Olumoru, Oba Obamuwagun lays foundation for new palace

History was recorded in Imoru kingdom, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday, as people from all walks of life gathered to witness the turning of the sod of a modern palace for the ancient community. The ceremony was performed amid fanfare and glamour, devoid of any encumbrance. During the carnival-like event, the […]

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How Amotekun arrested busload of bandits with sacks of guns, other weapons – Ondo Commander

Some of the suspected bandits and the recovered over 500 assorted weapons The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, speaks about the recent activities of the corps in tackling banditry in the state in this interview with Peter Dada. It has been over a year since […]

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Akeredolu recruits 35 engineers, architects, others into Ondo workforce

Ondo State Goveror Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has employed 35 engineers, architects, land surveyors and other professionals into the state workforce. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, made this known on Friday in a statement titled, ‘Gov Akeredolu Recruits 35 Engineers, Other Professionals.’ The State Commissioner of Works, Raimi Aminu, stated that such employment was […]

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Miscreants, criminal herders chased out of Ondo forest – Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said criminal herdsmen and miscreants have been chased out of forested reserves. He said he had through registration of farmers and herdsmen ensured that criminal herdsmen no longer lived in the forest. Akeredolu spoke yesterday while presenting instrument of appointment and staff of office to the monarch of Irese […]

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Akeredolu slams curfew on Igbara-Oke over violent protest

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered the imposition of a 24-hour curfew on Igbara-Oke, the headquarters of Ifedore Local Government Area of the State. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, made this known on Thursday in a statement titled, ‘Curfew Imposed on Igbara-Oke’. According to the statement, the curfew was as a […]

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Akeredolu charges youths to embrace peace, development

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has counseled youths across the country to channel their bubbling energies and talents towards positively productive and rewarding activities. By this, he said they would help to galvanise the potentials that abound in the country for the overall benefit of the entire Nigerian people regardless of ethnic, religious, social or […]

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Mother killed three years after daughter’s rape, murder

Suspected hoodlums on Tuesday killed a woman, Yemisi Ajayi, at her house in the Abusoro area of Ijoka, Akure, Ondo State. This is happening three years after her only child, Oluwaseun Ajila, was raped and murdered at their residence in 2018. The 20-year-old, who was a fashion model, was reportedly stabbed to death by unknown […]

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Ondo begins enforcement of Land Use Act December 1

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Ondo State will start the enforcement of its Land Use Act on December 1. The Chairman, Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS), Mr. Tolu Adegbie, made this known yesterday in Akure at the start of a two-day road awareness and sensitisation programme. He said property owners had a month’s grace […]

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Ondo is safe, no cause for alarm, Akeredolu assures

Allays fears over soldiers’ withdrawal from checkpoints Cleric condemns kidnappings, urges Fed Govt to tackle insecurity Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has assured the residents of the state that there is no cause for alarm. He said that contrary to fears from some quarters that the action of the army would jeopardise the security architecture […]

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