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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has gone for a second recess after adding two Local Government Areas to the 13 results earlier announced in the Ondo poll results collation. With the total of 15 LGAs announced so far, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is maintaining a strong lead in all, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coming second. The collation officer, Prof Olayemi Akinwunmi, who announced the recess, said it is to allow for the arrival of results from the remaining local governments which he said are very far from Akure, the capital city. “I think we can just…

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on the economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa has indicated that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are struggling to deliver meaningful results, even 18 months after their implementation. The report, presented on Friday at the Lagos Business School (LBS) by IMF Deputy Director Catherine Patillo, highlighted a mixed performance of economic reforms across the region, with notable successes in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Zambia. However, Nigeria was conspicuously absent from the list of success stories. According to the report, sub-Saharan Africa’s average economic growth rate is projected to remain at 3.6 per…

A heartfelt tribute to late Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. A militant heart, now still and cold The Nation mourn, both young and old A warrior soul, a patriot might On the field of faith, you shone so bright With every piece of breath, you shield our motherland Leading brave men with a steadfast hand Lagbaja’s widow pens tribute to late COAS, says ‘My love for you is forever’ Boot now empty, Blade of honour now laid down His cannon’s cry extinguished Yet, Legend remains. A warrior pulse, Now stilled in time On the alter of freedom, you laid your life…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Ondo governorship election, has won his polling unit. The incumbent governor polled 128 votes at polling unit 05, Ugbo ward 4, Obenla in Ilaje LGA, where he cast his ballot. Agboola Ajayi, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) garnered only three votes. Earlier, the APC candidate said he would win the state off-cycle gubernatorial election due to his record in office. Aiyedatiwa added that he was the only contender who traversed the 18 LGAs to solicit votes, and urged residents to come out and exercise their franchise without…

The Lagos State Government will shut down the Marine Bridge for repair works, the Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi has said. Osiyemi said “traffic will be diverted away from the lane outbound Apapa on the Marine Bridge from Monday 18th November 2024 to Tuesday 25th February 2025 for repairs of the asphalt section. “Consequently, motorists are advised to use alternative routes as highlighted; motorists heading to Lagos Island from Apapa are advised to go the Costain Roundabout inwards Eko Bridge to reach Lagos Island.” The commissioner said motorists can use the “Ijora 7up through the Marine Bridge to access the…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are currently in Akure, to prevent vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in Ondo state. “Operatives are all over the state in line with the mandate of the Commission to prevent, investigate, and prosecute all forms of economic and financial crimes,” Spokesman Dele Oyewale disclosed this on Saturday in a statement. The EFCC operatives were spotted at several polling units in the state. Chronicle NG reports that the election is taking place across 3,933 polling units in the 18 LGAs of Ondo State. Prior to the election, there were reports…

Personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended a suspected vote buyer in the ongoing Ondo governorship election. The man was nabbed on election day at ward 4, polling unit 007, outside St Stephen’s Primary School, Akure. Footage showed the operatives and passers-by bellowing on the man to open the boot of his Toyota Camry car. Once he did, two ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags were seen sitting pretty. The bags were not opened before the cameras as a mob encircled. The DSS operatives then shoved the man into a white bus from where he was spirited away. Invasion: ‘DSS officials…

The people of Ondo State are currently casting their votes to choose who will govern them for the next four years. The Ondo election is a litmus test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which says it has learned from its mistakes in the previously held Edo State governorship poll. Following the exercise in neighboring Edo State on September 21, the ongoing Ondo election on Saturday, November 16 is Nigeria’s first off-cycle poll. According to the electoral body, polling units would be opened around 8:30 am to enable voters to cast their ballots. INEC officials are expected to arrive…

Ghana failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in qualifying on Friday. The Black Stars needed a win in their penultimate group game to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Morocco next year. Ghana, a four-time Africa Cup champion, has played in 24 editions of the tournament. Only seven-time champion Egypt (26) and defending champion Ivory Coast (25) have appeared in more. Chronicle NG reported that already-qualified Angola made the better start in front of the home fans in Talatona, but Ghana veteran…

Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson by unanimous decision to win an intergenerational heavyweight battle in Texas on Friday that failed to live up to its enormous hype. Paul left a permanent stain on two-time heavyweight champion Tyson’s boxing legacy with a tedious points win in front of 70,000 frustrated fans in Texas – and millions watching the controversial bout on streaming powerhouse Netflix. The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Tyson. Paying homage to one of the biggest names in boxing…