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We made Oshiomhole's son commissioner against his father's wish - Edo deputy gov

Oshiomhole's son, Cyril, has been designated by Governor Okpebholo as the Commissioner for Health in Edo State.

Aiyedatiwa thanks Tinubu, INEC after receiving certificate of return

Aiyedatiwa also praised the professional conduct of security agencies, electoral observers, and media organisations that contributed to the election’s success.

Ondo election, a signal APC will capture more states - Party chieftain

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, says the party’s victory in the Ondo State governorship election is a signal that it will capture more states.

SDP rejects Ondo election results due to electoral intimidation, heads to tribunal

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate in Saturday’s governorship poll in Ondo State, Chief Bamidele Akingboye, have rejected the outcome of the election.

Ondo poll: Acting PDP chair Damagum accused of secret meeting with Tinubu

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has come under scrutiny following allegations of a secret meeting with President Bola Tinubu, a claim that has sparked internal party discontent.

VIDEO: Kwankwaso accuses Tinubu, Lagos of attempt to colonise Northern Nigeria

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused Lagos of encroaching on northern Nigeria's governance and economy.

'INEC cannot be trusted' - PDP's Agboola Ajayi alleges bias in Ondo election

Mr Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the poll in Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area.

Ondo guber: DSS arrests vote-buyer with bags of cash

The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended an alleged vote-buyer during the Ondo State governorship election.

VIDEO: Ex-APC presidential aspirant evicted from Abuja house over unpaid rent

Tunde Omosebi, a former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, has been evicted from his Abuja residence following allegations of unpaid rent and other controversies.

Tension peaks as 1.7 million Ondo voters decide governorship race

An atmosphere of anxiety grips Ondo State as 1,793,914 registered voters head to the polls today to elect their next governor.

'Only criminals can rule Nigeria' – Primate Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has blamed Nigeria’s struggles on corrupt leadership, declaring that ethical individuals have no chance of attaining the presidency.

3 Ondo Governorship candidates step down, back Aiyedatiwa for re-election

Three gubernatorial candidates have withdrawn from Saturday’s election, in Ondo State after endorsing Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Police mobilise force across Ondo State ahead of governorship polls

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified security across Ondo State’s 18 Local Government Areas ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 16.

VIDEO: 'Beware of Wike’s 2027 plans' - Rivers LG chair warns President Tinubu

The Chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has issued a caution to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to be wary of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.

No leader can save Nigeria with 1999 constitution - Emeka Anyaoku

Emeka Anyaoku, former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, has asserted that Nigeria cannot thrive under its current 1999 Constitution, stating that even the most ideal leader would struggle to address the nation’s challenges without a new framework

INEC distributes sensitive materials to Ondo LGAs ahead of Nov 16 governorship poll

The Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday distributed sensitive materials to the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state.

Tension rises as Atiku slams Wike’s comment on PDP’s 2027 ticket

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at claims by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, suggesting he is manoeuvring to secure the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidacy for 2027.

[Opinion]: Is MC Oluomo's emergence as NURTW boss Tinubu's masterplan for 2027

The recent emergence of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the National Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has sparked significant debate in Nigeria.

Wike draws battle line with Atiku over 2027 presidential bid in PDP

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed any possibility of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election.

VP Shettima in Akure for APC's final rally ahead of Ondo governorship election

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, arrived in Akure on Wednesday for the grand finale of the APC campaign for its governorship candidate in Saturday’s election in Ondo State.