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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Osun State chapter has declared as efforts in futility, another misguided legal action purportedly instituted again today by the ruling party, APC, on the senatorial seat (Osun West) being occupied by Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke. While speaking with journalists today, the state Chairman of the party, Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo said this latest action is not just a waste of time, but an abuse of court process . According to Adagunodo, "two courts of competent jurisdiction and an Appelate Court have ruled on this same issue of eligibility in favour of Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke and this latest efforts can be described as "Forum Shopping and Abuse of Court process." "I wish to put it to all those that are involved in this latest act of misdemeanor wherever they are to reflect and look back at their past efforts which have failed them.  He further said, "they should remember that they have been on this si

The Oyo State Government on Friday condoled with the Director General, management and Staff of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the demise of the Zonal Director of the commission in the South West, Mrs. Olajumoke Olatunde Oginni. The State Government also commiserated with Mrs. Oginni’s family,  praying that God will grant them to the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.  The State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun, who led the management team of the Ministry to the NBC South West Zonal Office in Ibadan on a condolence visit, described the death of Mrs. Oginni as a rude shock to the entire citizenry and the broadcast industry, saying that her experience and dedication to service will surely be missed. Arulogun described the late Zonal Director as very hardworking, who during her life time was committed to the upliftment of  the standards of the organization and ensured that broadcasting ethics were highly adhered to i

The Oyo State Government has congratulated the newly elected officers of the Nigeria Labour Congress in the state led by Comrade Titilola Sodo as Chairman in an election which held yesterday at Adamasingba Stadium. The Government also said that it had opened its doors for negotiation on the minimum wage in response to an earlier letter from the labour union. I According to a statement from the State’s Information Commissioner, Mr. Toye Arulogun, the Oyo State Government commended the union for a peaceful transition from one leadership to another on the same day Governor Abiola Ajimobi inaugurated a  first of its kind joint transition Committee to midwife the handing and taking over  the reins of government in the state. Arulogun disclosed that the Government will be meeting labour on Monday to open up discussions on the modalities for implementing the new minimum wage as approved and signed by President Muhammad Buhari on April 18, 2019 for immediate implementation.

The Oyo State Government has congratulated the newly elected officers of the Nigeria Labour Congress in the state led by Comrade Titilola Sodo as Chairman in an election which held yesterday at Adamasingba Stadium. The Government also said that it had opened its doors for negotiation on the minimum wage in response to an earlier letter from the labour union. I According to a statement from the State’s Information Commissioner, Mr. Toye Arulogun, the Oyo State Government commended the union for a peaceful transition from one leadership to another on the same day Governor Abiola Ajimobi inaugurated a  first of its kind joint transition Committee to midwife the handing and taking over  the reins of government in the state. Arulogun disclosed that the Government will be meeting labour on Monday to open up discussions on the modalities for implementing the new minimum wage as approved and signed by President Muhammad Buhari on April 18, 2019 for immediate implementation. Th

Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that APC in the state is presently in a panic mode over outcome of the Appeal Court outcome. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the party's Chairman, Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo and made available to journalists in the state on Thursday. "Our attention has been drawn to the wrong allegations of inciting statements by the All Progressives Congress a statement credited to Mr. Kunle Oyatomi the spokesman of the ruling party and we wish to state categorically that the ruling party is jittery, confused and  afraid of the imminent loss of power in no distant future in the state. For Oyatomi and  APC to have referred to the opposition political party as violent is a disgrace to  him and his party because VIOLENCE is the symbol of the APC right from inception. It is unfortunate that a ruling political Party could be careless enough the the extent of threatening to descend on members of the o

Director-General, Ekiti State Council of Arts and Culture, Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, has disclosed that the Ekiti State Cultural Troupe would participate in the 2019 edition of the African Drum Festival, holding in Abeokuta. The third edition of African Drum festival, a cultural event initiated by Ogun State government is scheduled to hold between May 25 and 27 in Abeokuta, is a global pot of cultural convergence of creative arts stakeholders with limitless opportunities. Speaking with journalists at the Cultural Centre, Ado Ekiti, Ojo-Lanre said that Governor Fayemi has mobilised the Council to ensure quality participation at the global cultural event. He revealed that the level of preparedness of the state cultural troupe is encouraging, pointing out that the troupe is ready to not only to participate but to coast home with honour and trophy. He said, "The troupe is oiling its rehearsals and toiling night and day to stage the best performance during the festi

Every  24th of April  is always special for the family members of  Dr Seye Kehinde as it marks the birthday of one of Nigeria’s topmost media practitioners. SK, as he is fondly called by friends and  colleagues,  is the  publisher/editor-in-chief  of  City People Magazine  which he founded in 1996. He has grown the magazine over the years from just a tabloid to having other sister platforms especially online. Seye Kehinde , born  April 24, 1965,  to Civil Servants parents hails from  Ishara  in  Ogun  State. He graduated from  Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife with  a  Bachelor  of  Arts in History and Political Science . He also has a post graduate Diploma in Journalism. After his Youth Service at Kwara Polytechnic in Ilorin in 1986, he wrote for Herald from 1987 to 1988. He moved to Lagos worked with  Insider Weekly, published by African Confidential. Between 1988 and 89. He was with  ThisWeek , which is now  ThisDay ,  African Concord , and  Concord newspapers , in

EKITI State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has inaugurated the first ever Hike Ekiti Mountain, which was attended by hikers from within and outside the country. Fayemi, represented by the state's Chief of Staff, Mr Biodun Omoleye, noted that Ekiti State has the largest number of mountains, which according to him are best for Mountain Safari. Hike Ekiti Mountains Safari is an initiative of Discover Ekiti Project, which is committed to projecting, showcasing and promoting astounding and astonishing potentials that Ekiti has which the world does not know about. The Governor also disclosed his plans to encourage private investors participation in the development of tourism in the state, saying "machinery has been set in motion to help in the design and implementation of the Ekiti Tourism Development Master Plan, which would propel the actualisation of my arts, culture and tourism visions for the state. "This is to position Ekiti State as foreigners'

Contrary to some reports making the rounds on social media, colleagues of the top comic actor, Babatunde Omidina aka 'Baba Suwe', have debunked his death rumour. In their separate reactions, the duo of actor, Yomi Fabiyi and President, Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr. Latin, didn't not only denied the said report, but ascertained that Baba Suwe is hail and healthy. Baba Suwe, it was gathered, left the shores of Nigeria last Saturday, to get exclusive medical attention in the United States of America, where he is said to be responding to treatment.

The news of the demise of His Excellency, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke in early hours of April 23, 2017 was a shocking news to me till today. I found it difficult to believe that I have truly lost a friend, a brother and political teacher and leader. What first came to my mind was his stiff opposition to hero worship and slavery that is called God fatherism. It still makes me feel like im in a dream. He was only 62 years. Senator Adeleke was the first civilian governor of Osun state elected on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the aborted Third Republic whose victory was devoid of the traditional rancour, violence and thuggery.  He was in office between January 1992 and November 1993 giving everybody around him equal opportunity irrespective of where you hail from. Senator Adetunji Adeleke came from the blues throwing the polluted political culture of God fatherism into the dustbin of history by relying solely on his ability to bring like minds of the

Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, felicitates with Nigerians on the occasion of the celebration of Easter festival. In its Easter message to the people of Osun State, which was made available to newsmen in Osogbo, the State Chairman of the party, Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo implores Osun indigenes in particular and  Nigerians in general to reflect on the teachings and tenets of Easter, which bothers on sacrifice, endurance and true love to humanity. Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo also assures the people of the state to be resolute, remained focused and committed to the peaceful coexistence that is prevalent in the state  due to the willingness of members of the opposition party that believes in harmonious living among the State. He reiterated that Jesus who was unblemished died for all sinners in the world without discrimination and irrespective of race, creed or colour  in order for them to receive forgiveness and grace from their creator, by taking our burden

Chief of Staff to the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State Senator Godswill Akpabio, Etekamba Umoren has described him as a politician who can't be wished away in the state's politics, and indeed the South-South region. Umoren, who also had previously served as SSG under Governor Udom Emmanuel, disclosed this and many facts about Akpabio in a recent interview with the @nationewspaper. When asked to talk about the person of Senator Akpabio and his politics, Umoren didn't only expanciate on Akpabio's goodwill and kind gesture, but also revealed many things people may not have heard about him as well as his influence in politics both in Akwa Ibom State and Federal levels and how it seemed the political table has turned against him lately. "Godswill Akpabio is a very forgiving fellow; a very humane man, a man who loves his people, a man who gets hurt because he sees a fellow human being suffering. He feels the pain. Sometimes I read about what people write

Plump actress, Eniola Badmus has spoken on her new appointment as a member of Commerce & Industry team of the Governor-elect in Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, describing the development as something she is been looking forward to. Eniola, who couldn't hold back her joy over great supports and words of encouragement she has been getting from her teaming fans and general public since her name was announced, took to her Instagram page (@eniola_badmus), to appreciate the honour and privilege given to her to serve, and her preparedness. "If there is anything I have always wanted in the journey of my life, it is to serve and impact value into the lives of people around me. There is no better time than this rare opportunity to serve in my state, Ogun State, as a member of committee for Commerce & Industry, under my able Governor-elect, His Excellency Prince (Dr) Dapo Abiodun MFR, along with my brother, Olamide Adedeji (@baddosneh), as we bring fresh perspective a

The legal team of the All progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has accused the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Mr Mike Igini of colluding with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to deny the party access to electoral materials as ordered by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal. Chairman of The Election Petition Tribunal, Justice W.O. Akanbi had on April 2 granted the Petitioner and Applicant, Senator Godswill Akpabio and his agents and forensic experts to inspect and copy all electoral materials used for the conduct of the election into Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. However, we learnt that on the instruction of Igini, Akwa Ibom INEC has consistently flouted the order and has refused the agents of Senator Akpabio and forensic experts access to the election material. INEC has been engaging in a hide-and-seek game.  A letter from Barrister Patrick Umoh, a lawyer in the legal team of Sen

The Department of Development Control of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, has said that it demolished part of AIT's fence due to encroachment of the communication company on other people's lands. According to  the development management council, "following illegal encroachment into plots of lands belonging to many Nigerians and the refusal by the Management of DAAR Communications to abide by the mutual agreement reached between it and the FCT Administration, officials from the Department of Development Control of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council led by the Director, today removed a portion of the fence around the premises of the Africa Independent Television (AIT) in the Asokoro District of Abuja. It is important to let the public know that this removal was not intended to inflict any pain on the owners of the property but rather to enable other citizens have access to their legitimate properties.  It is also a culmination of series of meeting

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has come down heavily on the spokesperson of President Muhammadu Buhari 2019 presidential campaign team, Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, over what it called "deliberate falsehood and desperate attempt to discredit the position of the law" on the legal pronouncements on the qualification of the PDP Gubernatorial candidate in Osun State, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke by the Abuja Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal in Akure. The chairman of the party, Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo, said for Keyamo to have pretended as if he didn't hear or know about several court pronouncements on the matter that has been rated as the most publicized case in the history of Nigeria speaks volumes on the personality of Festus Keyamo.  This singular act is enough reason for Nigerians to probe into how Keyamo scaled through integrity questions and how he was awarded the prestigious title of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria

A PRESS CONFERENCE TO PASS VOTE OF THANKS AND CONFIDENCE ON HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR (DR.) GODSWILL OBOT AKPABIO, CON, SENATOR REPRESENTING AKWA IBOM NORTH-WEST SENATORIAL DISTRICT. ORGANIZED BY IBOM FUTURE LEADERS FORUM (IFLF). TODAY FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 2019 IN ABUJA. PROTOCOL! The good deeds of His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District are ringing bell even unto Heaven, and can never be forgotten in our generation and generations yet unborn. It is worthy to pass this vote of thanks and confidence on His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON in appreciation of his immense and outstanding contributions to the development of Akwa Ibom State in particular and Nigeria in general. Therefore, the Ibom Future Leaders Forum (IFLF), an organization consisting of all diligent youths of Akwa Ibom State has today, risen to extend its continued and unalloyed loyalty, solidarity and suppor

The Oyo State Chapter of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) has congratulated Mr. Wale Ojo Lanre on his appointment as the Director General, Council of Arts and Culture by the Ekiti state Governmenor,  Dr Kayode Fayemi The Association also commended the governor for considering more journalists including Mr Samuel Oluwalana of Daily Independent and others for appointment into his cabinet.  According to a press statement jointly signed by the association's Chairman, Remi Oladoye and  Public Relations Officer, Dare Adeniran,they described Ojo Lanre's appointment as putting a round peg in a round hole,   "Wale Ojo Lanre is a journalist with special interest  in the promotion of culture and tourism, a task that has taken him to many countries of the world" While expressing optimism in Ojo Lanre's  ability to influence a positive turnaround in the culture and tourism sector in the state, OMPAN also urged Ojo Lanre to maintain t

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, Senator Godswill Akpabio's has described as false and malicious, a purported claims credited to him. Where he was falsely quoted to have said that "he, Akpabio's will win at Appeal if tribunal judges refuse to perform, and that the Appeal Court President is in his palms. All the malicious claims have, however, been debunked and issues therein addressed accordingly in a Press Release signed by Senator Akpabio's Special Assistant on meiam, Anietie Ekong. "The attention of the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District,  Senator Godswill Akpabio has been drawn to a malicious piece of fake news titled: "I will win at Appeal if tribunal judges refuse to perform - Akpabio," with an equally malicious rider, "says Appeal Court President in his palms." We want to state categorically that Distinguished Senator Akpabio never at any forum or private discu