Aiyedatiwa commends Muslim leaders on religious harmony in Ondo

promises fair distribution of opportunities Ondo state Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has commended the Muslim community for embracing religious harmony that promotes peace in the State. He gave the commendation while receiving Muslim leaders, led by His Eminence, Sheik Ahmad Aladesawe, the Chairman of the League of Imams, and Alfas in Ondo State at […]

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Ayedatiwa vows to revitalise road development

inspects Oda Road dualisation, Irese/Shagari Flyover, promises timely completion Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has promised that his administration will re-engineer road infrastructure in the State, starting from Akure, the State capital. A statement by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said that Aiyedatiwa gave the promise while inspecting […]

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Road crashes claimed 604 in Oyo, Osun, Ondo last year – FRSC

A total of 604 deaths were recorded in 1196 road crashes in Osun, Oyo and Ondo States between January and December 2023, according to the Zonal Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC. The FRSC Zonal Commander in charge of the three states, Meshach Jatau, made this known during an interview with journalists in […]

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Ondo confirms Adelami as deputy governor

The Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday screened and confirmed Olayide Adelami as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State. The development came 24 hours after the governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa picked Adelami as the deputy governor-nominee and sent his name to the Assembly for screening and approval. The Assembly confirmed the nominee after the consideration […]

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Aiyedatiwa gears up for guber race, nominates Akeredolu’s kinsman as deputy

• Ondo judicial workers boo sacked Commissioner • Yoruba Progressives Forum urges Southern governors to immortalise Akeredolu Barely a month after the death of former Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa yesterday took full charge of the power levers when he dissolved, with immediate effect, the cabinet and all aides appointed by his […]

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Aiyedatiwa appoints Oluwatuyi SSG

Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has appointed Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi (Tukana) as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He also appointed Mr. Abayomi Olasanya as the Chief of Protocol. A statement on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan said that both appointments take immediate effect. Oluwatuyi […]

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Aiyedatiwa dissolves Ondo exco

Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dissolved the state executive council. This was contained in the following statement on Wednesday, titled “DISSOLUTION OF THE ONDO STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL”, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan: “The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with […]

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Ondo PDP writes Tinubu to ensure free, fair Akoko bye-election

Says Feb 3, 2024 poll is test for Nigeria’s democracy The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State has written President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the forthcoming House of Representatives bye-election in Akoko North East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency of the state as another test for Nigeria’s democracy. In the letter titled “Akoko Bye-Election: “The Need […]

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Akeredolu’s family announces ‘celebration of a remarkable life’

By Banji Ayoola The family of the departed Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has announced what it described as the “Celebration of a remarkable life”. In a statement with the same title and signed by his son, Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu, Jnr. the family said: “With hearts overflowing with gratitude, the entire Akeredolu family wishes to […]

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