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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Kidnappers Demand N15m Ransom for Abducted Deeper Life Members
THE abductors of three members of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have reportedly demanded a ransom of N15 million for their release. The victims were kidnapped on Monday evening while returning from a Bible study session in the Kasemola area of …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Governor Aiyedatiwa Swears-in New Cabinet
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has charged the newly appointed cabinet members to uphold the principles of hard work, transparency, and dedication in their service to the state. The governor gave the charge while swearing-in the officials at the Governor’s Office in Akure. Governor Aiyedatiwa urged them to collectively work …
Read More »Gov. Aiyedatiwa Approves Employment of 1,010 Secondary School Teachers
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the employment of 1,010 new teachers for secondary schools in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, the approval came after …
Read More »Gov. Aiyedatiwa Declares Curfew In Owo Over Cult Clashes
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared a dawn to dusk curfew in Owo, Owo Local Government Area over cult clashes which claimed four lives on Monday. This is contained in statement on Monday in Akure made available to newsmen by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the …
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