Akeredolu thanks all as Sanwo-Olu, Fayemi, Oyetola, others visit Owo

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has thanked the people of the state for renewing his mandate for a second term. He spoke in his Owo home shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declared him the winner of the election conducted on Saturday. In his victory speech, he appreciated the people of the state […]

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Jubilation as Akeredolu wins

Jegede asks supporters to be calm, wait on the Lord Fayemi, Oyetola, others congratulate Vote buying prevalent – Observers group There was jubilation on Sunday as Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election. His fellow All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and their party could not hide their joy. APC […]

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Seven die, 20 injured as Lagos building collapses

Seven persons died on Sunday as a building collapsed in Obalende area of Lagos Island. The state Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said eight persons were injured. The three-storey building located at 62 Odo Street was under construction when it collapsed, LASEMA said in a statement, adding that the cause of collapse was not yet known. […]

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NUJ protests illegal arrest of members, motorists

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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Akeredolu: My victory, a re dedication to serve Ondo people

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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Oyetola congratulates Akeredolu

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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Police scrap SARS after widespread protests

“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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Nigeria extends suspension of electricity tariffs by one week

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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