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Ondo State electorates trooped out in their numbers to elect their next leader in the Ondo State gubernatorial election. Naija News reports that the election which commenced around 8:30 am has concluded with results expected to start coming in. The two major candidate in the election are incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives…

Comedian Oluseyi Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, has voted in the ongoing Ondo State Governorship election. Naija News reports that Seyi Law, who is a Senior Special Assistant in entertainment and Tourism to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, exercised his civic rights on Saturday at Polling Unit 5, Ugbo Ward 4 in the Obenla community of…

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said he would accept defeat if the governorship election did not favour him. Lucky Aiyedatiwa said that he would accept the outcome as long as the voting process remains peaceful. The Ondo State Governor, who is seeking his re-election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) stated this while…

The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, Festus Ayo Olorunfemi, has voted in the polls. Naija News reports that Olorunfemi cast his ballot at his polling unit in Unit 8, Ward 5, Ajowa-Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had…

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa .. The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is leading in the 15 local governments so far released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Aiyedatiwa is running on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The collation exercise was kick-started at 12:10 am on Sunday by the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, cast his vote on Saturday, raising allegations that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has compromised the election process. Ajayi arrived at Polling Unit 4, Idumado Quarter, Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area, nearly two hours after voting commenced. The candidate of the Zenith…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, cast his vote on Saturday, raising allegations that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has compromised the election process. Ajayi arrived at Polling Unit 4, Idumado Quarter, Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area, nearly two hours after voting commenced. However, his accreditation process was…

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Olayide Adelami, has exercised his civic rights during the state’s ongoing governorship election. Naija News reports that Adelami voted at his designated polling station, Igboroko 2, Ward 3 Unit 16, in the Owo local government area. At approximately 9:40 AM, Adelami joined a line of voters awaiting accreditation and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called the attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) deployed for the Ondo governorship election. The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is an electronic device designed to read Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and authenticate voters. According to the PDP’s Situation Room…

The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Festus Akingbaso, has expressed concerns over the influx of thugs in the Idanre Local Government Area during the governorship election. Akingbaso, also a House of Representatives member, shared his observations with journalists after casting his vote at Polling Unit 005, Oke Imikan.…

Residents of Ondo State are set to head to the polls today, Saturday, to elect their governor for the next four years. Naija News reports that this election serves as a critical test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which has promised to apply lessons learned from the recently concluded governorship election in Edo…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied claims of an agreement to hand over its presidential ticket to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or any of its prominent members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, clarified this in an interview with Punch on Friday. He emphasized that…

The Cross River chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially suspended Venatius Ikem from his position as state chairman. Naija News understands that the decision was taken by the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) and communicated through a letter dated November 15, which all 14 members signed. Also, the 18 local government chairmen…

The Management of Adron Homes and Properties has announced the appointment of outstanding professionals to key leadership roles in a strategic effort to enhance service delivery and promote organizational growth. These appointments highlight the company’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to fostering exceptional leadership within its ranks. The newly appointed leaders are: Adenike Ajobo…

The people of Ondo State will head to the polls on Saturday, November 16, 2024, to elect their next governor in an off-cycle election that promises to be a keenly contested race. Voters across the state’s 18 local government areas will decide the fate of incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and 16 other candidates, including a…

.. Ahead of the Lagos State Local Government election expected to hold early next year, Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in the state, Dayo Ekong, has cautioned aspirants against bypassing her leadership for the party’s ticket. Ekong emphasized that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially recognizes Julius Abure as the National Chairman…

Nigerian Activist, Deji Adeyanju has advised the Governor Of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara to fearlessly confront his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju argued that there is nothing that Fubara would do that would make Wike throw in the towel, adding that the FCT Minister is a totalitarian. The lawyer stated this during a press conference in…

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Friday, launched a scathing criticism against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing him as a “serial betrayer.” He also controversially remarked that Nigerian singer Portable is “better” than Wike in terms of loyalty. Addressing journalists during a press conference in Abuja, Adeyanju accused Wike…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the party’s Rivers State chapter congress slated for Saturday will be held. The party’s National Organizing Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, made this known in a statement on Friday. Sulaiman Argungu said the decision of the national leadership of the party to go ahead with the Rivers State congress…

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticized the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over allegations of land seizures and transfers to associates, warning that the minister will eventually account for his actions. Adeyanju made this statement during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, responding to comments Wike made the previous day. The minister, during his…