Grandiose Parlor (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
At last! The House of Representatives power probe has recommended the investigation and trial of Obasanjo and his former minister of energy Dr Agagu, the Ondo state governor. The panel asked the House to recommend to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation are former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun [...]
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
As Ondo State and indeed Nigerians await the Appeal Court verdict in the pending appeal by Governor Agagu over the disputed April 14, 2007 polls, the Izon (Ijaw) Business Association (IBA), Abuja branch, says they are praying to Almighty God to grant victory to embattled Governor Agagu for his love for the Ijaw.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
A petition has been forwarded to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) accusing the Ondo State Governor Olusegun Agagu and his Accountant General Folake Ogunnika of planning to pay over N1 billion to political appointees in the state.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/15/2008
Human rights lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), yesterday accused Governor Olusegun Agagu of Ondo State of being behind the decision of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, to withdraw the honorary doctorate degree conferred on him.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/03/2008
... of people.In the wake of the nullification on July 25, 2008 of the election of Governor Olusegun Agagu of Ondo State, it was reported that busloads of supporters of his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came to the State capital, Akure, from the six local government areas of the State where election results were nullified to protest against the verdict of the Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal.An...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
... answered questions asked her.Reacting to the development, Chief of Staff to the governor, Mr Femi Agagu, said EFCC presence in the state was for administrative purpose.According to him, officials of the EFCC had visited the state on several occasions, but could not indict any of the officials.He said, "The EFCC has come to Ondo State for over 20 times, inviting government officials on many...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
... saying they tend to negate rather than aid peace and progress in the country.Governor Olusegun Agagu of Ondo State advised Nigerians to pursue their political ambition with caution and learn how not to hurt others and the society.Governor Osarheimen Osunbor of Edo State noted that in order to bring a workable solution that can bring about a country of Nigeria's dream, insecurity in the land,...
NigerianMuse Articles (Free subscription) | 09/28/2008
The health sector under Olusegun Agagu has been transformed and well equipped to meet the modern trend. Some of these are: Rehabilitation of maternity unit & construction of Mortuary at GH Idoani, Accident & Emergency Unit, Ore; Maternity unit, children ward & Pharmacy/x-ray unit Igbara Oke and construction of Fence and gate house at GH, Idanre. Restructuring of the Ministry and granting of...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
The Western Zone of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) which administers Ijaw youth activities in Delta, Edo and Ondo States says the opposition by the traditional rulers of Ilaje-land to the nomination by Governor Olusegun Agagu of Mr. Duerimini Isaacs Kekemeke to the Technical Committee on the Niger Delta was ill-motivated as Kekemeke is qualified for the job like any other prominent native.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/17/2008
... Governor's Office to save his position failed to yield any positive response. Governor Olusegun Agagu reportedly washed his hands off the crisis in the legislative arm.In the 'palace coup' which caught the ruling PDP and its supporters in the state unaware, the lawmakers said the former's Speaker penchant for greed was "unparalleled.The former speaker had been having a running battle with...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/08/2008
... of the state's gubernatorial election in 2007, and recently in Ondo state, where Governor Olusegun Agagu has appealed against the declaration of Dr. Olusegun Mimiko as the duly elected governor.Of course, there are also the pending retrials ordered by the Court of Appeal in Delta and Ogun states, AC said, wondering how long the listed cases will languish in the doldrums just because Justice...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/08/2008
... of the state's gubernatorial election in 2007, and recently in Ondo state, where Governor Olusegun Agagu has appealed against the declaration of Dr. Olusegun Mimiko as the duly elected governor.Of course, there are also the pending retrials ordered by the Court of Appeal in Delta and Ogun states, AC said, wandering how long the listed cases will languish in the doldrums just because Justice...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/15/2008
... in the state and urged them to stop wasting public funds "in their bid to explain away why the Dr Agagu lost the 14-month legal battle at the tribunal."But the publicity secretary of the PDP in the state, Chief Yemi Adedipe said that pointing accusing finger at the government in an advert placed by people well known in the state was uncharitable on the part of the opposition. Adedipe said...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/15/2008
Nigeria: Ondo Govt Set to Train Youths in Science, TechnologyOndo State government is stepping up placement of necessary structures and equipment needed for sustainable training of the specialized skills for youths in relevant areas of science and technology to prepare them for emerging opportunities in areas of oil and gas, manufacturing, construction and information technology.Governor Olusegun Agagu...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
The Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital recently nullified the election of Governor Olusegun Agagu and declared Dr. Olusegun Mimiko of the Labour Party the lawful elected governor of the state. Femi Durojaye writes on issues trailing the annulment.
