The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has denied the allegation of demistic violence, which claimed that he was fond of beating up his wife, Mrs Oluwaseun. A group, under the auspices of the Society for Women Empowerment, alleged that Ayedatiwa had physically assaulted his wife twice in four months which, according to […]
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Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered the imposition of a 24-hour curfew on Ikare-Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state. The Governor in the directive issued on Thursday, said the curfew takes immediate effect in the community. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, […]
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The Ondo State Security Network Agency, often known as “Amotekun Corps,”, has given August 1 as ultimatum for some public institutions to install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in their facilities. The ultimatum was issued, according to the corps, as part of its determination to crack down on acts of terrorism and other criminal activities in […]
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The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has denied rumors that he is currently being treated in a German hospital. The claim, which had been making the rounds in the state, was described as “wicked” and “misleading” by Akeredolu, who said that the falsehood was circulated by “disgruntled politicians.” The Governor who spoke through his Chief […]
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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has said the planned Ondo Sea Port Project will not be abandoned. He disclosed that some investors have expressed interest in the project already but that its take-off was being delayed because of approval from the federal government. He disclosed this on Friday while speaking at a retreat organised […]
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Atleast 17 middle-aged men from the northern part of the country who arrived in Ondo State with 35 dogs, charms and cutlasses have been apprehended. The northerners who had stormed Okititpupa town, headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state were nabbed after failing to disclose their mission in the state. Following the arrival […]
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Three persons have been reported dead in Ondo State following an attack on a community in Ose Local Government Area of the State. The community, Molege village was said to have been attacked by herders over the refusal of villagers to allow herdsmen graze on farmlands in the community with their cows. The herders had […]
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The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), the Ondo State Chapter has directed its members to embark on a three-day warning strike from 1st March over the percentage payment of their salaries by the state government. NANNM gave the directive in a letter dated Feb. 26 signed by its State Secretary, Mr Aina […]
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Some yet to be identified gunmen have shot and killed Isreal Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon in Ose local government area of Ondo state. It was gathered that the monarch attended the monthly meeting of the state Council of Obas in Akure, and was returning to his domain, when he was attacked. It was learnt […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to proceed to the supreme court for a final judgement on its powers to deregister political parties. INEC said it will seek the verdict of the apex court over a judgement of the court of appeal that voided its deregisteration of 22 political parties. Though the court […]
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