Ondo State
10 Jul 2023
Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has extended his medical leave even as his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will continue as the acting governor. Akeredolu on Monday forwarded a letter of extension of his medical leave to the state house of assembly, the receipt of which was confirmed by the speaker, Olamide Oladiji. "The Governor of Ondo…
7 Jul 2023
A 27-year-old man, identified as Oke Loya, suspected to be mentally challenged, has strangled a 17-year-old student to death in Ese-Odo Local Council of Ondo State.
6 Jul 2023
Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said he is in high spirits as he recovers and is ready to return to Nigeria soon after undergoing medical treatment abroad. Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju said in a statement on Thursday. Ademola-Olateju said that Akeredolu also thanked the people of Ondo State for…
6 Jul 2023
Ondo State government, yesterday, reiterated efforts to attract investors through its Blue Economy and Energy initiative, which emphasises abundant investment potential available across the three senatorial districts of the state.
6 Jul 2023
A former Commissioner in Ondo State, Solagbade Amodeni, who is the founder of Golden Garden and Vaults, a private cemetery in Akure, yesterday, promised to change the perception surrounding burial grounds in the state.
2 Jul 2023
The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has advised Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State not to rush his return to the country from his medical leave. In a telephone conversation with the governor at the weekend, Ibrahim suggested that the governor should cancel his return ticket and take ample time to rest…
28 Jun 2023
The acting governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on the people of the state to offer prayer for peace and unity in the state. Aiyedatiwa gave the urge in his Sallah message on Wednesday. “Warm greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters from the government of Ondo State under the leadership of Governor…
28 Jun 2023
A member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing Ondo State, Gbenga Edema, has expressed his intention to succeed Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in 2024.
18 Jun 2023
Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, struck yesterday in Ondo State, kidnapping Alhaji Bodunde Oyinlade, the Chief Imam of the Uso Community in Owo Local Council Area of the state in the process.
15 Jun 2023
Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on the people to pray for speedy recovery of his principal, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who is currently on medical leave.
15 Jun 2023
A 25-year-old man, Oluwafemi Damilola, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Council of Ondo State, for allegedly having carnal knowledge of four ladies without paying them.
12 Jun 2023
Following the ban on activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ondo State by the state government, members of the union, at the weekend, vowed to resume and take control of all motor parks across the state today.
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