Tag: Ibikunle Amosun

Splitting of South West region into states has hindered development – Governors

The Southwest governors on Monday lamented the splitting of the old Western Nigeria into six states by the Federal Government, saying the action has hindered the region’s socio–economic development. The…

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[The Alausa Blog] See how Governor Ambode dealt with a flooded Lagos on Saturday

While many parts of the Lagos Island drowned in embarrassing floods on Saturday, here's how Governor Akinwunmi Ambode managed the situation: Or can he come and kill himself?

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Gov Amosun’s son weds Abike Dabiri’s daughter in Abeokuta (PHOTOS)

The son of Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun and daughter of the SSA to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa tied the knot on Saturday. Their children,…

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Osinbajo arrives Lagos for groundbreaking of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Lagos for the groundbreaking of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail. Osinbajo arrived Lagos aboard, a Caverton 5N-BSF helicopter alongside Lagos governor…

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‘Vacation: How Buhari’s aides bar family, ministers, friends from accessing him’

by Dolapo Adelana Following President Muhammadu Buhari's extended vacation in the United Kingdom, family members, friends and senior government officials have been having a hard time getting across to him.…

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[The Presidential Blog] We have a book: Buhari Vs Yar’Adua | But it has nothing to do with health

Apparently, President Muhammadu Buhari and the late former president Umaru Musa Yar'Adua have more in common other than taking off in the middle of heated affairs for a vacation that…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. BREAKING: ‘Trump to call Buhari today’ Geoffrey York, African Correspondent for The Globe and Mail said US president Donald…

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I saw Buhari in London, but can’t speak on his health status – Amosun

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun has said he indeed visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London. He said this on Monday at an event at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. There…

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[The Presidential Blog] Presidential Couple photos released | More proof of life, perhaps

The Presidential media team seems to have a whole album of photos ready for release everytime there's any rumour about his death. This time, it's a photo of him and…

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Gov. Amosun visits Buhari in London

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun on Friday visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Amosun was accompanied by Daisy Danjuma, a former senator, and one other individual. The visit may have been…

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Abductors of Nigerian-Turkish school students, staff will be arrested, prosecuted – Amosun

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun has said those responsible for the kidnap of 8 students and staff of Nigerian-Turkish school will face justice. Anosun said this when the recently freed…

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Freed Nigerian-Turkish school students, staff meet Gov. Amosun

The recently released students and staff of Nigerian Turkish International School are currently mreting with the Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun. They were accompanied by state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Only God can stop me in 2019 – Sule Lamido | Biafra: IPOB to hold referendum | More stories

From the papers this morning - A Tracklist. Only God can stop me in 2019 – Sule Lamido - YNaija Biafra: IPOB to hold referendum - YNaija Man arrested with cocaine worth…

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Amosun gives free houses to street sweeper, traffic warden

Governor of Ogun, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Monday rewarded a street sweeper, a traffic warden and three other civil servants with a house each for their dedication to duties. According…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet Governors Ibikunle Amosun, Rauf Aregbesola, Abiola Ajimobi and a former national chairman of…

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APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande has held a closed door meeting with three governors of the party in the southwest, The Punch reports. The meeting…

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PROFILE: #CalamityKemi | Is Kemi Adeosun the worst finance minister since 1999?

by Wilfred Okiche Sarah Paulson, the American character actress, got a well overdue career boost when she played real life person Marcia Clark in the 2016 FX anthology series, American…

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

‘Fulani herdsmen may be affiliated with Boko Haram’ – Army chief

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Buratai has revealed that the marauding Fulani herdsmen may be connected to terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said on Thursday, that there may be…

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I’m not used to working as hard as Obasanjo – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, expressed his gratitude to former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, for tolerating him for 3 and half years as Minister of Petroleum under his regime as Head…

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Amosun’s victory upheld by Appeal Court

The election of Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun as governor of the state has been upheld by the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan. The Appeal Court on Thursday, affirmed the…

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‘I apologise for embarrassing you’ | Blogger begs Governor Amosun

A blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, has apologised to Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, for writing a false report against his wife, Olufunso Amosun. Ojo was alleged to have posted on his Facebook…

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Like Buhari, Amosun submits commissioners list to state assembly

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has sent his commissioners' list nominees to the State House of Assembly, for ratification and approval. Speaker of the Assembly, Suraj Adekunbi, read Amosun's letter at the plenary…

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How blogger got in trouble for writing about Governor Amosun’s wife

A blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. Ojo- who is being detained at the Command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta- is in trouble for penning a…

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After this, Governor Amosun better not be found corrupt

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has recommended life imprisonment for corrupt politicians and government officials. After this, he better not be found wanting, or the wolves will come for him…

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Amosun sacks 6 education workers, 1 teacher for doing their jobs… and saying the truth

For setting an examination question, deemed to be offensive, 7 people have been dismissed from their jobs in Ogun state. Governor Ibikunle Amosun, has reportedly ordered the sacking of six officials…

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Opinion: Why residents of ‘New Lagos’ voted massively for Amosun

by Tayo Ogunbiyi The outcome of the 2015 elections, with specific reference to Amosun’s re-election feat has, however, partly rubbished the veracity of the stomach infrastructure hypothesis. The rocky and…

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Buhari visits former British PM, Tony Blair (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently in the United Kingdom, paid a courtesy visit to former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.…

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Ogun gov’t to declare public holiday for PVC collection

by Janet Joseph Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Monday, February 2, promised to declare a public holiday to enable eligible voters collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs. He made…

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Amosun thanks GEJ for doing him a favour | GEJ, GMB settle for peace | INEC’s senatorial list has k-leg | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Let's just say Fashola doesn't trust Mr. President. YNaija Jonathan,…

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC Convention will now take place in Benin | Blueprint ‘bawo’ – Wike just wants to be governor | To Buhari, PDP is just a big mess | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   Automatic tickets automatically tear Ogun APC apart. Vanguard Niger…

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