Politics
NBA election: Akpata, others receive certificates of return
THE Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association on Sunday presented certificates of return to the winners of the just-concluded association’s national officers’ elections. The president-elect, Mr Olumide Akpata, and eight others, who emerged winners in the elections were presented their certificates of return at the national secretariat of the NBA in Abuja, …
NBA ELECTION 2020: PRIMUS INTER PARES, WHO THE CAP FITS AND OTHER THOUGHTS | By Kayode Ajulo, Esq
NBA ELECTION 2020: PRIMUS INTER PARES, WHO THE CAP FITS AND OTHER THOUGHTS by Dr. Kayode Ajulo, Esq. INTRODUCTION For as long as I can remember, I have always been enamoured and captivated by the British approach to politicking- the wit, banter, satire and sarcasm often infused into this all-important business of managing and delivery …
OPINION] NDDC and Other Stories | Reuben Abati
It is a show of shame isn’t it, what is going on at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)? Established in the year 2000 to assuage the fears of the people of the Niger Delta and address their concerns about the lack of infrastructural development in the region, despite the region’s contributions to the sustenance of Nigeria, …
Akeredolu, 11 others cleared for Ondo governorship primaries.
The All Progressives Congress governorship nomination screening appeal committee for Ondo State primary election of the party has cleared Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and 11 others aspirants jostling to fly the ticket of the APC. The party disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, after the committee submitted …
UK to offer British Citizenship to Hong Kong million residents
Up to three million Hong Kong residents are to be offered the chance to settle in the UK and ultimately apply for citizenship, Boris Johnson has said. The PM said Hong Kong’s freedoms were being violated by a new security law and those affected would be offered a “route” out of the former UK colony. …
Nigeria Job Controversies: Minister, lawmakers clash over planned 774,000 new jobs
What started like a peaceful committee meeting between the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, and the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Employment and Labour on Tuesday ended in chaos as both parties began exchanging words. The meeting was aimed at discussing the progress of the planned employment of 774,000 Nigerians …
OPINION: The Politics Of Ajimobi’s Death | By Reuben Abati
Except something else occurs that grabs the headlines and dominates Nigerian social media, the big news of the past week would probably be the death of Senator Abiola Ajimobi and the political drama that it has generated. Senator Ajimobi served as a Senator between 2003 -2007. He was Governor of Oyo State between 2011 – …
FG’s directive on schools: PDP commends Makinde for maintaining Oyo’s pacesetting profile
…Says FG has done well by adopting Makinde’s proposals Hours after the Federal Government directed the reopening of schools to allow the resumption of final year primary and secondary school classes, the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for maintaining the pacesetting profile of …
Buhari Extends Phase Two Of Eased Lockdown By Four Weeks: FG Opens Selected Classes For Schools, Inter-State Movements Outside Curfews
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended phase two of eased lockdown by another four weeks with effect from tomorrow Tuesday, June 30 through midnight of Monday, July 27, 2020. Chairman of Presidential Task Force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha in his statement received by KBJOJO.com announced on Monday resumption of inter-state movement, …
Oyo Ex-Governor Isiaka Ajimobi Burial: What you need to know about Ajimobi.
Mr. Abiola Adeyemi Ajimobi, the 70-year-old, ex-governor of Oyo- state, who had been on a life support machine since last Friday at First Cardiology Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos, has passed away following Coronavirus. – the Streetjournal reported. It would be recalled that anxiety heightened last week when the death of the governor Ajimobi …
I never negotiated, either directly or indirectly, with Adelabu – Lanlehin
Press Release I. Listened with rapt attention to comments made by my by aburo, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 polls, while answering questions on Fresh FM’s flagship sociopolitical programme, Political Circuit, today, Saturday, 20 June, 2020, particularly on the Coalition that heralded the victory …
Adelabu Discrediting Makinde’s Performance Shows He is Disconnected From Reality– Oyo PDP
The ruling party in Oyo state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that comments made by Chief Bayo Adelabu discrediting Governor Seyi Makinde’s Performance in the last one year in office was a show of ignorance and a confirmation of being disconnected from reality. The Oyo state PDP knocked the Oyo state chapter of …
AJIMOBI UPDATE: Ajimobi May Resume Office On Monday Or Tuesday– APC Spokesperson.
Tests Negative For COVID-19 Former governor of Oyo State and Acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abiola Ajimobi has tested negative for Coronavirus. A source who is very close to the former governor confirmed to WazobiaReporter that the negative result came yesterday. Though still under close observation, …
