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Ondo Assembly appoints acting Speaker
by Dolapo Adelana The Ondo State House of Assembly has appointed Mr. Malachi Coker as its acting speaker following the resignation of the Speaker, Jumoke Akindele on Monday in Akure,…
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Just In: Ondo Assembly speaker resigns
by Dolapo Adelana The Speaker of the Ondo state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Jumoke Akindele on Monday resigned, Nigerian Tribune reports. Akindele, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party…
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Ondo governor, Akeredolu’s wife claims she’s 3 years older than him
by Dolapo Adelana The wife of Ondo State governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu says she met her husband, Rotimi Akeredolu during her time at the National Youth Service Corps. Mrs. Akeredolu,…
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Ambode retains the number one position for yet another week, Aregbesola makes it into the top 20 | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Even if we hadn't seen this wonderful video of Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode engaging veteran table tennis player Funke Oshinaike in a game, he would likely still be retaining his…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 4th of March
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here!
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Akeredolu bans logging activities in Ondo
by Dolapo Adelana Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has banned logging activities in forest reserves across the 18 local government areas of the state. This is contained in a statement signed…
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The YNaija Tracklist: I will forfeit salaries until workers are paid – Akeredolu | Jonathan denies Amaechi’s claim on NNPC’s alleged $49bn | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. CBN releases additional $180m into forex market - YNaija I will forfeit salaries until workers are paid – Akeredolu - YNaija Troops…
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I will forfeit salaries until workers are paid – Akeredolu
by Azeez Adeniyi Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has said he would not receive salaries until he is able to pay workers' salaries. Akeredolu stated this on Monday in Akure,…
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Akeredolu’s inauguration: Saraki did not snub Tinubu – Aide
by Dolapo Adelana Bamikole Omishore, Special Adviser New Media to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has dismissed as untrue reports that his principal snubbed a chieftain of the…
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“I cannot rule out contesting for presidency” – Tinubu (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana A National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he cannot rule out contesting for the presidency if the opportunity arises. The…
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Why I attended Akeredolu’s inauguration – Fayose
by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Friday said he attended the inauguration of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo for Yoruba unity. Fayose, a prominent member of the…
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Rotimi Akeredolu debuts at #10, Governor Ambode retains the top spot | The latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
This week's YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors sees little movement as Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state retains the top spot. The Governor has, in the past week, seen little…
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BREAKING: Rotimi Akeredolu sworn in as Ondo governor
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Rotimi Akeredolu was on Friday sworn in as Governor of Ondo State. Akeredolu took oath of office at exactly 11:34am to become the sixth executive…
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Inability to pay salaries, my greatest regret as governor – Mimiko
by Azeez Adeniyi Outgoing Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has said one of his regrets was being unable to pay salaries. Ondo workers are currently being owed seven months salaries.…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it would prosecute…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution | Owing salaries, my greatest regret – Mimiko | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist Why victims of xenophobia are not compensated – Envoy - YNaija Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution - YNaija…
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Governing Ondo won’t be an easy task – Akeredolu
by Azeez Adeniyi Incoming Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has said governing the state won't be an easy affair. Akeredolu said this when outgoing Governor, Olusegun Mimiko formally handed…
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Ondo election: Akeredolu commends Jegede, Oke for accepting defeat
Ondo State Governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu has praised his opponents at the election for not challenging his victory at the court. Akeredolu was declared winner of the governorship election in the…
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Ondo governor-elect, Akeredolu visits Mimiko
Ondo State governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to outgoing governor, Olusegun Mimiko at the governor's office, Akure, Ondo State capital. They would be meeting for the…
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I will not probe Mimiko – Akeredolu
Ondo Governor-elect Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) says he is not going to be the administration of Olusegun Mimiko or any other past governor of the state. Akeredolu said this on Wednesday…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Senate passes bill to regulate entrepreneurs’ practices for second reading The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to establish the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Count me out of PDP in 2018 if… – Fayose | Federal Executive Council approves 2017 budget | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Pres. Buhari is a tested captain, he knows where he’s going – Femi Adesina - YNaija Why Tinubu was omitted from my acceptance…
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Why Tinubu was omitted from my acceptance speech – Akeredolu
Ondo Governor-elect Rotimi Akeredolu has given reasons why he failed to mention the name of national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Akeredolu, who stated this…
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Ondo governor-elect Akeredolu, deputy visit Pres. Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with Ondo State governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy Agboola Ajayi at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The duo were accompanied by the Chairman of…
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Rotimi Akeredolu’s acceptance speech as Ondo Governor-elect
Governor-elect of Ondo, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has thanked the people of the state for choosing him as their next governor. Akeredolu said this on Wednesday while delivering his acceptance speech…
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Ondo election: Oke concedes defeat, congratulates Akeredolu
The candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the Ondo governorship election, Olusola Oke has conceded defeat and congratulated governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu. At a press conference in Akure on…
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Mimiko congratulates Ondo Governor-elect, Akeredolu
Governor of Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko has congratulated the winner of Saturday's governorship election in the state, and Governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). In a statement issued on Monday via his Twitter…
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#OndoDecides: Akeredolu’s perserverance commendable – Tinubu
The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor-elect of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, while calling on "disaffected" members of the party to unite.…
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Akeredolu’s journey to victory tested the party’s unity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo governorship election for his victory at the polls. Buhari in a statement by…
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[The Presidential Blog] Guess who’s the happiest about Akeredolu’s win
It's Birthday man himself, Garba Shehu. The senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity took to twitter to congratulate Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor-elect in Ondo State saying…
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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
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