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UPDATED: Ondo APC governorship aspirants demand cancellation of primary
The collation of the results from the 18 local government areas of Ondo State is expected to take place today and the winner announced even as some All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in the State yesterday objected to the manner the election was conducted, calling for its annulment. They also passed a vote of no confidence on the Governor…
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Ododo praises Ondo APC Gov’ship Primary, says conduct was orderly
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election committee in Ondo, Governor Ahmed Ododo, has praised participants and members of the party for what he called orderly conduct. He also commended the enormous turnout of voters in the shadow election held to choose the party’s candidate for the governorship in November. A statement by Hon.Ismail Isah, who…
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Nigeria, Cameroon sign MoU on ecosystem sustainability
The Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with neighbouring Cameroon to collaborate in the fight against Trans-border Wldlife Trade and to Promote Ecosystem Conservation and Management of Forestry and Wildlife Resources for sustainability. The agreement was signed in Abuja recently by the Nigerian Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal and Cameroonian Minister of Forestry and Wildlife, Jules…
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Ondo APC Governorship Primary is a sham, says Olusola Oke
One of the governorship aspirants in the ongoing Ondo State primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Olusola Oke (SAN), has described the exercise as a ‘sham.’ A spokesman for his Campaign Organization, Ojo Oyewamide, said in a statement that no primary election was held in any of the state’s 203 Wards. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria noted…
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Violence disrupts Ondo APC Primary in Akure South, Okitipupa LGAs
On Saturday, there was violence between the supporters of opposing candidates in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for governor of Ondo State. According to LEADERSHIP, there were incidents of violence at Stella Maris College in Ward 1, Okitipupa local government area, as well as in Wards 8, 10, and 11 in the state capital of Akure. There were…
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The importance of the month of Shawwal & six days fasting, by Ibrahim Adémólá Òrúnbon
Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari relates that Allãh’s Messenger (peace be upon him) says: “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and then follows it with six days of fasting in the month of Shawwal, it will be as if he had fasted the year through.” (Sahih Muslim, 1163) The month of Shawwal is singled out for the observance of extra fasts, since…
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Sensational singer, Tope Alabi surprises hubby on 50th birthday (Photos)
Gospel music singing sensation, Tope Alabi held a surprise party for her husband, Olusoji Alabi to celebrate his 50th birthday. Tope posted pictures from the event on her Instagram page on Friday. “HAPPY GOLDEN JUBILEE MY CHOICE. Yesterday was a surreal moment! Couldn’t believe I would finally ‘get ‘my Choice yesterday. If you know my husband, you’ll agree with me…
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Ondo APC primary: Accreditation ongoing amidst allegations of missing names
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State starts the accreditation process for members who will cast ballots in today’s party primary, allegations of missing names of potential voters pose a threat to the peaceful conduct of the exercise. Party members’ names are said to be absent from the revalidated membership register even as It was discovered that names…
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Nigeria is a disgrace to the world, says Gen. Danjuma
Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has described Nigeria as a complete joke and a source of embarrassment to the rest of the world. General Danjuma said this on Friday in Nwonyo village in Ibi Local government area of Taraba State during the annual Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural festival. According to the elder statesman, Nigeria is unfortunately a…
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Why Edo Commissioner was stripped of chieftaincy title – Palace spokesman
The Onotare of Ozalla Kingdom in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, His Royal Highness Nathaniel Omogbai, Okpamen the IX has cleared the air on why the honourary chieftaincy title of the Uzoyare of Ozalla Kingdom conferred on the Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora Affairs, Mrs Uyi Oduwa-Malaka was withdrawn. The Onotare, who spoke…
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