Ondo
Over two million voters registered for Ondo poll – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 2.053 million registered voters will participate in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, disclosed this on Saturday in Akure while addressing newsmen on the commission’s preparedness for the election. Babalola revealed that 1.034 million males […]
INEC Distributes Non-sensitive Materials to Ondo LGAs Ahead of Governorship Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed non-sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Addressing journalists on the preparation of the commission for the forthcoming governorship election, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, informed that the electoral umpire would use the […]
Govt orders evacuation as flood wreaks havoc in Ondo
Property worth millions of naira were destroyed by flood which hit some parts of Ondo town, Ondo State on Friday. The flood occurred in the ancient city after a heavy downpour which lasted for several hours on the fateful day. Some of the areas affected include Itanla, Oka, Odo Ijomu, Bethlehem, Akure-Ondo Expressway among others. […]
64th Independence: Aiyedatiwa grants amnesty to 117 convicts
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has granted amnesty to 117 convicts currently serving various prison terms in the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa’s gesture was a transformative decision aimed at reforming the lives of those affected. Adeniyan said the initiative […]
Court jails father of four for raping wife’s 17-year-old sister
Akure—A 30-year-old motorcyclist, Michael Olorunfemi, has been arrested for allegedly raping his wife’s 17-year-old sister inside the bush, in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The suspect, a father of four, was said to have raped the victim sometime in August 2024, at 10 p.m., in the Onigaari area of Irese Road, Akure. Police source told […]
Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa not hiring firm to protect Ondo farmers — Aide
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Security, Mr Gbenga Atiba, declared on Tuesday that the governor had not hired any private firm to protect farmers in the forest reserves across the state. A private security firm, Global Olabod Resources Limited, had earlier claimed that the governor had engaged its services to coordinate […]
Aiyedatiwa engages private security firm to protect Ondo farmers
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has engaged a private security firm to protect farmers in the state against incessant attacks. The private security firm, Global Olabod Resources Limited, was contracted by the governor to strengthen the security within the state’s forests. In its operation in the state, the firm will collaborate with the State […]
27 states, FCT yet to set up minimum wage panels
Twenty-seven states and the Federal Capital Territory have yet to set up committees to implement the recently approved N70,000 minimum wage. The states are Plateau, Kebbi, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Bayelsa, Delta, Osun, Ekiti, Zamfara, Benue, Enugu, Taraba, Gombe, Kogi, Enugu, Adamawa, Niger, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Katsina, Kaduna, Cross River and Yobe. However, […]
Ondo monarch bags three years imprisonment for court contempt
An Ondo State Chief Magistrates’ Court in Igbokoda has sentenced the Baale of Ebute Ipare Community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, Francis Ogundeji, to three years’ imprisonment for disobedience to a court order. The judgement was delivered on Monday by Senior Magistrate E.A Manuwa, but a copy of the ruling was made […]
Ondo monarch dies at 102
The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Frederick Aroloye, has passed away at the age of 102. The Lisa of Idanre Kingdom, Chief Christopher Akindolire, confirmed the death of the first-class traditional ruler on Wednesday. The chief stated that preparations for the necessary traditional rites are already taking place in the palace. Details later…