Osun Decides: Adeleke Finally Breaks Silence On Inconclusive Election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidate in the inconclusive governorship election in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has thanked electorate in the state for their kind support in Saturday’s governorship poll. Adeleke led the race with 254,698 votes, 353 votes more than that of Gboyega Oyetola of the APC. The …

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INEC Declares Osun Gov Election Inconclusive, Holds Re-Run Thursday, 27th September, Nigerians React

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State inconclusive, while it orders for Re-run of the election between APC and PDP on Thursday, 27th September, 2018. It was scooped that 3498 voters to decide the fate of the parties. Here are the details: …

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Amosun Counsels Corps Members Against Deviant Acts

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has urged members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), serving in the State, to shun acts that could jeopardise the fulfilment of their one year mandatory service to the nation. According to a release signed and made available to the media by …

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I’m Contesting Oyo South Senatorial Seat – Ajimobi

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, on Friday in Ibadan, announced his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat on the platform of All Progressives Congress. The governor made the announcement at the maiden General Abdulsalami Abubakar Foundation Peace Lecture held at the Trenchard Hall of the University of …

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How Herbalist, Two Others Allegedly Remove Sergeant’s Eyes For Charm

An 80-year-old herbalist, Ussaini Musa, and two others have been arrested by men of the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly plucking out the eyes of a police sergeant in Jos, Plateau State, as part of items to make an invisible jacket. The state Commissioner of Police, Muhammadu Wakili, during …

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Paris Club Refund; Ogun Govt. Receives N17.3bn, To Clear Deductions, Gratuity, Others

Ogun State Government says it has received the sum of N17.3 billion which is the last tranche of Paris Club Refund and would be used to offset the backlog of gratuity, Co-operative Deductions, Severance, furniture allowance of its workforce and other social services. The State Commissioner for Finance, Adewale Oshinowo …

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Why Opeifa Challenged Yayi For Lagos West Ticket

A former Commissioner for Transport in Lagos State, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, has thrown his hat in the ring to challenge the current occupant of the Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola, aka Yayi. Opeifa, who said he was a better man for the zone, however, promised to provide better …

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Wealth Means Nothing To Me’ – Jim Ovia

“Wealth means nothing to me–it’s what you do with it that is truly important. Yes, I am blessed, but there is really nothing special about me. I’m just a regular guy who has a hunch for identifying opportunities and taking advantage of them.” Mr. Jim Ovia, the man who started …

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CBN Credit: Fidelity Bank Mulls Better Financing For Real Sector

Fidelity Bank Plc, top Nigerian lender has restated its readiness to take full advantage of the new credit policy guideline recently released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to support the growth of the agriculture and manufacturing sectors of the economy. The Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Nnamdi Okonkwo, made …

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NASS May Extend Recess To October

Indication has emerged that the National Assembly may postpone its resumption to October 9. This is contrary to the September 25 resumption date which was earlier fixed after the federal lawmakers adjourned both chambers of the National Assembly on July 24. A dependable source in the Senate told LEADERSHIP yesterday …

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