Interviews

I’m going to House of Reps to give my people meaningful representation -Tunji-Ojo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2018 0

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of New Planet Projects Limited, an accomplished businessman, he hails from Ondo State and currently eying mainstream politics. Tunji-Ojo spoke with ‘Tosin Ajuwon in Akure on his plans to contest for the National Assembly seat to

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Akeredolu gives gifts to first babies of the year, harps on healthy living

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

The Wife of Ondo State Governor Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu -Akeredolu on Monday presented gifts items and cash to the three babies of the year at the State General Hospital in Akure. While congratulating the parents of the babies, she assured the residents of the State of the readiness of the current administration to provide quality […]

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Akeredolu pardons 12 prisoners

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has approved the pardon of 12 prisoners. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Yemi Olowolabi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Akure on Monday. Olowolabi said the gesture was in exercise of the power conferred on the Governor by Paragraph (d) of sub […]

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Ondo First Lady, Betty Akeredolu crowned ‘Ada Emeabiam II’

Ihesiulo Grace 31 December 2017 0

The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu was crowned with the traditional title ‘Ada Emeabiam II’ of Emeabiam in Owerri West Local Government of Imo State by His Royal Majesty, Eze Eunan Eke, Ohazurume 1 of Umuokpo autonomous community, Emeabiam. This honour is coming on the heels of her numerous contributions to […]

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Attacks on monarchs: Ondo monarchs call for prosecution of perpetrators

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Ondo State Traditional rulers under the auspices of “130 Crowns Club” on Wednesday, called on the security agents in the state to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of attack on the traditional ruler of Igbokoda, the Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo. Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the President of the 130 Crowns […]

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Abraham berates Adetimehin over acting chairman Ondo APC

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

Segun Abraham, the 2016 gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state has spoken tough over the appointment of Mr. Ade Adetimehin as the state Acting Chair of the ruling party. Mr. Abraham who was the first runner up in the disputed APC primary noted that crisis rocking the party resurrected as […]

Business News

Akeredolu challenges engineers on quality delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

Wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, who was a special guest at the 6th Fellowship Conferment Lecture and Ceremony of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abuja, has charged Nigerian engineers to be strictly guided by quality service. Held at Banquet hall, NAF Conference Center and Suites, Kado District, Abuja, with the theme: […]

Business

Akeredolu’s wife inaugurates empowerment programme for Ondo women

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2017 0

….as Kogi Gov lauds initiative Wife of the Governor of Ondo State, Arabirin Betty Anyanwu -Akeredolu officially launched her initiative, Forum for Wives of Ondo State Officials (FOWOSO) at a colourful event which witnessed display of cultures from across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. The epoch- making event drew governors and politicians […]

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Ondo community begs Akeredolu over abandoned school projects

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2017 0

Residents of Iyere community in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have expressed displeasure at the level of abandoned projects in the local area. The residents said the abandoned projects have drawn back socio-economic development in the community. They also explained that an ongoing project inside the Ayorinde Baptist Primary School in the community

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Night guard found dead at LG office in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

Business activities were paralysed at the office of the Multinational Electronic Company, LG office in Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the sudden death of a security night guard employed by the company. The guard man, who was identified simple as Taiwo, was found dead at the entrance of the office which was located very […]

Politics

Federal lawmaker wants total compliance and implementation of budget

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Idanre/Ifedore Constituency area of Ondo State, Hon. Bamidele Baderinwa has called for a total compliance and full implementation of the 2018 budget in order to sustain economic growth and increase. Hon Baderinwa spoke while reacting to the presentation of the 2018 appropriation bill of N8.6 trillion to […]

Energy News

NNPC to establish N65million biofuel plant in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

In its commitment to ensure unimpeded supply of petroleum products and safeguard the environment through reduction of carbon emission, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ondo State Government to establish a 65 million litres per annum biofuel plant in Okeluse, Ondo State. Speaking when the Governor

Business News

Sterling Bank donates customised uniforms to Ondo waste management workers

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

Sterling Bank Plc has donated 600 customized reflective uniforms to the Ondo State Waste Management Authority (OSWMA) for distribution among highway sweepers and workers working with the agency. The bank also donated kits, brooms, spades, boots and rakes to the waste management authority in fulfillment of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the society. Speaking

Education

Ondo State Govt to stop free secondary school education

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

INDICATIONS emerged on yesterday that the Ondo State government is set to discontinue free education at the Secondary Schools level across the state. The decision was contained in a communique issued by the over 2,000 stakeholders who converged on the International Culture and Events Center DOME, Akure, for a two-day education summit in the state. […]

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Ondo Police boss ask youths to shun crime, violence

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2017 0

Youths at Igbotako in the Okitipupa local government area of Ondo state have been admonished to shun violence and other delinquencies capable of leading them into any forms of criminality. Gbenga Adeyanju, the Commissioner for Police in the state gave the advice on Thursday at a one day Security Summit put together by the Igbotako […]

Crime

Robbery suspect awaiting trial nabbed in Ondo after snatching police car, motorcycle

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure Operatives in Ondo state have nabbed an armed robbery suspect identified as Kola Ogunbiyi for snatching a private car belonging to a police officer in the state. Ogunbiyi popularly called ‘Oloye’ from Emure Ekiti was accused of terrorizing the people of Ondo state with members of his gang. The armed robbery suspect […]

Entertainment Society

Meet Mimiko’s Mother

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2017 0

Olusegun Mimiko is the fifth civilian governor of Ondo State, Nigeria. Dr. Olusegun Mimiko competed in the gubernatorial elections on April 14, 2007, against the incumbent Olusegun Agagu. Last Thursday, 19th of October, 2017, the former governor’s daughter tie the nuptial knot with heartthrob of many years in a glamorous and star studded event in […]

News In Brief

Gun battle ongoing near Ore, Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2017 0

Several fatalities have been recorded following a shoot-out and overnight security raiding activities at criminal hideouts around Ajebandele and Ofosu, near Ore in Ondo state. Sporadic gunfire is still ongoing at this period. More to follow

Sports

We’ll make Ondo State tennis hub – Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2017 0

The Ondo State Government has reinstated its commitment to make the state the hub of tennis in Nigeria. This affirmation was made at the closing ceremony of Ondo State Summer Tennis Clinic which was attended by the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, his wife, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Mrs. Ajewole Ajayi, Mrs Olajumoke Abena, Commissioner for […]

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Polytechnic student abandons her baby in the hospital

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2017 0

A student of Crown Polytechnic, Odo Ado-Ekiti, Ayodeji Oluwatosin abandoned her baby boy at Tayo-Tayo Medical Clinic and Maternity Centre, hours after she put to bed on Tuesday, 2nd of May, 2017. According to the report, she initially attempted to have the baby in her hostel because the father of her child denied his responsibility. […]