Politics

By General Adeyinka Adebayo (IYIN EKITI) My Dear Asiwaju, I am compelled to write this open letter to you because of the state of affairs of the Yoruba nation. Firstly, I wish to acknowledge that fate has put you in a prime position to determine to a large extent the direction that the Yoruba people will go. The indisputable truth ...

Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on all leaders in the country to rally and earnestly begin the process of correcting the wrongs in the society. He made the call in a condolence message to the youths in the country following the shooting of EndSARS protesters at Lekki, Lagos on Tuesday. In the message personally signed by ...

…Says Hoodlums’ Attacks on TVC, Others Price of Insensitivity …Warns that Ongoing Crack down on Young Nigerians Will Ignite More Fire Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has again warned the Nigerian government that the continued deployment of security agencies and sponsoring of hoodlums to attack unarmed peaceful protesters in the country may lead to anarchy and disintegration of the ...

Several people have been killed and others injured after security operatives opened fire at #EndSARS protesters in the Lekki area of Lagos State, witnesses have said. Security operatives had stormed the scene of the protest on Tuesday night hours after the Lagos Government announced a 24-hour curfew and opened fire. Many turned to social media to share their experiences. In ...

Consulate General Lagos is closed for the rest of today and tomorrow following the activities of hoodlums who have been attacking #EndSARS protesters in parts of Nigeria. This was announced by the US Embassy in Nigeria. A message alert to US citizens posted on the website of the embassy said the action was taken due to the attacks by hoodlums. ...

…Insists President Buhari’s Silence Fueling #EndSARS Protests   Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has warned that there will be catastrophic consequences if the Police and Nigerian military allow themselves to be pushed into using force to suppress the ongoing #EndSARS protesters.   The CNPP in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu warned that “Nigeria will ...

Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya swears-in two Special Advisers to compliment efforts of his administration in ensuring effective and efficient service delivery to the people. Those sworn-in by the Governor included Prince Chidebelu Cornelius Ewuzie, popularly known as Chimack and Group Captain Peter Bitrus Bilal ( Rtd). While Prince Ewuzie serves as Special Adviser on inter-community relations, Group ...

…Reiterates Commitment to Children’s Protection, Education, Empowerment A delegation of female students of secondary schools, across the three senatorial districts of Enugu State, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his administration’s outstanding commitment in promoting the wellbeing of the state’s children, most especially the girl child. The students made the commendation when the governor wife’s pet project, Ugo’s Touch of ...

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has congratulated his Ondo state counterpart, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN on his victory in the October 10 governorship election in the state.   In a statement, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the landslide victory of Akeredolu and the governing All Progressives Congress, APC as a validation of people’s trust and confidence in the party ...

The State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Abdul-Jabar Ayelaagbe, the executive, and the entire youth of Ogun state have felicitated with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Taiwo Oluomo on his birthday. In a statement signed by Comrade Adebare Ariyibi, the Ogun State Public Relations Officer of the council, the youth ...

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Ondo State newest Governor-elect, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu has spoken after an election victory. He was declared the winner of October 10, 2020 governorship election in the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday after a sweeping victory in 15 of the 18 local governments in the keenly contested polls. ...