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A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Israel Ajibola Famurewa has felicitated with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 44th birthday anniversary. While eulogising the firstclass monarch in a statement he signed and made available to journalists on Wednesday, Famurewa …

The Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Segun Adewumi has appealed to Governor Kayode Fayemi to protect the indivisibility of the Ekiti people during his tenure. In a message signed by his Media Assistant, Mr ‘Nitan Akinola to usher the governor to office, Mr Adewumi …

..OPU kicks against Yoruba Oba in Diaspora. Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has re affirmed his beliefs in restructuring, saying it is time for the Yoruba nation to adopt a new paradigm shift, taking into consideration all the issues that affect Nigeria as a nation. Speaking recently …

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state, Dr Onigbinde Ayodele Teslim, has berated the decision of the leadership of the party for its inability to conduct primary election for the selection of the candidate to represent Odo-Otin in the State Assembly. He …

The candidature of Hon Lekan Afolabi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ifelodun/Boripe-Odo-Otin Federal Constituency is causing ripples in the three local governments that formed the constituency as members of the party have rejected the decision of the APC leaders. Specifically, APC members in Ikirun, Headquarters of Ifelodun local …

By Segun Adejumo There is an ongoing outcry from members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Local Governments in Osun state on the alleged imposition of Hon Rasheed Olalekan Afolabi as the party’s candidate for Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin Federal Constituency for the 2019 National Assembly election. Governor …

Mr Success Ogunkolade, one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for Osun House of Assembly has appealed to members of the party to eschew violence. Ogunkolade, who lost Oriade State constituency ticket to Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, said no matter the outcome of any election, members of the party would …

The Former Executive Secretary of Ayedire local government and Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Hon. Abidemi Gbenga Ogunkanmi has promised the people of Ayedire constituency that he will represent them well at the Osun State House of Assembly if voted in at next year’s general election. He also …

A group, Ife/Ijesa Peoples Front (IPF), has told Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun state chapter, to consider only the candidate with capacity to win the next Senatorial election for for the district, and give the ticket of the party to such an individual. The IPF noted that, if in 2015, …

Prince Abiodun Adetimehin from Ikere Ekiti, has emerged the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in Ekiti South Federal Constituency one in the next year’s election. His emergence was consequent upon a consensus and affirmation principle adopted by the party to nominate those who will fly it’s flag across …

By Jacob Akintunde, Akure Following the decision of the National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on aspirants screened for senatorial contest across the country, Ondo APC members on Thursday protested against the decision, describing it as imposition that could spell doom for the party ahead of …

In a bid to galvanize support for Friday’s primaries of the All Progressives Congress APC for Osun Central Senatorial District, an aspirant, Dr Ajibola Basiru on Tuesday met with local government coordinators of his campaign team. The aspirant met with Coordinators of the Ajibola Basiru Campaign Organization teams in Ila, …

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo No fewer than 40,000 youths were on Tuesday thronged the street of Osogbo, the Osun state capital to expressed their displeasure over the outcome of the September 22 governorship election which was concluded on Thursday September 27. The youths under the aegis of Ademola Adeleke Youth …

As congratulatory messages continue to pour in for the Osun governor elect, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, the incoming governor has been described as the best option to move the state forward. The aspirant contesting to represent Olaoluwa state constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Saheed Soladoye …

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo A Domestic Observer Group , Coalition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Civil Society Groups has commended the electoral umpire for the successful and peaceful conduct of the Osun re-run election across seven polling units in the state. The Convener, Mr Kali Victor , …