Ondo: Don’t Succumb To Pressure From Akeredolu, PDP Urges Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari APC

PDP, Ondo, Buhari The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Ondo Governorship Election has urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to cave in to plot by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu to use the federal might of state apparatus to rig the next Saturday’s Ondo governorship … Read more

Ondo Election: We Won’t Post Corps Members To Troubled Areas In Ondo – INEC

Ondo Election: We Won’t Post Corps Members To Troubled Areas In Ondo – INEC Ekohotblog, October 2, 2020… The Independent National Electoral Commission has revealed that it would not post any National Youth Service Corps member to troubled areas in Ondo State as ad-hoc staff during the governorship election. Ekohotblog.com reported that the gubernatorial election … Read more

You Can’t Influence Outcome Of Ondo Election, Akeredolu Tells Wike

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Governor of Ondo, Rotimi Akeredolu, has warned his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike, to desist from making unfounded accusation ahead of October 10 election in the state. Akeredolu, who is candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the election, accused Wike of trying to interfere in upcoming gubernatorial election. Akeredolu was reacting to Wike’s allegation … Read more

Like Edo, Ondo Election Will Be Free And Fair – INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the conduct of the Ondo state gubernatorial election will be similar to that of Edo state. The electoral body said just like Edo, the vote of the people of Ondo will also count. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, gave the assurance when he spoke in Akure, Ondo capital. … Read more

Ondo: Akeredolu Breaks Silence On INEC Inferno Incident

Ondo Elections: Governor Rotimi Akeredolu Shares Ludo And Slippers To Voters (PHOTOS)

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has reacted to the fire outbreak incident at headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state. The governor expressed shock at the incident, describing it as unfortunate. Over 5000 units of card readers were destroyed in the Thursday inferno. Akeredolu who visited the site of the incident … Read more

Jegede Begins Campaign, Promises To Tackle Insecurity

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Jegede said, “We are highly concerned for your welfare and are worried over the onslaught of kidnappers and other criminals in Akoko border communities.“I want to assure you of an effective security arrangement that will stamp out the incidence of kidnapping, disruptive invasions and other criminal activities in these areas.” The candidate of the Peoples … Read more

‘Amotekun Is A Creation Of Necessity For Hoodlums’ – Tinubu

Called for immediate review of the revenue formula of the country. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the South West security outfit, Amotekun as a creation of necessity. Tinubu said this during the flag off of Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, gubernatorial campaign. Speaking in Akure, the … Read more

Tension In Ondo As Gunmen Kidnap Top Government Official

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Palpable Apprehension has gripped residents of Idoani in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State after gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted the Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the General Hospital in Idoani. The Police Public Relationships Officer, PPRO, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro confirmed the incident. Also abducted alongside the CMD, Dr. Olufemi Adeogun, are a … Read more

Ondo, Edo Poll: IGP Expresses Worry Over Stockpiling Of Arms By Politicians

Insecurity: IGP, Adamu Mohammed Imposes Curfew In Kaduna, Court

Inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has said the chances of having a violent gubernatorial polls in Edo and Ondo are high as politicians in the two states have started arming of thugs ahead of the elections. The police boss made this known in a statement by force spokesman, Frank Mba, on Sunday. The gubernatorial election … Read more

Ondo Youths Call For Free, Credible Election, Appeal To Buhari Not To Use ‘Federal Power’

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Over 66,000 youths in Ondo state has appealed to president Muhammadu Buhari to make sure the will of the people prevail in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. The youths, under auspices the Association of Registered Unemployed Youths and Graduates of Nigeria, Ondo State Chapter, made the plea in an open letter to the … Read more

BREAKING: Pregnant Woman, Two Kids, Others Die In Ondo Tanker Crash

Accident, Gas tanker, Oyo, Kogi

Four persons have been confirmed dead in an accident that involved one tanker, one truck, and six motorcycles at Ikare, Akoko North-East local government. The accident was said to have occurred opposite Okorun Police station, Ikare. Read Also: Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, August 29th, 2020 Among the dead were a pregnant woman … Read more

Ondo 2020 : ZLP Receives PDP, APC Members In Ondo

The Zenith Labour Party membership in Ondo state has swelled following the defection of chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Among the defectors was a former Chief of Staff to Governor Olusegun Mimiko, Dr Kola Ademujimi and Chief Bepie Akintunde. They defected to the ZLP at Idanre Local … Read more

Many Injured As Hoodlums Attack SDP Secretariat In Ondo

Many persons were reportedly injured when hoodlums attacked the secretariat of the Social Democratic Party in Idanre town, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday evening. The hoodlums were said to have stormed the secretariat while a meeting of the party members was ongoing. Read Also: Ministry Of Finance, FCT, Others Make Presentations … Read more

Edo, Ondo Polls: Police Move To Curb Violence, Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Insecurity: IGP, Adamu Mohammed Imposes Curfew In Kaduna, Court

Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of the police (IGP), has ordered a clampdown on proliferation of firearms possession by unauthorised persons. The move is part of the efforts to forestall violence and bloodshed during the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo scheduled for September 19 and October 10 respectively. You recalled that some political rallies, especially … Read more

Ondo Guber Poll: ZLP Picks Adegbenro As Agboola’s Deputy

The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has confirmed Gboye Adegbenro as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi. The state Chairman of ZLP, Mr. Joseph Akinlaja, last night confirmed Adegbenro as the party’s choice for a running mate. He said Adegbenro will be announced on Monday. You recalled that Agboola had quit Peoples Democratic … Read more