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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged the full support of the state government to agencies involved in the search and recovery operation following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. Aiyedatiwa made the commitment on Tuesday when the Director of Search and Rescue, National Emergency Management […]

By Ade Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division as part of measures to strengthen election monitoring and combat disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The division, domiciled in the commission’s Information and Communications Technology Department, will support the detection of anomalies in election processes and help counter […]

By Ade Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that about 103 million Nigerians are registered to vote in the 2027 general elections. The commission said the figure further strengthens Nigeria’s position as the largest democracy in Africa by population of registered voters. The INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday at […]

By Ade Oyeyemi The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday led a protest in Abuja, calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu from office. Sowore and other demonstrators were seen in a video marching through parts of the Federal Capital Territory while chanting, “Tinubu must go.” The protesters also […]

By Ade Oyeyemi The Nigerian Air Force has released the identities of the 25 people who died in the crash involving an ATR 42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, crashed on Monday while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. According to the […]

By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has traced the persistent offensive odour around Alagbaka G.R.A. Extension in Akure to waste discharged from a nearby poultry and goat farming facility. The government launched an inspection following complaints from the management and workers of Crest 106.1 FM, as well as guests and customers who reportedly experienced […]

By Ade Oyeyemi Search and rescue operations have continued at the site of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Ondo State Government has deployed medical personnel, ambulances and other emergency resources to support efforts to locate and rescue occupants of the aircraft. The state Commissioner […]