I Commend Adeleke - Obasanjo Reacts to Osun State Election

Nigeria Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the victory of the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its governorship candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at the Election Petition Tribunal.

The State’s Election Tribunal on Friday declared Adeleke as winner of the 2018 governorship election over Oyetola of APC.

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in a statement he personally signed on Saturday, commended Sen Adeleke for going to court to seek justice, and also criticized those discouraging the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, from going to seek redress in court, saying they are of evil mind.

Read the full Statement below;

“While I was in Dubai to attend the Global Education and Skills Forum meeting, I received the news of the judgment of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal declaring Senator Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the winner of the 2018 Governorship election in the state.Let me take this opportunity to commend the tribunal for its courage in nullifying what was clearly an illegality. This action by the judicial officers, albeit a first step in the legal process, gives renewed confidence in the judiciary at a time when there are coordinated efforts by some political leaders to undermine, if not destroy, it.As I have repeatedly said, the world is watching events in Nigeria with keen interest. What we do or do not do right in our electoral process will have implications not just for Nigeria but for Africa and indeed the world. By correcting what was clearly a desperate attempt to change the will of the Osun people, the tribunal has saved Nigeria from great embarrassment and started the process of saving and strengthening our democracy.Let me also commend Sen. Adeleke for his statesmanship in going to court to seek justice. This is the right and proper thing to do in any decent society. Going to court must be encouraged and not discouraged as some people are now attempting to do.While I have refrained from commenting on the 2019 elections because one of the parties has gone to court, may I point out that those who call themselves our development partners and friends and preach sacrificing justice on the altar of so-called stability are enemies of justice, democracy and Nigeria.We will continue to sustain Nigeria in stability and unity on the altar of justice, equity, fairness, freedom, human rights and democracy. Stability cannot be successfully built on injustice, corruption, inequity, and divided nation, and incompetence, nepotism and one-sidedness. Nigeria will march forward with or without those who will want to feed us with diet of values and actions that are not acceptable in their own countries.Nigeria is of age. And if Buhari could go to court three times to seek justice, even without reasonable cause, any Nigerian who feels denied of justice must feel free to go to court.Those who have conceived and are promoting the narrative that if AtikuAbubakar continues to seek legal redress there will be violence, are evil minds looking for excuse to unleash violence on Nigerians. At no time in history has sustainable peace been built on theft, injustice, corruption and inequity.These merchants of chaos and violence should have no place in any decent society. And they must know that no intimidation or prophesy of violence and doomsday will cow anybody. Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians. We will respect as friends those who believe that what is good for their country should be good for Nigeria.Yes, we are Africans but we have values that are consistent with international standards. Court is part of our democratic process and it must be used when necessary if only to achieve justice, stability, unity and progress for our country.”

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Seyi Makinde Congratulates Osun State Governor Elect Sen Adeleke

The Oyo State Governor-elect, Seyi Makinde has Congratulates he Osun State newln Governor-elect Senator Ademola Adeleke.

Seyi Makinde took to his Instagram page to make the congratulatory message saying;

"Congratulations, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, the Governor-elect of Osun State. Congratulations to the people of Osun State. This is a victory for democracy."

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Another Fire Outbreak in Surulere Lagos (Photos)

According to reports, the fire began this afternoon after an explosion near Census Market area of Surulere, Lagos State.

Fire Service officials are currently at the scene of the incident, trying to stop the fire. At the time of this report, there was no report of any casualty.

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Nollywood Actress, Sola Sobowale Covers The Latest Edition of Genevieve Magazine (Photos)

Famous Nollywood Actress, Sola Sobowale ever since her iconic lead role in a kemi Adetiba’s movie, what roams the mind of her fans whenever they see her is “King Of Boys”.

Sola Sobowale spoke with Sonia Irabor about her career, dealing with rejection, and how her iconic role in King of Boys came to be as she covers the March/April issue of Genevieve Magazine "Power of Women".

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See What Betty Irabor Says About Encounter With A Job Seeker

Popular Nigerian columnist, Betty Irabor has found herself in the circle of surprise after her Encounter With A Job Seeker.

She narrated her encounter with a job seeker who reached out to her online and according to her, the young man who has two degrees, but jobless and broke reached out to her and she asked her HR to interview him without disclosing her identity.

To her surprise, the young man didn’t apply for the job, and also didn’t turn up for the interview.

Read what she wrote below;

"A guy reached out to me..2 degrees, jobless, broke. I askd HR to invite him for interv without disclosing my identity. HR sent guy a mail; guy didn’t respond. HR calld him but guy said he didn’t apply for a job & didn’t turn up 4 interview. Now he knows it’s me & wants an interview."

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Underground Plans Ongoing To Sack Emir of Kano & Sultan of Sokoto

According to a group that is almost 90% correct each time they reveal secrets, the Coalition of United Political Parties on (CUPP), there were plans to depose the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by the ruling APC.

It said some chieftains of the APC in Sokoto and Kano states were behind the move.

The coalition’s spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, made the allegation in a statement in Abuja yesterday.

Ugochinyere claimed that the decision to depose the traditional rulers was taken because of their decision not to take sides in the supplementary elections holding in the states on Saturday.

According to his words, he said;

“The Coalition of United Political Parties has once again intercepted credible intelligence of a fresh plot by APC chieftains in Kano and Sokoto with the full support of Adams Oshiomhole against the Sultan of Sokoto and Emir of Kano.
We are alerting Nigerians to the plot and threats by the leaders of the All Progressives Congress to depose the revered Sultan of Sokoto and the Emir of Kano for refusing to bow to pressure to take sides in the supplementary governorship elections in Kano and Sokoto states.
The grouse of the leaders of the ruling party is that the respected traditional rulers refused to intervene and interfere to galvanise support for the sinking APC in Sokoto and Kano states.
Leaders of the APC are accusing the monarchs of allegedly taking sides with the Peoples Democratic Party and hence they have hatched a plot that if the traditional rulers do not help them to win the people’s support and they succeed to manipulate the election, that they will dethrone the respected traditional rulers from the thrones of their forefathers.We make bold to say that this is a lie from the pit of hell. The Emir and Sultan are rather appealing for calm and for the will of the people to be respected.
Leaders of the ruling party are boasting and threatening that if they win, they will force them out by setting up state House of Assembly panel to indict them for corruption and force them out using presidential support. They are also considering the use of the CJN option against these respected monarchs.”

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Governor-elect Seyi Makinde Revealed How He Will Govern Oyo State

The Oyo State Governor-elect, Seyi Makinde has assured the people of the state that he will bring simplicity to governance. He also pledged to do everything within his power to prevent violence from commercial drivers, when he eventually takes the reins of power on May 29.

Makinde said the most important value that would mark out his administration is simplicity, and that he would use everything he has to make the state better.

“I will keep the business of governance very simple; without any complication.We will communicate and communicate with the people. We will lead with the fear of God. I want to be remembered for simplifying the business of governance. We will work very hard for the people of Oyo State and they will be the judge. We will use everything we have to make Oyo State better.”

The governor-elect, who won on the platform of the PDP, gave the assurance on Southwest Political Circuit, a live interview programme on Ibadan-based Fresh FM radio.

Makinde also promised to protect the sanctity of any contract signed by the outgoing administration to protect investors and assure them that their investments are safe in Oyo State.

He added that he would be transparent in all dealings, stressing that he would not witch-hunt anyone, group or organisation.

In addition, Seyi Makinde promised to look into how to improve electricity supply, build a vibrant and skilled workforce as well as sustain the peace and security across the nooks and crannies of the state. He also assured that he would not politicise decisions.

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No Be Say I No Go Pay o! - Little Girl Success Turns "Special Adviser"

Success, the school girl who went viral following her funny reaction after she was sent away from school over fees in Delta, has turned a special adviser to teachers and parents in the state.

In a new clip, Success advised parents and teachers to take care of schoolchildren, provide for them and also that they should not send schoolchildren away from school because anything bad can happen to them in the process. She advised that caution should be exercised in issues involving children.

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Oyo Speakership: Various Groups Endorse Adebo Ogundoyin as The Speaker Of The 9th Assembly

Various Groups in Oyo State such as Oyo State Incorruptible Fidelity Team, Eruwa Youth Forum, OGS team, and Ibarapa Youths generally, including the #TeamOgundoyin, has endorsed Hon Ogundoyin Adebo as The Speaker Of  The 9th Assembly.

In ‎a statement released by the Publicity Secretary of #TeamOgundoyin, Ashiwaju Adebowale Boboye and a Strong Member of the Team, Olaoye Emmanuel as called on all the newly elected members into the Oyo State House of Assembly  and ‎stakeholders in Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to reward their zone (Ibarapa East) for their massive support with the Speakership position,‎ saying the zone has been committed to the PDP and Oyo States since 90s.‎

According to Ashiwaju Adebowale Boboye;

"Hon Adebo Ogundoyin representing Ibarapa East Local Government has the leadership qualities for a vibrant legislative arm in the state.‎
He is well educated and full of experience, he is young and energetic. It is not only appropriate to support his emergence as the Speaker of the 9th Assembly, but to also make our state set the pace of a new generation of leaders by having the youngest Speaker in the history of Nigeria."

Also, In the statement, Ashiwaju Adebowale Boboye talks about Ogundoyin's impacts in his Political party (PDP) and the just concluded general elections at large.

Read below;

"Adebo Ogundoyin is a man of integrity as he was the one that awakens the dying glory of the party, People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapa and the State at large during the last Elections.

Hon Adebo Ogundoyin as a good and hard working man has shown his ability and Loyalty to the State newly Elected governor, Seyi Makinde as he delivers his constituency for him and the party during the just concluded general elections. he did not only deliver his ward and local government to PDP and Governor-elect, Seyi Makinde, he equally delivered the zone, this is a testament of how connected he is with his people. 

Today with the clamour for a new set of young leaders, we are extremely confident that Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin would raise the bar of quality representation of the people."

They hereby noted that zoning the Oyo State Speakership seat to Ibarapa Land will make the ruling party in the state stronger for rewarding loyalty and hardwork. Adding to that, they also guarantee a cordial and progressive relationship between the house under Hon Adebo Ogundoyin and the executive, under Seyi Makinde.‎

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Oyo Group Congratulates Governor-Elect.

A pan Nigerian group with a branch in Oyo State called Atiku Action Group has congratulated the Oyo State Governor-Elect, Engr. Seyi Makinde, who won glowingly with the votes of more than half a million citizens and residents of Oyo State.

Speaking to Journalists at a media parley at their Salvation Army office in Ibadan, the National Patron, High Chief Godson Ubah Ifeanyiaka (ONOWU) Congratulated the Governor-Elect for a well deserved win. He expressed delight on behalf of the group, saying the robbery at the Presidential poll didn't deter the group from working assiduously for Engr. Makinde's victory at the state level.

Also speaking at the parley, the State Patron, Chief Lakunle GBADAMOSI, the EgbeOmo of Sakiland said;

"The Guber and State House elections were very free and fair, and they reflected the true wishes of the good people of Oyo State."

Pastor Olu Omotoso, the State Coordinator wished the Governor-Elect well as he takes over on the 29th of May, and he prayed and advised that the new Governor should ensure to deliver on all his promises, so that Oyo State can truly regain the status of the Pacesetter State.

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Unbelievable!, Seyi Makinde Prostrated Flat For South West Elders (Photos)

Oyo State Newly elected governor Seyi Makinde was seen prostrating for two South West Elders.

Seyi Makinde prostrated fully on the ground whilst paying homage to Chief R.F Fasoranti and Chief Olu Falae in a visit he made to them for their support and advice's for him.

I'm 100% sure this is the first time a governor will do this to anybody..

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Seyi Makinde Made a Peaceful Visit to Obasanjo (Photos)

The Oyo State Newly elected governor, Seyi Makinde, after his visit to the State Governor Abiola Ajimobi proceeded to visit the Nigeria former president, Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Photos From Seyi Makinde's Visit To Ajimobi

Oyo State newly elected governor Seyi Makinde paid a peaceful visit to the current governor of the State, Abiola Ajimobi.

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JAMB Announced New Dates For UTME

UTME candidates across Nigeria are to be informed that the conduct of 2019 Unified Tertiary (UTME) has b en rescheduled to begin on Thursday April 11, 2019.

The mock exam which was earlier scheduled to hold on March 23 has now been shifted to hold on Monday, April 1, 2019.

JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin announced the new dates for the mock exam and the 2019 UTME in a statement on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Abuja.

The statement reads;

“The Board has scheduled to conduct the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from Thursday, 11th April, 2019.
Candidates are to begin the printing of the 2019 UTME notification slips from Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019. Candidates can print their slips anywhere.
All candidates who registered for the 2019 UTME are to ensure that they print their examination notification slips before the day of the examination as no excuses would be entertained.
The public should note that the Board would not reschedule examination for any candidate.
Also the rescheduling of the mock examination to April was due to certain circumstances beyond its control.
Candidates who had indicated interest in taking part in the mock examination during registration and have printed their mock examination notification slips not to reprint another one.
All the details on the slips remain the same except the examination date which is now 1st April, 2019.
Nigerians would recall that the Board had closed the sale of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry application document on Thursday, 21st February, 2019.
At the close of the sale and subsequently close of registration portal, it was discovered that 41,063 candidates created profile and procured either UTME or DE ePINS but were unable to complete their registration formalities after initiating the process.
In view of this consideration the Board has opened the registration portal effective from Wednesday 13th March, 2019 for all candidates with either UTME or DE ePINS to complete their registration formalities.
The portal would be closed on Friday, 15th March, 2019 by 12 midnight.
This opportunity is for only candidates who had created profile and procured UTME or DE ePINS before the close of registration portal as the sale of ePINS had since been closed.
Please endeavor to register before Friday midnight if you are holding any of the ePINS (UTME/DE.”

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Harrysong Looks so Adorable With Family as They Enjoy their Moments together (Photo)

Famous Nigerian singer, Harrison Tare Okiri, better known by his stage name Harrysong, shared a rare picture with his children, a boy and a girl and we cant believe how big they’ve gotten.
See photo below;

Harrysong posted a photo of his baby mama who is an Abuja based business woman according to reports, he also shared the photo of his twins, a boy and a girl in a family photo.

The singer welcomed the twins back in 2017 and has kept them away from the internet.

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Unbelievable!, White Snail Discovered in Ibadan (Photos)

There are lots of colors snails can have but it's rear to see a snail with completely whitish color.

A white Snail was discovered today in an area around Ibadan.

It was seen on a Facebook page where the page made the post while revealing the white Snail and captioned it;

"For the first time in my life.I'm seeing white Snail.God is Great.."

See more photos of the snail below;

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Congratulations! Adebo Ogundoyin, Member Elected Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibarapa East Constituency

ADEBO OGUNDOYIN, a 32 years old Nigerian young politician, born in the native of Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government area, Oyo State Nigeria. He is highly educated and knowledgeable. He is the son of the popular late Chief Ogundoyin whom in his time was a popular businessman both in Nigeria and other countries. Late Chief Ogundoyin took ERUWA as his personal project and established the town as a force to reckon with.

Adebo Ogundoyin climbed on his father's image to replace the late speaker Adeyemo through an election in the year 2018. While he tagged himself as "Omo Oloore" which means "Son of The Benevolent". People voted for him to replace the late Speaker Adeyemo and he won against the ruling party.

Adebo Ogundoyin was re-elected in the just concluded Nigeria General elections 2019 as a Member of House of Assembly, Ibarapa East Constituency of Oyo State. Under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 

According to reports from Ashiwaju Adebowale Boboye, a strong member of #TeamOgundoyin. He said;

"Adebo Ogundoyin pulled 11,893 Votes to defeat his closest rival who pulled 8,867 votes, with difference of 3,026 Votes as confirmed by INEC."

From all of us at TEELAMFORD, we say congratulations 🎊 to him..

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It’s Official! SEYI MAKINDE And ADEBO AGUNDOYIN Wins OYO State & Ibarapa East 2019 Election

Seyi Makinde and Adebo Ogundoyin of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the 2019 Governorship and House of Assembly election in Oyo State, as Seyi Makinde defeat his closest rival, Adebayo Adelabu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress. And Adebo Ogundoyin defeat his rivals, Bayo Olaniyan and Mark Akinyode in Ibarapa East.

They both defeated their closest challengers by a wide margin of votes.

Seyi Makinde was finally declared winner after many years of attempts and fails to emerge the Governor of the state.. 

Adebo Ogundoyin was also re-elected by the people of Ibarapa East after his election to replace the late Speaker Adeyemo who died on seat and he won against the ruling party in 2018.

To emerge winner, Seyi Makinde and Adebo Ogundoyin won the highest number of votes in Ibarapa East and Oyo States at large.

A geopolitical analysis of the areas and Local Governments won by Seyi Makinde and Adebo Ogundoyin shows that they clinched all the Areas and Local Governments in the State.

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Benue Gubernatorial Election Inconclusive - INEC Declares

After an intense political battle involving eminent citizens of Benue state on either side of Senator Akume’s All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Samuel Ortom’s Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), the March 9 governorship polls has been declared inconclusive.

At the state’s Collation Centre located within the INEC headquarters in Makurdi on Monday, the Collation Officer, Professor Sebastine Maimako presented the thirty-three participating political parties’ results, including that of APC which got 329, 022 votes and the PDP with 410, 576.

He said;

“First maximum vote, PDP with 410, 586, APC with 329, 022 with margin of lead, 81, 554.
“Total cancelled votes documented is 122, 019; on the basis of this, I hereby declare the election inconclusive.”

Immediately, the PDP agent, Alex Ter Adum rose, citing constitutional provisions, portions of the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines which made such decision appear grossly unfair to the PDP and its candidate.

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Election Is Not a Battlefield - Onaiyekan React to Election Violence

The outgoing Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, on Monday frowned at the violence and militarisation of the polls across the nation.

He said election is supposed to be an opportunity for Nigerians to choose their leaders, and not a battlefield.

Onaiyekan said this at the opening mass homily of the 1st Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and the Dedication of St Gabriel Chapel Building at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Durumi, Abuja.

According to Onaiyekan, he said;

“Elections are supposed to be an opportunity for us to choose those who will serve us. In many cases, it has been turned into battlefield for warriors fighting to capture power and conquer territory and people.
No wonder it has become such a do or die affair- winner takes it all. No wonder the process has been militarised with armed thugs engaging our security forces, who in their turn are rarely able to be as fair and professional as they claim to be. No wonder votes often no longer count.
When this happens, it is not only the losing contestant who alleges fraud. More significantly, it is the people, the voter, who is denied the once in four years opportunity to choose who will serve us as political leaders.
If the name of the political game does not change from domination to service, elections will continue to be problematic and the nation will continue to stagnate”.

He however charged those who won in the elections to always discharge their duties, having in mind that power belongs to God alone and He would demand for accountability on how power is used.

Read below;

“Whatever the outcome of our elections, fair or foul, whoever holds power at the end of the day, even with the fairest of election victory, must remember that power belongs to God and Him alone.
He will demand strict accountability on how anyone takes power, and how anyone uses power. God cannot be deceived or challenged”.

He warned that bad governance would not lead to good governance.

Onaiyekan also said the voter apathy and boycott that almost marred the march 9 Governorship and States House of Assembly was as a protest and a vote of no confidence of the electoral process by the electorates.

Source: Thenation

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