Tag: Mimiko

Mimiko, Oni, Abati, Banire, Sonaiya, Mamora put political differences aside to inspire Nigeria’s Emerging Political Leaders

Political leaders from across various divides have put aside their party differences and unite to empower Young and Emerging Political Leaders at the Nigerian Emerging Political Leaders Forum in Lagos…

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Muiz Banire, Jimi Agbaje, Segun Mimiko, others to discuss Internal Democracy and Politics with Emerging Political Leaders

The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressive Congress Dr. Muiz Banire, former PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Lagos State Mr Jimi Agbaje, and Former Governor of Ondo, Segun Mimiko are…

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Opinion: Mimiko’s footprints in Adekunle Ajasin University

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel In January 2012 I started a journey that spanned about four years in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. As a newly admitted student I was joyous…

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Femi Fani-Kayode: A warning to INEC | Do not murder sleep in Ondo state

by Femi Fani-Kayode Prince Adedeji Soyebi who is the INEC National Commssioner for the south west is leading the team for the Ondo state governorship election tomorrow whilst Professor Kayode…

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The Backstory: Between Prof Ayo Soremekun, the returning officer and the PDP

There's a very scathing statement out there today by Ayo Fadaka, publicity secretary Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State rejecting the appointment of Professor Soremekun as the Chief Returning Officer…

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Opinion: Ondo State | Jimoh Ibrahim and the limits of political charlatanism

by Jude Ndukwe The Ondo State governorship election is just a few days away. While serious candidates from across all political parties are putting finishing touches to their campaigns and…

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Opinion: Ondo 2016 | Mimiko wants a third term through the back door

by Festus Aladesanmi Dr. Rahman Abayomi Olusegun Mimiko, the incumbent and out-going Governor of Ondo state, is the first governor in the history of the state to enjoy full two…

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Aziza Uko: Mimiko, the man I wish would lead Nigeria someday

by Aziza Uko No class of Nigerians suffers from prejudicial generalization like our political leaders. From classrooms, to newsrooms, to boardrooms to living rooms, wherever Nigerians meet they are most…

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. U.S. blacklist 20 Nigerian states The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens…

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‘Fayose and Mimiko are far better than Ambode’ – PDP

The Lagos state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, said that contrary to a recent poll by the African Leadership Magazine, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is not the best…

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Opinion: The madness of Nigerian governors; a case study of Mimiko

by Gbenga Adene Ojo Oladimeji will agree with me that I’ve given up on arguing anything related to Nigeria/politics because “I cannot come and go and die” but someone I…

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Workers’ strike: Mimiko makes promises, no headway for Fayose

Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko has promised to infuse N3.4 billion into the state's economy in a ploy to get the striking workers back to work. The governor met…

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top 5 stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Buharimeter holds in Abuja A town hall meeting, entitled Buharimeter, was on Thursday held in Abuja to discuss…

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Mimiko blocked from entering government house by angry workers

The Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, was on Thursday prevented from gaining access to his office by protesting workers who blocked the entrance of the state government house. The workers…

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Opinion: Dr Mimiko, achievements do the talking, not the printed lies of government

by Orukotan, Ayomikun Samuel The Federal Republic off Nigeria still lacks human capital- a key resource to her growth and development. Pitifully, investment in education (key to human development) at…

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It’s on: The PDP is officially doing battle with Fayose and Mimiko

The Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Southwest zone, Makanjuola Ogundipe, has attacked the Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, and his Ondo counterpart, Olusegun Mimiko, for conducting elections…

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Mimiko says the APC has failed, and that’s great news for the PDP

The Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, on Saturday urged the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to take advantage the poor performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress to regain power…

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This is the schedule INEC released for Edo and Ondo elections

As the governorship elections of sister sister states, Ondo and Edo draw near, the Independent National Electoral Commission has released the timetable for the forthcoming polls. For Edo state, governorship…

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PDP chieftains suspend bickering for Southwest leaders meeting (PHOTOS)

Key members of the Peoples Democratic Party from the Southwest zone have momentarily put aside their differences, and have come together to deliberate on the future of the zone in…

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APC accuses Mimiko of using workers’ salaries to fund upcoming election

The Ondo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused the state governor, Olusegun Mimiko of plotting to use money meant to pay workers' salaries to buy votes of…

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Fire mars Sheriff’s visit to Mimiko | Metuh almost re-arrested | Ted Cruz ‘had 5 extramarital affairs’ | More stories

FG 'will recover' all looted funds from UAE. Punch Arase calls for tight security across the country. Nation Why customs banned importation of rice through land borders. Leadership Outbreak of…

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Jude Ndukwe: What APC can learn from Mimiko… after withdrawing the budget of shame

The 2016 budget of Ondo State which is the seventh in the series of the state’s Budget of a  ‘Caring Heart’ under the leadership of Governor Olusegun Mimiko, has, as…

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Yorubas feel more secure with OPC than police — Mimiko

Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has said that the Oodua Peoples Congress have protected the Yoruba land better than the Nigerian police. Mimiko, stated this at the 80th birthday celebration of…

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Olu Falae makes first stop after being released (PHOTOS)

Following his release, the former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Chief Olu Falae, paid a visit to his state governor. The Afenifere chieftain met with the Ondo state…

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Akure youth don’t want to be ruled by a dwarf apparently

According to the Daily Post, a whole bunch of Akure "Youth" decided to protest the emergence of Prince Kole Aladetoyinbo as the new Deji of Akure elect. If only they…

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17 people killed as strange disease hits Ondo

by Anike Jacobs Three more persons have died from the strange disease that hit Ondo recently, bring the death to seventeen. Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, on Friday in…

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Wait, is Mimiko really planning to impeach Olanusi?

by Ranti Joseph The Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Robert Boroffice, alleged that the Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, was planning to impeach his deputy, Ali Olanusi, for…

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“He’s no longer popular among the people” | APC says Mimiko is a political liability

by Ranti Joseph The Ondo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted rumours that the state governor, Olusegun Mimiko is contemplating defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

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Aftermath of Akure gas explosion: Angry youths stone Mimiko

by Damilola Jagun Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State and his entourage escaped death at Arakale in Akure, the state capital on Saturday night on their way to  Idanre where a…

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