Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a pastor over the rape of a 19-year-old expectant mother. The victim, simply identified as Bukola, visited the church for prayer. She told reporters in Akure, the state capital, that the pastor violated her while claiming that her baby was not rightly positioned. The victim said: […]
The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman, National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NTRCN), His Eminence Alhaji Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has congratulated the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, on his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari as Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Minna, and his elevation by Ondo state Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu […]
The Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II, has been congratulated on his appointment as the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas. Osolo of Isolo Community under the Deji-led kingdom, Edward Kolawole Adejoyegbe Adewole, Osalade II, issued the congratulatory message in Isolo Thursday. In the short WhatsApp message titled, […]
The Presidency has cautioned the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu over the seven-day ultimatum to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to vacate the forest reserves over security concerns. The Presidency in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba, stated that, Governor […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent Governor and All Progressives Congress Candidate (APC) Rotimi Akeredolu, of Ondo State as the winner of the State Governorship election held on Saturday. Akeredolu defeated his main challenger and candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, and his Deputy Governor and candidate of Zenith Labour […]
It was a tough day for the men of fire services in Ondo State to put off the fire that got a container housing 5, 141 Smart Card Readers at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ondo State headquarters as it was engulfed by range fire on Thursday. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and […]
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has won the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a wide margin. Akeredolu polled 2,458 votes to defeat eight other aspirants that participated in the primary. Olusola Oke (SAN) came in distant second with 262 votes followed by Isaac Kekemeke who garnered 19 votes. The governor […]
The impeachment move against Ondo Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi, by the state House of Assembly hit the rock on Friday as the state Chief Judge, Justice Olarenwaju Akeredolu, refused to set up a seven man investigative panel for the impeachment proceedings against Ajayi. The CJ explained that she cannot constitute the panel because due […]
Members of Ondo State House of Assembly have commenced impeachment process against the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi. It was learnt that 14 members of the house have already signed the notice of impeachment and the Speaker has directed that the Deputy governor be served with immediate effect. “It is commonsensical that when an investigation of […]
By Amidu Arije The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has annouced the appointment of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatoyin “Tukana” as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment of Oluwatoyin followed the resignation of the former SSG, Mr. Ifedayo Abegunde on Monday. Akeredolu announced Oluwatoyin’s appointment as SSG on Monday and said it takes […]