Lucky Aiyedatiwa
19 Feb
A lawyer has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, for allegedly using his social media handle, Facebook, to abuse Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
18 Feb
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sworn in the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 councils in the state. Aiyedatiwa, while urging the council bosses to be dedicated to serving the people at the grassroots
12 Feb
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described the N11.5 billion allocated to the state’s Ministry of Finance as a security vote and the N250 million sitting allowance in the 2025 budget as a normal tradition.
10 Feb
The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State chapter, has described as disturbing the continued silence of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the alleged padding of the 2025 budget. While emphasising that the people of the state deserve explanation on the N11.5 billion allocated to the Ministry of Finance as security vote, the opposition party lamented that…
8 Feb
The Ondo State government has clarified that an abandoned oil well reported to have been uncovered by the Nigerian Navy in Ogun State is actually situated in Atijere community in Ondo State.
28 Jan
A total of N11.5 billion has been budgeted for security votes in the Ondo State Ministry of Finance, while N6 million was set aside for telephone calls in 2025.
16 Jan
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved cabinet ahead of his February 24 inauguration. The dissolution of the State Executive Council (SEC) was announced in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
15 Jan
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the February 24 inauguration. The dissolution of the State Executive Council was disclosed in a statement made available to The Guardian by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. However, Aiyedatiwa retained the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo,…
13 Jan
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pardoned no fewer than 40 inmates serving various jail terms across the various correctional centres in Ondo State. The clemency was to commemorate his 60th birthday anniversary
11 Jan
President Bola Tinubu rejoices with Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his 60th birthday on Jan. 12. The President commended Aiyedatiwa for his dedication and political consistency, beginning with his membership in the Action Congress of Nigeria in 2011, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. “His steadfastness throughout the party’s…
6 Jan
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the weekend, declared a three-day mourning period and prayer for the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), TemitayoOluwatuyi.
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