Villagers flee as bandits overwhelm Amotekun in parts of Ondo
Some villagers in Ondo State have begun to flee their homes, following incessant attacks suffered from the herdsmen-cum-bandits’ invasion. This has become the fate of residents in some villages in the state after longtime reported cases of attacks, kidnappings and…
Aiyedatiwa suspends caretaker chairmen in Ondo
Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has suspended caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA).The caretaker chairmen are to remain suspended until the case is determined by the court. An Akure High Court…
PDP suspends Ondo State Chairman for alleged anti-party activities
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its chairman, Fatai Adams, following allegations of anti-party activities. The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by nine members of the State Working Committee and made available…
Ondo Group Mourns the Passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Extols his Courageous Leadership
A human right group, Ondo Redemption has mourned the passage of the immediate former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, describing him as a courageous leader. The group in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ologun Ayodeji and…
BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo Governor
Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as Governor of Ondo state after the demise of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu died in Germany at the age of 67 after battling prostate cancer, the state government disclosed in a statement. Details…
BREAKING: Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, is dead
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. Sources said the governor died on Wednesday at 67. A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state said arrangements were being concluded to swear in his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa….
Aiyedatiwa presents N273bn 2024 budget before Ondo Assembly
The Ondo state acting governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has presented the proposed N384.533 billion 2024 budget to the State House of Assembly. A breakdown of the proposed budget, christened the “Budget of Economic Resilience,” showed that N212,014,859,647.00 was budgeted as…
Aiyedatiwa returns to Akure, assumes office as Ondo acting governor
Acting governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has returned to Akure, the state capital. He was received by a former Secretary to the State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, and other supporters. The Ondo House of Assembly had earlier in the day…
Akeredolu to commence medical leave, transfers power to deputy, Ayedatiwa
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State will commence his medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his medical treatment. The Chief Press Secretary to Akeredolu, who disclosed this in a statement signed by him, said the…
Tinubu Directs Akeredolu To Transfer Power to Deputy By E-Signature
President Bola Tinubu has directed ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to transfer power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, according to Sahara Reporters However, the transfer of power will be done by electronic signature (e-signature) as the ailing governor…