Politics

THE MAN; ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA   10 FACTS ABOUT OSUN STATE’S 5TH CIVILIAN GOVERNOR The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the victory of Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, dismissing the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party against his declaration. Oyetola emerged winner in the Osun state governorship election held on September 22, …

 NIGERIA: PRESIDENT BUHARI SWORN  IN FOR SECOND TERM  President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have been sworn in for a second term in office on Wednesday in Abuja. The Oath of Office was administered around 10.15 am by the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Mohammed. President Buhari was …

BISI AKANDE AT 80:  I NEVER WANTED TO BE A POLITICIAN  Chief Bisi Akande is downright blunt and factual. The former governor of Osun State came into politics prior to the Second Republic. Since then, he has gained national fame through positions such as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), …

GBOYEGA OYETOLA: FROM PRIVATE SECTOR TO PUBLIC SERVICE                 LEADERSHIP in tough times requires men with clear vision and a rare sense of service that will add values to the populace and for the good of all. Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state, …

I DID NOT COLLECT SALARY FOR EIGHT YEARS AS GOVERNOR -Aregbesola   The outgoing governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has said that he did not earn salaries throughout the eight years of his administration. Aregbesola disclosed this during an interactive session tagged ‘Ogbeni Till Day Break’ on Saturday in …

OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION 2018: Gboyega Oyetola wins     With a margin of 482 votes, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Gboyega Oyetola was this morning declared Osun State governor-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Returning Officer Prof. Joseph Afuwape declared Oyetola winner at exactly 1:23am. He said: “Oyetola, …

OSUN GOV POLL: Ganduje leads APC campaign council  … Full list The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Wednesday inaugurated the Party’s 63-member National Campaign Council for the September 22 Osun State Governorship Election. The Campaign Council is chaired by the Kano State Governor, …

OSUN 2018: What I will do as governor – Gboyega Oyetola    His strength lies in his power of ideas. His integrity cannot be disputed by rivals. His dedication to the growth and development of Osun State is an added advantage. Tested and trusted, Gboyega Oyetola, governorship flag bearer of …

OSUN 2018: Gale of defection can’t stop APC’s victory ― Aregbesola                   BARELY 27 days to the conduct of September 22 gubernatorial poll in Osun, the governor of the state, Mr Rauf Aregbesola over the weekend declared that the gale of defection …

INEC BARS 23 PARTIES FROM PARTICIPATING IN OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION   The Independent National Electoral Commission says the 23 newly registered political parties will not be allowed to participate in the September 22, 2018 governorship election in Osun State, as the deadline for submission of candidates has passed. This is …