Ondo State
4 Sep 2023
Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, yesterday, described as awesome the plan of the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, to unite all members of the group.
3 Sep 2023
MULTIPLE sources in Ondo State, yesterday, dismissed the rumoured death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, saying, he is bound to return to Nigeria this week on or before Friday from his medical trip to Germany. The reaction came on the heels of reports that the governor had passed on in Germany on Sunday, which triggered…
2 Sep 2023
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has reiterated the use of concrete pavement technology in road construction projects for its cost effectiveness and durability.
1 Sep 2023
The establishment of an office in Ondo state will boost productivity of the private and public sectors in the state, the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Dr Nasir Raji-Mustapha, has said.
1 Sep 2023
Since 1st of May, 2023, when the sickness of Ondo state Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu exacerbated, the destinies and fates of about five million Ondo state citizens and denizens have been hanging in the balance...
1 Sep 2023
Indigenes of Akoko land in the northern senatorial district of Ondo State, yesterday, kicked against the creation of just five local council development areas (LCDAs) in the region.
31 Aug 2023
The Ondo State government has dissolved the elected 18 local government council chairmen and the councillors in the state. Acting governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in a statement by his spokesperson Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson said the move was taken following the expiration of their tenure. “This implies that all chairmen and councilors would vacate their respective offices accordingly…
22 Aug 2023
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested suspected kidnappers in the state while attempting to receive ransom from a victim’s family. According to the Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, the kidnappers, nine in number, were apprehended, last week, after his men disguised as family of one…
17 Aug 2023
Ondo State government, yesterday, revealed its plan to promote economic growth and harness the export potential of cocoa and cashew industries in the state.
15 Aug 2023
The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State chapter, said that Nigerians who were cajoled into voting for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently in pain over the economic downturns in the country. According to the major opposition party, those who voted for the APC have begun to see their moves…
14 Aug 2023
The first lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has assured that her husband, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu will be back soon in Nigeria from his medical vacation abroad. Mrs. Akeredolu disclosed this on Monday during her opening address at the 2023 BEMORE summer boot camp for 300 young girls in Ondo State. The Ondo State first…
14 Aug 2023
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, yesterday, said he was still recuperating in Germany and had not yet returned to Nigeria as being circulated on social media platforms.
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