LG fund diversion: Ondo APC debunks SDP’s allegation

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has debunked the alleged diversion of Local Governments funds by the state government. In a statement on Sunday by its Director, Media & Publicity, Mr.Steve Otaloro, the party rejected “the recent allegations made by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) regarding the diversion of local government funds […]

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Common entrance exam holds tomorrow in Ondo

The Common Entrance Examination into public secondary schools in Ondo State will hold tomorrow, Saturday, 28 June, 2025. The examination, also known as Placement Examination will take place simultaneously at designated centres across the 18 Local Government Area of the state. This was announced n a statement by the Director, Information and Media, Mr Olaoluwa […]

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Oduduwa Women Advocacy Initiative flays Betty Akeredolu’s derogatory remarks on Olowo

President, Oduduwa Women Advocacy Initiative, Erelu Modupe Akindele demands apology from ex-Ondo first lady Oduduwa Women Advocacy Initiative has flayed the alleged derogatory outburst of the widow of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Betty, against the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye. The group, in a statement by its President, who is also a chieftain of […]

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Ondo replies Catholic church, says Owo cenotaph was demolished after due consultation, promises new one

Ondo State Government has reacted to the displeasure expressed by the Catholic church over the demolition of the Owo cenotaph built in honour of the worshippers who were massacred in 2022 by terrorists. The Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Most Revd Jude Arogundade, had in a statement condemned the demolition by the state government and […]

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Aiyedatiwa recommits to youth development

Adelami Hundreds of youths across Ondo state, on Wednesday, gathered in Akure to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ondo State Youth Network (OSYN). The event, which had in attendance major stakeholders from the public and private sectors, was an avenue to stir conversations around youth inclusion in leadership and national development. Addressing the gathering, Governor […]

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Catholic church condemns demolition of Owo massacre victims’ cenotaph

The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has faulted the demolition of the cenotaph built by the state government in honour of the victims of the gruesome June 5, 2022, terrorist attack on worshippers at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo. The cenotaph, built by the administration of the departed former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to immortalise the […]

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Olowo becomes Ondo Obas’ chairman

Aiyedatiwa urges monarchs on security, communal peace, reaffirms commitment to traditional institution Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to upholding and strengthening the traditional institution, describing it as the bedrock of society and a vital partner in the state’s pursuit of sustainable development. He made this commitment on Tuesday, […]

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