PDP’s attack on Amotekun a threat to public safety – APC

blasts opposition bpartyvfor politicising security The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has blasted the opposition Peoples Democratic Party for allegedly politicising security,vas it described that party’s attack against the expansion of Amotekun Corps as a threat to public safety. In a statement by its state Director of Media and Publicity,vMr Steve Otaloro,vthevAPC said: […]

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Aiyedatiwa commissions Amotekun’s control centre, training facility

stresses protecting lives, property remains govt priority Police CP, NSCDC Commandant, others hail Gov over support for security agencies Security governance is the responsibility of every citizen, “a continuous journey” demanding both public engagement and unwavering government support. Ondo State Governorr Lucky Aiyedatiwa declared this as he affirmed that safeguarding lives and property remains the […]

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Ondo expands access to HIV prevention services

Ondo State Government is expanding access to HIV prevention and treatment services across the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave this assurance on Monday in Akure, during the flag-off of a health walk marking the 2025 World AIDS Day. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor described the commemoration as “a moment of reflection, renewal […]

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Ondo to recruit 500 new Amotekun men

revives grassroots justice, inaugurates 130 JPs After nearly 17 years of inactivity, the Ondo State Government has revived the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), giving citizens an active role in local justice delivery. The State Governor, Dr Lucky  Aiyedatiwa, Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, and the Chief Judge […]

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Ondo Buys New Ambulances For Medical Emergencies

Ondo State Government has equipped the state’s health sector with new ambulances for use statewide in tackling medical emergencies. It believes that the move would enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery system and strengthen pre-hospital care. While flagging off the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System in Akure on Wednesday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa […]

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Odigbo chieftain, Omole donates snooker board to Ondo NUJ

In a rare demonstration of open, loving support for journalists and promoting their well-being,the Bobaselu of Odigbo Kingdom, Chief Akindele Omole, FCA, has donated a snooker board to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Ondo State. While presenting the gift on Monday at the NUJ Press Centre in Akure, he said the gesture was […]

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Ondo recommits to teachers’ welfare

Ondo State Government has reacommitted itself to improving the welfare of public secondary school teachers, promising better working conditions that will create an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning across the state. The Chairman of the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Dr. Oluwadaisi Oke, stated this while addressing principals of public secondary schools in […]

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IMPACT health project records landmark progress in Ondo

Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka The World Bank–supported IMPACT health project has recorded a significant progress in immunization, malaria prevention, and maternal and child health services in Ondo State. Giving a breakdown of the achievements in an interview with The Hope in Akure on Tuesday, shortly after the quarter-three meeting of the […]

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Aiyedatiwa recommits to good governance

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has recommitted his administration to people-centred leadership, efficient governance and public service driven by integrity. He gave the pledge on Tuesday as he swore in newly appointed and reappointed Special Advisers and the Director-General of the Performance and Projects Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU). Also, he inaugurated the new […]

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Aketi: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow – How Amotekun Saved Southwest from Collapse

By Steve Otaloro In the dark days of 2019, when forests in Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti and Lagos had become killing fields, when herdsmen turned farmlands into grazing reserves by force of arms, when kidnapping became a daily industry and the Nigeria Police overstretched, under-equipped and centrally controlled from Abuja could only watch helplessly, […]

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