3 h. ago How The Patriots constitutional summit will shape Nigeria —Adejumo, S’West committee chairman

Tribune Online How The Patriots constitutional summit will shape Nigeria —Adejumo, S’West committee chairman Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo is the South West Chairman of The Patriots coordinating committee preparing the list of delegates for next week’s constitutional summit. In this interview by KUNLE ODEREMI, he sheds light on the goal of the summit, the vision of the elders and leaders of thought, and their quest for a new Nigeria. Preparations […] How The Patriots constitutional summit will shape Nigeria —Adejumo, S’West committee chairman Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Delineation: Delta Communities Threaten To Disrupt Oil Facilities Over Alleged Marginalisation

Ogbe-Ijoh oil producing communities in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have threatened to disrupt further flow of oil and gas from the communities, if the injustice against them are not addressed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the shortchanged delineation of wards in their local government. This threat is […]

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18 h. ago Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom Oil Producing Communities in Delta State have accused some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) of allegedly compromising the Supreme Court ordered electoral wards delineation in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.  Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Tekedor/Kusimi Community, also […] The post Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Umahi Promises To Consolidate Road Infrastructure Project In South West

The minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has described the need to consolidate road infrastructure projects in Southwest as part of efforts to consider full scale reconstruction of deplorable roads This is even as the minister directed the ministry to redesign and fix all dilapidated roads stretching along the University of Ibadan, Ife and Ogbomosho […]

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27 h. ago PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex

Tribune Online PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Dr Eddy Olafeso is the former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West. He speaks with Hakeem Gbadamosi on the current crisis within PDP, the coalition, defections, among other issues. THE crack and growing disaffection in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP0 portend danger for the party ahead of the  2027 election, […] PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Makinde Has Transformed Oyo Into New Economic Hub – Commissioner

Oyo State commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, has disclosed that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has transformed the state into a new economic hub in the South-West. He said that the government has transformed the state into an investors’ destination by delivering high-impact, durable, and cross-functional roads and hydraulics and implementing policies […]

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3 d. ago NNPP chieftain Ajadi sends important message to Nigerians ahead of 2027 elections

A South-West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has urged Nigerians to reject any political party or candidate that failed to fulfill their electoral promises made during the 2023 electioneering campaigns. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ajadi charged the electorate to critically assess the track records of parties […] The post NNPP chieftain Ajadi sends important message to Nigerians ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Naval Gunboat Capsizes In Delta, 3 Officers, 3 Others Die, 3 Missing

Tragedy struck the Nigerian Navy on Thursday night when its gunboat conveying 15 personnel and civilians capsized along the waterways in Escravos, Warri South West local government area of Delta State. Six persons, including a naval commander (name withheld) two youth corps members (name withheld) performing their primary assignment at NNS Delta, Warri Naval Base, […]

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5 d. ago Public Hearing: Clamour For More States, LGs, Others Top Constitution Review

The clamour for the creation of more states, local governments, state police, and other demands topped the agenda on Friday at the commencement of the public hearing in the South West for the review of the 1999 constitution. Stakeholders in the region, at the well-attended public hearing, called for the creation of more states, local […]

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6 d. ago MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin

Tribune Online MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin THE leadership of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) last week commenced visits to notable figures to brief them on the forthcoming 10th Annual General Assembly of the organisation. Their first port of call was the palace of the Timi of Ede, Oba Monirudeen Adesola Lawal Laminisa I. Leader of the delegation and […] MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation

The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the proposed Anioma State creation. The Anioma comprising the nine  predominantly Igbo speaking people of Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Ika North, Ika South, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani Local Government Areas […] The post Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Women Cocoa Farmers Seek Gov’t Backing, Inclusion In African Cocoa Agenda 2063

Women cocoa farmers in Ondo State have called on federal and state governments across cocoa-producing regions of South-West Nigeria to create enabling platforms that ensure their inclusion in the African Cocoa Agenda 2063, a continental strategy aimed at revolutionising cocoa farming for Africa’s sustainable development. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session organised by the development […]

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1 week ago Online publishers task South West Development Commission on quality, timely project delivery

The South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) has called on the newly inaugurated management of the South West Development read more Online publishers task South West Development Commission on quality, timely project delivery

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1 week ago Hijrah 1447: MUSWEN urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria, global community

Tribune Online Hijrah 1447: MUSWEN urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria, global community THE Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has called on Muslims across Nigeria and beyond to seek divine guidance, peace, and progress for the country and the global community as the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447, commences. In its New Year message signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, Executive […] Hijrah 1447: MUSWEN urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria, global community Tribune Online

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1 week ago Senate confirms nominees for NDIC, regional development commissions

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has confirmed nominees for appointments into key federal institutions, including the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), the South West Development Commission (SWDC), the South South Development Commission (SSDC), and the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The confirmations followed the consideration and adoption of separate reports by relevant Senate committees […] The post Senate confirms nominees for NDIC, regional development commissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT: Senate Considers 31 Proposals For State Creation

LEADERSHIP can report that the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution is considering 31 new proposals for state creation. Of these requests, six are from the North East, six from the North West, and three from the South East. It was gathered that the Senate is also making a final push to […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Southern, Middle Belt leaders task governors on security

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has tasked the 36 state governors to provide adequate security for their people in the nature of the South West Security Network known as Amotekun with full compliments of weapons to face and deter insurgency and terrorism. This is even as the forum […] The post Insecurity: Southern, Middle Belt leaders task governors on security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo

Tribune Online MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo THE Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has called on the Ondo State government and security agencies to probe the reported invasion of an imam’s house and a mosque in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Ondo State, by individuals allegedly associated with a masquerade festival, and ensure justice in the matter. MUSWEN, in a statement signed […] MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago SWDC boss mulls strategy to attract investments, talents to South

Tribune Online SWDC boss mulls strategy to attract investments, talents to South-West Managing Director of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Charles Akinola, has said that the vision will be anchored on a strong regional development strategy where... SWDC boss mulls strategy to attract investments, talents to South-West Tribune Online

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3 w. ago SWDC’ll drive regional economic integration, nominees promise Nigerians

Charles Akinola, the managing director nominee for the newly established South-West Development Commission (SWDC), has declared that the commission under read more SWDC’ll drive regional economic integration, nominees promise Nigerians

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