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[LIVE UPDATES] #OndoDecides: APC’s Ayedatiwa Leads As INEC Announces 15 LGs

Ondo State Governor and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Lucky Ayedatiwa, is so far leading in 15 local government areas as the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the results of Saturday’s governorship election.
The State Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, who is also the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, formally opened the state collation exercise around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday
In the results of the 15 local government areas declared so far, Ayedatiwa won in all, including Idanre Local Government, where Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship running mate, Mr. Festus Akingbaso, hails from.
In Ondo East LG, APC got 8,163, defeating PDP that garnered 2,843 votes.
In IleOluji/OkeIgbo LG, APC, 16,600, PDP, 4 442, in Idanre LG, APC, 9,114, PDP, 8,940.
However, in Idanre Local Government Area, a PDP agent alleged that there was no voting in Ofosun Oniseri.
He also alleged a case of ballot snatching at Alade.
He said votes from the ward should be expunged from the LG’s votes.
In Irele Local Government, APC got 17,117 while PDP polled 6 601. In Akoko South West, APC got 29,700 to defeat PDP which garnered 5,517.
The result from Owo Local Government Area indicated that APC polled 31,914 to defeat PDP which garnered 4,740.
In Ondo West LG, APC polled 20,755, while PDP got 6,387 votes.
In Akoko South East LG, APC polled 12140, while PDP got 2692 votes.
In Akoko North West, APC won with 25010, as PDP got 5502.
APC also won Ose LG with a total of 16555, while PDP got 4472. In Akure South LGA, APC polled 32969 votes against PDP’s 17926.
In Akoko North East, APC won with 25657 votes against the PDP’s 5072.
Akinwumi, after the results of the 15th LG, said the commission would go on reccess to resume by 12noon when results of the last three local government areas, Ilaje, Ese Odo and Odigbo, would be released.
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See the breakdown of the LGs announced so far:
1. Ifedore LGA:
APC: 14157
PDP: 5897
SDP: 21
2. Ondo East LGA:
APC: 8163
PDP: 2843
SDP: 15
3. IleOluji/OkeIgbo LGA:
APC: 16600
PDP: 4442
SDP: 08
4. Idanre LGA:
APC: 9114
PDP: 8940
LP: 24
APGA: 25
5. Irele LGA
APC: 17117
PDP: 6601
LP:15
APGA: 30
6. Akoko South West LGA
APC: 29700
ADP: 87
PDP: 5517
APGA:23
SDP: 11
7: Owo LGA:
APC: 31914
ADP:140
PDP: 4740
AAC: 16
APGA: 36
LP: 42
8: Ose LGA
AA: 03
AAC:08
APGA:19
ADC:141
APC:16555
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LP:06
PDP: 4472
9: Akure South LGA:
AA: 08
AAC: 58
APGA: 95
ADC: 630
APC: 32969
PDP: 17926
LP: 238
SDP: 138
ZLP: 252
10: Akoko North East:
AA: 03
AAC: 19
APGA: 36
APC:25657
LP: 14
PDP: 5072
SDP:03
11. Ondo West LGA
A: 31
AA: 09
AAC: 30
ADC: 415
ADP: 143
APC: 20755
LP: 181
PDP: 6387
SDP: 123
12. Akoko South East LGA
A: 02
AAC: 04
ADC: 81
ADP: 28
APC: 12140
APGA: 19
PDP: 2692
SDP: 03
13. Akoko North West LGA
A: 06
AA: 04
AAC: 14
ADC: 130
ADP: 51
APC: 25010
APGA: 21
LP: 23
PDP: 5502
SDP: 05
14. Akure North LGA
A: 9
ADC:180
APC: 14451
LP: 238
PDP: 5787
PRP: 6
SDP:46
15. Okitipupa LGA
A:5
ADC 284
APC: 26811
LP:27
PDP: 10233
PRP: 17
SDP: 18
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DSS Arraigns Sowore Over Anti-Tinubu Post
The Federal Government is set to arraign human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on a five-count charge for allegedly posting false statements about President Bola Tinubu intended to cause a breakdown of law and order, court papers show.
Sowore was sighted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ahead of the arraignment.
The suit dated 16th September,2025, was lodged after Sowore allegedly refused to delete the controversial posts about the President.
The Sahara Reporters publisher was accused of using his official X handle to make the post, “This criminal @ official PBAT Actually went to Brazil to state that there is no more corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie shamelessly!”
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The alleged offending post, said to be contrary to Section 24(2) (b) of the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act 2024, was said to have been made on August 25 within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
The charges were brought on behalf of the DSS and the Federal Government by M.B. Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, alongside four other counsel to the DSS –M.E. Ernest, U.B. Bulla, Dr. C.S. Eze, and E.G. Orubor.
Social media companies X Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. are listed as co-defendants.
Confirming the legal action in a Facebook post last week, Sowore wrote, “The State Security Service, alias @OfficialDSSNG today filed a 5-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against ‘X’ (formerly Twitter Facebook, and myself. They claimed that because I called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu a criminal, I have somehow committed a set of ‘novel’ offences they invented and spread across five counts.
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“It’s hard to believe there’s anyone sensible left in these offices that should be making Nigeria work. Regardless, I will be present whenever this case is assigned for trial. #RevolutionNow.”
Recall that the human rights activist and African Action Congress candidate in the 2023 election vowed not to delete the controversial tweet, despite a request from the DSS to X demanding its removal.
Restating his stance, Sowore wrote, “This morning, X (formerly Twitter) officially contacted me about the despicable threat letter they received from the lawless DSS over my Tweet on Tinubu. One option I will NOT be taking is deleting that Tweet. Thank you, @X.”
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Lagos Opens Portal For Teaching Job Applications
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board has opened its official application portal for teaching positions across the state.
In a statement signed on Monday by the Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, the board said the recruitment exercise, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, targets qualified candidates willing to contribute to the delivery of quality education in Lagos State.
The statement partly read, “This is a unique opportunity for NCE holders, B.A (Ed), B.Sc (Ed), B.Ed, HND+PGDE, BA+PGDE, and B.Sc+PGDE graduates to build a career in teaching and contribute meaningfully to qualitative service delivery in the State.”
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According to the commission, applicants are required to submit applications strictly online via https://subebjobs.lagosstate.gov.ng.
The statement warned that physical submissions would not be entertained and stressed that the board has not authorised anyone to collect money for the exercise, which is completely free.
It stated that the documents for application include, O’ Level Certificate (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB), Degree Certificate or NCE Certificate, and NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate, as applicable.
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The board also noted that notifications or statements of results issued beyond two years would not be accepted.
“LASUBEB has not engaged or authorised any individual or group to collect money for this exercise. The application is absolutely free.
“Closing Date: The portal will close on 14th October, 2025,” the statement concluded.
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FG Approves New NYSC Mandatory Regulations
President Bola Tinubu has approved the compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The provides that, effective from Oct. 6, no Nigerian graduate – whether from a Nigerian university, polytechnic, college of education, or an overseas institution would be mobilised for or exempted from NYSC without proof of NERD compliance.
This directive was contained in a circular issued to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Sunday in Abuja.
The directive does not, however, affect serving Corps members or those enrolled before the enforcement date.
Akume said that the compliance directive was to convey the approval for the adjustment of “NYSC mobilisation criteria in accordance with the President’s regulation requiring proof of NERD Policy compliance for all prospective Corps members, regardless of where they were educated.”
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