In a dramatic turn of events, a group of high-ranking Gabonese military officers has taken control of the nation’s government, asserting that the recent general election lacked credibility. The officers, appearing on national television, declared themselves as representatives of Gabon’s security and defense forces, as they cited concerns over the legitimacy of the election results. The announcement came alongside the suspension of the election outcome, closure of borders until further notice, and dissolution of state institutions. As their declaration reverberated through the capital, Libreville, sharp sounds of gunfire echoed in the background, according to a correspondent from Reuters who was present during the broadcast. Efforts to solicit a response from the existing government were unsuccessful at the time of reporting. The military officers, addressing the nation on television, proclaimed their intentions to safeguard peace by ending the current regime. The most recent presidenti

An Ogun West Youth Socio-Cultural Group has sent a congratulatory Message to Dr. Iziak Kunle Salako who is newly appointed as Minister for State, Environment and Ecological Management by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by her Coordinator Comrade Babatunde Yinusa Oko Igbala as released by the Group's Publicity Secretary, Comrade Olusola Ojekunle, the group commended the magnanimity of the President saying, the President knows how to assign capable hands into various portfolios. While expressing confidence in the capacity of Dr. Salako, the group referred Dr. Kunle Salako as one of the finests Ogun State ever produced. They maintained that he is exceptionally brilliant, cool headed, and diligent. Dr. Salako is a certified colposcopist and sonologist having worked in several health establishments with great records of accomplishments. The Coordinator said "Your capability to deliver is not in doubt, we are urging you to make us proud as you have done in all pre

The much awaited portfolios of assignments for cabinet Ministers to work with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has finally been released. From Ogun State, Dr Isiaq Kunle Salako, Mr Wale Edun and Mr. Bosun Tijani have been assigned the portfolios of Minister of State for Environment and Ecological Management, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also on the list named former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Others are Ministers of Defence Mohammed Badaru, Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong,  Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Bunmi Tunji Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare, Tunisia Alausa. Dele Alake is Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Lola Ade-John is Minister of Tourism, Adegboyega Oyetola is Minister of Transportat

Dr Iziaq kunle Salako has commiserated with Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola over the gruesome murder of one of his Aides, Niyi Sanni, who was killed by yet to be known assailants in the early hours of yesterday Saturday 5th, August. In a release personally signed by Dr Salako who served as Senator YAYI's Director of Campaign Organisation during this year's election, described late Niyi Sanni as a dutiful, clear-headed and highly trusted aide of Senator Adeola and further expressed that: “…it beats my imagination on how a harmless and generally acknowledged calm, cool-headed Niyi that can't hurt a fly could be gruesomely murdered in his prime!”  Dr Salako who received the shocking news shortly after the conclusion of his ministerial nomination screening at the National Assembly  reiterates that: “… even if the young man’s vehicle and other items on him needed to be taken away by the devil's agents, why did they still take his life?” He condoled with and felt so sorry f

  Senator Kola Bajomo FCA, mni, A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC)  and  former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has expressed his Gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the nomination of one of his kinsmen, Dr. Iziak Kunle Salako as a Ministerial nominee from Ogun State saying, "President Tinubu is indeed fair and just to the people of Ogun West by Salako's nomination".  While expressing confidence in the capacity of the Ministerial Nominee, Senator Bajomo referred Kunle Salako as one of the finests Ogun State ever produced. He maintained that he is exceptionally brilliant, cool headed, and he's a go-getter. Dr. Salako is a certified colposcopist and sonologist who grew his career in the medical profession, having worked in several health establishments with great records of accomplishments.  Senator Bajomo further appreciates the Governor of Ogun State, Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun MFR, and Senator Solomon Olamileka

 August 3, 2023. The Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle has, on behalf of his people, expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for selecting Dr Iziak Kunle Salako as one of his Ministerial Nominees.  Oba Olugbenle also thanked the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, for supporting the nomination of Dr Salako, whom he described as an illustrious son of Yewaland and Ogun West Senatorial District who has served Ogun State meritoriously. Oba Olugbenle said both  President Tinubu and Governor Abiodun deserve the commendation of the Obas and people of Yewaland who have not produced a Minister from the State since 1994 when Senator Iyabo Anisulowo served under the Sanni Abacha Military Regime as Minister of State for Education. "This is the first time since the return of Nigeria to Democratic Rule in 1999 that Yewa Division of Ogun State and indeed Ogun West will produce a Minister', adding that, 'this is why our

  The name of Dr. isiaq Kunle Salako, Director General of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi Campaign Organization YAYICO  from Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State has made the list of nominees for the  the position of Minister in the Tinubu led  government of  the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The name of Dr. Salako a medical expert, an astute grassroots politician and a former Commissioner in Ogun State appeared in the second batch list of nominees for ministers submitted to the Senate ministerial screening committee.   The news of his nomination coming over four decades after Ebun Oyagbola of the Senatorial District was appointed a Minister by the civilian administration of Late  Shehu Shagari and three decades after Senator Iyabo Anisulowo was appojnted Minister of State by the military administration of Late General Sanni Abacha meets the yearning of the good people of Ogun West and has thrown the district into a frenzy. He is a Public Health Physician, health activist,