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The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Ude Okoye, a former National Publicity Secretary of the party and a veteran journalist, Hon. Kola Ologbodiyan, a former member of the House of Representative, Hon. Shina Peller among other prominent PDP Chieftains earlier today visited Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR to plead with him to rescind his decision to quit the party.  The members of the delegation who visited Dr Adediran in his Abuja office  although acknowledged the justifications of his resignation from the PDP, however implored him to reconsider the option of staging a comeback.  These were contained in a statement signed by Gbenga Ogunleye, spokesperson of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, dated March 5, 2025. While appreciating the show of love and camaraderie, JANDOR assures the delegation of his willingness and readiness to collaborate with his friends in his future political journey notwithstanding the difference in political ali...

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday said his administration has constructed about 1000km of roads since its inception in 2019. He spoke at the commissioning of the 3.12 kilometers Oke-Erinja-Ilobi road in Yewa South Local Government Area of the state, even as he promised to ensure the completion of the road all the way to Ilobi. The project, according to the governor, marks another historic moment in the trajectory and journey of the development of the state, noting that the road is a pathway to progress and economic development that will enhance the quality of life of the Erinja and Ilobi community. "We have underscored our commitment as a government not just to urban renewal, not just focusing on reconstructing urban roads alone. It is very easy to construct urban roads, but it takes a far-sighted administration to conceive the construction of rural roads. "It takes a far-sighted administration to appreciate the fact that the food supply chain starts fro...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has issued a stern warning to commercial vehicle operators within the state, urging them to refrain from transporting flammable materials in their vehicles to ensure the safety of passengers.  This caution follows a tragic incident involving a commercial vehicle on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Interchange Expressway near the Muhammadu Buhari Estate. The accident claimed the lives of 16 individuals. The vehicle in question, a white Mazda bus bearing the registration number KJA949YJ, was reportedly carrying a filled gas cylinder when it exploded, leading to a fire outbreak.  The governor, in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday evening by his SpecialAdviser,  Media and Strategy,  Hon. Kayode Akinmade said the accident was preventable. He emphasized the critical need for stringent handling and transportation protocols regarding highly flammable substances, including gas and petroleum products. Governor Abiodun noted the responsibility of th...

In recognition of the commitment of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to security, peace, law, and order in the state, the Ologere of Ogere, HRH Oba James Obafemi Saliu, has handed over two security outposts recently constructed by him for the use of the South-West Security Network otherwise known as Amotekun, and the Vigilante Group of Nigerian (VGN) to the Ogun State government. The security outposts, worth several millions of naira, are in two separate strategic locations within Ogere-Remo community in the Ogun East Senatorial District, and will serve as the operational and administrative offices of the two security agencies in Ogere community.  In his address at the commissioning and handing over ceremony, the donor and a notable philanthropist, the Ologere of Ogere, HRH Oba James Obafemi, said that he decided to elevate the popular security slogan of " if you see something, say something" to  " if you see something, do something", to "highlight...

A group of concerned citizens has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to sabotage President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reforms on local refineries. The group, Concerned Nigerians led by its National Coordinator Obinna Francis, claims to have uncovered a sinister plot to stop the supply of crude oil to domestic refineries. According to Francis, the plot is being orchestrated by a cabal within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in collaboration with importers of fake petrol. The group alleges that this cabal is seeking to undermine the government's economic reforms, which have led to a significant reduction in fuel prices and a subsequent decrease in the cost of food items. The concerned citizens believe that the plot is driven by a desire to return Nigeria to the era of petrol importation and the reintroduction of subsidies. They argue that cutting off crude oil supply to domestic refineries would create a shortage of refined products, forcing the country to imp...

The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Dr Olajide AbdulAzeez Adediran aka Jandor, has resigned from the party. Adediran announced his resignation, while addressing the media in his campaign office in Ikeja on Monday in the presence of some of the supporters of his group, Lagos4Lagos from across the 20 local governments in the state. Recalling the events that characterised the election, and the roles played by the leaders of the party, Jandor stated that it has become evident that the leadership of the party, both at the state and national levels, has to uphold the ideals of democracy and good governance. "As the governorship candidate in the 2023 election, we ran a campaign based on transformation, development and the desire for positive change, but unfortunately, the internal betrayals and lack of commitment from the party leadership hindered our chances and left many of our supporters dewildered and disillusioned. "To...