Ondo chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged the state government to enforce the lockdown for seven or 14 days to curtail the further spread of coronavirus. The union made the call in a statement signed by the Chairman, Mr. Adetona Aderoboye, and the General Secretary, Mr. Leke Adegbite, on Friday in […]
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Oluropo Adegbenro, as unbelievable news that is traumatic and deflating to them. The APC in a statement by its state Publicity Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, described the late Dr. Adegbenro as someone who has […]
The Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Rufus Akeju, says the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) plays a pivotal role in the country’s elections. Receiving the state coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs. Grace Akpabio, on Thursday in Akure, he said that the visit was to update the scheme, as a critical stakeholder to the […]
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 immediately go and check status. He gave the directive through […]
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 […]
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 series of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]