The Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT council, on Sunday protested against the activities of the task force/marshal of the Abuja Municipal Area Council. The union expressed concerned over the illegal arrest of vehicles and their owners by the AMAC task force. Already, the NUJ has concluded plans to hold a town hall meeting with relevant […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr Rotimi Akeredolu on his re-election as Governor of Ondo State for another four-year term. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina He lauds the resounding victory of the Governor at the election held on Saturday, October 10, […]
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Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Sunday said his victory was a challenge to his administration by the electorate for rededication to service in their interest. He promised not to relent in making the people the centre of his administration. Akeredolu spoke at his Owo country home residence shortly after he was declared winner of last […]
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Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, on his re-election as governor of the state, saying his victory did not come as a surprise. Oyetola, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Sunday in Osogbo, also described Akeredolu’s victory as sweet and well deserved. The […]
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“The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police, otherwise known as SARS, is hereby dissolved across all formations, the 36 state police command and the Federal Capital Territory where they currently exist,” the IGP said on Sunday. “All officers and men currently serving in the unit are to be redeployed with immediate effect.” With this […]
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By Banji Ayoola Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been declared winner of the election held in the state on Saturday. He was declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, which said that the governor and the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, polled 292,830 votes to defeat other contestants. The Returning Officer and vice-chancellor of the […]
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Renovated energy generation plant, operated by Egbin Power Plc, in Lagos The Nigerian Government has extended suspension of electricity tariffs by another one week. The decision was taken on Sunday in Abuja at the resumed negotiation between the Federal Government and Labour. The negotiation committee is scheduled to meet over the next 60-90 days to […]
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An unidentified man was stabbed and a five-year-old child knocked down by a patrol vehicle as Ondo people went to the polls on Saturday. The two incidents were recorded at Akure, the state capital while voting was ongoing. Both victims are recuperating at the police clinic. Initial reports indicated that one Gboyega was shot by […]
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Ondo State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has won in eight of the 10 local governments so far announced. The results were announced by the Local Government collation officers at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s collation centre in Akure. While the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, won two, the […]
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Akure North LGA: APC: 9,546 PDP: 12,263 ZLP: 1,046 There are 12 registration areas. Registered: 63,450. Accredited: 24,375. Valid: 23,528. Rejected: 810. Total cast: 24,338. No cancellation in any unit. Owo LGA: APC: 35,957 PDP: 5,311 ZLP: 408 Registered: 128,448. Accredited: 44,634. Valid: 42,680. Rejected: 980. Total Cast: 43,660. No cancellation. Ondo East LGA: Prof. […]
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