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Former Ondo Guber Candidate, Jegede resigns from PDP

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has resigned his membership of the opposition party amid its prolonged internal crisis. Jegede communicated his decision in a resignation letter dated August 7, 2026, addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Ward 11, Owode/Imagun Ward, …

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2027: Olusegun Mimiko officially joins APC

A former Governor of Ondo State, Segun Mimiko, on Thursday joined the All Progressives Congres (APC) at Ward 7, Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. Mimiko, who recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by party executives at the ward, local government and state levels, …

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Akeredolu’s Wife Declares Imo East Senatorial Bid

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has declared her intention to contest the Imo East senatorial seat, dismissing concerns over her eligibility and reaffirming her roots in the state. Speaking with journalists in Owerri on Saturday, the aspirant rejected criticisms questioning her origin and political ambition in Imo State. …

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Gov. Aiyedatiwa inaugurates OSOPADEC Board, Assures of Support

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday inaugurated the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) board. Aiyedatiwa in his speech at the inauguration in Akure, charged members of the board to deliver on their mandate. The governor who revealed that he had assented to the 2025 Budget …

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Gov. Aiyedatiwa Emphasises Roles of Motherhood in Nation Building

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has emphasised the roles of motherhood in ensuring a decent, developed and virile nation. Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday’s night in Akure at the 90th birthday celebration of Chief Christianah Ajulo, said that the influence of mothers in the lives of children was beyond calculation. Chief …

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Motorcyclist Arraigned Over Alleged Theft of bag Containing N400,000

A 32 year old man, Adetugbowa Ikutuminu, was on Thursday, arraigned before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, for allegedly stealing a handbag containing N400,000. Ikutuminu, a motorcyclist, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of felony and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The …

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Many Killed as Bandits Attack Four Communities in Ondo

GUNMEN suspected to be bandits have attacked four communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State and killed many residents in the areas. The affected communities are Aba Alajido, Aba Sunday, Aba Pastor, and Ademekun in the Akure North LGA of Ondo State. It was gathered that many …

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