When Omooba Sunday Solarin FCA assumed the Chairmanship seat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ikenne Local Government in 2008, many political pundits were dismayed. Sunday Solarin, to them, was too young at 35 years to handle such a post reserved mostly for the elderly and experienced political juggernauts. In their evaluation, he was too young and inexperienced enough to handle the office effectively. As far as they were concerned, it was an unforgivable and unacceptable political summersault. But by the time he stepped down from the office after 3 years to run for Ogun State House of Assembly seat…
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An Abuja High Court 14 presided over by His Lordship, Hon. Justice A. O. Musa on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 has granted an Order of Perpetual Injunction restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Chairman, His Excellency (Comrade) Adams Oshiomhole (1st and 2nd Defendants) from ‘tampering with the mandates of the elected Officials/Delegates elected at the 1st Defendant’s Ward, Local Government and State Congresses in Rivers State on May 19, 20 and 21, 2018 respectively, either by nullifying, removing or in any way refusing to give effect to the outcome of the said congresses or by purporting to…
…reject aspirants from Elume, Ugborhen, others Okpe leaders Tuesday drew battle-line with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the Sapele State constituency seat. “We are prepared to stake everything in this political war in order to vindicate our cause” the leaders said. There were speculations that APC and PDP might present candidates from Sapele rural. In a statement in Sapele, the leaders urged the good people of Sapele urban to reject at the 2019 polls completely PDP and APC candidates from Sapele rural. “A political party can win election only by the will of…
Ogun State is a blessed land. It may not be rich in some areas of human endeavour but its wealth in terms of leadership, intellectualism, administration and organisational dexterity, socio-cultural values and high educational standard cannot be understated. Ogun State came into existence on February 3, 1976. The state had been ruled by military administrators and executive governors who during their reign brought a feeling of hope to the people. They ensured resources were shared evenly among all and development came to the two divisions of Ogun State – Egba/Yewa and Ijebu/Remo. Their era witnessed glorious moments thereby creating relevance…
…Pleads With Wike to Leave Tinubu and Amaechi Out of His Dirty Politics. …Pleads with the Riverine, Ijaws, Kalabaris to unite and utilize the opportunity that the candidature of Cole offers The resolve by most of the leaders and stakeholders of the Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt Arch. Tonye Cole as its consensus governorship candidate has been hailed as the most potent answer to Governor Nyesom Wike’s misrule of the state. A chieftain of the APC in the state, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, who stated this in a statement issued and signed in Port…
In the history of Nigeria, there has never been a time in our democratic journey where a government has displayed total disregard for human rights and intolerance for opposition and voice of reason. This has become a source of concern to all lovers of democracy. Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari promised the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, his administration would conduct free and fair elections. In a statement released by Mbasekei Martin-Obono, the Executive Director, Tap Initiative for Citizens’ Development, a civic nonprofit organization with head office in Abuja, said “events have shown that the president is only paying lip service…
While it may not be the first thing on your mind immediately following a personal injury, collecting evidence in the first few days following your accident is essential for building a strong case. Any injury attorney will tell you; evidence collection should begin as soon as possible to enhance your case. The ultimate goal of any personal injury claim is to show that another party was at fault for your accident, either through their direct actions or indirectly, as a result of their failures to act. Your case hinges on finding reliable evidence to prove this fact. Preserve the Physical…
The Brand Africa 100 ranking is based on a survey among consumers 18 years and older, conducted in 23 countries across Africa Nigeria’s Dangote (www.Dangote.com) has emerged the most valuable brand among the top 50 brands in Nigeria for 2018 which were unveiled at the weekend in Lagos. This is coming barely three months after the brand was adjudged the most admired brand of African origin by Consumers in a brand rating coordinated by South Africa based Brand Leadership in conjunction with Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Brand Nigeria, the Agency that coordinated the survey in Nigeria, in its report lauded…
…Says it is time for Riverine communities to produce a governor Barely 24 hours after Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, declared that he will be running for a second term in office, in 2019, another aspirant, Barrister Soalabo West, has also announced his willingness to contest for governorship on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). West, an energy and maritime lawyer of the Kalabari ethnic extraction, says his willingness to vie for the 2019 governorship election on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, “is anchored on a new paradigm to make Rivers State great again.” He stated…
…Says Adebutu Most Competent to govern Ogun State in 2019 Omooba Sunday Solarin, former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ikenne Local Government and currently the Secretary General, Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organisation (LADO) speaks on the state of affairs in Ogun State PDP and why Ogun people should choose Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu in 2019. -Adedeji Babington-Ashaye writes: The Secretary General, Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organisation, Hon Sunday Solarin FCA, has denied the existence of any crisis in the Ogun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party saying there was nothing of such in its least form. Hon Solarin stated this during…