Ikeja Oba-elect demands installation from Ambode

By Samuel Alonge | The Oba-elect of Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, Alhaji Samsondeen Adeleye, at the weekend, expressed worry that four years after his selection by the community’s kingmakers, the state government is yet to install him. Addressing journalists in his Ipodo, Ikeja home, Adeleye said, “Based on overwhelming evidence before the state government […]

Lagos traffic: ‘Unruly motorists risk 3-year imprisonment’

By Samuel Alonge | The Lagos State Government on Tuesday urged motorists to comply with the provisions of the State Traffic Laws, warning that government would not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on offenders. In a statement, the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem (SAN), said motorists […]

Career of PDP defectors to ZLP at risk  – Faboyede 

By Jubril Bada | The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has said that the political careers of defected members of the party with the former Governor of the state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko to Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) are in risk. The State Chairman of PDP, Mr. Clement Faboyede, disclosed this while inaugurating members […]

2019: Lagos commissioner seeks support for Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr Abdulateef Abdulhakeem,  on Saturday called on the residents to  support the APC governorship candidate, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who, he said, would build on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s achievements. Abdulhakeem solicited the support  at the first anniversary celebration   of a political group called “Itesiwaju Eko Foundation”. The occasion was held […]

Aluko, Titiloye call for part time legislature

By Jubril Bada | Part time legislature has been described as  way out of overbloated and expensive  presidential system of government in the country. A Chieftain of the Pan Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Femi Aluko and a legal practitioner, Barr. Charles Titiloye, said that the part time legislature in Nigeria will usher in a […]

Address to the Polytechnic community by the Chairman of Council

Distinguished colleagues I found it necessary to address you once again this morning, about the security challenges in our community, In view of the unfortunate development that took place  last night about another kidnapping case along Utelu road, Owo in which one of our colleagues was a victim. These incidents dent steel, but they cannot […]

Buhari’s Veto of Electoral Bill

One issue that has refused to leave the nation’s political discourse is President  Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the electoral bill. THE president through his Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang on September 3, 2018, announced  the President’s decision to decline assent to Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2018. This came barely six months after […]

My husband ‘ll not appoint foreigners – Mrs Fayemi

Victor Akinkuolie , Ado-Ekiti | Wife of the Governor of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has denied that her husband, Dr. Kayode Fayemi was appointing some people described as ‘foreigners’ into his cabinet. Mrs Fayemi insisted that those that had been appointed in the last two months of his husband’s administration were more of homegrown […]

Nigeria’s national anthem: A post mortem

By Bayo Fasunwon | Arise o Compatriots Nigeria’s call obey To serve our fatherland With love and strength and faith The labour of our heroes past Shall never be in vain To serve with heart and might One nation bound in freedom Peace and unity.   Once to an every tribe and nation come a […]

Rufus Giwa Memorial Hospital for resuscitation

By Kemi Olatunde | In line with government’s resolve to improve the quality of health care delivery in Ondo State, plans are underway to resuscitate the Rufus Giwa Memorial Hospital in Oke-Agbe Akoko, Akoko South West area of the state. Permanent Secretary, State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Niran Ikuomola dropped the hint during a meeting […]