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Yoruba Nation: prospects and perils post-2031 – (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Yoruba Nation: prospects and perils post-2031 – (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Last week, the Ekiti State Chapter of the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) - a body I once served as pioneer Administrative Secretary - gathered in Ado-Ekiti for a colloquium marking former Governor Kayode Fayemi’s 61st birthday. Beyond the celebration, the event was a platform to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision and drum up support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO)’s second-term bid. With the June 20 Ekiti polls right around the corner, the political temperature in the South West has reached a boiling point. It’s now the talk of the town, and for good reason. Our best wishes go…
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HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha Sends Tribute to a Fearless Leader: His Royal Majesty Igwe Amb. Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu

HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha Sends Tribute to a Fearless Leader: His Royal Majesty Igwe Amb. Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu

I extend my deepest gratitude to His Royal Majesty, Igwe Amb. Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, for his courageous and forthright address on the release of Nnamdi Kanu and the welfare of Traditional Rulers in Nigeria. Delivered before President His Excellency, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, key public officials, and respected traditional rulers, his speech powerfully captured the concerns of the people. With clarity, conviction, and great integrity, His Royal Majesty tackled these critical issues, offering a voice for those who often go unheard. His unwavering commitment to the welfare of his people and the nation remains an inspiration, reflecting his resolute dedication…
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Facts Beyond Fiction: Governor Peter Mbah Is Rewriting History And Redefining Governance In Profound Ways.

Facts Beyond Fiction: Governor Peter Mbah Is Rewriting History And Redefining Governance In Profound Ways.

We have seen the SMART SCHOOLS sprouting across the State which Naysayers struggle to rubbish. We have seen the Healthcare Centres that they pretend they cannot see. We have seen Enugu State emerge from a quiet State to the Centre of Corporate activities hosting the most serious Conferences and Corporate events in the Country, which is a testament to uncommon transformation, would the Naysayers also dispute that? We have seen the eventual end of the Sit-At-Home protestation of IPOB and Pro-Biafra Agitators in the South East, would the Naysayers also deny that it was Peter Mbah that pioneered the challenge…
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Chidiebere J. Okoh Calls Out Governor Otti’s Alleged Secret APC Plot, Defends Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Chidiebere J. Okoh Calls Out Governor Otti’s Alleged Secret APC Plot, Defends Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, has expressed strong disapproval over Governor Alex Otti's alleged behind-the-scenes efforts to join the APC through President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Chief of Staff. Okoh described such actions as “unacceptable” and emphasized that if Governor Otti wishes to align with President Tinubu, he must do so openly and unequivocally, rather than through secretive machinations. “Governor Otti's covert moves to join APC via backdoor channels through the Chief of Staff to the President or any other secret means is unacceptable. He must come forward openly, express…
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Chidiebere Okoh Urges Restraint By Ohafia Youths; Condemns Death Wish Against Senator Orji Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh Urges Restraint By Ohafia Youths; Condemns Death Wish Against Senator Orji Kalu

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent APC chieftain in Abia State and a steadfast supporter of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has voiced his concerns over the recent viral video featuring a group of women from Ohafia who can be heard chanting a death wish against the senator. The video, which has sparked widespread debate, saw the women calling for the death of Senator Kalu in their local dialect. Okoh, who is known for his political influence and unwavering support for Senator Kalu, has described the sentiments expressed in the video as extreme and undemocratic. He strongly condemned the violent rhetoric,…
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