Tag: Ondo
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10 things Ondo residents discussed on social media in the past one week
AKURE, ONDO STATE — Over the past seven days, the digital landscape across Ondo State has been a hub of intense citizen engagement. Residents have actively driven the conversation on the state’s current affairs, ranging from political developments and legal suspense to infrastructure debates and environmental emergencies. Here is a breakdown of the top 10…
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BTO Completes Distribution of Cash Palliatives to Ondo South Flood Victims
By Muhammad Alhlaji ONDO STATE — The distribution of cash palliatives for flood victims in Ondo South has concluded, covering Okitipupa, Irele, Odigbo, and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo local government areas. This follows earlier successful disbursements in Ilaje and Ese-Odo. The intervention, led by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, provided immediate financial relief to families whose…
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Aiyedatiwa Invites Nigerians in Diaspora to Invest in Ondo, Promises Wealth Creation and Security
By Olumide Akinrinlola TORONTO, CANADA — The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has issued a formal invitation to Nigerians in the diaspora, urging them to look home to the Sunshine State as Nigeria’s premier frontier for high-yield investment and wealth creation. The Governor’s strategic pitch was delivered on Thursday by his representative, Mr…
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Popular Pastor Dumps Christianity, Embraces Ifa Worship in Ondo
By Sunday Ameh A popular Ondo State pastor, Olabanjo Felix Gold, has announced his decision to leave Christianity and embrace Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, the Yoruba traditional religious practice, declaring himself a Babalawo. Olabanjo, who was formerly the founder of Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries, made the disclosure in a video shared online.Introducing himself in the…
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Aiyedatiwa Charges Ondo Monarchs to Lead Yoruba Cultural Revival
By Opeyemi Adelakun Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has charged traditional rulers in the state to take the lead in preserving Yoruba heritage, promoting indigenous industries and instilling traditional values in younger generations. Aiyedatiwa gave the charge on Tuesday while opening a three-day workshop for traditional rulers from the three senatorial districts of the…
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Gunmen Abduct Two Farmers on Ondo-Ife Road, Demand N100m Ransom
By Sunday Ameh Suspected kidnappers have abducted two farmers in Parubber community, in the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, with their captors reportedly demanding N100 million for their release. The victims were said to have been working on their farms along the Ondo-Ife Road when the armed men reportedly attacked and led them…
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Aiyedatiwa Appoints New Ondo Civil Service Commission Chairman
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Dr. Mann Ali as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Civil Service Commission. The governor also appointed Mr. Michael Oshodi as a member of the commission as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s public service and improve administrative efficiency.…
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Ondo Voter Registration Exercise Successful, INEC Commends Residents
By Paul Joseph The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of residents during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Ondo State, describing the turnout and level of compliance as encouraging. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr Mutiu Agboke, made the assessment on Sunday while monitoring the…
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Oyo Rescue Raises Nationwide Demand for Action on Abductees in Borno, Kwara, Kaduna
By Opeyemi Adelakun The successful rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State has triggered fresh nationwide demands for the Federal Government to intensify efforts to free hundreds of Nigerians still being held by terrorists and kidnappers in Borno, Kwara, Kaduna and other parts of the country. The operation, carried out…
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APC Resolves Ticket Logjam in Ondo, Grants Automatic Returns to Serving Lawmakers
ABUJA, NIGERIA – Following weeks of intense internal conflict, contentious stakeholder petitions, and violent disruptions during primary elections, the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly resolved its ticket logjam in Ondo State by granting automatic return tickets to all serving Senators and House of Representatives members from the state. Reliable sources…
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Ondo South Bye-Election: APC Holds Grand Finale Rally, Seeks Massive Voter Turnout
By: Sunday Ameh The All Progressives Congress has called for intensified mobilisation ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial Bye-Election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, as the party prepares to hold its grand finale campaign rally in Okitipupa. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Chairman of the APC Media and Publicity Subcommittee, Hon.…
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Dangote to Build Nigeria’s Biggest Industrial and Free Trade Zone in Ondo State
…Construction expected to begin in final quarter of 2026 as governor predicts industrial revolution President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed plans to establish what could become Nigeria’s largest industrial and free trade zone in Ondo State, a development expected to drive investment, create thousands of jobs and accelerate industrial growth across…
