ONDO 2024: THE CONTEST THAT NEVER WAS, THE INTRIGUES, AND THE CHALLENGE OF DEVELOPMENT. The 2024 Ondo Governorship election has come and gone, but the lessons are here with us. My principal and I tried our best, using the Labour Party platform, but as it turned out, the intra party crisis that erupted in the party consumed that effort, leading …

Kebbi To Emulate Indonesian Model To Transform Almajiri System By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   The Kebbi State Government has stepped-up efforts to transform its Almajiri system of education by emulating the Indonesian model, the commissioner for Religious Affairs, Alhaji Sani Aliyu, has disclosed. The commissioner, who made this known on Sunday in an interview with Journalists, in Birnin Kebbi, said …

President Tinubu Commends The Peaceful Conduct Of Ondo Governorship Election, Congratulates Aiyedatiwa By Shalom Oludele   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the peaceful conduct of the process of the Ondo State Governorship Election. The President also congratulated Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress, APC on his victory at the poll. In a statement by his special adviser …

Alhaja F.I Gidado congratulates Gov Aiyedatiwa on historic election victory Your Excellency Sir, It is with immense joy and profound admiration that I congratulate you on your monumental victory at the Saturday, 16th November Governorship Election. This historic triumph is not just a reflection of your sterling leadership qualities, but a powerful endorsement of your unwavering commitment to the growth …

Otunba Abubakar Adeshina lauds Governor Aiyedatiwa’s resounding election triumph The re-election of His Excellency, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, as Governor of Ondo State has been widely celebrated as a testament to his pragmatic leadership and unwavering commitment to the state’s development. The landslide victory, secured in the Saturday, 16th November Governorship Election, has sparked widespread jubilation across Ondo State and …

Ondo guber: INEC declares Gov Aiyedatiwa winner Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Ondo 2024 governorship election. The announcement was made by the Chief Returning Officer, Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi, during the final collation of results in Akure, the state capital. Prof. Akinwunmi, while declaring the results, stated: “I hereby certify …

Ondo election 2024: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa wins all 18 LGs The incumbent Governor of Ondo State and the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has won the 16th November Ondo State governorship election. Aiyedatiwa defeated his closest rival Hon Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) by securing the majority votes across the 18 local government …

ONDO DECIDES 2024: Across Ondo State on Election day.   Voting commenced peacefully across the 18 local government of Ondo State as early as scheduled, INEC officials arrived at the polling units with election materials promptly The Governor of Ondo State Lucky Aiyedatiwa who is also the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) voted at Polling Unit 5 in Ugbo …

LAKURAWA: RELIGIOSITY OR HUNGER DRIVEN. Since last year, especially from December 2023, we have witnessed how our region and the people continue facing evolving banditry and difficult challenges along the borders of our towns, villages and even our boarding institutions. We continue to ask ourselves how best can we manage the menace of banditry and kidnappings of our citizens, and …

Governor Idris Move To Protect Sokoto–Badagary Super Highway Project From Terrorists By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   In addition to the troops deployed to Kebbi State to counter the Lakurawa and other terrorist, Governor Nasir Idris has requested a comprehensive security survey of the state portion of the Sokoto to Badagary super highway, to ensure uninterrupted execution of the project. To …

“DADDY, WILL YOU KILL ME?” By Femi Adekunle     When I was in Lagos, I had an extremely very busy week in and out. Often, by the time I left the house early in the morning for work, the kids would still be asleep and by late evening when I returned home, they would have fully spent their day …

Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary By Shalom Oludele   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has suspended the executive secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, Engr. Hadi Ahmad, The indefinite suspension is with immediate effect.. The reason for Ahmad’s suspension has not been disclosed. The senior special assistant on Public Communications and New Media to Minister …

Police say 18-year-old man twice fled from officers while operating stolen vehicles Police have issued an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old man who they say twice fled from officers in a dangerous manner while behind the wheel of stolen vehicles. The first incident happened in the Warden Avenue and Comstock Road area at around 3 p.m. on Nov. 10. Police …

Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja’s Remains Arrives Abuja For State Burial By Shalom Oludele     The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived Abuja from Lagos, for state burial. The body departed Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, aboard NAF918 at about 10:14 a.m. on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu had ordered a state burial for the …

FG Secures Loan Facility Of $134m From AfDB   The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a loan facility of 134million dollars from the African Development Bank, AfDB. to help farmers boost seeds and grain production in the country. This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs. Anthonia Eremah, chief information officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on …