Category: STATE NEWS
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Ondo APC optimistic of victory in November governorship poll
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo state says it is confident of victory in the fast approaching governorship election billed for November 16, 2024. In a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Alex Kalejaiye, Ondo APC boasted of a swelling camp with the receipt of what it called notable opposition party members into its…
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2,O53,061 registered voters to determine Ondo Guber poll
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the final register of voters for the Ondo Governorship elections scheduled for November 16. In a Statement by the National Commission and Chairman Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, the register integrated new voters from the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) as well as the figures of successful…
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Ondo state government will pay workers new minimum wage – Head of Service
The Ondo State Government has disclosed its readiness to implement the new national minimum wage as approved by President Bola Tinubu for workers in the state. The State Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip disclosed this on Tuesday while fielding questions from journalists in his office in Akure, the state capital. According to him, Gov.…
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Gov. Aiyedatiwa approves payment of bursaries, scholarships to students of tertiary institutions
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday approved the payment of bursaries and scholarships to the students of the state origin in tertiary institutions and the Nigerian Law Schools. The Governor made the disclosure while addressing a students stakeholders meeting held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in…
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Protest: Gov. Aiyedatiwa engages stakeholders, urges youths to embrace dialogue
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday met with stakeholders, including students and youths, assuring them that ongoing reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lead to economic recovery of the country. Addressing the representatives of youth groups from the three senatorial districts of the…
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Gov. Aiyedatiwa makes fresh appointments
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the following as Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs): A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan says the appointments include Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants. Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) Special Assistants (SAs) The appointments take immediate effect. While…
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Akinlosotu Condoles Family, NUJ on Death of Journalist
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Otunba Wale Akinlosotu, has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of Mr Albert Ojo, a senior member of Ondo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. The Commissioner described the exit of the late Journalist as not just a big blow to members of the…
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Food Security: Gov. Aiyedatiwa approves N2B intervention fund
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the sum of 2 billion naira as additional intervention fund to enhance food security and cushion effects of economic challenges for the people of the State. The Commisoner for Information and Orientation in Ondo State, Otunba Wale Akinlosotu, disclosed this while addressing the media after the meeting of…
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Gov. Aiyedatiwa approves monthly stipend for Corps members, renovation of NYSC orientation camp
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved monthly stipends to National Youth Service Corps members deployed to serve in the State. Governor Aiyedatiwa made the declaration at the Swearing – In – Ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ (Stream 1) of Coprs members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare Akoko, on Tuesday.…
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Ondo SWAN, NDLEA team up to tackle drug abuse in sports
Sports Writers Association Of Nigeria (SWAN) Ondo State chapter in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have organised a comprehensive sensitization programme to combat drug abuse among athletes,fans and general public. The event, held at the indoor Sports Hall of the Ondo State Sports complex,Akure brought together athletes, coaches, and stakeholders from…