Politics

LG Election Preparation 90% Complete – ODIEC

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The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC is to come out with a revised time table for the conduct the Local Government election. The election earlier scheduled for 18th April this year was put on hold due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The Commissioner in charge of Media and 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 Records Two New Cases of Covid-19

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Ondo State has recorded two new cases of coronavirus Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, who confirmed this to Radio Nigeria in Akure said the two patients had been isolated at the state’s infectious disease hospital for prompt treatment. Dr Adegbenro explained that the patients were a police officer, who came in from Lagos after […]Continue Reading

Health

Ondo Govt Debunks Social Media Report on School Resumption

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has asked parents and guardians to keep their children and wards safe, saying all notices about school resumption remained untrue. The Governor spoke in Akure during a briefing on the first COVID-19 death in the state. He advised parents to rather maximize the educational broadcast classes in the interest of their children. The […]Continue Reading

Health

Ondo Records First COVID-19 Casualty

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Ondo state has recorded its first casualty from the COVID19 pandemic. Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro confirmed this to Radio Nigeria in Akure. Dr Adegbenro said the patient who was already receiving treatment at the State’s infectious disease hospital had an underlying challenge of renal failure which worsened his case and led to his […]Continue Reading

News

UNICEF Trains Media Professionals on Covid-19 in Ondo

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The critical role of the media in the fight against Covid-19 has again be reemphasized. This came up at a one day training program on Coronavirus for media professionals in Ondo State. The training was organised by United Nations International Children Emergency Fund, UNICEF, Akure Field Office in conjunction with Ondo State Ministry of Information […]Continue Reading

News

People without Face Masks Risk Arrest, Forced Isolation – Akeredolu

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In Ondo State, violators of compulsory wearing of face masks in the public are to be arrested and kept in isolation for fourteen days. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who announced this in Akure, maintained that such persons would be responsible for their upkeep while in isolation. He spoke at the launch and distribution to citizens, locally-made […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Inter-State Lockdown: Transporters of Essential Goods Bemoan Challenges

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As part of measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 among states, the Federal government placed a ban on inter-state movement with an exception for those on essential services and vehicles conveying essential items including food, water, petroleum products and beverages. Despite the restriction, these category of road users face serious challenge daily in moving […]Continue Reading

Health

Fear Grips Residents Over Influx of Almajiris in Ondo

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Palpable fear and apprehension have gripped residents of Akure and some communities in Akoko area of Ondo state over the influx of young people, popularly known as Almajiri boys, from the Northern part of the country amidst ravaging Coronavirus pandemic. Some of the residents told Radio Nigeria that they were worried about the influx of […]Continue Reading

Health

Akeredolu Bans Operations of Major Market in Ondo

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has banned operations of major markets in Ondo state to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Akeredolu who gave the directive while briefing newsmen at the Government House in Akure, named the affected markets as Ojaoba, Isikan, Iloro, shasha and other equivalent markets in the state. The governor who decried disobedience […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19: Ondo Records Three New Cases

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Ondo State has recorded three fresh confirmed cases of coronavirus bringing to seven the total number of the cases in the state. Among the cases is that of one of the suspected killers of the daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fashoranti and another police officer who allegedly drove the fourth case into Ondo State […]Continue Reading

Crime

Court Remands Suspected Killers of Afenifere Leader in Prison

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An Ondo State Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure has remanded at the Owo facility of the Nigerian Correctional Service, four members of an eight-man gang that allegedly killed Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of Afenifere leader, Rueben Fasoranti. The four suspects, Lawal Mazaje, Adamu Adamu, Mohammed Shehu Usman and Auwal Abubakar were docked on a four-count Continue Reading

Religion

It is Islamic to obey constituted authority – Chief Imam of Akure

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As Muslims begin this year’s Ramadan, the Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji Abdulakeem Yayi-Akorede has insisted that there would not be convergence of the faithful for any religious activity in line with the directive to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Alhaji Yayi-Akorede while speaking to Radio Nigeria in Akure explained that it was Islamic to […]Continue Reading

News

Ondo CP Charges Officers on Professionalism

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Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie, has warned officers of the command who are posted on patrol to ensure citizens maintain strict compliance with the dusk to dawn curfew, to be exceptionally professional in the discharge of their duties.  Mr Adie in a statement signed by the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, […]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

News

Covid-19 Case Update: Ondo Coronavirus Patient in Stable Condition

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The first covid-19 Patient in Ondo State is in stable condition and responding to treatment. Commissioner for health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro who disclosed this to Radio Nigeria in Akure expressed optimism that the patient would soon recover. Dr Adegbenro urged residents of the state to remain calm and adhere strictly to all safety measures especially social […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Govt Begins Fumigation of Markets

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The Ondo State government has begun the fumigation of major markets and motor parks as part of measures to prevent the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in the state. The exercise which is being carried out by the state’s committee on sanitation and traffic rules would be taken to major towns including Akure, the capital city, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Explosion: Ondo govt. Begins Rehabilitation of Owo-Benin Expressway

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Rehabilitation work has commenced on Owo-Benin expressway damaged by last Saturday’s explosion which rocked Akure the Ondo State capital. Correspondent Kayode Animasaun followed up the incident which happened less than one kilometre to Akure airport and brings this report. Kayode AnimasaunContinue Reading

Economy

Security Operatives Enforce market Closure Order in Akure

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There has been total compliance with the market closure order in Akure today Wednesday. The Ondo State government in a bid to prevent the entry of the coronavirus had ordered a total shutdown of all markets after traders and residents failed to comply strictly with an earlier directive. Radio Nigeria correspondent who visited Isinkan, Neighbourhood and […]Continue Reading

News

Sports Lovers Pray for Quick End to Covid-19

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Sports lovers in Akure the Ondo state capital have expressed mixed feelings following the stay-at-home order and the shutdown of all sporting activities as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. Sports reporter, Isaac Afolabi who sampled their views completes the report. Before the present situation, it is always a week full of action, be it the […]Continue Reading

Politics

ODIEC Postpones LG Elections Indefinitely

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The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC, has postponed the April 18 local government election indefinitely. The postponement according to the Chairman of the commission, Professor Yomi Dinakin at a press briefing was due to the coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak in the country and the need to align with the situation. Professor Dinakin explained that the […]Continue Reading

Politics

ODIEC Insists on Council Polls Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC says it has put in place measures to check the effect of coronavirus scare on the conduct of the local government election slated for April 18. ODIEC Commissioner in charge of Media and Publicity, Mr. Rotimi Olorunfemi who maintained that the commission did not have plans to postpone […]Continue Reading

Health

COVID-19: Ondo Govt. Shuts Down Markets

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has ordered the immediate closure of all markets, malls and shops across the State as part of efforts to prevent coronavirus. Under this fresh directive which is for a period of seven days in the first instance, only the sale of life-saving and sustaining items like food, water and medicines shall be allowed. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Experts Call for Increased Awareness on Consumer Rights

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As the World Marks Consumer Rights Day, Radio Nigeria correspondent examines the protection of consumer rights in the global economy. Olorunferanmi Odofin brings the details. Olorunferanmi OdofinContinue Reading

Politics

Ondo NOA Raises Awareness on FOI Act

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Access to information promotes national development, unity and good governance but when distorted can lead to anarchy and breakdown of law and order in the society. It is in this respect that, the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Ondo State Directorate organised a stakeholders’ meeting to sensitize Nigerians on the importance of Freedom of Information Act. Continue Reading