An ex presidential aspirant of the ruling party, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology under the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, is dead.A source, close to the deceased, confirmed on Thursday.Onu, a former governor of Abia State, died after a brief illness in an undisclosed hospital in Nigeria.Recall that the late 72-year-old former minister contested for the presidential flag of the All Progressive Congress (APC) during the 2023 general elect...

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Paul Akintelure, a prominent governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has tragically passed away. Before his untimely demise, Akintelure had voiced concerns about threats to his life, both direct and indirect.Expressing his hopes for improvement over time, Akintelure's situation sadly worsened as the APC governorship primary election, scheduled for April 25, drew closer.In a statement released by...

Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), a prominent figure within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has announced his decision to step back from the upcoming 2024 governorship election. This marks the third time Jegede has contested for the position, having been the PDP's candidate in both the 2016 and 2020 elections.Addressing his supporters across the state's 18 local government areas in Akure, the state capital, Jegede emphasized his unwavering commitmen...