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Accreditation and voting Here is the update on the results of the just concluded governorship election in Ondo State. Akure South ward 3, polling unit 024A— (1) FUTA GATE, AKINDEKO HALL.. ACCORD-2 AD-15 APC-35 PDP-20 SDP-2 (2), Elegiri/Ifedore LGA PDP- 37 APC-23 AD- 6 ADC- 2 PPA- 1 (3) Ward 9 unit 22, Akure south APC 46 Pdp 43 Ad 16 Result from Ondo Governorship election Result from Ondo Governorship election (4) Fagun Ondo Ward 11,Unit 1. Ad: 26 APC: 30 PDP: 104 (5)Akungba LGA Ward 10, Pu 14 Apc 192. PDP 115, AD 76 SDP 41 (6)Unit 15b, Ward 7, ONDO WEST. APC-29, AD-16 PDP-47 (7)LAGBOJA UNIT 010 ODE AYE WARD2 APC 77, AD 68, PDP 91 (8) Ward 6 unit 1, Akure South, Ilekun Oda Road. AD 44, PDP 50, APC 53. (9)Unit 3, Ward 11, ONDO WEST (LA 2): PDP 86, APC 44, AD 26 (10)Igboroko II, Ward 3, Unit 11 APC: 113 PDP: 9 AD: 3 SDP: NCP: 1 PPA: 1 LP: 1 (12) Results in… Unit 17 Igboroko (Ahmadiya grammar school) 2 ward 3 Owo LG. AD…. 01 PDP…..05 APC….. 262. (13) Unit 15, Ward 7, ONDO WES

INEC boss in Ondo, Olusegun Agbaje The Ondo State Electoral Commissioner, Mr Olusegun Agbaje, has promised a prompt release of the results of the just concluded governorship election in Ondo State. Speaking during a tour of polling areas in Ondo, Agbaje said the commission would take advantage of the innovation it introduced where voters were accredited and voted simultaneously. The Ondo INEC boss assured that the results would be released promptly without delay as soon as collation was completed. The governorship election was largely peaceful as people trooped out enmasse to cast their votes. Majority of voters who spoke on the conduct of the election commended INEC for a good job. In nearly all the polling booths visited, INEC officials arrived early with adequate voting materials but the card readers in some areas malfunctioned. ”With the exception of some card readers which malfunctioned, the election was well organized. You can see that people are happy to vote. There is no

Security officers at the scene of the suicide car bomb, which hit a market in southern Mogadishu. A car bomb has killed at least 11 people and injured 16 others in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The blast hit a market in the Waberi area, while President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was visiting a nearby university. No group claimed responsibility, but suspicion fell on the Islamist militant group al-Shabab. “There was chaos and severed dead bodies strewn around the street,” said Abdulahi Osman, a witness. Ambulance workers says the death toll could rise substantially. More than 22,000 peacekeepers are currently deployed in Somalia in the multi-national African Union force. Al-Shabab, which wants Somalia to follow a strict version of Shariah law, opposes their presence. Despite being ousted from most of its key strongholds in south and central Somalia, the Islamist group continues to launch deadly guerrilla attacks against the Somali government and foreign troops.

Ronaldo scores a penalty Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice but Real Madrid rode their luck to beat Sporting Gijon and go seven points clear at the top of La Liga – for a few hours. The European champions looked in control when Ronaldo scored twice in the first 18 minutes. His opener was a penalty and his second was a header from Nacho’s cross – his eighth La Liga goal in four games. Advertisement But Carlos Carmona pulled one back and Duje Cop missed a penalty for the visitors with 13 minutes left. The Croatia international, who appeared to check his pulse just before taking the kick, fired high and wide after Nacho was penalised for fouling Victor Rodriguez. Relive the drama as it happened here. Sevilla can cut unbeaten Real’s lead to six points when they host Valencia at 19:45 GMT, while champions Barcelona can take it back down to four points on Sunday at Real Sociedad (19:45 GMT). Ronaldo’s double takes him up to 10 La Liga goals for the season, two above Barcelona team-mate

Islam Slimani’s penalty took his tally to five goals since he joined Leicester from Sporting Lisbon. Islam Slimani’s injury-time penalty rescued a point for Leicester as they came from behind twice against Middlesbrough. Alvaro Negredo ended a goal drought which stretched back to the opening day of the season when he put Boro ahead following a neat exchange of passes with Gaston Ramirez. Riyad Mahrez equalised from the penalty spot after Calum Chambers was judged to have handled. Negredo looked to have given Boro the points when he latched on to a long ball and clinically dispatched a low shot past Foxes goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler. But Slimani converted from the spot in the fourth minute of injury time after Wes Morgan was fouled by Marten de Roon. There were murmurs of discontent from the home fans at the King Power Stadium, but Leicester’s players rolled up their sleeves and fought right to the final whistle. For large parts of the game, the Foxes lacked any kind of zip or

Gylfi Sigurdsson (obscured) equalises with a brilliant free-kick nine minutes before half-time. Substitute Fernando Llorente scored twice in stoppage time as Swansea recorded their first win since the opening day of the season in a remarkable encounter with Crystal Palace. The Liberty Stadium witnessed an astonishing seven goals scored after the break and four in 11 second-half minutes. Swansea were 3-1 ahead before Palace produced an extraordinary fightback to take a 4-3 lead. It seemed as if the visitors would end their five-match losing run in the league, but then up popped substitute Llorente with two late goals as the ground erupted on the full-time whistle.

Liverpool players celebrate a goal Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League with a win against Sunderland but could face a run of games without Philippe Coutinho who was taken off on a stretcher at Anfield. The Brazillian clutched his ankle after a challenge from Didier Ndong late in a first half where Liverpool failed to turn 80% possession into clear chances. Sunderland threatened briefly in each period, with Steven Pienaar and Duncan Watmore taking heavy touches when presented with openings. But as Jurgen Klopp’s side continued to press, it was Coutinho’s replacement, Divock Origi, who found the net with what appeared to be a right-foot cross from the left side of the area. It sparked relief at Anfield and when Ndong felled Sadio Mane in the box, James Milner converted a spot-kick to make it 14 games unbeaten in all competitions for the Reds. Chelsea will move back to the top of the table should they beat Tottenham in Saturday’s late kick-off but Liverpool have c

Fred Agbaje Human rights lawyer, Mr. Fred Agbaje, is dead. He died on Saturday after an undisclosed ailment in London. His friend and colleague, Richard Akinnola confirm his death to The Punch. Gbenga Demola-Ojo, a laywer in a Facebook post, described his death as, ‘another great loss.’ He wrote, “Fred Agbaje, constitutional lawyer, gentleman, media personality and patriot! May your great soul find rest!”

Donald Trump Cuba’s former leader Fidel Castro was a “brutal dictator”, US President-elect Donald Trump has said, hours after the 90-year-old’s death was announced. Mr Trump, who takes office in January, said he hoped Cubans could move towards a freer future. Castro came to power in 1959 and ushered in a Communist revolution. He defied the US for decades, surviving many assassination plots. Supporters said he returned Cuba to the people. Critics called him a dictator. His brother Raul, who succeeded him as president, announced his death on state television on Friday night. Advertisement “While Cuba remains a totalitarian island, it is my hope that today marks a move away from the horrors endured for too long, and toward a future in which the wonderful Cuban people finally live in the freedom they so richly deserve,” Mr Trump said in a statement. Barack Obama, under whom the US restored diplomatic ties with Havana after decades of tension, said history would “record and judge t

Fidel Castro “History will judge the enormous impact” of Cuba’s former leader Fidel Castro on the world, US President Barack Obama has said. The death of Castro, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, was announced by his brother Raul on Friday night. Castro came to power in 1959, and ushered in a Communist revolution. He defied the US for decades, surviving many assassination plots. Supporters said he returned Cuba to the people. Critics called him a dictator. -BBC

Aguero Sergio Aguero scored twice as Manchester City came back from a goal down to earn a hard-fought win at Burnley and claim back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time since September. The home side might have had a penalty before surprisingly taking lead when City defender Nicolas Otamendi could only head a clearance straight to Clarets midfielder Dean Marney, who volleyed in from 25 yards. City struggled for fluency but Aguero equalised when he poked in a shot at the far post after a corner was deflected into his path. The visitors controlled the game after the break and took the lead when a Fernandinho cross hit Aguero and went in after some sloppy Burnley defending. Clarets defender Michael Keane had a late header blocked by Aleksandar Kolarov and an overhead kick from Ashley Barnes was saved by City keeper Claudio Bravo but Burnley failed to prevent a third home loss in the top flight this season. This was hardly City at their best but their battling win hig

Accreditation and voting Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, the APC governorship candidate in Saturday’s poll, on Saturday lamented the malfunctioning of some smart card readers deployed for the exercise. Akeredolu, who spoke at his Owo residence after casting his vote, also said INEC ought to have test run the devices before election day. He said reports had indicated that some of the devices were malfunctioning. The APC candidate, however, said that his major concern was the commission ensuring free, credible and fair election. The PDP flagbearer, Eyitayo Jegede and his Alliance for Democracy counterpart, Wole Oke, had also complained about the malfunctioning card readers. The card reader had also rejected Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s thumbprint when he wanted to vote at his Ward 7, Unit 20 Polling Unit in Ondo West Local Government Area. But INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mr Segun Agbaje, said the commission has more than 250 spare smart card readers to replace those mal

Voters checking their names for accreditation in the Ondo governorship election Some results have started coming in from the governorship election in Ondo state. These are on the spots results yet to be verified by the electoral body, INEC. Results from Mimiko’s ward AD -25, APC-40, PDP- 176 Jegede wins own polling unit Ward 02, Unit 009, Sacred Heart Primary School AD 32 APC 77 PDP 184 Igbara Oke Ward 1 Community Molete AD 49 APC 60 PDP 34 Court yard IGBARA OKE IFEDORE APC 62 PDP 55 AD 22 Ilaje, ugbo 2, unit 12 AD 47 APC 2 PDP 10 Etugbo . MAHIN Ward 2 Unit 2, AD 75, APC 10, PDP 5.

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State There was mild drama on Saturday in Ondo town as the card reader deployed for the governorship election rejected Gov. Olusegun Mimiko’s thumbprint when he wanted to vote at his Ward 7, Unit 20 Polling Unit in Ondo West Local Government Area. Mimiko had to fill the incident form before he was finally allowed to cast his vote at about 12 noon. Speaking shortly after casting his vote, the governor said he would resist any attempt to manipulate the election in favour of any political party. “Ondo people will not allow any form of rigging or manipulation through the card reader or any other form,” he said. No fewer than 1,280,580 voters with Permanent Voter Cards would decide who the governor would be out of the 28 contestants in Saturday’s governorship election. Although 1,659,186 voters were registered for the election, 378,606 did not turn up to collect their PVCs. Among the major contestants are Mr Eyitayo Jegede of the PDP, Chief Rotimi Ak

Voters checking their names for accreditation in the Ondo governorship election Voting has been concluded in most polling booths in Akure and counting has started. All agents of political parties participating in the election were on ground keenly observing the counting. Mr Eyitayo Jegede, the PDP candidate in the governorship election expressed satisfaction with the accreditation and voting process. He also called on the electorate to vote for the candidate of their choice. Jegede spoke while voting at his Unit 9 Ward 2, Gbogi/Isikan, Sacred Heart Primary School 1 in Akure South Local Government Area. He expressed satisfaction with the voting process, saying it was peaceful and orderly. Jegede, however, urged INEC to tackle the challenge of faulty smart card readers in polling units. “I have discussed with the REC Ondo State on the problems with card readers at most polling units,’’ he added. Also speaking, the governorship candidate of the Alliance for Democracy, Olusola Ok

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu Mr Segun Agbaje, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, says the commission has more than 250 spare smart card readers to replace those malfunctioning. He said this on Saturday while speaking with newsmen at Unit 9, Ward 2, Gbogi/Isinkan in Akure South Local Government Area of the state on the sidelines of the accreditation and voting process for the governorship election. There had been complaints of malfunctioning card readers in some polling units in the state. “I have called the Head of Department of ICT to get smart cards for areas with smart card challenges and very soon they will get them. “Card reader is not a major challenge because it can be addressed within 10 to 20 minutes; we have over 250 smart card readers for exchange in case of malfunction. “I believe more people are still coming and the election is going on smoothly across the state,’’ he said. He further said that the challenge faced by those whose na

Accreditation and voting The simultaneous accreditation and voting innovation adopted by INEC commenced on Saturday as voters gathered at polling units across Ondo State to choose their next governor There was calm in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state as some voters were sighted queuing up to vote. As at 7:30 am, some residents were seen Boloerunduro, Owena, Oboto, Elemosho, Wasinmi and Ondo heading to polling units while there was heavy presence of security men at various check points. At Ward 7, Unit 20 in Ondo, voters were already at the polling unit although INEC staff were not yet at their duty post. Speaking with NAN at Ward 9 Unit 6,Ondo, a resident, Mr Sola Ajakaiye, commended government and INEC for putting in place adequate security measures to ensure peaceful election. In Igboroko Ward 2, Polling Unit 2, Owo, the Presiding Officer, Miss Busayo Olawale, said all logistics had been put in place to ensure a hitch-free poll. Similarly, at Igboroko Ward 2,Polli

Voters checking their names for accreditation in the Ondo governorship election The ongoing Ondo governorship election is witnessing a large turnout of voters as residents trooped out to cast their votes. Accreditation and voting commenced early at most of the voting centres visited by our correspondent. As early as 8 a.m. voters were observed going to the various polling booths to cast their votes. Electoral officials also arrived early and attended to voters who were accredited and later cast their votes. At all the polling booths visited at Isinko, Owena Military Cantonment, Customs area along Ondo Road, accreditation and voting were simultaneously being done. There were no reported cases of violence. Voters were observed queing peacefully to be accredited. Security was also tight. Security checkpoints were also mounted to ensure peaceful election. Lanre Babalola/Akure

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State Here is excerpts from Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s address to journalists on today’s governorship election which he claimed is being predetermined for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rotimi Akeredolu. Read below: “Efforts have been concerted by INEC and forces within APC to prevent the emergence of the eligible and electable candidate of the PDP in Ondo state.” “This ungodly process started when INEC, in flagrant disregard for extant laws governing elections removed the name of Eyitayo Jegede on the bases of the Justice Okon Abang’s order that has simply been described as a fraud by the Supreme Court and court of Appeal.” INEC in its own wisdom, had decided to obey the fraudulent ruling by Justice Abang which had substituted the name of Eyitayo Jegede with that of Jimoh Ibrahim has no excuse not to obey the laws that gave it powers to conduct free and fair elections. ”INEC ACT stipulates that a candidate ought to have at

Mr Bagudu Hirse Mr Bagudu Hirse, former Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), who was abducted by gunmen in Kaduna on Sunday, Nov. 20, has regained his freedom, his brother, Mr John Hirse, has confirmed. “Bagudu was released in the early hours of Saturday,” John, retired permanent secretary in the federal civil service and currently District Head of Mangu, in Plateau, disclosed in Jos on Saturday. He said that the former minister was “hale and hearty”, and thanked Nigerians for the prayers and words of encouragement “during the tỳing period”. “May God reward everyone who stood by us during the tough period,” he said. John, however, did not give further details, and also refused to comment over whether a ransome was paid to the abductors. Bagudu was abducted by gunmen at the Kaduna residence of Ambassador Mamman Daura, where he had gone to condole the family over the death of the former Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji ibrahim Dasuki. Bagudu’s abduction took place a day after the release

Fidel Castro during one of his last outings Former Cuban President Fidel Castro is dead at the age of 90, his brother, Cuban President Raul Castro announced. Fidel Castro’s communist government survived a U.S.-backed invasion of Cuban exiles, a superpower missile crisis, assassination plots and decades of U.S. economic sanctions. But Castro lived long enough to see Washington announce the re-establishment of full diplomatic relations with Havana and the subsequent visit by a U.S. president to the island in March 2016. Fidel Castro Ruz was born August 13, 1926, and grew up to become one of the leaders of the movement against the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. He led a guerrilla force that eventually routed Batista’s army and took over the island in 1959. His victory and triumphant entry into Havana captured the world’s attention. But he soon steered the country toward Communism and the orbit of the Soviet Union. “He is a man who made a lot of promises to the Cuban people,” sai

The three main candidate for Ondo governorship election An opinion poll conducted by the Punch newspaper has predicted victory for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Ondo State. The election which holds Saturday has three main contending candidates who are Akeredolu of the APC, Eyitayo Jegede, the PDP governorship candidate and Olusola Oke, the Alliance for Democracy, AD, governorship candidate. The Punch poll on its website simply asked: “Ondo Election: Who will become the next Governor?” As at 11:40pm on Friday, the result of the poll showed that Akeredolu, out of the 3,194 people who voted, polled 1,296 votes, to emerge likely winner of Saturday’s election while the AD candidate, Oke polled 1,115 votes to emerge second in the poll and the PDP candidate, Jegede polled 783 votes to emerge third. The poll showed that Akeredolu received 41 percent of the total votes; Oke, 35 percent and Jegede, 25 pe