Read Why Akeredolu Is Handing Over Government To His Deputy For a While

The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Thursday, April 1, began a 15-day working vacation as first instalment of his 2021 Annual Leave and will have his Deputy takeover from him during his vacation period. The announcement was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde. In a letter transmitted to the State House of Assembly and addressed to […]

April 1, 2021 11

National

‘Ondo’ll support livestock plan, won’t give land to herdsmen’

THE Ondo State Government has said it will key into the National Livestock Transformation Plan of the Federal Government, but will not give land to herdsmen. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who spoke while hosting a delegation of Food and Agriculture Organisation at his office in Akure on Monday, said the NLTP was important as it would curb the incessant clashes between farmers and herders. According to the governor, the NLTP does […]

March 16, 2021 12

National

Akeredolu Suspends NURTW Indefinitely As One killed In Clash

One person was killed on Tuesday during a clash involving some factional members of the Ondo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, at the Oja Oba area of Akure, the state capital. Following the clash, the state government announced an indefinite suspension of all activities of the union across the 18 local government areas of the state. A witness said the clash caused pandemonium at Oja […]

March 10, 2021 24

Education

Akeredolu Orders Recitation Of Oodua Anthem In Schools

The Ondo State Government has made it compulsory for all pupils and students in the state to recite the Oodua Anthem in their schools. The order reportedly affects all the private and public institutions from primary to tertiary level in the state. This was contained in a circular sent to all stakeholders from the state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The circular was signed by the Permanent Secretary of […]

March 5, 2021 6

National

Akeredolu Reappoints Three Commissioners, One Aide

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reappointed three commissioners and a special adviser. They are Mr. Wale Akinterinwa (Commissioner for Finance), Mr. Ojogo Kimikanboh Donald (Commissioner for Information), Sir Charles Titiloye (Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General) and Aminu Raimi Olayiwola (former Special Adviser on Works). Their names were contained in a letter sent to the House of Assembly requesting approval of the four commissioner-nominees. In the letter addressed to […]

March 5, 2021 18

News

Ondo Christian Leaders Support Akeredolu’s Directives on Local Vigilante

Christian Leaders in Ondo State have supported Governor Akeredolu's orders that local vigilantes/hunters should be installed in every local government of the state. This was contained in a press release signed by Christian Leaders in the state on Wednesday. They commended the Governor's initiative to secure the lives and properties of the citizens of ondo state. The Christian leaders further admonished all stakeholders to cooperate with their Local Government Chairmen […]

March 3, 2021 37

National

Ondo Christian Leaders Support Akeredolu’s Directives on Local Vigilante

Christian Leaders in Ondo State have supported Governor Akeredolu's orders that local vigilantes/hunters should be installed in every local government of the state. This was contained in a press release signed by Christian Leaders in the state on Wednesday. They commended the Governor's initiative to secure the lives and properties of the citizens of ondo state. The Christian leaders further admonished all stakeholders to cooperate with their Local Government Chairmen […]

March 3, 2021 16

National

Christian Leader Support Akeredolu’s Directives on Local Vigilante

Christian Leaders in Ondo State have supported Governor Akeredolu's orders that local vigilantes/hunters should be installed in every local government of the state. This was contained in a press release signed by Christian Leaders in the state on Wednesday. They commended the Governor's initiative to secure the lives and properties of the citizens of ondo state. The Christian leaders further admonished all stakeholders to cooperate with their Local Government Chairmen […]

March 3, 2021 3

News

Court refrains Akeredolu, Assembly from unseating Ondo Chief Judge

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday restrained the Governor of Ondo State, the state House of Assembly, Attorney-General and three others from taking any further steps in relation to the alleged probe of the Chief Judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu, over a viral video made by one Olupelumi Fagboyegun. Also restrained are the Attorney-General of the Federation, the National Judicial Council and the Inspector-General of Police. Justice Inyang Ekwo […]

February 26, 2021 13