Chinese investors set to establish industrial hub in Ondo

By Banji Ayoola A conglomerate of Chinese investors is working with the Ondo State Government to establish a multi-sector industrial hub in the state. It would embrace the Agriculture; Manufacturing; and Oil and Gas with particular emphasis on gas cylinders production for domestic use. Already, the state government has assured the conglomerate of a conducive […]

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Akeredolu sacks three commissioners, nominates five new ones, two SAs

By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Monday sacked three commissioners as he moves to rejig his cabinet for optimum performance by his administration. Simultaneously, he named five new Commissioner – nominees and two Special Adviser – nominees. These were contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Segun Ajiboye, […]

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Ondo bitumen exploration: Operational base ready in 3 months

Arrangements are in top gear to kick-start the exploration of the large deposit of Bitumen in Ondo State by an indigenous company, South West Bitumen, (SWB) which has secured a 25-Year renewable operational mining license across a land mass of about14,800 Hectares in the Southern part of the Sunshine State. Speaking during a working visit […]

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Akeredolu urges clerics to preach peace, tolerance

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has called on religious scholars to always preach the essence of peaceful coexistence to their followers for the purpose of engendering national unity and development. Describing membership of any religious faith as a choice freely made by every individual, he said such inalienable right must be respected by other […]

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Ondo Assembly sacks council chairmen

Following the expiration of their six months’ tenure, the 18 interim Local Government chairmen and 203 Supervisory Councillors in Ondo State, were on Thursday sacked by the State House of Assembly. This was announced at the Assembly’s plenary held in its chambers at the state capital. The dissolution of the councils’ temporary management committee members, […]

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Iyalojas Pledge Support for Akeredolu

Wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has restated the unwavering commitment of the Akeredolu-led administration to delivering the dividends of democracy to Ondo State women. A statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Oluwatobi Omosalewa Fademi, said that she made this known during an interactive session with Iyalojas from across the 18 local government […]

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Policeman, 6 others killed as armed robbers attack Ondo bank

At least seven people, including a police officer, a bank official and customers, were killed on Monday afternoon when daredevil armed robbers invaded the only bank in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. Five other people who were said to have been shot by the armed bandits and sustained injuries and were rushed […]

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APC clears Akeredolu over Buhari’s electoral loss in Ondo, lashes Olanusi

By Banji Ayoola The Ondo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has exonerated the state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, from blame over the defeat suffered in the state by its candidate in the last presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari. It made the defence in a statement by its state Director, Media and […]

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Ifon General Hospital to be best in Ondo – Akeredolu

The Ifon General Hospital under construction would be one of the best in the state on completion. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) gave this assureance to the people of Ifon in Ose local government, during his appreciation tour the area to thank the people for voting candidates of his party, APC in the last House of […]

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Mammoth crowds receive, applaud Akeredolu in Owo

Kinsmen of Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, in the historical city of Owo have described him as a worthy son of the land who has made them proud through his monumental achievements across the state within two years of his administration. They expressed their joy during his appreciation tour to Owo local government where […]

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