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Ondo election: Mimiko accuses INEC of injustice
Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has said the Independent National Electoral Commission ought to postpone the governorship election in the state owing to court cases that followed the Peoples Democratic…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Senate withdraws grazing bill | Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja - YNaija Dasukigate: EFCC to arraign Fani-Kayode on Thursday - YNaija AFCON winner to receive $4m…
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Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja
The Governor of Ondo, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, says he has relocated to Abuja on a part-time basis in order to ensure justice for Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the Ahmed-Makarfi…
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Ondo APC accuses Mimiko of planning to loot state treasury
The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State on Tuesday alleged that the outgoing governor, Olusegun Mimiko was trying to divert government funds during the last few weeks of his tenure.…
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Law firm sues Mimiko over cocoa beans deal in US (PHOTOS)
A law firm Ucheomumu Law Group, LLC has filed a lawsuit against SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier, the Government of Ondo and governor of the Olusegun Mimiko. Documents gotten by online news medium Sahara…
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I will ensure Mimiko does not suceed himself – Jimoh Ibrahim
Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Jimoh Ibrahim has said Governor Olusegun Mimiko has shown his desperation by running to President Muhammadu Buhari for help.…
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Ondo election: Mimiko sent thugs to cause mayhem – Sheriff-faction
The Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Ondo governor Olusegun Mimiko of sending thugs to cause mayhem in Akure, the state capital, Channels Television reports.…
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Mimiko plotting to defect to APC
Governor of Ondo Olusegun Mimiko's visit may be in line with his plan of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to Leadership. Mimiko paid a visit to President Buhari…
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Ondo election: Buhari in secret meeting with Mimiko
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a meeting with Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko at the Presidential Villa. The meeting can be traced to the political crisis in the state…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Power sector debts hit N809bn | How robbers killed Mimiko’s CSO | PDP congratulates new Oba of Benin |
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. I used 15 years to save frozen $15m – Patience Jonathan - YNaija "It's a plot to destroy me politically", Amaechi replies Justice…
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How robbers killed Mimiko’s CSO
Suspected armed robbers on Wednesday killed the Chief Security Officer (CSO) in charge of the convoy of Ondo governor, Olusegun Mimiko, Mr. Idowu Oyewole, at his residence in Akure, the…
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Opinion: Eyitayo Jegede and the vision of a “Greater Ondo Together”
by Jude Ndukwe The great Ondo State is at another threshold of history. The state which is generally accepted as one of the truly few progressing states in Nigeria will…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The coming realignment in Yorubaland
There are two events that are of major significance this week. The first is the birthday of a man of immense integrity and a great son of the Yoruba by…
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Eyitayo Jegede is PDP gov’norship candidate in Ondo (PHOTOS)
Eyitayo Jegede has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo state. The immediate past Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo…
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Mimiko’s commissioner resigns, defects to APC
One of the commissioners in Ondo state has resigned her position with immediate effect. Yetunde Adeyanju, the Ondo State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperative Services, submitted her resignation letter to Governor…
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I have no plans to form a new party – Atiku
Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims in the media that he has formed a new political platform under which he…
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Opinion: APC Ondo – Desperadoes in action
by John Paul Akinduro The All Progressive Congress in Ondo state has been described as attention seeking party of desperadoes that has upped its ante in churning out falsehood and…
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Rejoinder: Dear Adene, in Ondo State, Mimiko is Making A Difference (MAD)
by Olusola Akinbinu Reading an opinion by one Gbenga Adene on YNaija, June 28, 2016, Titled: “The Madness of Nigerian Governors; case study of Mimiko”. One must be pained with…
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‘Immunity must be respected whether anybody likes it or not’ – Mimiko
Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko has said the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) must respect the immunity of sitting governors. The governor said section 308 of the constitution -…
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Jude Ndukwe: Olusegun Mimiko – Giving Ondo state a clean bill of health
When in March, 2015, the executive governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, inaugurated the State’s University of Medical Sciences, the first of its kind in Africa, it was an…
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Mimiko to Lai Mohammed: ‘Learn to talk like a Minister’
Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has enjoined the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to speak with decorum, when addressing national issues. Mimiko's comments was in reaction to Mohammed's crticisim of…
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“If Nigerians want corrupt politicians killed, why not?” – Gov Mimiko
Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko, says he's open to whatever punishment Nigerians want to be meted out to corrupt politicians and government officials. He stated this on Thursday, a day…
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PDP governors visit Jonathan in Otuoke (PHOTOS)
Three governors of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), on Tuesday, paid a visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan, in his country home at Otuoke, Bayelsa. The PDP governors who went on…
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Fayose reportedly rejects Mimiko as PDP Governors’ Forum chairman
Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has rejected Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko as chairman of the Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party, The Nation reports. Mimiko was elected chairman of…
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“We will show Nigerians that we’re a different party” | PDP vows to be born-again
The new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Governor Olusegun Mimiko, said the party will be rebranded and by 2019, would regain power at the centre. The Ondo state…
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Mimiko elected chairman of PDP governors forum
Olusegun Mimiko, has been elected the Chairman of the Governors Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party. Mimiko, the governor of Ondo state, returned to the PDP from Labour Party in…
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Impeached Deputy Governor of Ondo says he’ll be back
by Kolapo Olapoju The impeached Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Ali Olanusi, believes he will most likely return to his position. Olanusi drew the ire of Governor Olusegun Mimiko when…
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Mimiko nominates Agric commissioner as new deputy governor
by Ranti Joseph Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo state governor has nominated the state's commissioner for agriculture, Lasisi Oluboyo as the new deputy governor of the state. This is contained in a…
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APC kicks against impeachment notice served to Ondo deputy governor
by Ranti Joseph The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has described the impeachment notice served on the Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, who defected to the APC…
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Is it Ebola? || What you should know about the strange disease ravaging Ondo
by Isi Esene There has been an uneasy calm in Ondo as a yet to be identified disease ravages the sleepy community of Ode Irele in the South-west state. Though…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy