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  The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidate for Oluyole Local Government Area, Engr Akeem Olatunji has sent warm felicitations to Chief Babatunde Tijani, the esteemed Olori Ebi of the renowned Omi-tuntun political dynasty, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement personally signed and shared with the press in Ibadan, Engr Akeem Olatunji described Chief Babatunde Tijani as a distinguished leader and highly respected elder statesman. Chief Tijani is recognized for his exemplary character and unwavering commitment to the welfare of his people. His reputable name resonates across the state, making him a leader of leaders. Expressing his heartfelt congratulations, Olatunji acknowledged Chief Tijani's invaluable contributions to the political landscape. He emphasized Chief Tijani's integrity and praised his ability to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. "Chief Babatunde Tijani's birthday anniversary is a significant occasi

  Honorable representing Lagelu State Constituency Hon. Olajide Akintunde AKT has felicitated with a great leader Otunba Babatunde Tijani on his auspicious birthday occasion. Double T as you're politically addressed, You have proven time and time again that you are the best in the field of politics and as the Olori-ebi of GSM Dynasty you've been giving your best to make sure Omituntun 2.0 succeed in all ramification. In a statement released by Hon. AKT, He described Double T as a leader who have been consistently playing a fatherly role and giving a positive direction when necessary to make sure things are in order. Your guidance and mentorship have had such a huge influence on us and we feel very privileged that we have been fortunate enough to have a great mentor like you. A very happy birthday to a great leader who has many remarkable qualities, where having a great sense of leadership is just one of them,,,, He said    *Hon. Olajide Akintunde AKT* _Lagelu State Constituency

  An ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, Otunba Seye Famojuro has joined other eminent personalities to eulogize Hon Babatunde Tijani Double T on the occasion of his birthday celebration. Otunba Seye Famojuro who is the Balogun Bobajiro of Orile Igbon while extolling the impeccable attributes of Double T who is also the Bobaselu of Orile-Igbon, appreciated him for his love and support for his father, Governor Seyi Makinde. According, to Otunba, Double T birthday is not just a mere celebration but a reflection of his commitment to the greater good and your support for the success of ‘my father and  leader’, Governor Seyi, is truly commendable. “On your special day, may you be surrounded by the love and respect you’ve earned as a dependable brother. “Your dedication to justice and equality makes you a true hero. “May your birthday spark a year of innovation, progress, and positive transformation.” Happy birthday to Oloriebi!!!

  Senate President, Godswill Akpabion and his deputy, Jibrin Barau, are expected to lead at least 30 serving senators and their wives to Ondo for the celebration of the 70th birthday and 17th year coronation anniversary of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo Jilo III, the Osemawe and paramount ruler of Ondo Kingdom on November 11. This is contained in the programme of events packaged by the Osemawe in Council, according to a statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the birthday and anniversary, Chief Steve Akinretoye. In the statement, Akinretoye explained that many governors would also attend the double celebration. The birthday and coronation anniversary will feature the installation of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Osemawe Palace. Before his installation, Makinde is expected to deliver the anniversary lecture and the unveiling of the Compendium Brochure at the Oba Adesanoye Civic Centre by 11

  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday said  his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike remains his principal. The governor stated this in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, at the rededication service of the 2023/2024 Legal Year of the Rivers State Judiciary that was equally attended by Wike. The event was held at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Hospital Road in the state capital. The moment Governor Fubara and Wike met at the rededication service of the 2023/2024 Legal Year at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt. It was the first time both politicians would be meeting in public since the political crisis in the state. The moment Governor Fubara and Wike met at the rededication service of the 2023/2024 Legal Year at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt. It was the first time both politicians would be meeting in public since the political crisis in the state. He described the recent political crisis in the

  With two days to the off-cycle governorship polls, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a new commissioner of police to Imo State In a statement released on Thursday, Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced that Danjuma Aboki had been deployed as the new police commissioner in Imo state by the IGP. Elections are scheduled to be held in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States. While the incumbent Imo governor, Hope Uzodimma and his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Duoye Diri are seeking re-election on November 11, outgoing Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, has anointed his Ahmed Ododo as the candidate for his ruling party – the All Progressives Congress (APC). Already, there are concerns and allegations raised by organised labour, the opposition and civil society organisations regarding the neutrality of the erstwhile CP, Mohammed Barde Egbetokun also “ordered the posting and redeployment of 40 Senior Police Officers to various Commands and Formations in the country.” The s

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole ahead of the coming 2024 Local Government election, Akeem Olatunji has renovated Olomi Community Primary School 2; a block of four classrooms at Olomi, Ibadan. The renovation involves reroofing the building that was damaged by rainstorm during a heavy downpour in the area about seven years ago, westernmirror.com.ng has gathered.According to the former Publicity Secretary of the ruling PDP in Oyo state, teachers and students could no longer use the building for academic purposes after the damage. The renovation of the academic building has however, been completed last week, Olatunji confirmed to this online newspaper when contacted on Sunday.Olatunji disclosed that the roof of the academic block of four classrooms was blown off about seven years ago leaving pupils and teachers helpless under an unfavorable teaching and learning condition. “I believe that the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration has done so much in the area of improving