Confusion as APC, PDP claim victory in controversial Ibadan Appeal Court judgement

An air of uncertainty pervades the ancient city of Ibadan, capital of Oyo state as an ambiguous judgement by the Court of Appeal on the March 9, 2019 governorship election thrown confusion into the state’s political space. Both the ruling People Democratic Party (PDP) and the leading opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) are claiming victory after the split judgement that did not outrightly remove incumbent governor,  Seyi Makinde of the PDP or proclaimed appellant, Bayo Adelabu of the APC as the winner.The Appeal Court on Monday said it “allowed” the…

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Last days of Prof. David-West

Contrary to news making rounds in the online-media, former Petroleum and Energy Minister, Prof. Tam David-West, did not die in penury. The University of Ibadan based virologist was admitted to the private suite of the University College Hospital Ibadan; the luxury arm of the premier teaching hospital for 11days. The Public Relations Officer of the UCH, Mr. Toye Akinrinlola, told PUNCH that the former minister, however, died on Monday morning at 11:05. The official did not give further details other than, “He was brought here over a week ago and admitted to a private…

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Gbajabiamila eulogises Mamman Daura at 80

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has eulogised the virtues of elder statesman and veteran journalist, Malam Mamman Daura, as he marks his 80th birthday.Gbajabiamila said attaining the age of 80 is a great achievement worth celebrating, saying Daura has paid his dues as a national figure.According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker described Daura as a peace-loving and unassuming individual.  “I wish to celebrate this great Nigerian, who has done a lot for the country in different…

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Ex-Petroleum minister, David-West is dead

Renowned professor of virology, activist and former minister of petroleum, Tamuno David-West is dead. He died Monday at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan at the age of 83 years. The famous political activist and virologist was born in Buguma, Kalabari, Rivers State. He worked as a lecturer and became a professor at the University of Ibadan where he lived and died. He joined the university in 1969 and became a professor of virology in 1975. David-West served in Nigerian government as commissioner for education and a member of the…

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Road closed for Amosun’s APM as Appeal Court upholds Abiodun victory as Ogun governor

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of Allied People’s Movement (APM), Adekunle Akinlade on the March 9 governorship election in Ogun State against the ruling of the election petition tribunal which affirmed Governor Dapo Abiodun’s victory. The court upheld the election of the State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The three-man panel in the unanimous judgment, delivered by Justice Mohammed Ambi-Usi Danjuma, who stood in for the head…

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