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2019: Tinubu’s influence can’t save Oyo APC from defeat –PDP

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2019: Tinubu’s influence can’t save Oyo APC from defeat –PDP — 18th December 2017 From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State yesterday said political influence of former Lagos State governor and National Leader of All Progressives Congress  (APC), Bola Tinubu, cannot save APC from losing woefully during the 2019 general election. Apparently responding to a statement by Tinubu   that PDP has died in the state, the PDP said: “A million Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot save Oyo State APC from the impending political tsunami.” Tinubu made the statement on Saturday at Mapo Hall during a reception organised to welcome former governor Adebayo Alao-Akala; a former Senate leader, Teslim Folarin; former deputy governor, Taofeek Arapaja and many frontline politicians to APC. PDP Publicity Secretary, Akeem Olatunji, in a statement in Ibadan, said: “It is absurd that 90 percent of the so...

Lake rice: Lagos signs pact with distributors

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Lake rice: Lagos signs pact with distributors Posted By: Our Reporter On: December 19, 2017 In: News , News Update To ensure even and fair distribution of LAKE Rice Lagos State Government has sought the participation of major rice distributors  and signed agreement with the distributors in the transportation, distribution and marketing of LAKE rice. Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Food Security Mr. Ganiyu Okanlawon who signed on behalf of the Lagos State Government said the agreement would ensure that residents get LAKE rice not just from designated centres but also from the open market at the official government price. Okanlawon explained that the agreement which is valid for one year in the first instance and may be extended by mutual agreement in writing for additional period involves major distributors in various rice markets in the State which have the capacity to receive and distribute large tonne...