suspends further distribution of PVCs till after the poll By Banji Ayoola Ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo state, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, disclosed on Wednesday that the total registered voters in the State is 1,822,346. It said that 1,478,460 Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs, were collected while 372, 888 PVCs […]
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A ‘thank-you’ and birthday tale By Yinka Fabowale Yes, Love is a song! … Delightful, soothing, scintillating, exhilarating, moving. It’s a force that enlivens and lifts up the souls of men not only with the harmony of the melody but also the cadences of light it beams on the one who hearkens to and absorbs […]
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The Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, the flagship of Nigerian media, and another former journalist from the stable, Mr Oma Djebah, are among the 41 non career ambassador-nominees whose names were forwarded today by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Senate for screening and confirmation as envoys. Adesina and Djebah are from Oyo and Delta states respectively. […]
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GenCos threaten suit over delay DisCos, govt, discuss poor services, supply cost Senate urges Buhari to bear cost of deferred hike Operators deny lobbying NASS, putting sector in debt Nigeria’s electricity supply industry faces yet another regulatory summersault, as the National Assembly, on Monday, toppled plans to increase cost of electricity supply by as much […]
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The Secretary, Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, has described as cordial, the relationship of Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, with President Muhammadu Buhari, and former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Irabor said Oba of Benin was shocked over the viral fake video, in which he was alleged to […]
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as stakeholders raise issues on safety guidelines As schools nationwide prepare to resume, following the Federal Government’s easing of restrictions, there are fears that most of them may not abide by COVID-19 protocols. Citing challenges such as increased students’ population, inadequate classrooms, poor sanitary conditions and shortfall in the number of teaching hands, some experts […]
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By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, today rallied the people of the state to pray for the quick recovery of his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, who earlier today confirmed that he had tested positive to the dreaded COVID-19. A statement by his media aide, Mr Allen Sowore said that Ajayi who […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has threatened to discontinue with conduct of the Edo governorship election if it perceives any form of violence. The Commission warned political parties and candidates participating in the September 19 election not to contemplate breach peace and order in any form. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter […]
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By Banji Ayoola “My good people of Ondo State, it gives me great pleasure to address you. I had malaria few days ago and was treated. I did get over it; and as at the time my party’s NEC and colleagues called on me, I spoke with one of them who said that malaria should […]
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compels strict compliance with COVID-19 guidelines Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has declared that the government would be reopening worship centres across the state from July 17, 2020. Fayemi who stated this in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday said this was in line with the agreement reached between the state government and leaders of religious organisations in […]
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