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ODIEC Shifts Local Government Elections till February 2024
By Olumide Abudu The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC has shifted the planned local government elections till February 2024. The commission announced the shift in the date from initial December 16, at a meeting with political parties and other stakeholders in Akure. ODIEC Chairman, Dr Joseph Aremo said the adjustment was due to the…
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Ondo Inaugurates 10th Assembly
By Augustina Bajeh The 10th Assembly in Ondo State has been inaugurated today at the Assembly complex in Akure. The event commenced with the Clerk of the House, Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola reading out the proclamation of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Mr Jaiyeola thereafter read a roll call of all members elect as sent by INEC and their…
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Makinde Condoles with Akeredolu Over His Mother’s Demise
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his heartfelt condolences to his Ondo State counterpart and chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, over the death of his mother, Mrs Grace Akeredolu. Governor Makinde, who condoled with the governor of Ondo State and his family, prayed to God to grant repose to the…
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Akeredolu Orders Immediate Recruitment of Health Workers
Ondo State governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has ordered the immediate employment of more health workers to boost healthcare services in the state. The governor made this known when he played host to the executive members of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Ondo State chapter. Governor Akeredolu said the government was looking into other critical challenges…
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Akeredolu Decries Neglect of House of Assembly Complex
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has expressed displeasure over the neglect of the Ondo State House of Assembly complex by successive governments. Governor Akeredolu stated this when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Assembly in Akure. He explained that the complex had witnessed total neglect for the past forty years of its construction. Governor Akeredolu said…
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Ondo Govt. Distributes 50 Operational Vehicles to Security Outfits
In the bid to boost security in Ondo State, the government has distributed fifty operational vehicles to security agencies. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu while handing over the vehicles in Akure, said there was no amount of resources invested in safeguarding the lives of citizens that could be too much due to the surge of alarming criminal…
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Muslims Kick Against Return Of Schools To Missions In Ondo
The Muslim community in Ondo state has faulted the decision of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to return some public schools to Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) At a news briefing in Akure, the state capital, the Chairman, of the League of Imam, and Alfas, Sheikh Ahmad Aladesawe described the move as one that could threaten the growth of…
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NURTW Crisis: Ondo Inaugurates Motor Parks Management Committee
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated the State Motor Parks Management Committee calling on the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the state to resolve its leadership crisis. The inauguration which took place at Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office Alagbaka, Akure, had in attendance key government officials…
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Corps Members Bags State Honors in Ondo
The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, has sanctioned eighteen corps members in Ondo state for contravening the rules guiding the scheme during their service year. The NYSC coordinator in the state, Mrs Victoria Ani stated this during the passing out ceremony for the 2021 batch ‘A’ (Stream 1) corps members held in Akure, the state…
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Democracy Day: Shun Divisive Tendency, Akeredolu Urges Ondo People
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has urged Nigerians to refrain from actions and utterances that can hurt the unity of the country. Governor Akeredolu in his goodwill message on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day, said the nation could not afford to undermine the huge sacrifices it had made to come this far,…
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Children’s Day: Gov. Akeredolu Receives FRCN Essay Winners
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says Radio Nigeria broadcasts have always put it on a pedestal envied by other radio stations in the country. The governor spoke in Akure when he received the best three students in the essay competition marking the nineteenth anniversary of Radio Nigeria Positive FM. The presentation of the essay winners to the…
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Nigeria’s Constitution Should be Reviewed Periodically – Senator Omo-Agege
The Nigerian constitution should be put up for review periodically to engender a better society. The Chairman, Constitution Review Committee, and Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege made this known in Akure at the zonal public hearing on the proposed alteration to the provision of the 1999 constitution. Represented Senator Omo-Agege argued that the 1999 constitution had…
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Our decision is irreversible and will be enforced – Akeredolu replies Malami
I have just read the press statement credited to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, on the resolution of the Southern Governors Forum to ban open grazing in their respective States. The AGF is quoted to have said that this reasoned decision, among others, is akin to…
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Southern Governors Ban On Open Grazing Is Dangerous – Malami
Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Abubakar Malami, has opposed the southern governors’ decision to ban open grazing in their states. Mr. Malami said such ‘unconstitutional’ resolution is dangerous for the country. “It is a dangerous provision for any governor in Nigeria to think he can bring any compromise on the freedom and liberty…
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Akeredolu Reappoints 4 Former Commissioners
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reappointed four commissioners who served with him during his first tenure. They are Wale Akinterinwa, Donald Ojogo, Charles Titiloye, and Engineer Raimi Aminu. The governor said the names have been forwarded to the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, for screening and confirmation. Meanwhile, the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, says…
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Ondo NUJ Charge Akeredolu On Promises Made
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council has called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to fulfill his promise of appointing at least one qualified journalist or Information Manager as Permanent Secretary as he kick-starts his second term in office. While congratulating Mr Akeredolu, and his new deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa on their inauguration to…
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Inauguration: Ondo is on the journey to redemption – Gov Akeredolu
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says the journey to redemption has started for Ondo state with his inauguration for a second term of another four years. The governor stated this in his inaugural speech after taking oath of office as the sixth executive governor of Ondo state. Mr Akeredolu was sworn in alongside his deputy, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa. …
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Gomina Akeredolu Ke Gbajare Lori Awon Ton Nwole Silu Lona Aito
Gomina Ipinle Ondo, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ti ke gbajare lori bi aleekun se n ba iye awon to n wo ipile naa lona aito latawon enu iloro ori-ile. O soro yi l’asiko to n’gba alejo Igbakeji Oga-Agba, nilese to nrisi iwole-wode awon eeyan nileyi ekun ZONE F, Dora Amahian, lofisi re nilu Akure. Zone F yii,…
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Insecurity: Akeredolu Briefs Buhari In Aso Rock
Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Wednesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor seized the opportunity of the meeting to brief the President as the regards the precarious security situation in the region, especially Ondo state. “The governor met…
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Gomina Akeredolu Jeje Atileyin Re Fun Ile Ise Omo Ologun
Gomina Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ti Ipinle Ondo ti jeje atileyin gbogbo igba fun ile ise Ologun 32 Artillery Brigade to wa ni Owena nilu Akure nidi kikapa iwa odaran nipinle naa. Gomina Akeredolu soro atileyin yin lasiko to n gbalejo oga agba tuntun ti won sese gbe wa Brigadier General Raymond Utasaba lofisi re. Gomina gboriyin…
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New AIG Zone 17 Visits Akeredolu, Promises Improved Security
The new Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 17, in charge of Ondo-Ekiti State, Mr Isaac Akinmoyede says the security agency will bring down the crime rate in Ondo State. He gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The new AIG who decried the…
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Akeredolu Receives New Commander Of Owena Cantonment
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has pledged his continual support for the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment in Akure with a view to combating crime in Ondo State. Governor Akeredolu made the pledge while receiving the newly posted Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Raymond Utsaha in his office. The governor commended Nigerian Army for the immense contributions to…
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Herdsmen’s Eviction: I stand with Akeredolu’s decision – Sen. Tofowomo
…Advises genuine herdsmen to vacate the forests and go for proper registration as directed. The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Nicholas Tofowomo, has declared total support for Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s decision directing all the herdsmen to vacate Ondo State forest reserves in his bid to separate genuine businessmen from criminals in the forest. The…
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We will execute more people-oriented projects – Gov. Akeredolu
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says his second term will be committed to the execution of more works to move Ondo State forward. Governor Akeredolu stated this during the 2021 Prayer Summit of the Ondo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, at the First Baptist Church in Akure. The governor who was represented by…
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Ileese Aare Sekilo F’awon Ijoba Ipinle Lori Siso Oro To Le Domi Alafia Ilu Ru
Ileese Aare ti se koriya fawon Ijoba Ipinle, lati koju ija si gbogbo iwa odaran, a mo ki won ma te oju eto eni eyi ti awon daran-daran ni mole n’ipinle won. Oludamoran pataki si Aare Muhammadu Buhari lori iroyin atoro tokan aralu gbongbon, Mallam Garba Sheu lo soro yi ninu atejade kan, to fisita…
