Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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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…
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Why Tinubu will win 2027 election – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress has warned opposition parties in the country not to get too excited over the defeat of Kamala Harris, an incumbent vice president in the United States presidential election, saying President Bola Tinubu will sweep the poll again in 2027. Former President Donald Trump was announced as the winner of the…
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Ode Aye: Celebrating Heritage and Progress at the 40th Layelu Day
On the second Saturday of November, the vibrant community of Ode Aye, nestled in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria, came together to celebrate a momentous occasion: the 40th Layelu Day Celebration and the 20th Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Williams Akinmusayo Akinlade, UyI Oba 1, the Halu of Aye Kingdom.…