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Ondo lawmaker, Maxima, celebrates APC stalwart, Oredola on 80th birthday

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 February 2025 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The lawmaker representing Ose constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Chief Olatunji Oshati (Maxima), has rejoiced with the Ondo North senatorial chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and leader of the party in Ose Local Government Area of the state, Pa

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House to declare oil producing communities in Ondo, disaster zone

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has emphasized its readiness to submerged some oil producing communities in Ondo State, declaring it, disaster zone. The House in a motion of urgent need to declare oil producing communities of Aiyetoro, Awoye, Molutehin and Abereke in Ilaje/Ese- Odo, moved by Rep Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo, representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal […]

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Why we are boycotting Ondo LG poll – PDP

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 January 2025 0

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said it is boycotting Saturday’s local government election in the state because the poll will not be free, fair and credible. The party alleged that the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC, lacked transparency, stating that the electoral body does not have the credibility to […]

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Lawmaker, Maxima, celebrates Ose, Ondo people in new year

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 January 2025 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The lawmaker representing Ose constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Chief Olatunji Emmanuel Oshati, also known as Maxima, has sent congratulatory message to the people of the constituency and Ondo State in general over the new year celebration. Oshati, an ally of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, gave the congratulatory message in […]

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Edo, Ondo: INEC charges journalists on accurate reportage, avoiding fake news

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 September 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana Media practitioners, particularly those accredited to cover governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States have been charged to uphold the ethics of the profession by reporting election process accurately . They were also advised to avoid fake and unverified news especially on the social media. The advise is coming two weeks ahead […]

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Ondo to host world’s entrepreneurship festival in November

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo Ondo state government is set to host the world’s biggest entrepreneurship festival from Friday, November 22 to Sunday 24. The event tagged; Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), with the theme; ‘Beyond Boundaries: Poverty Eradication through Entrepreneurship’ will be held at the Entrepreneurship village in Akure. Addressing newsmen in Lagos, Lucky

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Edo, Ondo Guber Polls: NSA, IGP warn against election disruption as INEC calls for vigilance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 August 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana Security agencies in the country have sent a red alert to would be violators of electoral process to perish the thought of disrupting the coming off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. Both the National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun sounded the […]

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Collect your PVCs, your votes will count – Yakubu assures Ondo voters

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged residents of Ondo State to turn out in large numbers to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) and vote on Election Day with the same enthusiasm they showed during the registration process. The Commission assured voters in the State that their votes will be […]

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Ondo community in crisis as strange insects force residents to flee homes, farms

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2024 0

Afin Akoko community in Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of Ondo State has been thrown into turmoil as a swarm of strange insects descended upon the area, compelling residents to evacuate their homes and abandon their farms in fear. Reports from the area, gathered by various sources, indicate that the invasion of the strange insects […]

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Ondo lawmaker, Maxima, lauds Oba Olutoye on birthday

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 May 2024 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The member representing Ose State Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Chief Emmanuel Olatunji Oshati, also known as Maxima, has congratulated the Alani of idoani, Oba Major General (Dr.) Olufemi Olutoye on the occasion of his birthday on Saturday. In a statement by his media aide, Omoniyi Olaniyi, at the […]

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Ondo lawmaker, Maxima, congratulates Oba General Olutoye on birthday

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 May 2024 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The member representing Ose State Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Chief Emmanuel Olatunji Oshati, also known as Maxima, has congratulated the Alani of idoani, Oba Major General (Dr.) Olufemi Olutoye on the occasion of his birthday on Saturday. In a statement by his media aide, Omoniyi Olaniyi, at the […]

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Ondo Guber: It’s unconstitutional to discriminate against tribal marriage – Oke

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 April 2024 0

…as Oyedele submits forms, says has paid his dues, so it’s his time By Tom Okpe A major contender in the forthcoming Ondo State Governorship election, Olusola Oke, (SAN) under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has reiterated that it’s unconstitutional for anybody to discriminate against a tribe on the level of inter […]

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Don’t heat Ondo polity, APC warns Guber aspirants

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 April 2024 0

Governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ondo State have been warned to avoid words and actions capable of heating the polity. The party handed down the warning ahead of the April 20 primary election to pick APC flag bearer for the November 16 governorship election in the state. In the spirit of […]

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Ondo Guber: Aspirant promises good governance, if elected

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 March 2024 0

By Tom Okpe An aspirant in the forthcoming Ondo State Governorship election, Mrs Funmilayi Adekojo, has assured that she will enthrone good governance in the State, if elected as the governor of the state. She gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen at the All Progressives Congress, (APC) National Secretariat, Buhari House, yesterday in Abuja, […]

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ONDO 2024: Omoluabi Coalition Rallies Support, As Barr Olusola Oke Picks Nomination Form

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 March 2024 0

A coalition group called Omoluabi Coalition Group, OCG endorsed and has rallied in all the 18 local government areas of Ondo State, as a leading candidate in the November 2024 Ondo State gubernatorial election Chief Olusola Alexander Oke SAN picked his Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms at the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Secretariat. […]

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Ondo 2024: I want to be alternative to APC’s misgovernance – Kolade Akinjo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 March 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana A two times governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Hon. Kolade Akinjo has said his intention to contest the November governorship election in Ondo State is to provide an alternative to All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in the state. Akinjo, a staunch member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State said […]

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Ondo Guber: Avoid controversial waiver to candidates, INEC warns parties

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana As political parties in Ondo State prepare to conduct their governorship primaries, they have been warned to avoid unnecessary application of waiver in selecting their candidates to avoid pist- primary litigation. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu handed the warning on Tuesday in Abuja during the

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Ondo lawmaker empowers constituents on fifth foundation day ceremony

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2024 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The Maxima Vanguard Foundation, an initiative of Honourable (Chief) Oshati Olatunji (Maxima), is set to empower hundreds of constituents of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to the Chairman of the Planning Committee of the event, Comrade Dele Gbadamosi, in a statement on Thursday, the fifth Maxima Vanguard Awards and […]

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Ondo: Group flays removal of Head of Service

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 March 2024 0

Nigeria Civil Society Desk has protested against the removal of the Ondo State Head of Civil Service, Kayode Ogundele, by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Ogundele was replaced with Bayo Philip as Acting Head of Service, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. But, the group’s National Coordinator, Friday Eleojo, […]

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Ondo, Behold Your Own – Jimi Odimayo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 March 2024 0

Ondo State, like many other states in Nigeria, faces numerous challenges that require effective leadership and strategic solutions. As the forthcoming Governorship election approaches, it is crucial to assess the suitability of candidates and their capacity to address these issues. This presents an opportunity for the people to choose a leader who possesses the key […]