I am perturbed and deeply concerned about the campaign of calumny of certain people in Ikorodu against the person and personality of Hon. SOB Agunbiade, member LAHA Ikorodu Constituency 1. The plethora of posters designed and pasted to rubbish his person is just uncalled for and devoid of any progressivism. As much as i support the principles of democracy and democratization, I am of the opinion that political campaign should be thought driven, intellectually resounding, progressively captivating and devoid of any hatred for the opposition or the contender. I want…
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Gbadamosi deny backing out of Governorship race
Mr Babatunde Olalere Gbadanosi, a leading governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied rumours that he has stepped down or contemplating stepping down his aspiration the number one position in Lagos State. Reacting to the rumours on his social media wall, the Ikorodu born politician cum businessman said, “For avoidance of all doubt, let me make it clear to all who may be concerned: I have no intention to and have never once entertained the thought of stepping down for anyone. This is the time…
Read MoreIgbogbo Day 2014: N200million ultra modern hall set as target
….also rehabilitation of ring roads and provision of lights on major streets Igbogbo Development Association (IDEA) has made the construction of N200millio ultra modern town hall as its target for 2014 Igbogbo Day Celebrations. This was revealed at a press conference on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Adeboruwa Palace, Igbogbo which flag-off the a-week long programmes planned for the celebrations. Other projects to be executed are provision of lights on major streets like Oba Omolaja Ogunlewe Road, Adeboruwa Street and Obafemi Awolowo Way and the rehabilitation of ring roads in…
Read MoreEkiti State Speaker Impeach by 7 Members Backed Armed Policemen
It was unbelievable scenario this morning when Bayelsa born Mobile Police Commander, Selenkere Michael, escorted seven Ekiti State House of Assembly members to impeached the Speaker, Mr Adewale Omirin. According to Sahara Reporters, the police also prevented 19 others members of the house including the substantive speaker from entering the assembly complex earlier today. At the end of what many described as “invasion”, one Olugbemi, was purportedly “elected” by the seven-man house as the new Speaker.
Read MoreTambuwal drag into Presidential race
Loyalists of the Speaker, House of Represpresentatives, Rt Hon. Aminu Tambuwal dragged him into the Presidential contest on Thursday by obtaining nomination form for him. IMPACT gathered that the some members of the Lower House of the National Assembly stormed the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) this evening to collect the form and presented same to the Speaker at his residence. It is not yet ascertain if the Speaker that is being rumoured to be interested in contesting for the Sokoto State Governorship position will accept the gesture,
Read MoreTambuwal drag into Presidential contest
Loyalists of Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal in the House of Representatives on Thursday dragged him into the Presidential contest by obtaining presidential nomination form for the Speaker. They stormed the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) this evening to collect the form from the National Secretariat of All Progressive Congress (APC) and shortly after, headed for the residence of the Speaker to present the form to him. It is yet to be confirm if the Speaker accept the honourable members gesture.
Read MoreUS denies failing Nigeria on Boko Haram
The United States has replied to allegations by the Nigerian ambassador that the country failed to help Nigeria prosecute its war against Boko Haram. The State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki shot back at the Nigeria Ambassador’s allegation and stated that the US had “provided and approved sales of military equipment to its armed forces.” “These decisions are made, of course, after careful scrutiny to ensure they conform with United States law.” said Psaki, while also acknowledging that the US had refused to transfer some Cobra helicopters due to concerns about the Nigerian army’s…
Read MoreSen. Ashafa Empowers over 15,000 Artisans
…558 youths trained in Information and Communication Technology, 76 Constituency Projects across Lagos East Senatorial District Senator Bareehu Olugbenga Ashafa has announced that 15, 242 constituents have benefitted from his Mega Empowerment Programme which kicked-off on 21st of August, 2014 at Ibeju-Lekki and that 558 youths have also been trained in Information & Communication Technology (ICT). Speaking today at the Ikorodu Town Hall, venue of the Ikorodu phase of the Mega Empowerment, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District also added that 76 constituency projects across the senatorial district have…
Read MoreNigerian Army Capture Mubi Town From Boko Haram
Nigerian military has reportedly recaptured back Mubi town from the Boko Haram insurgents. According to BBC report, the terrorists are reportedly fleeing from the Nigerian army’s onslaught as at the time of this report. The Boko Haram insurgents seized Mubi on the 29th of October, and the Nigerian military had been trying to reclaim the territory since then.
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