Ondo State Government has pledged continuous support to families of victims of the June 5, 2022 gunmen attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the attack on the church left 41 persons dead with several people injured. Also, a memorial park...
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An advocacy group, Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG), has called on Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, to intervene over an alleged plot to impeach his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The group stated this on Wednesday in an open letter to the governor, signed by its Deputy Executive Administrator, Mr Ola...
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju has debunked the rumours of the death of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. In a terse five paragraph statement issued on Saturday in Akure, Ademola-Adeteju said “the governor is hale and hearty. “We have been inundated with calls and messages...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has rebutted allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu–led government had grounded the economy of the state In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Akure, the Publicity Secretary of APC in Ondo State, Mr Alex...
Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State with their supporters have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, led by Mr Smart Oloye, a former Deputy Chairman of PDP in Akure South Local Government, were received...
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, of Ekiti has eulogised Ekiti born retired Bishop of Akure Anglican Dioceses, Rt. Rev’d Michael Ipinmoye at he clocks 80, describing him as a ‘special gift’ to his generation. Oyebanji said this at the 80th birthday thanksgiving of the Bishop on Sunday held at the Anglican...
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has approved an increase in the pension allowance of retirees in the state. The State Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, said this in Akure on Monday. Ogundele said the approval was in conformity with the consequential adjustment arising from the implementation of the...
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has called on people of the state not to allow the struggle for southern presidency to fail. Akeredolu said that since the North had produced the president for eight years, it was the turn of the South to occupy the presidency. He added...
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) says the nation is losing its medical personnel to better organised global settings, leaving the remaining healthcare workers in government-owned hospitals to be overstretched. The National President of PAN, Dr Olufemi Ogunrinde, said this at the opening ceremony of the association’s four-day annual...
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in inaugurated his South-West campaign office in Akure. Tinubu was led to the campaign office by the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and State Chairman of the APC, Mr Ade Adetimehin. Tinubu, while inaugurating the...
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Sunday said his administration would leave no stone unturned in its determination to eradicate poverty and improve welfare of the people in the state. Akeredolu, who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos, said the state would sustain its leadership in fiscal transparency,...
The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, said there was no religious discrimination among the people of the state. The governor noted that religious tolerance was firmly rooted in Ondo State, adding that both Christians and Muslims as well as traditionalists were given equal treatment in the Sunshine State. Akeredolu...
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has re-emphasised the need for the people to shun religious division and misunderstanding among individuals. Akeredolu reiterated his position on Southern Presidency, stressing that time had come to rotate power to the South in the interest of justice, equity and fairness. The governor disclosed...
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has warned Ebiras living in the state to flush out the criminals among them.. The warning is contained in a press statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, and made available to newsmen in Akure. Akeredolu, who said...
Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) needs Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for its rescue mission in the next general elections. Mimiko spoke on Wednesday at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Azikiwe -Iloabuchi Road in Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Akure – Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has assured that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will have a hitch-free presidential primary election on Monday. Governor Akeredolu said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde on Saturday in Akure. The governor, who is...
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) party to retain power by rotating presidency to the South as it prepares for the Special Convention for Presidential Primary election. Akeredolu, who doubles as the Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum, was on Wednesday announced as...
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has advised his party – the All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid self-inflicted crises ahead of the 2023 elections. With about 10 months to the general polls, he said it would be dishonest for anyone to argue against rotation at this period. Akeredolu, a...
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has described the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as the fall of a great Iroko. Akeredolu who is the chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum said the Oba’s death was a rude shock. This is contained in a statement...
Gov.Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Thursday, said that the existence of the State Security Network, Amotekun Corps, was benefiting the state and other major security outfits. Akeredolu, who said Amotekun was not created to be rival to other security agencies, called for cooperation and synergy among sister agencies...