Again, suspected herdsmen destroy Ondo communities

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN Uneasy calm is now reigning in five Ala Communities of Ondo State following a clash between herders and leaders of the communities. Already a high powered peace team has been sent to the embattled communities to broker peace among the warring groups in the area. The Senior Special Assistant […]

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Ondo discharges COVID-19 index case

The rampaging coronavirus index case in Ondo State, identified as a military officer, has been discharged after testing negative twice. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, announced this at a media briefing, held at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, on Monday, April 20, 2020. He added that the second case has also tested negative in the first […]

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Akeredolu worried by rising COVID-19 cases in Southwest

The increasing number of people in the South western part of Nigeria who test positive to the rampaging coronavirus infection disturbs Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. Indeed, he expressed his worries on Monday in Akure the state capital at a briefing to announce the discharge of the COVID-19 index case in the state. Cheerfully […]

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Olugbo, Oba Akinruntan denies sending thugs after deposed predecessor, Mafimisebi

Olugbo of Ugboland, in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Obateru Akinruntan, has denied an allegation that he sent thugs to attack his deposed predecessor, former Oba Adebanjo Mafimisebi. The royal father said that it was unreasonable for him as the chairman of Ondo State Council of Obas and current chairman, Yoruba Obas […]

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PDP will win 2020 Ondo governorship election – Faboyede

‘Why I am supporting my Deputy, Fatai Adams to succeed me‘ The outgoing Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Engineer Clement Faboyede said: “We are winning the October 10 governorship election in Ondo because there is no rancour in the PDP. Those APC stooges, those insatiable politicians that want to cause rancour […]

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Ondo NURTW warns: We’ll sanction drivers who flout curfew

Ondo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, has threatened to sanction any of its members caught violating the dusk till dawn curfew ordered by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. Akeredolu had imposed the curfew to curb the spread of COVID-19 after a third person tested positive in the state. He said […]

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Akeredolu, other South west governors meet online, strategise on COVID-19 fight

The chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, hosted his colleagues in the Southwest region in a virtual meeting. The Southwest Governors deliberated on the experiences of Covid-19 in their respective states and the fight to stop the spread among the people. Details later…

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Business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim donates N40 million to Ondo anti-virus fund

As part of his contribution towards the ongoing fight against Covid-19 in Ondo State, business mogul and politician, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim (CFR), on Thursday donated N40 million to the state Government. This was contained in a statement by the Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media), Mr Olabode Richard Olatunde. Ibrahim, who presented the cheque […]

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