for alleged gun-running, said Govrnor ‘Seyi Makinde, governor remains his destiny helper.
Today's Headlines:I’ll Reclaim My Mandate–Atiku Tells Tinubu;Betara Hails Gbajabiamila’s Appointment As Chief of Staff
I’ll Reclaim My Mandate – Atiku Tells Tinubu Photo Credit:Daily Post Nigeria The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s government as temporary. Atiku made the remark while stressing that he would reclaim his alleged stolen mandate in court.
Today's Headlines:Why I’ll Not Run For Sen Pres.–Lawan;Fuel Subsidy Not Budgeted For In 2023–Kyari
Why I’ll Not Run For Senate President–Lawan Photo Credit:Premium Times Senate President Ahmad Lawan has debunked speculations that he may join the race for the position in the 10th Senate. He said he was not interested in contesting for the position to succeed himself. Mr Lawan stated this Thursday while speaking with journalists after a meeting between the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Today's Headlines:Oyo Assembly Sack LG Chair;Cleric Seeks Help For Widows
Oyo Assembly Sack LG Chair Photo Credit:Daily Post Nigeria Oyo State House of Assembly has announced the sack of the Chairman of Irepo Local Government, Mr. Lateef Sulaiman Adediran. Adediran was sacked over alleged diversion of public funds. The lawmakers made these disclosures during their plenary on Thursday in Ibadan, the state capital
Wike absent at PDP Bauchi retreat, fuels decampment rumour
The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, was conspicuously absent at a one-day retreat for elected officials under the Peoples Democratic Party which is ongoing at the Banquet Hall, Government House in Bauchi State. The following dignitaries were present at the retreat: Governors of Adamawa – Umaru Fintiri; Bayelsa – Duoye Diri; Bauchi – Bala Mohammed; Delta – Sheriff Oborevwori; Osun – Ademola Adeleke; Oyo – Seyi Makinde; Rivers – Siminalayi Fubara; Plateau – Caleb Mutfwang; Taraba – Agbu Kefas; Zamafara – Dauda Dare and Edo – Godwin Obaseki (was represented by his deputy, Philip Shuaibu).
Today's Headlines: Obi Tenders 136 Exhibits From Lagos, Edo, 4 Other States; Ondo Speaker Resigns
Obi Tenders 136 Exhibits From Lagos, Edo, 4 Other States Photo Credit:Vanguard Newspapers Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, who alleged that the 2023 presidential election was rigged, on Friday, tendered before the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja, 136 additional exhibits to support his claim.
I Will Be Ridiculed For Jumping From PDP To APC And Back To PDP, All For The Ticket –Senator Balogun
Senator Kola Balogun representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly has explained why he rejected Governor Seyi Makinde's second term senate ticket. He opened up when he appeared in a personal interview – Political Circuit on Fresh FM, Ibadan. Balogun said Makinde asked him for the second term senatorial ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo South Senatorial District for the 2023 election.
Today's Headlines: BVAS Manipulated In Over 20 Kogi PUs–Witness; NLC To Resume Talks With FG Sunday
BVAS Manipulated In Over 20 Kogi PUs–Witness Photo Credit: Punch Newspaper The first witness of the Peoples Democratic Party, Joe Agada, on Thursday, alleged that he was forced to sign the results sheets as the Collation Officer in Kogi State for the February 25 presidential election.
Today's Headlines:Oyo Police Declare Auxiliary Wanted;Ondo Speaker Denies Resignation_Letter Fake
Oyo Police Declare Auxiliary Wanted Photo Credit:Punch Newspapers The Oyo State Police Command, on Friday, declared the leader of the disbanded Parks Management System, Mukaila Lamidi popularly called Auxillary, wanted. The PUNCH Metro had reported that one of Auxillary’s houses in Ibadan was raided on Tuesday.
Today's Headlines: Aisha Buhari Guides Remi Tinubu On First Lady Roles, Singer Tina Turner Is Dead
Aisha Buhari guides Remi Tinubu on first lady roles The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has said that her office has handed over relevant documents to the wife of the President-elect, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday, the outgoing First Lady disclosed that the office documents will serve as pointers towards the success of the office.
Makinde signs chieftaincy amendment bill into law
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, signed into law the amendment of the state’s Chiefs Law, Cap. 28, seeking to grant the governor autonomy to present beaded crowns and coronets to chiefs in the state. According to The PUNCH, the state House of Assembly passed the bill to alter the Chiefs Law, Cap.
Today's Headlines: Buhari Hands Over Transition Documents To Tinubu; I Won’t Disappoint Nigerians, Tinubu Assures
Buhari Hands Over Transition Documents To Tinubu Photo Credit:Punch Newspapers The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), on Thursday, in Abuja, handed the transition documents to the President-elect Bola Tinubu. Buhari also handed the baton of service alongside the documents at the investiture of the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic on Tinubu and Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger on Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.
Why I rejected second term ticket from Gov Makinde – Senator Balogun
Senator Kola Balogun, representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has opened up on why he rejected second term ticket to Senate offered him by Governor Seyi Makinde. He opened up when he featured on a personality interview programme – Political Circuit, on Fresh FM, Ibadan.
Today's Headlines: I’m Leaving Office Fulfilled – Samuel Edoumiekumo; 12 of 14 Oyo Reps Endorse Tajudeen Abbas, Ban Kalu For Speaker, Deputy Speaker
I’m Leaving Office Fulfilled- Prof.Samuel Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper The outgoing Vice Chancellor of the Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Prof. Samuel Edoumiekumo, has said that he is bowing out of office as a fulfilled man after serving out his tenure. Edoumiekumo stated this at a reception/homecoming ceremony organised in his honour by the dean, lecturers and staff members of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the main campus of the university in Amassoma, on Friday.
Governor Makinde Ensures Due Process in Oyo Chieftaincy Law Review
In a bid to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of traditional rulers in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has asserted that due process was followed during the review of the state's chieftaincy law. The governor, while addressing the issue, highlighted that the purpose of the review was to ensure the traditional rulers could carry out their roles more effectively.