Lifestyle

Encomiums As Oyo Gov.’s Mother, Madam Omojolagbe Makinde Is Buried

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The remains of the mother of the Oyo State governor, Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde has been interred at the cemetery of the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan. In a sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Diocese, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, said Madam Makinde lived a fulfilled life, and Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Service of Songs Held For Governor Makinde’s Mother

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A cleric, Venerable Dr Samuel Osungbeju of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu in Ibadan has admonished people to dedicate their lives to the service of God and humanity as a major way to see the Kingdom of God. He stated this at the Service of Song organised for the mother of Oyo State governor, Madam Abigael […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Begins Hunt For Kidnappers of Ondo CoS’s Wife

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The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of the wife of Mr Olugbenga Ale, the Chief of Staff to Ondo State governor. Mrs Ale was reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen while on transit at Owena area, near Akure in Ondo State on Thursday night. This comes barely 24 hours after kidnappers murdered Oba Adegoke Isreal […]Continue Reading

Crime

83 Person Rescued In 3 Years – NAPTIP DG

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Eighty-three persons have been rescued from trafficking in Ondo State in the last three years while three suspected traffickers are currently being prosecuted at various courts in the state. The Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Mrs Julie Okah-Donli made this known when she paid a visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Campaign Violence: Akeredolu Calls for Investigation

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed the police to investigate yesterday’s clash between supporters of the APC and PDP . The governor described the incident as unfortunate considering the prevailing peace in the state. He then tasked the police to ensure that campaign itinerary of various political parties were properly aligned to avoid further clashes. Continue Reading

Politics

Bamidele Olomilua served humanity well – Gov. Akeredolu

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By Olorunferanmi Odofin Bishop at the Chapel Chapel of Praise, Apatapiti Layout, Akure, Sam Adejuyigbe has advised Christians against allowing the material pursuits of the world to make them lose focus on heaven. Bishop Adejuyigbe gave the advice during the commendation service in memory of the former Governor of Old Ondo State, late Evangelist Bamidele […]Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Graduates Pioneer Officers Of Amotekun Corps

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has appealed to the National Assembly to support the timely formation of community policing to end incessant crisis in the country. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu made the appeal at the passing out ceremony for the pioneer officers of Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps in Ondo State. Governor Akeredolu who maintained that community Continue Reading

Economy

Akeredolu Kicks off CA-COVID-19 Palliative Intervention

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Forty-eight monthly salaries with six-month arrears have been so far paid to Ondo State workers by the recent administration. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu disclosed this at the flag off of the CA-COVID-19 Palliative Intervention in Akure. Governor Akeredolu who said the six-month arrears was inherited from the immediate past administration pledged to continually Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo APC Primary: Gov. Akeredolu Emerges Winner

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been declared the candidate for the All Progressives Congress, APC in the Ondo State’s governorship election slated for October 10, 2020. This follows Governor Akeredolu’s emergence as overall winner of the governorship primary held at the Dome, in Akure, the state’s capital According to the chairman of the governorship Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Government Gets New SSG

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A new secretary to the Ondo State government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi has been sworn-in. Mr Oluwatuyi who replaced Mr Ifedayo Abegunde who resigned from office, was the Commissioner for Natural Resources until his appointment. Describing the appointment as deserving, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu encouraged Mr Oluwatuyi to remain dedicated and not betray the trust reposed Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Akeredolu Swears in New Secretary to the State Government

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has sworn in Mr Tayo Oluseye Oluwatuyi as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This followed the resignation of the erstwhile SSG, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde, who also defected from APC to PDP. Meanwhile, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has tested negative for Covid-19. Governor Akeredolu who disclosed this in Akure during the weekly broadcast Continue Reading

Politics

I did not bar Ajayi from leaving the Government House – Akeredolu

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It was a few hours of mild drama at the Ondo State Government House on Saturday when the Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi was barred from moving out of the government house with his pilot vehicle. In a short video that had since gone viral, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Bolaji Salami was seen […]Continue Reading

Religion

Gov. Akeredolu Gives Nod for Resumption of Guided Religious Activities

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has directed the resumption of guided religious activities throughout the State The governor while briefing newsmen in Akure, however, said the worship centers would only be opened for two times in a week, Sundays for churches, Fridays for Mosques while weekly meetings were to remain suspended. Other guidelines included […]Continue Reading

Religion

Gov. Akeredolu Reopens Markets for Eid-el-Fitri Shopping

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the reopening of major and community markets throughout Ondo State for Saturday, May 22nd  The approval, which subsists only for that Saturday is to enable Muslim faithful in the state engage in shopping for the Eid-il-Fitri festivities. The Governor, however, maintained that the earlier order restricting business and market Continue Reading

Health

Efforts ongoing to develop traditional cure for Covid-19 – Gov. Akeredolu

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Ondo State Government says efforts are ongoing to develop a traditional cure for Covid-19 pandemic. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the Government House in Akure, the state capital.  Governor Akeredolu attributed the steps to several failed attempts from different quarters, maintaining that the state government could finally Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ikareland Prays for Solution to Coronavirus

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There was an inter-religious prayers at the palace of Owa-Ale of Ikare Akoko, against the coronavirus pandemic as a substitute for the popular annual Aringiya Festival which was supposed to hold today in the ancient city but was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The maiden festival was cancelled for this year due […]Continue Reading

Health

Ondo Imposes Dusk till Dawn Curfew

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has imposed on the state an immediate and indefinite dusk to dawn curfew from 7pm to 7am The measure came up after the Ondo State Executive Council and the Committee on Covid-19 reviewed cases of the virus in the state. The third case was confirmed by the state government on Monday. According to Governor […]Continue Reading

Security

Covid-19: Police to Commence Enforcement of Orders in Ogun

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Police in Ondo State is to start enforcing government’s orders to contain the spread of covid19 in the state The police commissioner, Mr  Undie Adie made this known during a joint briefing with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure the state capital. Mr Undie expressed worries that some residents were still flouting government directives put in Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity: Southwest Governors Launch “Amotekun”

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Over one hundred vehicles to complement federal government efforts in tackling insecurity in South-West states of Nigeria under the “Amotekun” Scheme have been launched. Speaking at the launch of vehicles tagged “Amotekun”, at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan, governors of the southwestern states in separate speeches said the security outfit was not to compete with Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Minister Commissions Roads Fixed by Philanthropist

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The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has visited Ondo state to inaugurate some road projects funded by Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo Elizade in Ifedore Local Government Area of the state. Some of the six kilometres road network constructed by the Founder of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Chief Ade-Ojo included Ikota-Ilara-Mokin road and two Ilara […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Òndó fi ìrètí hàn láti pinwọ́ ìarísẹ́se

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Gómìnà ìpínẹ̀ Òndó, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Rotimi Akeredolu ti sọ́ di mímọ̀ pe ètò ìsèjọba òhun yóò fojúsùn ètò ọ̀gbìn gẹ́gẹ́ bí ọ̀nà kan gbogi láti wójùtú sí àinísẹ́ lọ́wọ́ àwọn ọ̀dọ́ nípinlẹ̀ náà. Gómìnà Akeredolu sọ èyí níbi ìfilalẹ̀ ìwé kan nípinlẹ̀ Èkó. Ó sàlàyé pé, àinísẹ́ lọ́wọ́ jẹ́ ìpèníjà kan gbogi tó ńkojú àwọn ọ̀dọ́ […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Let’s use our diversity to our advantage – Sultan of Sokoto

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’ad Abubarkar, has called on Nigerians to respect and work for how ethnic diversity of the nation is managed for her greatness. The Sultan made the call while delivering a public lecture to mark Ulefunta Festival in Akure, the Ondo State capital.  In a lecture entitled “Our diversity, a […]Continue Reading