Armed thugs attack #EndSARS protesters in Lagos (Guardian) Armed thugs attacked protesters in Alausa area of Ikeja in Lagos State. The scene of the attack was close to Lagos Government secretariat, Lagos State House of Assembly, governor’s office and a…
INEC declares Akeredolu winner of Ondo governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Governor Rotimi Akeredolu winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state, having polled the highest score of 292,830 votes. Akeredolu defeated the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, who got 195,791 votes, and…
Ondo election: Akeredolu votes, confident of reelection
The incumbent governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has said he his confidant of winning the gubernatorial election in the State, adding that “My victory is divine”. Akeredolu made this known in an interview with newsmen after casting his vote…
Ondo election: Boat conveying electoral materials, INEC staff capsizes
A boat carrying some electoral materials to the riverine Ilaje communities of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State has capsized. The PUNCH gathered that the boat carried some ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission with some election…
Ondo: Anxiety as security agencies identify 27 flashpoints
At least 27 different parts of Ondo State will be receiving special security attention when voters file out today to elect the governor of the state for the next four years. The 27 areas have been identified by the security…
Edo Election: Buhari reiterates commitment to free and fair elections
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). “The President congratulated the winner and urged him to show grace…
*Oniru seeks governors, monarchs’ collaboration for development (Guardian)*14-year-old girl raped to death (Punch)
Oniru seeks governors, monarchs’ collaboration for development (Guardian) The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, has said that governors and traditional rulers should be able to work hand in hand to bring security and environmental health to…
INEC declares PDP’s Obaseki winner of Edo election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Godwin Obaseki, winner of the governorship election in Edo State. INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, announced the total result of the election. He said APC…
Edo Decides: Obaseki, wife vote in Oredo
Governor Godwin Obaseki and his wife, Betsy Obaseki have cast their vote at the ongoing elections in Edo State. The incumbent governor and his wife voted at Unit 19, Ward 4, in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Earlier…