Ogun 2023: Gov Abiodun Fights Back Over Crime Allegations

By Lanre Olaleye

Embattled Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has taken up the gauntlet to extricate himself of criminal allegations levied against him by political opponents ahead of the forthcoming Ogun State governorship election.

Gov. Abiodun is standing for re-election next year on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, the national secretariat of the party has received a petition which seeks to disqualify Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, from participating in the forthcoming governorship primaries.

 Alaafin of Oyo Dies After Brief Illness

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is dead

He was 83 years old and the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years.

Alaafin Adeyemi, the third from the Alowolodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State in South-West Nigeria.

The remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to Oyo town, 62 kilometres from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in the early hours of Saturday and traditional rites began, palace sources informed.

GREAT HURDLE!

 

2023 Presidency: 

THE ODDS AGAINST TINUBU

By Leye Adio

At the recently concluded National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu cut aee lone figure. Seated beside Bisi Akande at the VIP section inside the Eagles Square, the National Leader of the ruling party wore a stone-face which summed up the disheartening thoughts racing through his mind. He looked quite disturbed and was not in his usual best element.

The Lion of Bourdillon looked somewhat tamed. He looked deserted as most of his hardcore loyalists who usually thronged his presence at such big occasions were nowhere to be found. For close watchers, Asiwaju's state of mind is a crystal reflection of the frustration dogging his bid for the Nigerian presidency in 2023.

 OSIBAJO VS TINUBU

Let's Have A National Debate, Says Veteran Broadcaster, Jimi Disu

By Lanre Olaleye

Veteran broadcaster, Jimi Disu has called for a national debate between the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osibajo and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the run up to the party's primary election.

Both Osibajo and Tinubu have become frontline contenders for the APC presidential ticket even as there have been allegations of betrayal from the opposing camps. The Vice President who was appointed Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General by Tinubu when the latter was Governor of Lagos has been accused of being a betrayer by Tinubu's loyalists.

But Disu, a public commentator and a classmate of the Vice President rose in stout defence of his childhood friend, describing allegation of betrayal being impuned on Osibajo as lazy and pedestal.

THE BETRAYER IS BACK!

Lagos Appoints MC Oluomo Parks Management Committee Chairman

By Lanre Olaleye

In what appears as the last scene of a plot, the Lagos State Government has appointed the suspended Lagos State Council Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya popularly called MC Oluomo, as the chairman of its new Parks Management Committee.

Oluomo's appointment which was contained on a press statement yesterday did not come as a surprise to keen followers of the power play among members of the road transport union in the state.