Day: February 25, 2025

Aiyedatiwa’s Inauguration Marks a New Dawn for Ondo State – Orelope-Adefulire

Abubakar Yusuf

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as the 7th Governor of Ondo State, describing it as the beginning of a new era of progress and development.   In a statement, Orelope-Adefulire expressed confidence that Aiyedatiwa’s leadership will bring stability, economic growth, and improved social welfare to the people of Ondo State. She noted that his administration would build on past achievements while introducing innovative policies to enhance governance, security, and sustainable development.  …

Yoruba Youth Leaders urge Tinubu, Southwest Governors to rescue kidnapped Afenifere Youth President

Emporium Reporters

The Coalition of Yoruba Youth Leaders has called on President Bola Tinubu and Southwest governors to intervene urgently in securing the release of Afenifere Youth Council President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, who was abducted on Monday, February 17, 2025.   Kidnappers are demanding ₦100 million and two Keke NAPEP vehicles, threatening to kill him if their demands are not met by Tuesday at 3 PM.   In a statement signed by the coalition’s National Secretary, Akeem Adeleke, the group described the abduction as a “grievous affront” to the Yoruba people…

PBAT Academics and Professionals celebrate Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s inauguration, reaffirm commitment to development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The PBAT Academics and Professionals have congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his inauguration as the 7th democratically elected Governor of Ondo State, pledged their continuous support for the progress of the state. A delegation of the group, led by Dr. Apanpa, Dr. Kayode Adebiyi, and Dr. Femi Odere, was present at the swearing-in ceremony to demonstrate their commitment to the role of academics and professionals in governance and national development. Speaking on behalf of the group, the National Chairman, Prof. Yemi Oke, SAN, expressed confidence in Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership and…

June 12 annulment was a Nigerian Coup, not an Igbo Coup – Senator Kalu

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja   Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has stated that the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election was a “Nigerian coup” executed by the military, not an “Igbo coup” as widely speculated.   Kalu made this assertion while addressing journalists at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Tuesday, dismissed claims that Igbos were responsible for the controversial annulment. He insisted that the military, not any ethnic group, orchestrated the action that denied Chief MKO Abiola his…