Category: STATE NEWS
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Gov. Aiyedatiwa approves new road project as ODSG plans new judicial complex, upgrade of Akure Township Stadium
As part of the significant steps towards revitalizing the infrastructure in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the constitution of 28km Akotogbo-Iju-Osun road in Irele local government area of the State. This followed the ratification of the State Executive Council meeting, presided over by the Governor, held at the Council Chamber of the…
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Democracy Day: Ondo APC commends members, assures State of better deals
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo has saluted the unwavering support of it’s members, despite challenges and distractions. In it’s message on Democracy Day, the chapter identified with the people over current economic reality, but assured of the government’s commitment to sustainable measures. The chapter explained that the APC- led government is relentlessly committed…
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RUGIPO ALUMNI HAILS GOV AIYEDATIWA OVER SALARY ARREARS PAYMENT, INCREASED SUBVENTION
The Alumni Association of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, has commended the Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, over the support his administration has given to the institution in the last six months. The association said the entire Polytechnic community is appreciative of the payment of arrears of salaries of the workers and…
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Breaking News: Protest rocks Akure over Invasion Of Night Clubs by EFCC
Protest is currently ongoing in Akure, the Ondo State capital over invasion of night clubs in the city by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Owners of the affected clubs visited Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa complaining about their property destroyed by the anti-graft agents while attempting to arrest their targets.The protesters are complaining of…
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Ondo 2024: PDP names running mate for guber candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, in the House of Representatives, Festus Akingbaso as deputy governorship candidate in Ondo 2024 governorship election. Akingbaso, a former Ondo State House of Assembly member was named as running mate to PDP Candidate, Ajayi Agboola on Sunday. Agboola/Akingbaso will face Ondo State Governor,…
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Commissioner reacts over EFCC invasion of hotels in Akure
Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye has expressed concerns over the invasion of hotels in Akure, the state capital by security agent. Yusuf – Ogunleye, in a chat with newsmen, said the State Government will not joke with welfare and freedom of association of its citizens as contained in the…
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EFCC breaks silence on sting operation on Akure clubs
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) have arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State capital. The Commission made this known in a statement posted on its X handle(formerly Twitter) on Saturday. According to the statement, the alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting…
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ODHA moves to enact laws on secondary school board, illegal occupation of landed properties
For efficient monitoring,supervision and evaluation of activities of all public schools across the State, Ondo State House of Assembly has committed a Bill for a law to provide for the establishment of a Board for the management of Secondary Schools in the State. The House made this known today during a debate on the Bill…
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INEC extends Continuous Voter Registration in Ondo, Edo
The Commission met today Tuesday 4th June 2024. Among other matters, the meeting reviewed the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Edo and Ondo States scheduled to end tomorrow Wednesday 5th June 2024. However, following appeals by stakeholders, the Commission has approved the extension of the exercise from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th June 2024…
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COMPANY TO INVEST ONE BILLION DOLLARS INTO BITUMEN EXPLORATION IN ONDO STATE
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday disclosed that his administration is open to offering incentives to attract both local and foreign investments into the economy of the State to drive development. The Governor said with the many natural and mineral resources in the State and plans of the government to develop a…