Politics

Akeredolu Sacks Deputy Governor’s Media Team

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Barely one week after Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, returned from an overseas medical trip, crisis has started rocking the State cabinet. Details of the crisis could not be ascertained as of press time but sources close to the matter said the issues bothered on whether the Deputy Continue Reading

Economy

Subsidy Palliatives: Ondo Govt. Assures of Commitment to Residents’ Welfare

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By Bukola Bardi Ondo State government assures residents of its commitment to equitable distribution of fuel subsidy palliatives as it will commence payment of ten thousand naira to the vulnerable and distribution of food items to households by September this year. The Commissioner for Information, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju announced this in a statement, giving updates Continue Reading

Security

We are restrategizing on combating insurgency – COAS

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By Olufisoye Adenitan Nigerian Army says it is restrategizing and brainstorming on tackling contemporary security challenges and improving the capability of support elements to combat insurgency. The Chief Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja made this known while speaking in Akure at the Nigerian Army combat support Arms Training week. He said that the army […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Ondo Trains Judicial Officers on VAPP Law

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By Olufisoye Adenitan Ondo state government says it will continue to empower judicial workers and prosecutors with training and retraining towards adequate usage of the VAPP Law to prosecute sexual and gender-based violence offenders and get justice for survivors. The Executive Secretary, Ondo State Agency Against Gender-Based Violence, OSSAGBV, Mrs Bolanle Afolabi made Continue Reading

Crime

Police Nab Man for Strangling Student

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The Ondo State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed the arrest of a man identified simply as Oke Loya, for allegedly killing a teenager, Timibra Meretighan, at the Arogbo community in the Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the 17-year-old pupil and his colleagues were writing an examination in a […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Akeredolu Prepares Return from Medical Leave

Web News 6 July 2023 147 0

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

Education

Varsity Workers Protest Colleagues’ Sack in Ondo

Web News 21 June 2023 158 0

Workers at the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, on Wednesday morning, staged a protest, against the dismissal of over 35 of their colleagues by the school’s authority. It was gathered that all the concerned workers received their sack letters on Tuesday. The protesting workers, who shut the school’s main gate […]Continue Reading

Health

NYSC takes Healthcare Services to Rural Area

Web News 13 April 2023 197 0

By Kayode Animasaun The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Ayedatiwa has promised that the state government will strengthen the partnership with the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, towards ensuring that many rural dwellers benefit from the scheme’s qualitative healthcare services. Ayedatiwa made this remark while flagging off the first quarter Health Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Monarch Calls for Security Formation in Imoru

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By Bukola Bardi Olumoru of Imoru in Ose local government area of Ondo State, Oba Rotimi Obamuwagun has urged the federal government to take the issue of insecurity with all the seriousness it deserves so that the country can be safe for the citizenry. Oba Obamuwagun who made the call in a chat with positive […]Continue Reading

Environment

Rainstorm: Govt Puts Smiles on Victims’ Faces

Web News 17 March 2023 233 0

By Olufisoye Adenitan Victims of rainstorm in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State have received relief materials from the State government. At the ceremony in Owo, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa said the distribution of the materials was to bring relief and succour to the people. Ayedatiwa said the government would continue to do […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ondo State Government Launches Braille Version of VAPP Law

Web News 17 March 2023 277 0

By Olufisoye Adenitan The Ondo State Government has launched the Braille Version of the Violence against Persons Prohibited Law, VAPP for persons with disability. The braille version of the law was produced by the Ondo State Agency against Gender Based Violence, OSSAGBV, and the Westminster Foundation For Democracy, WFD. At the occasion, the Executive Director, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ondo Seeks More Partnership With China

Web News 10 February 2023 285 0

By Olufisoye Adenitan The Ondo State government will continue to create enabling environment for investors to showcase the state positively to the international community. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu announced this while playing host to the Nigerian Ambassador to China, Ambassador Wale Oloko in Akure. The Governor represented by Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa noted Continue Reading

Politics

Akeredolu Kicks Against Vote Buying During Election

Web News 10 February 2023 294 0

Olufisoye Adenitan Ondo state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has admonished Nigerians to come out en mass and vote their conscience come Feb 25 presidential election. Governor Akeredolu made this known while speaking at a symposium organized by Atunluse initiative held in Akure  The Governor represented by Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa said that it Continue Reading

News

NBC to Collaborate ODSG on Host Communities Gazetting

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By Olufisoye Adenitan Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says, for “Host Communities” to be recognized by the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA and for them to be gazetted by National Boundary Commission, NBC, the government needs to intensify efforts to identify areas that fall within the category. “This is to enable those communities to benefit from […]Continue Reading

Crime

Man, 60, Arraigned for Raping 16-Year-Old Daughter’s Friend

Web News 20 January 2023 279 0

A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of a man, Samuel Gbadamosi, in prison for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl (name withheld). The 60-year-old was alleged to have committed the offence on Obasekola Street, Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state. He was arraigned on […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ondo Extends Maternity Leave to Six Months

Web News 19 January 2023 337 0

The Ondo State Government has announced the extension of maternity leave from three to six months as part of efforts to ensure a total child development. The Head of Service, Mr Kayode Ogundele announced this while receiving members of the Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Ondo State chapter, in his office, Akure. Mr Ogundele said […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tinubu in Ondo, Promises Students Loan Facility

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has pledged stable power supply in the country and students credit loan facility if voted into power next month. Asiwaju Tinubu made the pledge during the party’s campaign rally held in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Correspondent, Olorunferanmi Odofin reports that the MKO Democracy park, Continue Reading

Economy

Travellers in Christmas Rush Amidst Fuel Price Hike

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Despite the hike and scarcity of fuel in the country, many motor parks in Akure the Ondo state capital still witness an influx of passengers travelling for the Christmas and new year holidays. Our reporter, who visited some of the motor parks reports that with the transport sector is seriously affected by the hike in […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Stakeholder Seeks Ban on Alcohol Sales at Motor Parks

Web News 20 November 2022 741 0

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ondo State Sector says it recorded a 16.77 per cent reduction in road traffic deaths in the state between 2021 and 2022. According to statistics obtained from the FRSC in […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest Man For Setting Children Ablaze

Web News 6 November 2022 433 0

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 54year-old father, Mr Ojo Joseph for setting ablaze five of his step children at Fagun crescent area of Ondo town in Ondo State. Reports say that, the man alleged that his wife who is the mother of the children offended him over a little misunderstanding. It was […]Continue Reading

Education

School Feeding: Enrol Your Wards, NOA Tells Parents

Web News 16 October 2022 396 0

Parents need to ensure that their children are enrolled in schools to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria as the second phase of the National Home-Grown School Feeding Program takes off. The National Orientation Agency, NOA, State Director, Mrs Adelayo Adefolalu gave the advice while monitoring the programme at Oda in Akure South Council Area […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Food Day: Stakeholders Call for Safety on Farms

Web News 14 October 2022 419 0

Stakeholders in the Agriculture sector in Ondo State have called for the provision of enhanced security and a good road network to boost food sufficiency as this year’s World Food Day is being commemorated. Speaking with Radio in Akure, the Chairman, Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association, OSACA, Mr Oluwagbemiga Obaweya and a farmer, Pastor Hezekiah […]Continue Reading

Politics

2023 census vital to development plans – Ondo Dep. Governor

Web News 7 October 2022 396 0

The 2023 Population and Housing Census is critical to development and new data plan requirements for the revised National Policy on Education for sustainable development. Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa stated this at the stakeholders’ summit for the 2023 census with the theme “Getting the People Involved ” organised by the National Population Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Condoles with Akeredolu Over His Mother’s Demise

Web News 15 September 2022 337 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Health

Akeredolu Orders Immediate Recruitment of Health Workers

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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 […]Continue Reading