The rivalry between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) looks set to be renewed at the forthcoming National Executive Committee (NEC). Nigeria Tribune reports. The meeting of the committee has been fixed for April 18, more than one year since the last session. The National Working Committee (NWC) led by the acting national chairman of the party, Ambassador Iliya Damagun, had been reluctant to summon the meeting due to the continuing intrigues between Atiku and Wike camps. The rivalry between the…
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The University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, has admitted that it owes the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company up to N495m, for which reason the teaching hospital was disconnected from public power supply. This was as doctors, nurses, and other staff of the hospital refused to work beyond 4.00 pm unless power is reconnected. UCH Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Adetuyibi, confirmed in an interview with The PUNCH Tuesday that the hospital’s electricity debt was over N400m, contrary to her initial claim. Recall that the UCH was disconnected by the IBEDC on March 19, the third time in less than…
As the holy month of Ramadan reaches its 23rd day, a spirit of unity and togetherness filled the residence of Hon. Adedeji Odidiomo, as all the 23 ward Chairmen and their vice-chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency gathered for a heartfelt Iftar, hosted by the esteemed lawmaker representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency, Hon. Dhikirulahi Adedeji Stanley fondly called Odidiomo. The Iftar, a daily meal to break the Ramadan fast, is a cornerstone of this sacred observance. Hon. Odidiomo’s gracious hosting provided a warm and welcoming space for Muslims to come together, share a meal, and…
Engr. Akeem Olatunji popularly called SARSINO is a man whose time has come. He is not someone who relies on lucky breaks, but rather a person who has steadily transformed into a nationalist and household name in Oluyole local government politics, with a strong grassroots presence. Engr. Akeem Olatunji understands the political landscape of his area in great detail. Through his own experiences, he empathizes with the struggles of his people and comprehends the meaning of being underrepresented. Like the journeys of the biblical Paul, he has traveled to every corner of his constituency, spreading the message of inclusive…
By Oyo Amebo The security of life and property in a local government has been the paramount or cardinal objective of every serving elected and functional council chairman. Egbeda local government area of Oyo State is not an exception in this. The administration of Hon Sanda Sikiru Oyedele on assumption of office in 2019 as Caretaker Chairman in Ajorosun LCDA, Egbeda local government keyed into Governor Seyi Makinde’s security architecture. Hon Sanda’s pragmatic and tactical approach to solving various security challenges in his LCDA earned him applause and admiration from Governor Seyi Makinde, PDP leaders, community leaders and other stakeholders…
A Deputy Commissioner of Police serving with the Force Criminal and Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos State, Gbolahan Oyedemi, on Monday, reportedly committed suicide in his private house in his hometown, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The PUNCH reports that Oyedemi was the Aide de Camp to the late former Governor of the state, Adebayo Alao-Akala, during his 11-month tenure as defacto governor in 2006. A source close to the family told our correspondent on the telephone on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital, that Oyedemi, who normally visited his hometown during the Easter celebrations, told his aides at the weekend to…
“Our goal is to transform Oyo State into a beacon of investment and prosperity.” – Governor Seyi Makinde Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision for Oyo State is poised to revolutionize the economic landscape, as the completion of the Power Project positions the state as a prime destination for investors seeking opportunities in Nigeria’s burgeoning energy sector. As Governor Makinde aptly stated, ‘Our goal is to transform Oyo State into a beacon of investment and prosperity.’ With the inauguration of the Power Project nearing, his vision is on the cusp of realization, marking a significant milestone in the state’s journey towards…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Labour Employment and Productivity and Vice Chairman, Committee on Federal Character, Senator Diket Plang, has dispelled the insinuation that there was a plan to impeach the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Nigeria Tribune reports. Plang, who said there was no one thinking along that line, pointed out that there were variables for his election as the Senate President, adding that he was not just elected without special considerations that reflect the yearning and peculiarities of Nigerians. Senator Plang told newsmen in Jos that every political position at the national level was carried out to…
The Federal Government, on Monday, announced that the new price of natural gas for power generation companies is now $2.42 per metric million British thermal unit, higher than the previous rate of $2.18mmbtu. Nigeria generates over 70 per cent of its electricity from thermal power plants that are fired by gas. Therefore, the rise in the cost of the commodity may lead to a hike in the tariff payable by power consumers once the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission carries out another tariff review. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, an agency of the Federal Government, unveiled…
The Peoples Democratic Party has slammed the Rivers State House of Assembly and the All Progressives Congress for allegedly attempting to stampede Governor Siminalayi Fubara to act outside the law. The PDP described the renewed threat by the lawmakers to impeach Fubara as an embarrassment and a public nuisance to the state. The state PDP Publicity Secretary, Sydney Gbara, said this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday. Recall that the 27 lawmakers said to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had on Sunday said they may revisit Fubara’s impeachment…