The history of Basorun Ogunmola is quite a fascinating one as his life and time was riddled with lots of interesting stories ranging from being an oracle diviner at age 10 and later to a warlord. He was one of the foremost warriors, the Yoruba race ever produced. Despite his smallish stature, he was a...
Author: Lekan Dada
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Lalupon: A Yoruba City of Warriors
Lalupon is a city whose story cannot be complete without the ancient city of Ibadan. It is a town located on the outskirt of Ibadan, in the Lagelu local government area of Oyo state. It was built by the warlords as a gateway town between Ibadan and Iwo as well as the reserve war camp...
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Failed State: Nigerians look up to PDP for solution
On the state of the nation, he said NEC strongly condemned the issue of corruption and insensitivity resulting in worsening insecurity and agonizing economic hardship in the country. He said the NEC also condemned corruption in government which was responsible for the excruciating fuel crisis and collapse of national grid that crippled economic and social...
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2023 Elections: PDP releases prices for expression of interest forms
(i) State House of Assembly -Expression of Interest – N100,000= Nomination Form N500,000= (ii) House of Representatives- Expression of Interest – N500,000= Nomination Form N2,000,000= (iii) Senate – Expression of Interest – N500,000= Nomination Form N3,000,000= (iv) Governorship – Expression of Interest – N1,000,000= Nomination Form N20,000,000= (v) President – Expression of Interest – N5,000,000=...
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PDP raises 37-man panel on zoning
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a 37-member committee to determine suitable zoning formula for all elective offices, particularly the Presidency, Senate Presidency and House of Representatives Speakership. Rising from its 95th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, last night, the party announced that the committee had been given two weeks to submit its report...
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PDP offers 50% waiver on nomination forms for youths
I’m pleased to inform the Youths of Nigeria that the PDP NEC has approved 50% reduction in fees for Nomination Forms for young people aged 25-30 seeking to run for various political offices in the 2023 general elections on the platform of the PDP The time to Rescue and Rebuild Nigeria is now!!!
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PDP approves election timetable
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the party’s guidelines, timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this while reading the communique issued at the end of the 95th NEC meeting of the party in Abuja on Wednesday. “In...
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PDP begins sale of nomination forms
Barring any dramatic twist, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has concluded plans to hold its presidential primaries for the 2023 poll in May. To address lingering issues trailing zoning, the party, yesterday raised a 37-man committee to deal with the issue. The primaries, according to multiple credible sources may hold on May 28, 2022. Addressing...
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2023: PDP on course, says Ayu
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says it’s on course with the timetable and guidelines for 2023 General Elections as released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, stated this at the PDP’s National Caucus Meeting held on Monday night in Abuja. Ayu said that the National Working Committee...
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Prayers & Endorsements as ODIDI OMO gives cash gifts to Senior Citizens
People who have worked tirelessly during their prime, not only to nurture young lads to become good leaders, but to also develop of our political and economy structure should be treated with care, love and respect. To this effect, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide (OdidiOmo) gave the rewards of democracy in form of cash empowerment/palliatives to...