The Ondo State Government has fixed the cut-off marks for admission into public Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 1) statewide for the 2026/2027 academic session at 300 marks. According to the state’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology successful candidates must score at least 300 marks in the admission assessment. Aimed at ensuring that only qualified […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised succour for traders affected by the fire that recently destroyed parts of Sabo Market, Ore, in Odigbo Local Government area of the state. Specifically, the incident, which occurred on August 12, destroyed shops and goods estimated at millions of naira, resulting in significant financial losses for the affected […]
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The Ondo State Government has debunked a reported rift between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Engagement, Mr Steve Bayode, titled “Unverified Claims Cannot Define Aiyedatiwa Administration”, the government said there is no crisis between the two contrary to […]
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Veteran labour leader Pastor Oyekan Arije, has passed on. Aged 87, he died on Tuesday morning according to his family. A statement on behalf of his family by Prince Babatunde Arije said, “With total submission to the will of Almighty God, the family of Pa Oyekan Arije announces his passing in the early hours of […]
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Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Engagement. Mr Steve Otaloro Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed APC Director of Media & Publicity and seasoned public relations practitioner, Steve Otaloro, as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Engagement. Otaloro, a prominent political communicator and media strategist from Idoani in Ose Local […]
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Aiyedatiwa approves pharmaceutical, life sciences hub to strengthen drug distribution, diagnostic capacity Ondo State Government has unveiled a fresh healthcare reform agenda focused on medicines security, local pharmaceutical production, improved diagnosis, clinical nutrition and increased private-sector participation in the health sector. This was disclosed by the Senior Consultant on Pharmaceutical and Medical Investments to the […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assented to the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, strengthening the legal and institutional framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution across the State. The new law, which was passed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, amends the Ondo State Electric Power Sector Law, 2020, and […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that contrary to wide belief, albinism is not contagious but an ordinary genetic condition. He urged Nigerians to discard the erroneous myths, misconceptions and discrimination against persons with albinism as he provided sunscreens, sunblocks and financial assistance to 360 persons with albinism across the 18 local government areas […]
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A former aspirant who took part in the recent senatorial primary of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Dr Olumuyiwa Adu has reaffirmed his support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He made the declaration on Thursday during the visit of the party’s state executive to him at his Alagbaka, Akure home The visit was in […]
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Ex-Vice President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the freezing of the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,vEFCC. He described the action as a dangerous assault on democracy ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued by his Senior […]
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