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From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan In an attempt to conduct a free and fair Party election, Governor Buni has ordered the suspension of Oyo State APC Congress Over irregularities. The suspension, it was gathered, was due to allegation of forging of documents meant for the exercise and other sharp practices. Governor of Yobe state and Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, gave the order in a statement signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, Saturday morning. The suspension became necessary to ensure credibility of the process leading to the emergence of new leaders in Oyo state,…

“We are all aware why we arrived at this stage. Like you, I am one of the victims of the misgivings of governor Makinde. We struggled for him during the electioneering campaign but we are his arch enemies today. From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan Former Oyo House of Assembly member,Hon.Micheal Okunlade has been elected Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) iOyo state with a charge not to let the teeming members down. He was elected on Saturday at the State Congress of the Party held at the Jorgor centre, Ibadan. The former member of the Oyo state House of Assembly…

From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan “I am sure that if you pay attention, you will see that the things that our people are asking for are not things that are beyond us. Our people yearn for growth and development. They want good roads and quality infrastructure, even as they are asking for employment opportunities and economic prosperity.” Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has swore-in 10 commissioners and the President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Moshood Abass ,with a call on them to hit the ground running. They were also admonished to remain on the path of engendering justice and…

:”The media parley will address how NIMR Foundation activities are geared towards achieving two key outcomes for which it was established: development and expansion of capacity for translational healthcare research by early career investigators and promotion of innovation and capacity for healthcare products (medicines, vaccines) and technology discovery, development and commercialization. Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Foundation (NIMR Foundation) is set to host the Chief Executives of Media organizations in the country to intimate them about what the not- for- profit organization intends to do to transform health care research in Nigeria. Health care research has been a major challenge…

“It is better to start humble and grow steadily than spend time in jail. Be content, work hard and you will definitely get to the top” From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken the campaign against Cyber Crime to the Students’ Community in a renewed effort to stem the tide of the globally condemned unwholesome practice. Part of efforts to engage the student community in the campaign against cybercrime, the Ibadan Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, The Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Kanu Idagu,gave the charge while delivering a lecture on Information and Communication Technology and…

“Fulani people” that killed her and finally came for her husband. For the record, Dora was attacked by gunmen on December 26, 2003. The Yar’Adua episode was in February 2010 — six years later.You cannot stop people from blaming “Fulani herders” for the crimes in the land — freedom of speech could also lead to freedom of ridiculous conjecture in some instances — but I think they are playing with fire the way they rush to defend IPOB and exonerate the separatists from everything going on in the south-east. By Simon Kolawole The brutal murder of Dr Chike Akunyili by…

An Environment expert who doubles as Organic Farming practitioner, Mr Thomas Emmanuel has charged Africans farmers to see cultivation of indigenous species as a major focus, particularly, those who are involved in organic farming, to safe African ecosystem and achieving a good health care. The charge was made during a WhatsApp lecture organised by a Non-Governmental, profesdional and knowledge-based organisation, Journalists Go Organic, a platform that is championing the course of Organic Farming system in Nigeria and Africa. In a lecture titled “Costus Spectabilis: Role of Indigenous Plants in Organic Farming”, the lecture that focused on pollinator and attraction for…

“Presidential approval, in 2020, for the establishment of InfraCo Plc, a world class infrastructure development vehicle, wholly focused on Nigeria, with combined debt and equity take-off capital of N15 trillion, and managed by an independent infrastructure fund manager. … Challenges Security Agencies, Lists APC Achievements The Turaki of Ilorin, Mallam Saliu Mustapha has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the entire Nigerian on the occasion of country’s 61st Independence Anniversary, urging Nigerians to be hopeful that the country, Nigeria will come out of her present challenges better and stronger. The Turaki of Ilorin enjoins Nigerians to appreciate President Muhammad Buhari-led…

From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, has convicted Alade Oluwasegun Kolawole and Tosin Kunle Kehinde on separate one count charge of fraudulent impersonation brought against them by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The offence ,according to the Commission is contrary to Section 22(2) (b) (i) punishable under Section 22(2) (b)(iv) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015. According to the Head, Media and Publicity of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren, the defendants pleaded guilty to the charges upon arraignment. Twenty eight years old Kehinde was…

“At this point, the stakeholders of the Association, including the ALGON Board of Trustees (BOT) felt concerned and stepped into the matter. At that moment, so many things were made clear to us (The IMC) and ALGON Constitution was also thoroughly made clear to us. Former spokesperson of the defunct Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the former Chairman of Ekiti Local Government of Kwara State, Hon. Yinka Dallas has warned of fraudulent persons masquerading as IMC members with unlawful agenda. Hon. Yinka Dallas who gave full details of how members of…