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Stage Set For Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Inauguration

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:14:46 +0000

February 24, (THEWILL) – The stage is now set for the swearing-in ceremony of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, as they prepare to officially assume their roles in office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on November 17, 2024, declared the incumbent governor, Aiyedatiwa, candidate of the All […]

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Stay Away From Council Secretariats – Adeleke Tells Newly Elected Chairmen, Councillors

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 21:02:13 +0000

February 23, (THEWILL) – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has officially sworn in the newly elected local government chairmen and councillors, urging them to, however, “stay away from the council secretariats to avoid any clash”. The new chairmen and councillors (all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were elected in Saturday’s controversial election […]

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Jechira Political Block Adopts Alia As 2027 Governorship Sole Candidate

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:08:06 +0000

February 23, (THEWILL) – The People of Jechira intermediate area, comprising Konshisha and Vandeikya Local Government Areas, have reaffirmed their solidarity and commitment to support their son, Governor Hyacinth Alia, to enable him continue to deliver democracy dividends to the state without distraction. At a solidarity rally held on Saturday in Tse Agberagba, the headquarters […]

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IBB’s Book Opens New Chapter in Nigeria’s Democracy

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:05:28 +0000

February 23, (THEWILL) – A sad chapter in Nigeria’s march to democratic governance opened for more scrutiny on Thursday, February 20, 2025 when former military President, GeneraI Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (Retd.) publicly admitted that the late Chief Moshood Abiola, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was the winner of the Presidential Election held […]

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YP4T Forecasts $15 Billion AI-Driven Growth For Nigeria By 2030

Janefrances Chibuzor, THEWILL — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:23:49 +0000

February 22, (THEWILL) – The Young Professionals for Tinubu has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its strategic push to position Artificial Intelligence as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and youth empowerment. YP4T’s West/South-South Director, Victor Benjamin, projected that Nigeria’s investment in AI and digital transformation could contribute $15 billion to the […]

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Osun LG Polls Hold Amid Legal Controversy

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:21:05 +0000

February 22, (THEWILL) – Residents of Osun State trooped out on Saturday to elect chairmen and councillors who will oversee the affairs of local governments in the state. The election comes amid legal disputes over the tenure of former council officials, with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, […]

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Days Of Military Rule In Nigeria Are Over – IBB

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:57:21 +0000

February 21, (THEWILL) – Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, has described military intervention in Nigerian politics as an aberration, declaring that “the days of military rule in Nigeria are over.” Popularly known as IBB, Babangida made this statement in his autobiography titled: “A Journey in Service”, which was launched on Thursday in Abuja, […]

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Court Orders OSSIEC To Conduct Saturday’s LG Polls, Directs Security Provision

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:29 +0000

February 21, (THEWILL) – Justice A. Aderigbigbe, the presiding judge of the Osun State High Court, on Friday, in Osogbo, ordered the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), to conduct the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Thursday, declared […]

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Osun LG Polls Hold Saturday, Gov Adeleke Defies FG

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:47:24 +0000

February 21, (THEWILL) – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed that the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, will proceed as planned despite opposition from the Federal Government. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, had on Thursday declared the planned election unconstitutional, citing the legal implications […]

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FG Tells Gov Adeleke, OSSIEC To Halt Saturday’s Local Government Election In Osun

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:38:55 +0000

February 20, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke not to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday in the state, describing the move as unconstitutional and legally untenable. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, declared the position in a statement on Thursday. […]

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