Tag: Babafemi Ojudu
On Ray Ekpu’s Tribute to Dan Agbese — and a word on guerrilla journalism
May Dan’s soul rest in peace, and may our disagreements as survivors never obscure the sacrifices made to keep journalism…
How they buy the judges and break the country
Above all, we must restore dignity to the bench. A judge without integrity is more dangerous than an armed robber…
The Ojudu I Know
One Saturday in May 1996, I arrived for a job interview at 26 Ijaiye Road, Ogba, Lagos, then the office…
Buhari sends message to Ojudu at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings to his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, on his 60th birthday,…
Presidential Adviser, Femi Ojudu, narrates COVID-19 experience
By Babafemi Ojudu It took a lot of self persuasion to decide on a trip to Ado Ekiti on December…
Ekiti APC reacts as court dismisses Sen. Ojudu’s case
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State on Thursday said it welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court…
Paying the Price for Press Freedom in Nigeria
It was Sir Tom Stoppard, the British playwright and screenwriter that succinctly opined that “I still believe that if your…
Let Us Untether Our Imagination
Simple reasoning, logic, due diligence and investigation could reveal the why of things to us. But, no, we are not…
The DATA Manipulators
By Babafemi Ojudu It was a sore point he touched. President Muhammadu Buhari who is not known for diplomatese…
On Chibok Girls, Cameron May Be Right, Jonathan Wrong – Ojudu
I have read both the accounts of the former British Prime Minister, David Cameron and that of our former president…
How I ate Fela’s hemp-laden cake in error —Ojudu
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser on Political Matters at the Presidency has revealed on a lighter mood how…
A Toast to Willie Boy at 70
Our teacher is 70. Yes he is. See how time flies. So that young man of the cherubic appearance that…
Happening Now!
While I agree with Mrs Clinton of the emergence of cyber space war, it is my fear that if something…
Remembering Abiola, A Compulsive Giver
I woke up this morning thinking of MKO Abiola and his philanthropic obsession.
Buhari re-appoints Ipaye, Ojudu, Dipeolu, Zakari
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ade Ipaye as Deputy Chief of Staff to the President
I can’t remember June 12 without shedding tears — Ojudu
The former Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, says he was always in tears whenever…
Ekiti Governorship: Factors in favour of Babafemi Ojudu
“IF we don’t tackle this problem now, help this people out, our children will not be able to visit this…
What you don’t know about Ojudu, Buhari’s Special Adviser on Political Matters
By Ademola Adegbamigbe Senator Babafemi Ojudu, President Muhammadu Buhari’s new Special Adviser on Political Matters, is seen by many as…
Rights Groups Decry Blackmail Against Ojudu
The civil rights movement in Nigeria has expressed solidarity with the Senator representing Ekiti Central, Mr Babafemi Ojudu who is…
Experts Decry Dearth Of Investigative Journalism
Eromosele Ebhomele Prominent Nigerian journalists have decried the dearth of investigative journalism by practising journalists in Nigeria as a way…
P.M.NEWS Is 20 Today
P.M.NEWS, Nigeria’s leading and only surviving evening newspaper, is exactly 20 years today and we have every cause to beat…
Abduction of school girls: Mark leads 21 senators to meet Jonathan
The Senate President, Senator David Mark, would lead 21 other senators to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan on the recent…
Adunni: The Journey Of An Accidental Politician
By Babafemi Ojudu “Femi, you have come again with your jokes,” she said on that faithful afternoon when I invited…
Senator Ojudu Decries Killing Of Oyerinde
Senator Babafemi Ojudu has decried the murder of Olaitan Oyerinde, the principal private secretary of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo…
Fuel Subsidy: I am In Support Of The People
Senator Babafemi Ojudu representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the Senate, in this interview with Ayodele Lawal and Simon Ateba,…
Senator Ojudu Blasts FG Over State Of Roads
A senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Babafemi Ojudu, has taken a swipe at the government over the state of…
Elections 2011, News, Politics
Ojudu’s PDP Opponent Congratulates Him
The defeated Ekiti Central Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kayode Alufa, has congratulated Mr. Babafemi Ojudu of…
Elections 2011, News, Politics
Babafemi Ojudu Declared Senator-Elect
Journalist and managing editor of TheNEWS/P.M.News, Babafemi Ojudu has won the Ekiti Central Senatorial seat. He defeated the former governor…
Parties Back Ojudu For Senate
The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP, in Ekiti State has adopted the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Central Senatorial…
INEC Cancels Elections in Edo, Delta, Abuja, others
Elections have been cancelled in Edo, Delta states and Nigeria’s capital of Abuja, the election umpire, the Independent National Electoral…