As the nation’s political attention shifts to Ondo State for the October 10 governorship election, some candidates in the poll participated in a debate on Thursday evening to share their vision and sell their objectives to the people of the state. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, 17 political parties fielded candidates for the election but analysts have opined that the poll would be a three-horse race amongst the All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party and the Zenith Labour Party. Five candidates were invited to the debate organised by BBC News Yoruba and its partners but while Dotun…
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The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu yesterday declared to stakeholders across the state that the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government will issue to the state, a declaration to commence the construction of the largest sea port in West Africa, on or before November 2020. Akeredolu said he was sure that he has worked for history, and posterity shall be kind to him soon, like the late Yoruba sage, Obafemi Awolowo, if those taking over from him tow his path on investment promotion and development. Addressing members of a group, Ondo Coalition 2020, in Akure, the State capital, Akeredolu said by…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai on Wednesday expressed gratitude to governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum for fulfilling his pledges made to the families of deceased. Buratai’s appreciation were contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa. According to the statement, “the Governor of Borno, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum has redeemed his pledge to the family of late Col DC Bako and the the other soldiers that died with the senior officer in the course of defending our beloved country. The Governor redeemed the pledge when he…
Vee, Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, last night, complained bitterly about her supposed boyfriend in the house, Neo. Last night, the two lovers were caught fighting again. Their relationship has been up and down. And last night, Vee told Laycon that Neo cannot handle her fame after the house, suggesting that both of them should go their separate ways. “He wouldn’t be able to handle the fame and attention I’ll get outside,” she said. “If Neo wants to be happy I am not the person for him and if I want to be happy, he is not the person for…
Ba N’Daou, Mali’s former Defence Minister, has been sworn in as President of the transition government. Colonel Assimi Goita was sworn in as Vice President. Goita heads the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on August 18. The emergence of N’Daou and Goita was announced on Monday. They will lead Mali until the election of a new administration. Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, was in attendance. “Today, we witnessed the swearing-in of His Excellency Mr. Ba N’Daou and Colonel Assimi Goita as President and Vice President of Mali’s Transition Govt. The…
Nigerian disc jockey, Imohiosen Patrick popularly known as DJ Neptune has showed-off his newly acquired crib at Lekki Peninsula, Lagos, for his 30th birthday celebration on Friday. Neptune who is the official DJ for the 2020 Lockdown edition of the BBNaija show took to social media to show pictures of the new crib to his fans. He has distinguished himself in the Nigerian entertainment industry with collaborations with artists such as MI, Naeto C, and the late Dagrin. Neptune’s recent collabo ‘No Body’ featuring Joeboy and Mr Eazi currently on the top list of party banger in the country and…
Ondo State Government has vowed to resist any antics of River State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in meddling into the conduct of the October 10 governorship election. It said Governor Wike’s imperialistic approach was most unfortunate and very unbecoming. Ondo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, in a press statement, said Wike’ imperious attitude and recourse to spurious allegations just because of an election was amusing. Ojogo said the people of Ondo State would resist any attempt by Wike to play the role of a godfather in Ondo state. He said “Ondo is not Rivers.” According to him, “In all…
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Friday flagged off an egg factory worth N4.2 billion at Emule-Ile in Owo Local Government Area of the state The state government has 55 percent stake at egg factory operated under the Sunshine Food Processing Concept Limited while its partners, the Imperial Capital has 45 percent stake. Speaking at the flagging off ceremony, Akeredolu said the factory when completed would save the Federal Government $30 billion used to import eggs annually and also create 10,000 direct jobs The Ondo Governor said 500,000 eggs would be needed per day for the operation of the firm.…
The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied the “suspension” of the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi. Reacting, the party in a statement by Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary APC, said the actions are a nullity as the Party’s National Secretariat is yet to receive communication from the state chapter on the purported “suspensions”. It, therefore, strongly advised all members to adhere to the Party’s constitution. “Governor Kayode Fayemi remains the leader of the party in Ekiti State. “In line with the mandate of the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has revealed his discussion with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, Obaseki said he came to visit the President to thank him for the role he played in the successful conduct of the Edo governorship election. The governor, however, debunked the rumors that he is planning to return to the All Progressives Congress, APC, noting that it would be immoral for him to return to the party. Obaseki met with the President alongside his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, their spouses, and some lawmakers…