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HOME NEWS POLITICS METRO SPORT ENTERTAINMENT OPINION EDUCATION HEALTH INTERVIEW DAILY POST GHANA CONNECT WITH US     Daily Post Nigeria NEWS It is not wrong for Buhari to borrow more money – Ibadan Chief, Adegoke insists Published   1 min ago   on   December 29, 2019 By   Musliudeen Adebayo An Ibadan Chief, Mogaji Adegboyega Adegoke, on Saturday insisted that it was not wrong for the present administration under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow more money to develop infrastructure, create more jobs and provide other social amenities for the citizens. Adegoke made this declaration while addressing journalists during an end of the year party he organised for some of his associates, friends and families in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, had recently  said Nigeria faced the risk of impending bankruptcy,  over the continuous accumulation of debt by the government. But, Adegoke while...

The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa, explains why the governor stop elected chairmen from administering the affairs of the local governments in the state, in this interview with WALE OYEWALE Crisis was narrowly averted when the embattled ALGON members in the state threatened to resume duty in the councils; what is government doing to sustain peace in this matter? There is no situation to manage here, because there are no two things that are contending. Instead, there are only two ways: the right way and the wrong way. The right way is the right path of the law and the right path of the law indicates that the former local government chairmen have been sacked by the government of the day. Their replacements are already on the way. The House of Assembly in Oyo State is handling the matter and in a short while, the Assembly will conclude the process of the nominees’ appointment to the chairmanship positions, and an end would be put to...

In this interview with WALE OYEWALE , the Chairman of the embattled Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in Oyo State, Ayodeji Aleshinloye, insists that their elections as council chairmen remain valid , stressing that Governor Seyi Makinde should respect the rule of law. There are intense controversies around the issue of local government administration in the state, what must be done to put an end to the crisis? It is unfortunate that we have this kind of situation in Oyo State . It ought not to have been . But of course, this is democracy where the sanctity of rule of law must be kept. What we know is that if you have any problem in any situation , you go to court . There are three arms of government and the judiciary is there to intervene whenever there is crisis . In any case , it is unfortunate that less than two hours after the governor was sworn in and he promised to uphold the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , he went against it by announcing...

The truce between the Olubadan of Ibadan , Oba Saliu Adetunji , and some members of the Olubadan -in- Council over the 2017 chieftaincy reform initiated by former Governor Abiola Ajimobi may have , once again, suffered a setback. This is because the affected Ibadan high chiefs have denied the report that said they had agreed to drop their crowns . One of the affected chiefs , High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola , said the new promotion did not invalidate their crowns . Ajibola , who described the report as unrealistic , said, “ My promotion doesn ’t take away my crown ; disregard the fake news .” Ajibola , who moved from the position of Osi Balogun to Otun Balogun, said the letter of promotion referred to him as ‘His Royal Majesty . ’ The letter, signed by one Mr Tunde Adeyanju from the state Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters , stated , “ It is my pleasure to inform you that as a result of the vacancy in the rungs of the ladder of Balogun of Olubadan of Ibadan , ...

As Nigerians have risen to the cry of comedian Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe, who appears set for medical treatment abroad, fans of another veteran Yoruba actor, Ojo Arowosafe, aka Fadeyi Oloro can’t wait for the same gesture, as the latter lies critically ill in a Lagos hospital. The actor who has been off the screen for a while is well-known for his brilliant portrayal of a dreaded movie character in the 80s and early 90s. Actor Ibrahim Chatta posted a video of the ailing actor on Instagram few days back, urging the public to donate money to save the actor’s life. He wrote: “I am beginning to be scared right now. Posting this really breaks my heart. This is the legendary Fadeyi Oloro, down with kidney illness and needs urgent attention. I learnt is in a general hospital somewhere around Ile epo, I haven’t gone to see him yet. I will post his account details as soon as it’s made available. Nothing is too small, God bless you.” The Nation can confirm that the ac...

The family heads in Ibadan land, under the banner of Authentic Mogajis yesterday queried the interest of the former governor of Lagos State and the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the gubernatorial election of Oyo state.  Asiwaju Bola Tinubu addressing his guests during the events to mark the 10th Bola Tinubu Colloquium that commemorates the 66th Birthday celebration of Asiwaju Tinubu at the Eko Hotel and Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 29/03/2018 The group also warned a former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala over his recent utterances against the OSI Olubadan of Ibadanland, Cheif Rasidi Ladoja. Akala who was the arrowhead of a recent coalition of major opposition parties had in a video while addressing his supporters said Ladoja told him that he could not become a governor because he was not an Ibadan indigene. The former governor further said he opted out of the coal...

The governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party in Oyo State and former Governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, on Friday gave details of how alliance talks between his party and other opposition parties in the state broke down. Alao-Akala also revealed that he has decided to work with the All Progressive Congress candidate in the state, Adebayo Adelabu, to ensure his success in the March 9 governorship election, but still remains a member of the ADP. Alao-Akala made the revelation on Friday at his Bodija, Ibadan residence. He said: “I remain in ADP and all our candidates for the House of Assembly seats will stand the March 9 elections on the platform of the ADP with my full support, but I will work for the victory of Bayo Adelabu.” He explained that his alliance with APC is based on the party’s belief that the ADP can perform optimally and has a strong grassroots network not only in Ogbomoso but in Ibadan, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun and Oyo. He sai...

ALL things being equal, the coalition of opposition parties in Oyo state is set to form a government of unity for the next dispensation in Oyo state to dislodge the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of Saturday, March 9 poll in the state. This was disclosed by the gubernatorial candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Bolaji Ayorinde in an interview with journalists at Ondo street house of the former governor of the state, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, on Friday. In attendance at the meeting are the gubernatorial candidate of PDP, Engineer Seyi Makinde, ADC candidate, Chief Femi Lanlehin, Barrister Sharafadeen Alli of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Chief Ayorinde and High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, some political leaders across the parties among others. The brief meeting was held behind closed doors for about 90 minutes agreed to continue the discussion tomorrow (Saturday) and reach an agreement on what it described as planned ‘government of unity’. S...

The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Oyo state and former governor of the state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala on Friday evening declared that though he’s working with the All Progressive Congress (APC), candidate in the state, Chief Bayo Adelabu to ensure his success in the March 9 gubernatorial election, he is still with his party, the ADP. Alao-Akala while speaking at his Bodija residence stated that ” I remain in ADP and all our candidates for the House of Assembly seats will stand the March 9th elections on the platform of the ADP with my full support but I will work for the victory of Bayo Adelabu. Adebayo Alao-Akala in his house addressing the issue on Friday, March 1, 2019 He explained that his alliance with APC is based on the party’s belief that the ADP can perform optimally and has a strong grassroots network not only in Ogbomoso but also in Ibadan, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun and Oyo. “Our core values and philosophies as indicated in ou...

Acting CJN Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed with Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari after swearing-in in Abuja Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen and swore-in Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as the acting CJN. Onnoghen is currently facing trial over refusal to declare some of his assets in breach of the provision of the Code of Conduct Bureau Act. However, here are quick facts about the acting CJN Ibrahim Mohammed: Until his appointment as acting CJN, Mohammed was a justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He was formerly a justice of the Nigerian Court of Appeal Justice Tanko was born on December 31, 1953, at Doguwa-Giade, a local government area in Bauchi State, northern Nigeria He attended Government Secondary School, Azare where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate in 1973 before he later proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Law in 1980. He l...

Hon. Obatunde Oladapo is a philanthropist, humanitarian, builder of men, effective public servant and profound contributor to the much anticipated renaissance of a better Ido Local Government State Constituency and Oyo State at large with hope and spanning equal opportunities for all. For want to a proper word, I would say without equivocation that Hon. Obatunde Oladapo is pure gold. He is as straight as a pin. Hon. Obatunde Oladapo is unyielding on truth, integrity, transparency, accountability and fulfillment of promises but quite mobile in achievements, he is an A rated political pioneer, standing as a living Angel to the solution of Ido State Constituency of Oyo State, some say, a living monument of never-seen-before greatness of a better Ido State Constituency of Oyo State.  He is wholesome. Once in a generation a superb being walks the earth, confirming the possibility of greatness and the solution to Ido State Constituency of Oyo State, especially to those w...

Court affirms Zamfara APC primaries, asks INEC to accept candidates A high court in Gusau presided over by justice Muhammad Bello Shinkafi on Friday affirmed that the ruling All Progressive Congress in Zamfara state had conducted primaries elections on 3rd and 7th October 2018. The court also asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept the primaries for the APC’s governorship, senatorial, house of representatives and state Assembly seats. The National Secretariat of the All Progressive Congress was also barred from replacing the names of those who won the primary elections of the party on 7th October 2018. In case with a suit number ZMS/GS/52/2018, Sanusi Liman Dan Alhaji and 37 others vs APC and 143, the plaintiffs had asked the court to compel the All Progressive Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission accept the results of the party’s primaries election in the state conducted on the 7th of October 2018 among others. ...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a former Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) Administrative Secretary in Kwara State, Christian Nwosu and a former INEC official Mr. Tijani Bashir, to seven years imprisonment. Both men were sentenced for allegedly accepting N264m bribe offered by former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, to compromise the 2015 elections.   The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday convicted both men after finding them guilty.