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Reps probe airlines over exorbitant fares, seek airports’ expansion

By MMS PlusOctober 12, 2020

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Reps insist on Constitution amendment despite SARS dissolution

The House of Representatives will continue with its earlier plan to amend relevant parts of the Constitution to reform the…

Buhari lacks the powers to restructure Nigeria –Yakasai

By MMS PlusOctober 6, 2020

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Buhari lacks the powers to restructure Nigeria –Yakasai

Elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, on Monday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), lacks the constitutional powers to…

Timetable: INEC talks tough as 18 parties fail to conduct primaries

By MMS PlusOctober 1, 2020

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Ondo electronic poll: INEC invites 40 companies for presentation

Over 40 companies have indicated interest and have been invited for a live presentation for a virtual or practical demonstration of…

A former Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Hosea Agboola, who is a political ally of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, is more of a liability to the Peoples Democratic Party than an asset. He said this on Thursday while welcoming some loyalists of a former governor of Oyo State and leader of the Zenith Labour Party, Rashidi Ladoja, at the Government House, Ibadan. Agboola, who is popularly called Alleluyah, said this in reaction to a video where Fayose called Makinde a ‘baby governor’. He said it was uncharitable for Fayose to call Makinde a ‘baby governor’ and described the ex-governor as an opportunist. Agboola said, “Such a statement from Fayose to a serving governor and leader of the PDP in the South-West is most uncharitable and in bad taste. “Governor Makinde before venturing into the public service had made tremendous success as a businessman. He rose from there to win a landslide victory as the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP in the 2019 election. “And the 2019 electoral victory came at a time both the state and Federal Government were being controlled by the ‘almighty’ All Progressives Congress, yet Makinde triumphed and won to prove the bookmakers wrong. “Today, Oyo State is witnessing all round development in education, health, infrastructure, economy and lots more. Makinde was able to resolve the crisis in the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, and also ensured it is now the sole property of Oyo State. “The man with such a Midas touch, whose future promises greater value to humanity, is to Fayose a baby governor? He must have woken up from the wrong side of the bed to utter such a statement. “But for posterity sake, Fayose deserves no reply, especially if one recalls how he has failed as a politician in his home state “Here is Fayose, who had only won elections when the PDP ruled at the centre. His ambition to become a senator in 2011 under the Labour Party was futile, which shows he wins only when the PDP holds sway. Makinde won when opposition was and still at the centre.” Agboola, who was recently Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Ekiti PDP, spoke further, “So, of what political value and relevance is Fayose, who failed woefully to install a successor when he was leaving as an incumbent governor of Ekiti. Ekiti PDP under him became a shadow of itself as he could not produce a single house of assembly member in that state.”

By MMS PlusOctober 1, 2020

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Lagos is ripe for takeover by PDP, says Fayose

A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that Lagos State is ripe for the Peoples Democratic Party…

Ogun, Ondo, others renew restrictions, suspend carnivals, cross-over services

By MMS PlusSeptember 24, 2020

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Violence: PDP writes Buhari, ask President to caution Akeredolu

The Peoples Democratic Party has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to caution Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for…

Obaseki receives certificate of return, seeks support from Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu, APC

By MMS PlusSeptember 23, 2020

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Obaseki receives certificate of return, seeks support from Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu, APC

• Appeal Court inaugurates petition secretariat in Benin City • Ekiti PDP, Wike, Oni, Agoro, groups congratulate Obaseki • Say…

Obaseki leads victory parade, says ‘lions, tigers’ tamed, now in zoo

By MMS PlusSeptember 22, 2020

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Obaseki leads victory parade, says ‘lions, tigers’ tamed, now in zoo

The Edo State Governor and governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, hailed the Edo people for ensuring his victory at the…

Caution your supporters, Akeredolu tells Jegede after clash

By MMS PlusSeptember 18, 2020

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Caution your supporters, Akeredolu tells Jegede after clash

As a result of the clash between supporters of the All Progressives Congress and those of the Peoples Democratic Party…

Edo Inland Dry Port'll Create Multiple Economic Benefits Nationwide– Obaseki

By MMS PlusSeptember 15, 2020

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INEC, police go tough, four days to Edo election

• Electoral body redesigns ballot papers, result sheets against fraud • IGP deploys 31,000 personnel, identifies flashpoints • Abdulsalam panel arrives…

US extends visa ban to Edo, Ondo polls’ offenders

By MMS PlusSeptember 15, 2020

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US extends visa ban to Edo, Ondo polls’ offenders

The United States Government says it has imposed visa restrictions on some individuals for their actions during the November 2019…

I’ll confront Makinde over Ekiti PDP leadership, others –Fayose

By MMS PlusSeptember 10, 2020

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I’ll confront Makinde over Ekiti PDP leadership, others –Fayose

The former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has warned the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against tampering with the…

2023 Presidency: No zoning in APC constitution, says Kalu

By MMS PlusSeptember 1, 2020

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2023 Presidency: No zoning in APC constitution, says Kalu

As the agitation for the South to produce the next President in 2023 gathers momentum, a former Abia State Governor…

Wike poaches Amaechi’s stalwarts to deplete fragmented APC

By MMS PlusAugust 31, 2020

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Wike poaches Amaechi’s stalwarts to deplete fragmented APC

The defection of former Director-General of All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Organisation in the 2019 general election, Dr. Chidi Lloyd,…

APC, PDP trade words over Tinubu’s candidacy

By MMS PlusAugust 28, 2020

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Edo: APC, PDP continue verbal war, allege kidnap plot

Opposition party in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress, has alleged plans by Governor Godwin Obaseki and the Peoples Democratic…

Akeredolu, Jegede trade words as supporters clash

By MMS PlusAugust 28, 2020

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Akeredolu, Jegede trade words as supporters clash

The candidates of both the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo…

Nigerian traders’ shops: FG considers retaliatory actions against Ghana

By MMS PlusAugust 18, 2020

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I was told not to talk, Mailafia says after visiting DSS

NCFront tackles presidency over Na’Abba Former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, who was invited by…

By MMS PlusAugust 14, 2020

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All APC aspirants are supporting me, says Akeredolu

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has advised citizens and residents of the state to avoid fighting over any…

By MMS PlusAugust 12, 2020

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Edo 2020: PDP, APC bicker over attack claims

The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the All Progressives Congress of planning to cause chaos in Uzairue, Etsako West Local…

By MMS PlusAugust 11, 2020

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Wike accuses APC of plot to disrupt Edo polls

PFN tasks FG, stakeholders on violence-free election The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been accused of plotting to stoke up…

Overtures to Atiku, Saraki, others expose APC’s existential dilemma

By MMS PlusAugust 11, 2020

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Overtures to Atiku, Saraki, others expose APC’s existential dilemma

Whether it was made in jest or earnest, the call by governing All Progressives Congress (APC) on some of its…