pays tributes to founding fathers; to constitute 50th anniversary committee Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, says the State is making steady progress towards a destination of all-round development and prosperity. He stated this in his message to the people of the State to mark its 49th creation anniversary . Ondo State, carved out […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his Deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami at the tribunal – ‘We’re confident of victory’ Ondo state Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his confidence in the credibility of the November 16, 2024 governorship election, stating that the people of Ondo State voted overwhelmingly for the right candidate. Speaking after attending […]
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has disclosed that the workers of Owena Press Limited, publishers of the state-owned The Hope newspaper have not been included in the new minimum wage payment approved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a communique at the end of its January 2025 Congress, the union called on the Nigeria Labor […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe what it described as the ‘2025 Ondo Budget of Looting’ In a statement by its state’s spokesman Hon Kennedy Ikantu Peretei the party said: “Our party calls on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to be thorough in […]
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We’re attracting investments – Aiyedatiwa A former Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr Funso Kupolokun is leading a fresh bid to explore new oil fields in Ondo State. Kupolokun, who is the chairman of Sahara Energy, on Tuesday visited Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the company set to start off its operations […]
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Alleging widespread manipulation by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has rejected the results of Saturday’s local government elections in Ondo State. In a statement by its State Chairman, Mr. Gbenga Akinbuli, the party faulted the election as fraudulent, as it was allegedly marred by intimidation of opposition members, non-provision […]
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, on Sunday suspended its plan to picket The Hope tomorrow as the newspaper’s management reinstated the Editor, Mr. Akin Adubuola and other top editorial staff earlier redeployed. In a statement by its State Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite, and Secretary, Mr. Olaoluwa Meshack, the union said that […]
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An Akure High Court on Tuesday discharged and acquitted the immediate past Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Bamidele David Oleyelogun, and two others of alleged corruption. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), had, three years ago alleged the three of misappropriation of 2.4 million naira belonging to the State Assembly. Specifically, […]
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rallies support for widows, other dependents of fallen heroes As a touching act of compassion to mark his 60th birthday, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted the prerogative of mercy to 40 prisoners, demonstrating his commitment to rehabilitation and the transformative potential of second chances. The gesture was to mark his 60th birthday. The […]
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As preparations intensify for the January 18th local government elections in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has met with the chairmanship, vice-chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 18 local government areas of the state. The event, held at the Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Akure, brought together party […]
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