Tag: election

Buhari rejoices with Revd. Ositelu on election as President of WCC for Africa

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari says he shares in the joy of elevation for The Church of the Lord (TCL) Worldwide, with the election of Revd. Rufus Ositelu as the President of World Council of Churches (WCC)…

September 16, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Buhari congratulates Fayemi on election as FORAF President

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on his election as President of the Forum of Regions of Africa (FORAF), in his capacity as Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF).  …

September 12, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

NSCDC deploys 11,226 personnel for Osun election

By Kelechi Ogunleye, Abuja.   The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 11,226 personnel to provide security during Saturday’s governorship election in Osun.   This is contained in a statement by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Olusola Odumosu,…

July 14, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Osun governorship election: Ayu expresses confidence in PDP’s victory

By Emmanuel Oloniruha, Abuja.   The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has expressed confidence that the party would win Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.   Ayu, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja…

July 13, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

21,000 police officers to be deployed for Osun election – IGP

By Olajide Idowu, Osogbo.   The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Alkali Baba, says 21,000 police officers will be deployed for the July 16 Osun governorship election.   He disclosed this in Osogbo on Tuesday at the Independent National…

July 12, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Osun election: FRSC deploys 1,500 personnel, 35 vehicles

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The Corps Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has approved the deployment of 1,500 personnel and 35 vehicles for the July 16 Osun governorship election.   This is contained in a…

July 11, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

African insurance brokers elect ex-NCRIB president as AIBA Chairman

By Rukayat Adeyemi, Lagos.   Members of the African Insurance Brokers Association (AIBA) have elected Chief Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja, former President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), as the Chairman of the association.   A statement, made available…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Ekiti election: Oyetola congratulates Oyebanji, APC leaders 

By Victor Adeoti, Osogbo.   Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has congratulated Mr Biodun Oyebanji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, on his victory at Saturday’s governorship election in the state.   This is contained in…

June 19, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Ekiti governorship election: Police restrict vehicular movement

  By Yinusa Ishola   The Police Command in Ekiti State on Friday announced restriction of vehicular movement in parts of the state from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, the date for the governorship election in…

June 17, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

2023: Yiaga Africa seeks socio-political change, mobilises youth participation

By Mariam Akande/Joan Odafe, Lagos.   Yiaga Africa, an international NGO, has urged Nigerian youths to ensure that they fully engage their communities by supporting young candidates and mobilising people to register and vote in the forthcoming general elections.  …

May 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·