Ondo State Government has debunked rumoured abductions of school pupils and students in Akure the state capital. Like bushfire, rumours had spread in the state capital on Wednesday that bandits had invaded some Akure schools, and were kidnapping pupils and students, following which concerned parents rushed to schools, in anxiety for their children’s safety. Government, […]
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The four commissioners at the joint press briefing… Ondo State Government has approved the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover bridge in Akure, following traffic studies which identified the Alagbaka–Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) corridor as one of the state’s major traffic bottlenecks. It approved the new facility just as Owena Dam planned rehabilitation secures […]
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ondo State Executive Council has approved the upgrade of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), to the University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Owo. Also, it approved the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover bridge in Akure, following traffic studies which identified the Alagbaka–Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) corridor as one of the […]
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The Chairman of Odigbo Local Government in Ondo State, Otunba Taiwo Adegoroye, has debunked reports claiming that he directed the closure of schools within the council area over alleged security threats. He urged public and private schools in the council area to go about their normal activities, just as the Ondo State Police Command say […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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