Tag: Ondo
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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…
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Ondo Appoints Chief Segun Odusanya as New Head of Public Service
June 5, 2026 – The Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has officially approved the appointment of Chief Segun Odusanya as the new Head of Public Service, effective June 6, 2026. This appointment comes in the wake of the retirement of Mr. Bayo Philips, to whom the Governor expressed gratitude for…
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Son Allegedly Beats Father To Death After Heated Argument in Ondo
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A tragic domestic dispute in Ondo State has ended in the death of a 65-year-old man after he was allegedly assaulted by his biological son during a violent altercation in Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the arrest of Nsikak Kingsley, 38, over the…
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Gunmen Attack Ondo Community, Injure Residents, Abduct Pastor’s 9-Year-Old Son
By Paul Joseph Residents of Igbosi Community in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State were thrown into panic in the early hours of Friday after armed gunmen invaded the area, injured several people and abducted a nine-year-old boy. According to reports, the attackers stormed the community around 1:00 a.m., firing sporadically and forcing…
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Ondo Distributes Appointment Letters To Over 930 Newly Recruited Health Professionals
The Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (OSPHCDA) has officially commenced the distribution of appointment letters to over 930 newly recruited health professionals across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. This initiative marks a significant advancement in primary health care delivery and human resources for health in Ondo State. According to a…
