By,Òtuńba Oláídé Òshífęsò. An acrimonious legal fury by a petitioner has become a shameless horror of lies to taint the dignity and the integrity of the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi over the recently conducted Ogun State governorship election. Mr. Tokunbo Talabi is unfairly targeted by the petitioner with arramt nonsense […]
Continue ReadingBy: Tayo MabewejeIn the realm of modern governance, the commitment of dedicated technocrats is vital for driving progress and transformation. One such exemplary figure is Tokunbo Talabi, who has not only left behind a thriving multimillion-dollar enterprise but has also devoted himself to public service. However, even the most dedicated individuals can fall victim to […]
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Femi Salako The last two weeks have been weirdly interesting. Laced with sundry necessary controversies regarding the meteoric rising of the Akoko-born sterling law-maker, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The saga came with weird weavings of losses, lessons, and, of course, incredible offerings, all of which combined to make the development an interesting narrative. It is true that […]
Continue ReadingThe Coalition of Ogun-East Youth Forum under the umbrella of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the State has sent its appreciation to Punch Newspapers for acting swiftly and suspending the state correspondent of the newspaper as appealed recently in a communique by the forum. The socio-political group described the suspension as a welcome development. The […]
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Statement of Position We express our deep concern regarding the recent actions taken by ECOWAS, whose primary mandate is to ensure peace, economic benefits, and harmonious relationships among member states. Specifically, we question the issuance of a 7-day ultimatum and the mention of military operations as an option in the current Niger coup crisis. Not […]
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By Sunday Attah. As part of it’s mandate to protect critical national infrastructure, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps said it has uncovered and destroyed over 100 illegal refineries within the last two years. The Commandant General of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR made this known during a courtesy visit to […]
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August 9, 2023 Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has communicated its readiness to cede electricity regulatory roles to Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau pursuant to the provisions of the newly enacted Electricity Act 2023 which grants sub-national governments the rights to regulate electricity across all its value chain viz., generation, transmission and distribution. At the […]
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It is no longer news that the federal lawmaker representing Akoko North East/North West federal constituency of Ondo State, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been confirmed as a minister, alongside 44 other nominees. While the nomination of BTO might have come as a surprise to some political gladiators in Ondo State, keen watchers of the political […]
Continue ReadingI Dismembered The Body Of My Ex-lover To Cover My Tracks — Suspect. A 45-year-old man, Bankole Oginni, who killed his ex-lover in his room at Danjuma area, Oke-Aro, Akure, the Ondo State capital, has explained the shocking reason behind his action. NAN recalls that the suspect, who claimed to be a football coach, killed […]
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Dr Kayode Ajulo, OON Introduction In the intricate tapestry of Nigeria’s democratic journey, the ongoing presidential electoral petition tribunal emerges as a pivotal crossroads, testing the core principles of justice, equity, and democratic essence. This phase symbolises the intricate interplay of law, politics, and public sentiment, encapsulating the nation’s ongoing saga of democracy. Within this […]
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