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Ondo Poll: Tinubu Calls For Peaceful Exercise, Commends INEC’s Preparedness

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday asked political stakeholders and voters to ensure a peaceful, orderly, and credible electoral process as Ondo State residents troop to the polling centres today to pick their governor for the next four years.

A total of 1,793,914 registered voters have collected their cards to be eligible for participation in the election in which Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Mr. Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are the leading candidates.

Tinubu,in a statement in Abuja through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasised the importance of upholding democratic principles.

He urged all participants to respect the will of the people and approach the election with maturity and decorum.

The President encouraged citizens to exercise their voting rights without fear, both during and after the election.

He praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its prompt distribution of sensitive electoral materials to all the 18 local government areas in the state.

He also commended the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff for deploying security personnel to ensure a safe voting environment.

“As the people of Ondo State prepare to choose their leader, it is crucial that we respect their right to decide their future. The privilege to govern comes from the people, and this must be honored by all candidates and political parties,” he said.

Tinubu reiterated his commitment to the consolidation of Nigeria’s democratic progress, which has spanned over 25 years and described credible elections as vital to the nation’s stability and growth.

He appealed to all Nigerians to see the Ondo election as an opportunity to strengthen democratic values and principles.

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Portable Confronts Odunlade Adekola Over Viral Video With Babymama, Ashabi

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Controversial Nigerian musician, Portable, has confronted famous Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola, following his viral video with actress Ashabi Simple.

Recall that Portable’s fourth baby mama, Ashabi, was captured in a viral video hugging Odunlade while he playfully asked if she had taken permission from Portable about the hug.

In the trending clip shared by the actor on Instagram, he jokingly said, “Please, for God’s sake, hope you have taken permission from Portable before hugging me? Please go and inform him, 0oo.”

Responding to the video, Portable, who feels offended by the actor’s comment, took to his direct messages to question the motive behind the statement.

Portable wrote in Pidgin: “Wetin you talk inside that video with Ashabi Simple? Please, I respect my home and I no dey use am do movie. Why you go talk say she tell me before coming? Shey una no dey collect money for her hand ni?”

“But why everybody dey talk say I get wahala? Make una dey talk good about me. Me self, I dey loyal, o. Loyalty pass juju.”

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‘Misbehave Again, No Mercy Next Time,’ Burna Boy To Speed Darlington After Release

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Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy has seemingly issued a cautionary message to Speed Darlington following his recent release from prison.

Darlington was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo state. He was accused of cyberstalking Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning artiste.

Darlington had taunted Burna Boy over his affiliation with the embattled US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ who is facing multiple charges for sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

He asked Burna Boy to explain how he won the Grammy award for his album ‘Twice As Tall’ — a project executive produced by Diddy. He claimed there was a sexual relationship between the duo.

After two months in the Kuje prison, Darlington was released on Tuesday.

In a now-deleted post via his Instagram story, Burna Boy warned that there would be no leniency if such a situation arose.

“If you like misbehave again, you will go back to where you come from! And this time around, there will be no mercy! Don’t mess with ODG,” he wrote, although he did not mention names.

The police in Abuja first detained Darlington in October 2024 after a formal complaint filed by Burna Boy.

He was, however, released on bail after five days in police detention.

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Just In: Ekweremadu’s Wife Freed From UK Prision, Returns To Nigeria

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The wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after being released from a UK prison.

Mrs Ekweremadu reportedly arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday.

It will be recalled that Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice, and a medical doctor, Dr. Obinna Obeta, were convicted in the United Kingdom for their involvement in a controversial organ harvesting case.

The UK court sentenced Senator Ekweremadu to 10 years in prison, while Mrs. Ekweremadu received a six-year sentence.

Recall that Senator Ekweremadu, the wife and one Dr Obinna Obeta were sentenced to prison by a UK court for their involvement in organ harvesting.

The UK court sentenced Senator Ekweremadu to 10 years in prison, while Mrs. Ekweremadu received a six-year sentence.

 

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