Politics

Akeredolu Lauds S/Court Verdict on Tinubu’s Victory

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By Isaac Afolabi The Chairman, Southwest Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling dismissing the petitions challenging President Bola Tinubu’s election. Governor Akeredolu described the verdict as a triumph for democracy Continue Reading

Crime

Amotekun Dismisses Four Officers

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The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, has said the corps had zero tolerance for indiscipline among its officers and men. This is just as he said the corps had dismissed four of its officers who violated its rules and regulations. Adeleye, who is also the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Akeredolu Prepares Return from Medical Leave

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By Isaac Afolabi Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is ready and in high spirits to return home after a medical leave. The governor made this known in a statement he released on his state of health. He said he was full of joy over the unprecedented display of genuine affection and solidarity describing it as a soothing balm. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ondo to Partner Stakeholders on Cocoa Production

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By Isaac Afolabi Ondo state will soon reclaim its position in quality cocoa production in the country.  Governor  Oluwarotimi Akeredolu mentioned this when playing host to the Ondo State Cocoa Council delegation led by the chairman, Dr. Olusegun Awolumate. The Governor said that the state was ready to work with relevant stakeholders for improved Cocoa […]Continue Reading

Security

Akeredolu Assists 86 Widows of Fallen Heroes

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Eighty six widows of fallen heroes and legionnaires in Ondo State have benefited from the sixteen million naira non-interest loan given out by the government. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu announced this during the Armed Forces and Remembrance Day Celebration at the Cenotaph in Akure. Announcing the donation, Governor Akeredolu represented by Deputy Governor, Lucky Continue Reading

Politics

2023: Akeredolu Presents 272 Billion Naira Budget

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Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has presented an estimated budget of N 272.736 billion naira to the State House of Assembly for the 2023 fiscal year. The budget tagged ‘budget of shared prosperity according to Governor Akeredolu is higher than the 2022 budget by over one hundred and ninety-nine billion naira. It has a recurrent […]Continue Reading

Politics

ODHA Clears 2 Commissioner Nominees

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The Ondo State House of Assembly has cleared the appointment of two commissioner nominees sent to it by Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. They are Mr Akinwumi Sowore and Mr Joseph Ologbese. The nominees had earlier appeared before the Selection Committee of the House for screening. While presenting the report of the Selection Committee at plenary, the […]Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Begins Fresh Registration of Okada Operators

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As part of measures to further strengthen the security of lives and property of residents, the Ondo state government has commenced registration of commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada in all the eighteen council areas. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on strategy and special duties, Dr. Doyin Odebowale announced this in Akure. Dr Continue Reading

Economy

Ondo Workers Demand Better Welfare

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Labour leaders in Ondo State converged on Akure the state capital to celebrate this year’s worker’s day with an appeal that governments prioritize the welfare of the labour force. Members clad in different uniforms sang solidarity songs as they marched to receive the salute of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. In a message to the occasion, the […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Sanctions 27 Corp Members in Ondo for Misconduct

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The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, has sanctioned twenty-seven 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 II, Corps members held in Akure, the state […]Continue Reading

Politics

JUST IN: Osinbajo Meets Akeredolu in Akure

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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is in Akure, Ondo State.The vice president is said to be having a closed door meeting with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu at the governors office. Details later. Isaac AfolabiContinue Reading

Energy

Gov. Akeredolu Warns Petrol Dealers Against Hoarding

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has again warned petrol dealers in the state to stop hoarding the product and sell at the approved pump price. The governor gave the warning while on an unscheduled inspection to a filling station suspected to be hoarding the product in Oke- Aro area of Akure. Governor Akeredolu who […]Continue Reading

Sport

FRCN Staff Receives Award For Sports Development

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Radio Nigeria Sports Reporter Isaac Afolabi of Positive FM, AKure has been honoured with an award for sports development by the wife of Ondo State governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu – Akeredolu The award is in recognition of Afolabi’s effort in promoting and organising the annual basketball summer tournament for children in Ondo State. The governor’s […]Continue Reading

Health

Drug Expert Throws Weight Behind Medicinal Use Of Cannabis

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A drugs Expert and immediate past National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Samuel Adekola has expressed support for an advocacy by the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for medicinal use of cannabis. The Expert insisted the governor’s call was lawful and urged shareholders to have a rethink on the […]Continue Reading

Sport

Atiku, Akeredolu, Obaseki In Ibadan For Unveiling Of Remodeled Lekan Salami

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Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku, chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and his Edo State counterpart, Governor Godwin Obaseki as well as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, will join the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, to officially unveil the remodeled Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Continue Reading

Transportation

Ondo Taxi Drivers Get Ultimatum For Cab Registration

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Taxi drivers in Ondo State have been given three months ultimatum to register their cabs.  The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr. Doyin Odebowale gave the directive while addressing newsmen in Akure, the state capital Dr. Odebowale said the registration for each cab would take two thousand naira […]Continue Reading

Security

Sasa : Gov. Akeredolu Calls for Cessation of Violence

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Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called for cessation of hostilities following the violence between Hausa and Yoruba communities that rocked sasa market in Ibadan, Oyo State. This is contained in a Press Statement made available to the media.The governor, who is also Chairman, Southwest Governors Forum, urged aggrieved parties not to take laws into […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Governorship Election Tribunal Adjourns Till February 25th

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The Ondo State Governorship Election petition tribunal sitting in Akure has adjourned till February 25, 2021 for the commencement of final written process. The presiding judge, Justice Abubakar Umar granted the request of parties concerned in the petitions in order to source for relevant records and reply of points of law that would aid the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Election Tribunal: PDP Closes Its Case, INEC Asks For More Time To Study Petition

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The People’s Democratic Party, PDP and its candidate in the Ondo 2020 October 10 Governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede have closed their case before the State Election Petitions Tribunals sitting in Akure. Counsel to the petitioners, Mr Onyechi Ikpeazu said they had opted to narrow their case to the evidences presented before the court. Jegede and […]Continue Reading

Education

Punishment awaits teachers engaging students in menial jobs: Ondo Govt.

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Any teacher caught involving students in menial jobs in Ondo State shall henceforth be sanctioned The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on special Duties and Strategy, Dr. Doyin Odebowale gave the warning while briefing government house correspondents in Akure Dr.  Odebowale alleged that some teachers were fond of either sending students to Continue Reading

Politics

Akeredolu, Wife Vote in Owo, Describe election Rancour-Free

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has voted in today’s Governorship election in Ondo state. Governor Akeredolu who voted at about quarter to ten this morning alongside his wife Betty, at ward five, unit six, Ijebu two, in Owo, his hometown expressed optimism that God would favour him in the exercise. The governor who described the exercise as […]Continue Reading

Politics

Senate Calls for Proper Conduct of Ondo Governorship Poll

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The Senate has called for a level playing field in the conduct of the October 10, 2020 Governorship election in Ondo State. The chairman, Senate Committee on INEC, Senator Ibrahim Gaya made call while on assessment visit to the Commission’s office in Akure ahead of the Guber poll. Senator Gaya urged the electoral body to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo APC Guber Campaign to Kick-Off in September

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, will flag off its campaign in the first week of September ahead of the Ondo State governorship election slated for October tenth of this year. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu made this known during the party’s meeting in Akure. Mr Akeredolu encouraged the APC leaders to use the Saturday’s local government elections to […]Continue Reading

Religion

Sallah: Akeredolu Sues for Peace and Love among All

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu wants Muslim faithful in Ondo State to see the essence of Eid-el-Kabir festival beyond merrymaking. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Ojo Oyewamide, Mr Akeredolu enjoins the faithful to imbibe the religious festival’s lessons in their daily activities. Governor Akeredolu describes Continue Reading

Economy

Akeredolu, Labour Unions, Agree on Payment of Leave Bonus Arrears, Others

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Oganised Labour Unions and the Ondo State government have agreed to the approval of the immediate payment of five months outstanding deductions from salaries of the state workers from February to June, this year. Similarly, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ordered payment of 2018 leave bonus to all workers and settlement of 2019 leave bonus for workers on […]Continue Reading