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  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, his Imo State counterpart Hope Uzodimma, and Usman Ododo on their victories in the just-finished governorship elections.  Diri (of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP) and Uzodimma won their re-election bid while Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched the Kogi State governorship poll. Hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared them as winners of the off-cycle elections, President Tinubu congratulated them for the victories, saying they reflected the people’s wishes. “The President commends the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their participation in the electoral process, affirming the resilience of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation’s political landscape,” president spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement. “President Tinubu says the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, emphas

   In a strategic move towards the forthcoming 2024 Local Government Elections in Oyo State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) convened a special meeting at the State Party Secretariat, Molete, Ibadan. The session, chaired by HON. James Olukunle, the State Deputy Chairman, brought together key stakeholders including the 33 Local Government Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship Candidates, 33 Local Government Party Chairmen, and the entire State Executives of the Party. The primary objective of the meeting was to officially hand over all Party candidates to the Local Government Party Chairmen, entrusting them with the responsibility to diligently work for the success of the candidates at the polls next year. HON. James Olukunle, in his capacity as the chair, emphasized the importance of focusing on merit and party structure, urging candidates to rise above sentiments, political leanings, and factional politics for the greater good. Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, the State Secretary, underscored t

The Chairmanship candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Oluyole Local Government, Akeem Olatunji has said that the newly installed Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom, Governor Seyi Makinde only received recognition for his display of rare courage, selflessness and resilience against antidemocratic forces. While congratulating the governor over his new coveted chieftaincy title, Olatunji noted that Makinde's contributions to deepening democracy and fight against injustice and inequality within the nation's political landscape. The former Publicity Secretary of PDP in Oyo state made this known in a press statement on Sunday November 12. He said Makinde's approach to governance and leadership which has continued to earn him accolades and recognitions both locally and internationally clearly espoused his depth of understanding of the political dynamics and the need to place the people at the centre of all government policies and programs. In his words: "Our chieft

  The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has congratulated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the Conferment of the title of "Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom " by the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Adesimbo Victor Kiladejo. The conferement of the Chieftaincy title on Governor Makinde was part of activities marking the 70th birthday and 17th coronation anniversary of the Monarch on Friday 10th November, 2023. In a statement issued by Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja and made available to newsmen through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja said the honoured bestowed on Governor Makinde has further attested to the fact that his sterling performance in Oyo State is visible everywhere and recognized by all lovers of good governance beyond the shores of Oyo state.  He added that he is happy that Governor Makinde is making indigenes of Oyo state proud, both within and outside

  The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday Imo gubernatorial election and incumbent Governor of the state, Hope Uzodimma, has won all the 27 local government results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Following the completion on Saturday, collation of results started around 02:30am on Sunday at the State Collation in Owerri, the state capital, with the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fashina, as the state Returning Officer for the election. Though no fewer than 18 political parties fielded candidates in the poll, none of the other three major contenders, including Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party’s Achonu Nneji and Jack Ogunewe of the Action Alliance, won any local government. According to INEC, ghe number of registered voters in the state for the poll was 2, 419,922 with 2,318,919 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected. Below are LGA Results so

  The honourable lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon. Olajide Akintunde Emmanuel AKT congratulates His Excellency, Gov. Seyi Makinde and Her Excellency (Chief) Mrs Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde on their installation as the Jagunmolu and Yeye Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom. On behalf of myself and my political families, I specifically congratulate our dear beloved governor, Gov. Seyi Makinde, the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom and Chief Mrs Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, Yeye Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom on this well deserved chieftaincy titles conferred on them by His imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom.  May your time as Jagunmolu and Yeye Jagunmolu bring peace, unity and prosperity. Congratulations once again. E-SIGNED ✍️✍️✍️✍️ *Hon. Olajide Akintunde Emmanuel AKT* _Honourable Representing Lagelu State Constituency_

  Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the 27 local government results announced in the November 11, 2023 governorship poll in Imo State Collation of results at the State Collation Centre started around 02:30am on Sunday in Owerri, the state capital, with the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fashina, as the state Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the election. Though 18 parties fielded candidates in the poll, this year’s governorship election in Imo State has been described by analysts as a four-horse race between APC’s Uzodimma who is seeking re-election, Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party’s Achonu Nneji and Jack Ogunewe of the Action Alliance. None of the other candidates won any local government. According to INEC, the number of registered voters in the state for the poll was 2, 419,922 with 2,318,919 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collecte

  Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won 20 of the 27 local government results announced so far in the November 11, 2023 governorship poll in Imo State Collation of results at the State Collation Centre started around 02:30am on Sunday in Owerri, the state capital, with the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fashina, as the state Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the election. Though 18 parties fielded candidates in the poll, this year’s governorship election in Imo State has been described by analysts as a four-horse race between APC’s Uzodimma who is seeking re-election, Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party’s Achonu Nneji and Jack Ogunewe of the Action Alliance. As of the time of filing this report on Sunday morning, none of the other candidates have won any local government. The collation of results is, however, ongoing. According to INEC, the numb

  We’ll refurbish Agbowo Shopping Complex very soon…Makinde ….unveils UI @75 anniversary billboard Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, revealed that works will soon begin on Agbowo Shopping Complex, stating that the project remains important to his administration as it is part of its agenda to resuscitate the state’s assets. The governor promised that the contractor of the project will move to site in the next few weeks, just as he promised to carry out the Junction Improvement of the University of Ibadan Main Gate with a pedestrian bridge to link Agbowo axis. Governor Makinde stated this while unveiling the billboard commemorating the UI @ 75 anniversary on the University Campus. He solicited for continuous support and cooperation of the University of Ibadan community, urging it to be patient, as according to him, the disruption of free flow of traffic will be inevitable once the projects start. The governor, while congratulating the school management in achieving mileston

  B'éwúrẹ́ bá kangídì a dòbúkọ, Àgùtàn kangídì a dàgbò, B'Óbìnrin kangídì a dìyálé, Ìyálé tó bá kangídì ní í m'ètò àsè..! Koríko wẹ́rẹ́wẹ́rẹ́ digbó, Ìrì wẹ́rẹ́wẹ́rẹ́ d'òjò, Ahéré di abà, Abà dìlú ńlá Omi sẹ́lẹ̀rú ṣe bẹ́ẹ̀ ó d'odò tí ń sàn tó ń s'aráyé láńfààní, Ọmọ ìkókó ló pàpà di baba, Aròbó àná ló dìyálé sọ́ọ̀dẹ̀! Iṣẹ́ Akin ló sọ ọmọ Mákindé di àpèwááwò káàkiri ilẹ̀ yìí, Gbogbo ìpínlè ló ń w'ọkọ Olúfúnkẹ́ bí i kó jẹ́ tiwọn, Jákèjádò ilẹ̀ Yorùbá ni wón ń fẹ Ọmọ Ọlátúbọ̀sún dọ́kàn! Sèyí Mákindé, Ìnáròbó lẹ́nu alátakò àná ti ṣe bẹ́ẹ̀ ó dọ̀gá ńlá! Isẹ́ ribiribi tó f'Akin ṣe ló wú Òṣémàwé lórí, Ó ṣe bẹ́ẹ̀ ó di JAGUNMÓLÚ l'Óǹdó ẹ̀gin, Ọkọ Olúfúnnkẹ́ ti dolórí oko fún gbogbo wọn, Ọmọ 'Látúbọ̀sún ti sọ àwọn òpè dakúrẹtẹ̀ kalẹ̀. Ẹ wọ̀tún, ẹ tún wòsì wò ná, Ẹ wo 'wájú kí ẹ tún wẹ̀yìn kún, Ẹ wò 'là kẹ́ ẹ tún wò 'wọ̀ oòrùn, Ẹ ṣíjú wo Gúúsù kí ẹ w'àríwá ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, Ẹ wo bó ṣe sọgbó dilé, Ẹ wo bó ṣe sọ̀ 'gbẹ́ dìgboro, Ẹ rí i bó ṣe sọ

  Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the traditional institution remains important to the socioeconomic development of the country, pointing out that Obas should be integrated into all efforts by states to develop the society. Governor Makinde stated this on Friday, while delivering the guest lecture entitled “the role of traditional institutions in socioeconomic development in Nigeria,” during the 70th birthday anniversary and 17th Coronation Anniversary of Oba Dr Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, CFR, held at the Oba Adesanoye Civic Centre, Ondo, Ondo State. The governor, who was later installed as the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom at the Osemawe palace, congratulated Oba Kiladejo on his 70th birthday and 17th coronation anniversary, stating that Ondo Kingdom had witnessed unprecedented developments under his reign. He expressed his commitment to the progress and development of Ondo Kingdom as one of its chiefs, noting that he has always been excited to associate with the peopl

  On behalf of my immediate and political family, we hearty wishes our political role model, a pragmatic and outstanding Leader per excellent on the celebration of your new age.  Your support and contributions towards the progress of our party in Oyo State and across the country cannot be overemphasized.  Sir, God has given you another special day on earth and we pray you have a peaceful celebration.  We pray Almighty God graciously grant you more than you desire in this new and many more seasons ahead. Happy birthday to you and many more rewarding years ahead Sir. Wish you long life and prosperity in good health. Happy birthday once again Sir.  *BEST WISHES FROM;* Hon. Olajide Akintunde Emmanuel AKT  _Honourable representing Lagelu State Constituency_

Today I felicitate with a Natural Born Democratic ICON, An uncommon Leader whom by exemplary acts teaches his followers and mentees to live purposefully. An Independent Man that's worthy of emulation, an astute teacher and an exceptional role model who has inspired millions Across Board and continues to be a shining light amidst the Youthful Demographics and Nigeria Political Hemisphere at Large. Your Excellency Sir, It's not about Celebrating your Birthday today alone but also Celebrate your Large heart for inspiring millions of youths with your infectious virtue of humility and your unique insight into Humanity.  As you open another diary of Life today Sir I wish you many more Productive and Promising years in Good Health, Strength, Radiance and Peace of Mind. *Signed.* *Amb Olumide Ojo* *U.N. IAWPA*

  The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has been described as a political icon who is passionate about caring for others especially the younger politicians. Bamitale Ibrahim, the Personal Assistant to Ambassador Arapaja stated this while congratulating his boss on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary today, saying Ambassador Arapaja who is humble, kind, humane with high intelligent to draw people around him for a positive course. According to Bamitale, "today is a very special day, to celebrate someone special, in very special way and he is no other person than my boss, His Excellency, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja. On behalf of myself and family I'm congratulating my leader, mentor, father and benefactor who has so much impacted positively on myself and many other people. I wish His Excellency, the PDP Deputy National Chairman (South) Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja a happy birthday! It is my gre

  The Chairmanship Candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for Oluyole Local Government Area, Akeem Olatunji has extended warm felicitations to Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja, the Deputy National Chairman South of the PDP, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement personally signed and made available to newsmen, Engr. Akeem Olatunji praised Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, recognizing his significant contributions to the people of Oyo State, both on the international and national levels.  Olatunji expressed his belief that there is no one more deserving of celebration on this special day than a man who has brought pride to the people of Oyo State through his exceptional work. The Chairmanship Candidate for Oluyole Local Government Area further acknowledged Ambassador Arapaja's remarkable achievements and his unwavering dedication to public service. He commended Arapaja for his transformative impact as a grassroots politician and his deep understanding of the

  The House of Representatives has issued summons for appearance to the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigerian Metrological Agency, Nigerian Immigration Service, Niger State Command, Investment and Security Tribunal, and the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria to appear before the Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday next week to answer queries issued against them by the Auditor General for the Federation. At the hearing of the committee held on Thursday, members described the actions of the agencies as unacceptable especially in view of the previous invitations extended to them and the grievous nature of the allegations levelled against them in the 2019 Auditor General’s Report which have not been responded to. The Committee also directed the medical director of the federal medical centre, Keffi, Nassarawa State to appear on Tuesday next week with necessary documents in support of various expenditure totaling about 10 Billion Naira queried by the Auditor Gen

  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