He was the only Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) Senatorial Candidate who lost his senatorial election to the candidate of National Party of Nigeria (NPN) during the 1983 General Election in the old Ondo State which is now broken into two states. I heard he took his electoral defeat with equanimity. Fast forward to 1991 some 8 years after. The ... Read More »
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Majek Fashek’s Burial: Family Seeks Financial Support To Bring His Body To Nigeria
The family of Late Majek Fashek has made a public plea for financial support to fly home the deceased reggae legend who died on June 1, in New York City, United States of America. A former member of the House of Representatives, representing Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency and music enthusiast and owner of U&I Records, Agbonayinma, made the call on ... Read More »
Birthday: Mrs Mimiko Thanks All, Says No Physical Gathering
Mrs Olukemi Mimiko wishes to appreciate the good people of Ondo State and Nigerians in general who have since yesterday been sending messages, prayers and well wishes on her birthday. She is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and well wishes! In the spirit of the time, she announces, she will not be hosting birthday gathering of any kind. She ... Read More »
Jandor Appreciates Lagosians for their Love, Prayers over Mother’s Demise
Following the death and burial of his beloved mother, Mrs. Ruth Adediran, the Lead Visioner of Team Jandor, Mr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor), has sent a special appreciation to Lagosians both at home and in the diaspora for all the love and prayers showered on him and the family at this difficult time. The matriarch who passed on at the ... Read More »
GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO WARNS AGAINST FERTILIZER PRICE HIKE
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has warned against the sale of fertlizer above government approved price. Governor Sani Bello gave the warning when he visited Savannah Fertilizer Services, Kontagora, . He called for proper coordination towards the sale of fertilizer so that it gets to the real farmers. According to him, anyone found selling the product above government approved price should ... Read More »
FAYEMI CONDOLES WITH IKUN AMURE COMMUNITY
The Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs to Ekiti State governor, representing His Excellency Dr Kayode Fayemi, was at the palace of Oba David Olatunde, the Onikun of Ikun Amure-Ekiti to commiserate with him and the people of the ancient town on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. The commiseration was occasioned by the death of Mr Jonathan Adewumi, one of the ... Read More »
GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO MOURNS FORMER DIRECTOR GENERAL, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, ALHAJI ABDULLAHI MA’AJI
Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has condoled with the people of Niger State, in particular Kontagora local government area over the death of one of the State’s illustrious son and elder statesman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ma’aji, the Mutawallen Kontagora. The former Director General who died in a hospital in Abuja. The deceased, late Alhaji Abdullahi Ma’aji’s contributions to the development ... Read More »
COVID19: Sen. Ita Giwa Visits Bakassi IDP Camp, Donate Food Items, Others.
To help cushion the effect of the novel Corona virus, Sen. Florence Ita Giwa has visited camps of the displaced people of Bakassi in Bakassi LGA in Cross River State. The former presidential adviser was accompanied at the visit by other notable women leaders in the state, special assistant to governor Ayade on gender development, Blessing Ekpo, as well as ... Read More »
Covid-19: Oyo receives N250 million CACOVID support
…as Makinde says he’ll turn around Saki facility Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared his readiness to turn around the standard of the 100-bed isolation and treatment Centre in Saki, Oke Ogun part of the state. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde gave this assurance ... Read More »
MY TRADUCERS ARE BEHIND THE SPURIOUS CORRUPT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ME – OBASA
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudaahiru Obasa, told the panel of enquiry raised by the Assembly on Saturday that the corruption allegations against him by Sahara Reporters were the handiwork of his enemies. Speaker Obasa said this when he appeared before the 9-man Fact Finding Panel of the House chaired by Hon. Victor Akande (Ojo ... Read More »