Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Ondo election heavily compromised, resign if you can’t do the job’, Ajayi tells INEC Chair
Mr Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) canddate in the Ondo State Governorship Election, has expressed displeasure at the conduct of the election in Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area. Ajayi, was accredited and cast his vote at 10:45 a.m., at Unit 4, Ward 2 Idumado in Kiribo. Ese-Odo LGA. The PDP governorship candidate and…
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Heavy monetisation rocks Ondo governorship election as Tensions Rise
As Ondo State engages in its critical governorship election today, reports of vote buying and inducement have surfaced across all 18 local government areas, raising alarm about the integrity of the electoral process. Incidents of alleged vote buying were particularly noted at the Anglican Primary School in the Irele Local Government Area, where party agents…
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Party Leaders Storm Ondo Polling Units With Cash For Vote Buying
Voting materials and ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived early at most polling units in the Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State for the ongoing governorship election. As observed by Nigerian Tribune, INEC officials were seen setting up polling units as early as 7 a.m., preparing for voting to commence…
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Southwest Airlines Plane Struck By Gunfire At Dallas Airport
A Southwest Airlines plane preparing for departure to Indianapolis was reportedly struck by gunfire at Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday night, the airline confirmed. The incident occurred around 9:48 p.m. at 8000 Herb Keller Way, according to the Dallas Police Department. A spokesperson for Southwest Airlines stated that the aircraft was hit, but no…
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OndoDecides2024: Party agents spotted with cash at polling units
Party agents of two popular political parties stormed the Anglican Primary School in the Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State with cash. One female agent was seen showing her cash to voters, urging them to check their names on the register quickly. Our correspondent, who is on the ground, saw the female agent showing…
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Guber Guber: Ondo is not Rivers -Group replies Wike
A coalition of pro-democracy groups under the aegis of the Ondo Freedom Movement has blasted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his remarks on Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State. The group accused Wike of undermining the efforts of democratic leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, whose sole aim according…
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Obaseki proceeds on post-tenure medical vacation
The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has proceeded on vacation to rest and undergo a medical check-up. The move is coming following the completion of his second tenure as the Edo governor on November 11, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement by his Media Adviser, Crusoe Osagie, on Wednesday. Osagie said,…
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BREAKING: A’Court disqualifies Ondo LP gov candidate, Ebiseni
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Wednesday, disqualified Olusola Ebiseni as the Labour Party candidate for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 16 November 2024. The three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous decision with a lead judgement by Justice Hamma Barka delivered by Justice Adebukola Banjoko, held that “the appeal…
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Betty Akeredolu’s Sharp Critique of Nigerian Election Process Sparks National Conversation On X
In a bold and thought-provoking commentary, Betty Akeredolu, the widow of the late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has ignited a firestorm of discussion on social media regarding the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. Starnews NG reports that her recent tweet drew a striking comparison between the Nigerian presidential election and the upcoming U.S. presidential…
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Police arrest Ondo prophetess over deaths of woman, newborn baby
The Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of a prophetess, Folashade Adekola, following the deaths of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa, and her newborn during childbirth at the prophetess’ church in Akure, the state capital. According to reports, Adesuwa had gone into labour at the prophetess’ church located in the Oke-Aro area of…
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Amid protests, Wike vows to continue Abuja demolitions
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said his administration will not be deterred by blackmail from civil society organisations and activists, calling for a cessation of demolition exercises in the city. The minister made the statement following a visit to the demolished Ruga settlement alongside heads of security agencies in the…
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‘It’s skill, not size’: Pastor warns against using male enhancement products
Sam Adeyemi, Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, has urged men to avoid using male enhancement products, cautioning that skill is more important than size. In a recent sermon on leadership, posted on Daystar’s official YouTube channel, Pastor Adeyemi addressed the pressures social media imposes, which often drive people to make unwise decisions. He expressed…