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Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa, Akande, Opadokun, Fayemi shower tributes on Ajanaku at 60

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

President Bola Tinubu, leading some other prominent Nigerians, has showered praises on Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, as he marks his 60th birthday on June 2. The prominent Nigerians, including political heavyweights, and elder statesmen, noted the multiple-award winning journalist’s years of commitment to democracy, balanced journalism, and national development. […]

Aiyedatiwa celebrates Ajanaku at 60

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has congratulated his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Noting Ajanaku’s professional achievements and contributions to the state’s development, he said: “Attaining the age of 60 is a remarkable milestone that calls for gratitude to God and reflection on a […]

APC Ondo after Sallah calls for unity, looks beyond primaries to victory in coming elections

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has called for unity among its members as it looks beyond its recently concluded primaries to total victory in the coming elections. It felicitates with Muslim faithful across the tate and Nigeria on the successful celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir festivities and the declaration of the public […]

Develop or lose your properties, Ondo warns owners

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Government has warned owners of undeveloped, or abandoned properties in the state’s major cities to develop them within a deadline, or forfeit them to the government. In the alternative, it advised them to surrender such properties for redevelopment by investors, or face government intervention under existing urban planning laws. It gave the warning […]

Ondo Health workers get federal salary scale

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved federal salary scale for workers in the state’s health sector. Besides, he said his administration will continue to draw from the experience and institutional memory of retired permanent secretaries and senior civil servants, describing them as a vital resource for strengthening governance and public service delivery. He spoke […]

Aiyedatiwa greets Muslims at Sallah, recommits to peace, unity, religious harmony

May 26, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has recommited his administration to forging peace, unity and religious harmony. In his Sallah message to the Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Adha, which he signed, the governor said: “My Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters, “On behalf of the Government and good people of Ondo State, I extend my warmest […]

Court reserves judgment in Owo Catholic church terror attack case

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment to a date to be communicated to parties in the ongoing trial of five men being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka […]

Osun Amotekun assures residents of tight security ahead of Eid-el-Adha celebration

May 26, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has assured residents of adequate security before, during, and after the forthcoming Eid-el-Adha celebration, declaring that comprehensive measures have been put in place to guarantee a peaceful and hitch-free festive period across the state. The assurance was contained in a statement issued in Osogbo by the […]

Ondo police beef up security ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, Children’s Day celebrations

May 25, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Police Command has intensified statewide security operations and emplaced necessary measures to ensure a peaceful Eid-El-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations statewide. A statement by the command spokesman, Mr Abayomi Jimoh, a deputy superintendent, said, “In line with the vision and mission of the Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM to protect […]

Amotekun parades 98 criminals as Ondo splashes pension, health, life Insurance, other welfare packages on operatives

May 25, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

In an effort to boost the morale of Amotekun operatives in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved fresh welfare packages for them. The approval came against the backdrop of the parade of 98 criminals arrested by the security outfit in the state; and the deployment of 650 Amotekun officers and men statewide to strengthen […]