According the report received, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has expelled Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Ladi Adebutu, Sikirulai Ogundele and Tolu Bankole. BEING THE RESOLUTION AND PRESS ADDRESS OF THE STATE CHAIRMAN, ENGR. ADEBAYO DAYO AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 26/11/2016 Protocols : Gentlemen of the press, the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun state under my leadership met this morning to look into developing issues as it affects the interest of our party. You all are aware of the challenges we have contended with since our…
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A Lecture Presented At The University Of Nigeria By Dakuku Adol Peterside, Ph.D Introduction I am most grateful to the Department of Management and the authority of this great university for their kindness to invite me to deliver this lecture, even when I am not privileged to be “a Lion”. Returning to the university campus to rub minds with fellow students is always a gratifying experience for me; more so, as learning is a continuous process. I would like to say that I am at the early stages of my own adult learning experience, learning from the multiverse of the…
…Accuses the governor of dubious intention, seeking crisis. As the governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike undertakes what he calls road project flag-off in Rivers State, the State Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief [Dr.] Davies Ibiamu Ikanya has advised the governor not to create crisis in the State by embarking on flag-off for roads awarded by the federal government through the Niger Delta Development Commission [NDDC] for which work is presently ongoing. “We in APC are surprised that Gov. Wike suddenly woke up to embark on road project flag-off for roads which were awarded by the NDDC…
…urges vigilance among Ondo people Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has raised the alarm that democracy has been placed on trial in Ondo State, alleging that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has merged with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the Ondo State governorship election. Governor Fayose, who made this known in a statement issued on Friday, which he personally signed, alleged that “the Returning Officers by INEC already have fake results that they will announce to Nigerians as they did in Edo State,” adding that “The sad reality confronting the electoral process in Nigeria today is…
The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under my leadership has been drawn to yet another statement by some interlopers led by one Sikirulai Ogundele that have been illegally parading themselves as executives of the PDP in Ogun state. In the said statement, the charlatans purportedly suspended party officials and some leaders of our party, including a serving senator and a state House of Assembly member. We chose to make this reaction not because their latest action carries any weight or is of any value before the law, but it is imperative that these elements are put in their…
…Laments Aregbesola six years of disaster A civil rights group under the auspices of Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State (CSCEOS) has revealed how the State governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, flew the sum of N2billon Osun State Ecological funds to Ondo State in support of the candidate of their new party, the Alliance for Democracy(AD), Mr. Olushola Oke before and during the Saturday 26th,November,2016 governorship election in the State. The Civil group also revealed that the fund has been in the custody of the former Special Adviser and now Consultant on Environmental Sanitation to Governor Aregbesola, Mr.…
The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Buruji Kashamu has said that he could not be suspended from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He spoke in response to a statement issued by one Sikirulai Ogundele who claimed to be the Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the party that he and seven others had been suspended from the party. In a statement issued today in Lagos by his Media Adviser, Mr. Austin Oniyokor, Kashamu said it was preposterous that an impostor like Ogundele, who is standing trial for theft and burglary before a Chief…
This piece is not borne out of sheer vain glorious imaginations or because I am the most lettered. But I consider this a great opportunity to write about this great achiever of our time. An opportunity that doesn’t come too often. If there’s ever a time in history, when the studies of the fundamentals of leadership should be added to the schools’ curriculum, this can’t but be a better time. Perhaps, the dearth of leadership rocking the steadiness of our nation’s boat would have found a lasting solution. Or if the present crop of leaders will borrow a leaf from…
…Dedicate it to late Ken Atsuwete. “The granting of bail to the APC chieftain, Hon. Ojukaye Flag-Amachree by the Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt Thursday signifies the pre-eminence of good over evil; it confirms that the triumph of evil over good is only but temporary” said Rivers APC in a statement signed by its Spokesman, Chris Finebone. According to the statement, “For the members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and beyond, today reaffirms our belief in what the late sage, Haile Selassie said that “Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has denied rejecting calls for the postponement of Ondo State Governorship election, saying it has no Acting National Publicity Secretary in the name of Veteran Olawale Okunniyi. According to a statement personally signed by the National Chairman of CNPP, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, the Conference noted that its Acting National Publicity Secretary is Dr. Yunusa Tanko, who is the current National Chairman of the National Conscience Party (NCP). The CNPP is the umbrella body of all political parties and associations in Nigeria. The Statement reads: “The attention of the national secretariat of the Conference…
A civil society group under the aegis of Save Lagos Group (SLG) has written a strong worded letter to the Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode over the bad state of the roads in the metropolis of the State which made the citizens of the State to be encountering horrible experienced to reach their various destinations on daily basis, calling on the State government for immediate action on the reconstruction of the roads across the length and breadth of the State because of the commercial nature of the State. The group also condemned the shady jobs of the contractors handling…
Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State has led members of the state Excecutive Council to drive across one of the three flyover bridges on the Transahara Expressway in Abakaliki. An obviously overjoyed Umahi told a crowd that gathered to witness the historic event that another flyover would be constructed next year at the Nkalagu junction, Nkalagu in Ishielu Local Government Area. The reason, he said was to end accidents on that section of the ever-busy transhara highway. He said, Few days ago, we lost one of our very key supporters at Nkalagu junction and that place has been taking…
The Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has described the bail granted Hon Ojukaye Flag-Amachree by the Court of Appeal on all counts as the “triumph of light over evil and end of wickedness from Rivers State Government House.” He stressed that the judiciary has once again risen to its bastion as the last hope of the oppressed and those unjustly persecuted by power mongers. Hon. Ojukaye Flag Amachree, an APC chieftain in Rivers State was arrested and sent to prison on concocted charges by the Rivers State…
Luck smiled on two teenage hawkers in Abakaliki on Tuesday as the Governor Of Ebonyi State, David Umahi doled out N1m to them. The two children, Ukamaka Ikema and Chimuanya Nwarie, had run into the governor who was inspecting the Akanu Ibiam roundabout flyover along the Transhara Expressway in the city. Ukamaka, aged 10 is a primary three pupil of Ezikwo Primary School while Chimuanya, who is 12, is a JS I student of Evangel Nursery,Primary and Secondary School in the state capital. Governor Umahi, who was in company with his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, and some members of the state…
A foremost Public Affairs Analyst from Cross River State, Prince Thomas Abi Jr. has called on Governor Ben Ayade to urgently rehabilitate all dilapidated roads in Ogoja. Prince Abi lamented the poor state of roads in Ogoja which he said was most unfortunate since the town is one of the oldest towns in Nigeria. “Ogoja is one of the oldest towns in Nigeria. She is the mother of all Local governments in Cross River but it is most unfortunate that the roads in Ogoja are in a sorry state. It is a thing of pity that the roads within Ogoja…
…flags off over 6,000 economic tree planting exercise. A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), serving in Ebonyi State, Godshield Kanjal, has flagged-off over 6,000 economic tree planting exercise He said the Exercise is aimed at tackling climate change and poverty in the state. Speaking at the flag off of the exercise at Achara Community School, Ugwu-Achara, Ebonyi state, the NYSC member explained that although in recent times, the debate on tackling climate change and poverty in most countries of the world had topped the agenda of different fora, it was high time resolutions of such debates were…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the controversial Federal High Court, Abuja judge, Okon Abang as a disgrace to the judiciary, calling on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to “save the judiciary from this disgrace called Okon Abang by showing him the way out of the bench.” Governor Fayose, in his reaction to the Appeal Court judgment, which nullified Abang’s ruling of the October 14, 2016 and declared it as a fraud, said; “it is obvious that Justice Abang is representing the dirty interests of some cabals, who are protecting him despite the incalculable damages he…
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The coaching leadership style connects people’s personal goals with the political institution’s goals. A leader using this style is empathic and encouraging, and focuses on developing others for future success. This style centers on having in-depth conversations with party members that may have little to do with current goals, instead focusing on long-term life goals and how these connect with the party’s mission. A modern Coaching leader such as Senator Buruji Kashamu clearly define roles and tasks of followers, but seeks their input and suggestions too. Decisions are still made by him (SPBK) , but the communication style is truly…
The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside is to deliver this year’s University of Nigeria (UNN) Distinguished Persons Annual Lecture of the Faculty of Management. According to a statement from the University, the lecture is an annual academic event that provides an opportunity for outstanding persons in government positions to apprise and update the academia and the public at large of the vision, mission, and achievements in the national assignments under their charge. Since being appointed as the DG of NIMASA by President Muhammadu Buhari, Dr Peterside has brought a new narrative to…