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Adelegbe illuminates Owo/Ose, moves to instal 3,000 solar-powered street light points

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

House of Representatives Committee on Science Research Institutions Chairman and Member representing Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, in Ondo State, Hon. (Dr) Oluwatimehin Adelegbe, has kicked off his programmed illumination of all the communities in the Constituency with at least 3,000 solar-powered street lights. Seen as part of his commitment to delivering tangible democracy dividends to his […]

Human beings on sale in Ondo

October 26, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Female baby sells for N400,000; male N600,000 Police bust baby factory, arrest syndicate Human beings are being offered for sale in Ondo State as a life baby sells for between N400,000 and N600,000 at least. This horrible fact came to the fore on Sunday as the police uncovered a suspected baby factory and human trafficking […]

Aiyedatiwa pays RUGIPO workers salary arrears

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Government has cleared 10 months out of the 13-months salary arrears inherited from previous administrations. Announcing this development on Saturday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said his administration has also approved the payment of the remaining three months’ arrears. The Governor spoke on Saturday during the combined 12th–23rd convocation ceremony of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, […]

TETFund pleased with Ondo Poly

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has passed a vote of confidence on the management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, RUGIPO, in Ondo state for its efficient use of resources allocated to it by the Fund. A statement by John Akinduro, the spokesman to Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, said the fund’s team […]

Ondo transfers UNIMED Teaching Hospital to FG

October 24, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, and Health minister Prof Ali Pate at the ceremony now FUTA Teaching Hospital Ondo State Overnment on Thursday, transfered the Akure Teaching Hospital complex of the state-owned University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) to the Federal Government, in the presence of all stakeholders. Now christened the Federal University of […]

Aiyedatiwa to receive decamping Ondo key opposition politicians

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Convener, Nigeria Workstation, Mr. Kennedy Ikantu Peretei Prominent opposition politicians across party lines in Ondo State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Workstation, have finalised arrangements to decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by High Chief Olutope Adebambo, the Director of Mobilisation, Nigeria Workstation. The […]

UK invests $40m to revive Ondo’s cocoa plantations

October 22, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The United Kingdom has invested $40 million to revive the cocoa plantations in Ondo State. Confirming this development on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital, British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Jonny Baxter, said his country’s engagement with Nigeria had shifted from donor aid to direct investment partnerships that promote shared prosperity. He spoke during […]

No cause for alarm, Ondo Govt assures residents following reported security threat

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Government on Wednesday allayed the fears of reported security threat to some parts of the state, assuring that relevant authorities including security agencies are working round the clock “to prevent and respond to any potential threats.” The assurance, made in a statement by the Information and Orientation Commissioner, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, was in […]

Tinubu’s strength: Reward for party loyalty

October 21, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Jide Oluwajuyitan Loyalty is political party’s highest badge of honour. Therefore parties hardly invest in those with shifting loyalty. Of course the party oligarchy made up investors, former office holders, current office holders, also have obligations to party members. What therefore sustains political party is members’ trust that their leader will always do the […]

APC Ondo reaffirms unity, strength as Tinubu support groups spike

October 21, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has applauded the growing number of Tinubu and APC support groups springing up across the state. In a statement by the its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Steve Otaloro, the party described the development as a clear testimony to its […]