Category: Politics

Osun Food Support : Oyetola flags off 19th edition … says his administration remains committed to sustainability of the initiative

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The government of Osun, on Monday, flagged off the 19th edition of its monthly Food Support Scheme, with the distribution of food items to another set of 30,000 people who belong to the vulnerable segment of the population in the State. This was even as Governor Adegboyega Oyetola attributed the consistency and sustainability of the initiative, in spite the attendant challenges, to the fulfilment of his covenant to God and the Osun masses. Recall that in its bid to continually bring succour to the less privileged members of the society…

Okowa: 200 Million Naira debt claims baseless , malicious – Green Assembly

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The Green Assembly Initiative has expressed disappointment and shock over viral news publications on the 19th of October 2022, where the apex sociocultural youth organisation of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide,Ohanaeze Youth Council OYC, while in a chat with media organisations, urged Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the People Democratic Party Vice Presidential candidate to make good on his legal obligation to pay the contribution required of governors of Igbo descent, alleged that the Governor Okowa owed an aggregate debt of 200 million Naira.   Green Assembly Initiative in a statement signed by…

Buhari to sell 25 Nigeria’s properties to fund N10.7trn 2023 budget deficit

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Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammad Buhari has listed over 25 Nigeria properties that will be either sold or ‘concessioned’ to fund the N10.7trn 2023 budget deficit.   Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the 2023 budget deficit of N10.78 trillion would be funded by borrowing, as well as sales of national assets and project-specific loans.   The president made the revelation, on Friday, October 7, 2022, while presenting the Appropriation Bill of N20.51 trillion for 2023 to the Senate and the House of Representatives at…

2023: PDP inaugurates Units, Wards, Local Govts Coordinators October 19

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The People’s Democratic Party PDP in Kogi state will tomorrow, Wednesday October 19 inaugurate the units, wards and local government’s coordinators to steer it’s ship for 2023 general elections. In a release signed by the Chairman of the committee for 2023 in Kogi state and former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris said the occasion is expected to witness all PDP stalwarts across the state. “Preparations is already concluded for the grand launch as it will signify and kickstart the journey for vigorous campaigns from units…

2023 ELECTIONS: NHRC tasks political parties on human rights agenda

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The National Human Rights Commission has called on the various political parties in Nigeria to ensure that human rights protection remain a critical component of their campaign promises rather than indulging in hate speech to tarnish the image of their opponents. NHRC said “It is a common knowledge that countries are globally rated in terms of their accomplishments in human rights protection of citizens, therefore it will be unthinkable for our political parties to neglect human rights issues and belabour the polity with name calling and hate speech before, during…

Why We endorsed PDP Presidential Candidate,Atiku Abubakar and Running mate – Green Assembly Initiative

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The National Coordinator Green Assembly Initiative Comrade Duke Alamboye has given reasons why the organisation endorsed the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, former vice president of Nigeria, Alh. Atiku Abubakar and running mate Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State.   Comrade Duke spoke during a chat with our correspondent , as he called on well meaning Nigerians home and abroad who are concerned about the current state of insecurity, economic challenges, infrastructural decay, poverty among other myriad of challenges benefiting the Nation to come together and support…

Gov Oyetola swears in 69 newly elected Council Chairmen … charges them to hit the ground running, be magnanimous in victory

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Following the successful completion of Osun Local Government Election last Saturday, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State has inaugurated the elected Council Chairmen into all the 69 Local Government Areas, Local Council Development Areas, Area Councils and Area Offices in the State. This is even as the Governor tasked them to hit the ground running by providing adequate, quality and equitable services on a consistent basis. The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) had on Saturday October 15, 2022 conducted the local government election across the State. Inaugurating the newly-…

Osun Tribunal to sit on Saturdays, Public Holidays

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The Osun State Election Petition Tribunal hearing the suit filed by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola against the declaration of Ademola Adeleke as Governor-elect, has indicated that it would sit on saturdays and public holidays, as part of efforts to conclude the matter on time.   This was as the Court directed parties to file the scheduling of their witnesses in not less than 24 hours to the tribunal sittings.   These disclosures are contained in the Pre-hearing report, delivered by the Chairman of the panel, Justice Tertsea Kume at the sitting…

2023 election will be tough for Tinubu – Fayemi

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  Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, said the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, will not find the 2023 presidential election easy.   Fayemi, who stated this on Sunday during an interview with Vanguard Newspaper, however, said Tinubu would win the election.   According to him, victory might be tough to come by but Tinubu would come out victorious in the forthcoming election. This, he said, is because electorates would be asked to assess the candidates based on their records.   Fayemi said, “On…

Fayemi bows out, Oyebanji sworn in as Ekiti Governor

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Abiodun Oyebanji, has been sworn in as governor of Ekiti state bringing an end to the administration of Kayode Fayemi.     Oyebanji with his deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye were sworn in by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Oyewole Adeyeye on Sunday, October 16, 2022, amid cheers from the mammoth crowd present.   The event which occurred at Ekiti Parapo Pavillion had the presence of Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu; his Osun counterpart Gboyega Oyetola; and ex-Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose     Other dignitaries present at the…