Day: February 9, 2020

Oyo APC lacks knowledge of good governance -PDP

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The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop celebrating the maladministration represented by the immediate past government of Senator Abiola Ajimobi. The party in a statement on Sunday, which was signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, said that APC in Oyo State was a party of individuals with little or no knowledge of what good governance entails, noted that in the last eight months, every right-thinking resident of Oyo State has been full of praises…

Gov Sani-Bello visits victims of banditry attacks at IBB specialised hospital ….sympathises with Gurmana residents

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has sympathized with the victims of banditry attacks in Gurmana and adjoining Communities in Shiroro local government. Governor Sani Bello who was at the IBB Specialized Hospital Minna on Sunday to personally see those receiving medication, prayed for their quick recovery. He also commiserated with families of those who lost their lives in the incident. While interacting with Journalists, the Governor explained that both State and Federal governments were working around the clock to bring an end to the carnage being perpetrated by the…

Oyetola felicitates with Fayemi at 55

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The State of Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has congratulated the Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on the occasion of his 55th birthday anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Sunday, the governor also praised Fayemi for using his good offices to impact positively on the lives of the people of Ekiti. “ As you clock 55 today, I join your family, brother governors, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for your life, which has so…

Bello, Onoja: As crack emerges between Kogi’s ‘Siamese twins’ Deputy losing influence in government

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Before Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State was sworn-in for a second term alongside his deputy, Edward Onoja late last month, the deputy was the Chief of Staff during Bello’s first term and one of the most influential figures in the previous administration in the state. He became deputy governor following the impeachment of the former deputy governor, Elder Simon Achuba, by the state House of Assembly. They typified what political allies should be. They were said to be bosom friends of many years standing, referring to themselves as “siamese…

Police Nabs 3 more Terrorists in Counter-Terror Operations

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Following sustained mop-up operations by Police operatives at the operational bases of the Ansaru Terrorists’ Group in Kuduruore Terrorists in Ongoing Counter -Terror Operations in forest, Birnin-Gwari, three (3) more members of the Ansaru Terror Group have been arrested. They are; Munkailu Liman Isah aka Babban Driver’m’ 32yrs, Abdullahi Saminu aka Danmunafiki ‘m’ 21yrs and Aminu Usman ‘m’ 22yrs. This brings the number of persons arrested to eight (8). The arrested suspects were assisting Police investigators with useful information relating to the membership spread and make-up, criminal/operational records, logistics and…

KAYODE FAYEMI @ 55, A LIFE WROUGHT IN THE FURNACE OF SERVICE By Sunday A. Aniyi

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When he was born on February 9, 1965 to the illustrious family of Falade Fayemi, the information officer extraordinaire, the family did not think twice to decide his name. He was christened Olukayode Folorunso. The two names signify the mood of the family. He was the one who has brought a redemptive joy, especially to a boy-seeking mother after a row of beautiful girls before him. He grew up in wisdom, and more sagely than his peers. Right from his adolescence, he had the comportment of an elder and the…