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Members of the Awori For Dapo Abiodun (AFDA) have expressed their gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State for the appointment of Hon. Waliu Taiwo as the Chairman of the State House of Assembly Service Commission. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of AFDA, Hon. Alao Akinbo and Secretary, Mr. Abass Ibitoye, the group thanked Governor Dapo Abiodun for recognising the "selfless services and contributions of Hon. Waliu Taiwo to the development of the state over the years with the appointment." In the statement entitled; "Thank you Governor Dapo Abiodun for Appointing Accomplished And Dedicated Politician, Hon. Waliu Taiwo As Chairman Of Ogun Assembly Service Commission" the group said that Governor Dapo Abiodun is a man of his words. While acknowledging the "giant strides of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the development of Ogun State within 14 months of being in office, the group said in the statement, which was made availa...

Branch Chairmen of Three Wheelers and Owners Association (TWORA) in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government area of Ogun State have kicked against what they termed, ‘financial impropriety and high handedness’ on the part of the association’s state Treasurer, Mr. Noah Ayorinde, popularly called ‘Alaje’. The aggrieved Chairmen, who spoke during a press conference lamented the ‘overbearing’ manner with which the state Treasurer, Alaje deals with members of the association. “We have always been having problem with him since the inauguration of this association. Those of us in Ogun West have not enjoyed this job at all.  "When the association was inaugurated, all the executive members were invited to a meeting in Abeokuta, the state capital and we were made to understand that each ticket costs N550, but Alaje persuaded us that the money would be increased to N640 with an excuse that the party elders would be taken care of with the increment.  "Initially, we agreed and we we...

The Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has refuted allegations of corruption, sexual and workplace harassments, pipelines bombings, secret cult activities, abuse of office, amongst others levelled against him by Mrs Joy Nunieh, the former Acting Managing Director of the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC). In a statement signed by his media office, Akpabio said his initial attitude to the allegation was to allow his lawyers and the judicial system vindicate him but that he was compelled to react due to the allegation of sexual harassment. “The Honourable Minister did not at any time, place or circumstance make any form of sexual advances to Ms. Nunieh, not even to put himself in a position or posture suggestive of sexual advances towards Ms. Nunieh or any female staff of his Ministry or the NDDC. “For the records, the Honourable Minister, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON, is happily married and contented wit...

Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie’s publication on the 2017  imbrioglio and nattering nabobs of Pavlovian conditioning was proactively wrong. Dr Ogbechie’s  Nabob calculation is short, but “as rich as a Nabob” in error and falsehood. We all read that publication with disdain and  incredulity how Dr Ogbechie, an illustrious son of Delta state choose to dance naked in the market square to litany of contemptible faux passes . From Dr Ogbechie’s publication, it is obvious the conclusion he reached was based on  miscalculation and bias. There is no difference between a man drunk on alcohol and a man drunk on bias, they both do things they wouldn’t do were they not drunk on something. Dr Ogbechie is trying to convince everyone that the crisis was a byproduct of Prince Nonso Nwoko not receiving the staff of office, of course this assertion is not only a motivated and calculated misrepresentation but like a rotten egg wrapped in white handkerchief. Dr Ogbechie is seeking...

Idumuje-Ugboko is a serene, sleepy town in Aniocha North Local Government Area. This rural-agrarian settlement has been peaceful for decades until a seemingly innocuous issue triggered crises which have now grown to monumental proportions. In the early months of 2015, an international lawyer, philanthropist, and environmentalist and a scion of the Nwoko royal family of Idumuje-Ugboko, Prince Ned Nwoko announced with glee that he had decided to build his pet dream of a sports university, and a golf course in the village. The STARS University was to be one of its kind in south Saharan Africa and the gains to the village in terms of development promised to be salutary. Prince Ned Nwoko requested for an additional 90 hectares of land for the University and golf course, having earlier been granted a 33 hectares of land for a diary farm. His Royal Majesty, Obi Albert Nwoko III, JP (MON) and his Obi in Council had given their approval for the land promptly for the commencement of the St...

President Muhammadu Buhari has further proven his anti-corruption mantra with the recent indefinite suspension of senior officials of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) over alleged misappropriation of funds. One of those that were disgraced out of their coveted offices was the Executive Director, Operations of the NSITF, Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Nelson. Kemi Nelson, who doubles as the Zonal Women Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was disgraced out of office with 11 other officials of the organisation, while investigations into the fraud allegations continue. Also suspended are the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the agency,  Mr. Adebayo Somefun, the Executive Director, Finance and Investment, Mr. Jasper Ikedi Azusalam; and Executive Director, Administration, Alhaji Tijani Darazo Sulaiman. Some management members of staff who were also suspended are General Manager, Administration/Human Resources/Maintenance, Olusegun Bashorun; G...

The Board of Trustees, Association of EX-LG chairmen of Nigeria (ASELGON ) has approved the appointment of Hon Chinwe Monu-Olanrewaju Esq from Delta State as the Acting Chairman, BOT of the association. At the end of the meeting of BOT held through Zoom, members agreed to approved the nomination of Hon Chinwe Monu-Olarewaju due to her previous contributions to the development of the association. The BOT promised not to hestitate to honour any members who distinguished him/herself in the area of commitment to the development of our association. According to the release issued by the National President of the association,  Hon. Albert Asipa, The new Acting Chairman is a season Administrator and grassroots politician.