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COVID-19: Anxiety as Akeredolu directs cabinet to undergo compulsory test

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has instructed all members of his cabinet to embark on a compulsory test after contracting Coronavirus on Tuesday. Akeredolu also explained that all his political aides who might have had contacts with him during their cause of engagement should

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I will boost Ondo economy, PDP aspirant Kunlere promises

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2020 0

As submission of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination forms  for  the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State, closes at the weekend, one of the contestants, Senator Boluwaji Kunlere has promised to boost the economy of the state  if elected the governor. According to the aspirant, turning around the economy of the state requires an […]

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‘Operation Amotekun’ arrests 42 cows over alleged destruction of farmlands in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 24 June 2020 0

The Ondo state Security Network Agency, codenamed ‘Amotekun Corps’ has arrested 42 cows for allegedly destructing farmlands around Alagbaka Extension in Akure, the Ondo state capital. State Commander of the ‘Amotekun Corps’, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, made this known while conducting journalists round the affected farmlands. Adeleye explained that the cows were arrested after

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Ondo 2020: Akeredolu sacks Ajayi’s aides

Ihesiulo Grace 24 June 2020 0

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, sacked all aides attached to his deputy, Mr. Agboola Ajayi. Recall that Ajayi at the weekend defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was welcomed to PDP by its national chairman, Uche Secondus, and other top officials of the opposition […]

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I will be a better replacement for Akeredolu in Ondo – PDP aspirant

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2020 0

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Olusola Ebiseni has assured the people of Ondo state that he will provide better governance than the outgoing governor, Rotimi Akeredolu if given the mandate to lead the state in the October 10 governorship election. He said the people have suffered neglect in the hands […]

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I’ll ensure full LG automony in Ondo state- APC aspirant

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

Mr Olayide Adelami, one of the Ondo state governorship aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged to ensure full financial autonomy for all the local government councils in the state, if elected in the Oct. 10, poll. Adelami, a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, said this on Wednesday shortly […]

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Adelami rolls out developmental plans for Ondo State

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

A leading governorship aspirant in Ondo State on the platform of All Progressive Congress, Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami has unveiled a robust developmental plan for the people of the Sunshine State ahead of the July 2020 governorship primary election of the APC. The ten points developmental plan of Adelami covers Security, Agriculture, Health, Local Government […]

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Borrowing won’t hinder my second term ambition – Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2020 0

…Says no state can survive without borrowing …Promises continuity of Ondo development Ondo state governor, Arakunrun Rotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday said he cannot be denied the opportunity of seeking re – election on the accusation of borrowing for the development of the state. The governor said it is erroneous to claim that he may be […]

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Ondo guber: PDP aspirant Jegede gives Akeredolu, APC quit notice

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state, Eyitayo Jegede said the end has come for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in Ondo state. He assured the people of the state that he is prepared to lead a purposeful and people -oriented PDP […]

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COVID-19: Nestlé donates N32m beverages to Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2020 0

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has donated food and beverages worth N32 million to support the COVID-19 palliative efforts of the Ondo state government. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Mauricio Alarcon, delivered the items to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure on Tuesday. Alarcon, who was represented by the south-west Branch Manager, Mr. […]

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I will publish govt account monthly if elected Ondo governor – Okunomo

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2020 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja One of those aspiring to govern Ondo state on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Hon. Banji Ben Okunomo has assured the people of the state that he will be accountable to the electorate if elected governor. He promised to publish a monthly report of revenues and expenditures of the […]

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Fayose mourns Olumilua, Says “He’s a courageous, upright leader”

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2020 0

Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has condole with the State Government and immediate family of the late former governor of the old Ondo State, Evangelist  Bamidele Olumilua. According to his spokesperson,  Lere Olayinka,  the former governor described the death of Evangelist Olumilua, as a loss to Ekiti and indeed Nigeria. He said; […]

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Ondo guber: My priority is human capital development – PDP aspirant

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship in Ondo State, Prince Tony Godday Erewa has promised to change the face of governance by prioritising human capital development if elected governor in the November gubernatorial election. He said, as part of his mission in government, his administration will implement specific human capital development strategies as well as

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Akeredolu assures market women of govt.’s support to boost businesses

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

The Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu has reiterated government’s support to market women by providing enabling environment and other basic needs to boost their businesses in the state. Akeredolu made this known on Wednesday when she commissioned market stalls renovated in Okeigbo by Ile-Oluji-Okeigbo Local Government. She said building of markets served

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Court sentences self-acclaimed pastor to death by hanging for murder

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2020 0

An Ondo State based self-acclaimed Pastor, Kolawole Samson, has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing one Ayo Olaniyi at a village near Okeigbo area of the state. The late Olaniyi was said to have in March 2016, gone to hunt frogs alongside three others at a fish pond owned by Pastor Kolawole. According […]

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COVID-19: Ondo reopens Churches, Mosques May 29

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2020 0

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has directed the resumption of worship centres in the state from Friday, May 29. Akeredolu gave the directive in Akure on Wednesday during a press conference on update of coronavirus pandemic at the Government House. He noted that Mosques and Churches in the state would be allowed to hold […]

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Sustain spirit of sacrifice, Akeredolu tells Muslims

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2020 0

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has advised Muslim faithful to sustain the spirit of sacrifice and sanctity practised during the Ramadan. The governor’s advice was contained in his Eid-el-Fitri message made available to newsmen in Akure on Saturday by Mr Olusegun Ajiboye, hisv Chief Press Secretary. READ ALSO: Eid-el-Fitr : Senate President commends Nigerians […]

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APC places N22.5m fee on Gov. aspirants in Edo, Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says all governorship aspirants in Edo and Ondo State will pay N22.5 million as part of the requirements for contesting in the states’ governorship elections on Sept. 19 and Oct. 10. In a timetable released in Abuja on Wednesday, APC National Organising Secretary Emma Ibediro said that the party would […]

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INEC sticks to timetable for Edo, Ondo governorship polls

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after its meeting on Tuesday decided not to change dates fixed for both Edo and Ondo governorship elections. The Commission at the meeting deliberated on a wide range of issues including the conduct of the Edo and Ondo Governorship elections, as well as the nine outstanding bye elections in […]

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FG, Ondo agree on returning suspected killer of Fasoranti’s daughter to prison

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

The federal and the Ondo state governments have agreed to return one of the suspected killers of Pa Fasoranti’s daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, to the custodial centre after testing negative to COVID-19. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu disclosed this on Monday at the weekly COVID-19 press briefing at the Government House, Akure. The suspect, who had earlier […]