Heavy security witnessed in Ondo governorship election …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Ondo State Governorship election started on Saturday with heavy security presence consisting of personnel of the police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) observed at strategic points across the state. Armed security personnel were observed … Read more
Governorship polls: Ondo electorate told to vote without fear …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has assured residents and electorate of maximum security during the Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State. Mr Philip Ayuba, Deputy Commandant, General Operation Headquarters, Abuja, gave the assurance on Friday in Akure … Read more
Drama As Akeredolu’s Family Express Differences Over Preferred Governorship Candidate …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The family of the immediate-past governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has refuted claims of endorsing any candidate ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement signed by the head of the family, Prof. Oluwole Akeredolu, on Friday, the family clarified … Read more
Ondo governorship election: INEC replaces LP candidate …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In Less than 24 hours to Ondo governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has replaced Olusola Ebiseni with Olorunfemi Festus as the Labour Party (LP) candidate. The commission in an update on its X social media platform, on Friday, said … Read more
Ondo election: NGO deploys 20 observers to LGAs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> TAF Africa, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) says it has deployed 20 trained observers to polling units across the 18 Local Government Area of Ondo State for Saturday’s governorship election. Mr Jake Epelle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of TAF Africa, made … Read more
Ondo 2024: Three candidates withdraw for Aiyedatiwa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Three gubernatorial candidates have withdrawn from the Saturday’s election, in Ondo State after endorsing Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The candidates made the disclosure during a solidarity visit to Aiyedatiwa by Dr Ajibola Falaye, the candidate … Read more
Military deploys troops for Ondo election …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Defence Headquarters says it had deployed troops to provide assistance to the police in ensuring a hitch free off-cycle Ondo Governorship Election slated for November 16. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Thursday … Read more
Ondo governorship election: 18 LGAs receive sensitive materials …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday distributed sensitive materials to the 18 Local Government Area of Ondo State ahead of the Nov.16 governorship election in the state. Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State … Read more
Ondo polls: IGP orders watertight security, restriction of movement …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun has announced comprehensive security measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process during the upcoming Ondo off-season Gubernatorial elections scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024. In preparation for the elections, the … Read more
Prophetess arrested over death of mother, baby in Ondo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A prophetess, identified as Mrs Folashade Adekola, has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command, over the death of a mother, Jumoke Adesuwa, and her newborn baby. This was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo … Read more