May Day: Aiyedatiwa recommits to workers’ welfare

says Govt to revisit SUBEB recruitment irregularities, absorb qualified applicants Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has recommitted his administration to workers’s improved welfare, security and sustainable development. He gave the pledge on Friday at this year’s Workers’ Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Akure, the state capital. Stressing his commitment […]

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RUGIPO’s workers not happy on Workers’ Day – Ojo

By Banji Ayoola A former spokesman of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, in Ondo State, RUGIPO, Mr Samuel O.. Ojo (JP), has lamented that the workers at the institution are not happy on a day set aside to celebrate workers worldwide. In a statement commemorating the day, he noted that the lingering problems at the institution […]

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RUGIPO debunks misleading report, clarifies identity in death

By Banji Ayoola Authorities of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, RUGIPO, have debunked what they called a misleading report about a dead young man identified wrongly as a student of the institution. The deceased, Mr Audi Emmanuel, reportedly died at his residence at Emure Ile, near Owo, few days ago. But RUGIPO’s Management in […]

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Let RUGIPO rejoice, stakeholder counsels Ondo Govt

By Banji Ayoola A stakeholder in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, Mr S. O. Ojo has counseled the Ondo State Government on how to resolve the problems plaguing the institution. He advised the government to take a proactive action and rule with the fear of God, noting that “when the righteous rule, the people they […]

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2027: Ondo ex speaker Jumoke Akindele declares senatorial bid

A former speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Jumoke Akindele, has declared her bid to contest the seat of Ondo South Senatorial District in the Senate in the 2007 elections. On speculation over a possible earlier vacancy before 2027, Akindele made it clear that she prefers to contest the full 2027 mandate […]

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Aiyedatiwa dissolves boards of parastatals, commissions

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dissolved the boards of parastatals and commissions. Also, he said that tenores of education secretaries in the state 18 councils has expired. A statement by the Governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said: “The Ondo State Government announces the expiration of tenure and consequent dissolution of the Boards of some Parastatals […]

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Primaries: How power struggles threaten Ondo APC’s unity

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Photo: Ondo State Government House By Peter Dada The race to 2027 has begun, but within the Ondo APC, it is already turning into a battle of survival. Behind official assurances of unity lies a widening struggle for control, influence, and party tickets that could shape the state’s political direction […]

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RUGIPO Acting Rector assumes duty amid workers’ rousing welcome, seeks support for full resumption

Acting Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, Engr. (Dr.) Lawson Olorunwa Sunday, The Acting Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, Engr. (Dr.) Lawson Olorunwa Sunday, has formally assumed duty at the institution. He assumed duty on Monday, 27th April, 2026 and was given a warm and enthusiastic welcome from members of staff at […]

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APC commends Aiyedatiwa for fostering unity, internal democracy, inclusiveness

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his exemplary leadership in fostering unity, inclusiveness and internal democracy within the party. In a statement on Sunday by its state spokesman, Mr Steve Otaloro, the party noted the governor’s consultative engagement with critical stakeholders statewide in seeking consensus on the […]

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2007: Aiyedatiwa lists criteria to pick APC candidates

cautions aspirants against do-or-die politics Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has listed merit, loyalty and winnability as the major criteria to pick the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidates for the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu, as the APC national leader, few days ago, had given the governor’s on the party’s platform the free […]

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