Ondo State Government has declared Monday, 2nd February and Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 as public holidays across the State. It said the work-feee days would enable the state’s residents residents to fully participate in activities lined up to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the creation of the state, a historic milestone that marks five decades […]
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By Steve Otaloro On the 3rd of February, 1976, a new chapter was written into Nigeria’s federal history. Out of the old Western State, and under the decisive leadership of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, Ondo State was born- created to bring governance closer to the people, to recognise identity, and to unlock regional potential. Fifty […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assured that his administration is laying the necessary institutional foundation forr the next era. He recommited to leading the state with justice, integrity and accountability, emphasising that faith and civic responsibility must remain central to leadership and public service. The governor spoke on Friday at the Ondo State […]
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In this report, Fidelis David dissects the N524 billion 2026 budget of the Sunshine State recently signed into law by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, probing whether the ambitious fiscal blueprint will translate into visible change in the daily lives of residents or join the long list of budgets whose impact never fully saw the light of […]
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has ordered the suspension of all proceedings, including the delivery of judgement, in a pre-emptive suit challenging the eligibility of Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, to contest the next governorship election. The order was made in an appeal arising from Suit No. FHC/AK/CS/100/2025: Dr. Akindele Egbuwalo […]
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as Aiyedatiwa charts Ondo 2026 – 2076 Vision By Banji Ayoola Ondo State will honour the first civilian Governor of the old Ondo State, the legendary Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin, at the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation. Notably, Ajasin was the leader of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, the umbrella […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to prioritising effective healthcare delivery across the state. He spoke at the first-quarter meeting of the State Task Force Committee on Primary Health Care, held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Akure on Wednesday. The governor, who was represented by […]
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Years after dumping the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to pursue his governorship ambition, a former Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi has returned to the ruling party. He was the PDP’s candidate in the 2024 governorship election in the state, and he served in the APC administration […]
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Ondo State police boss, CP Adebowale Lawal; Commander, 32 Brigade Artillery of the Nigerian Army, Akure, Brig. Gen. Justin Ifeanyi; and the Olu of Ilu Abo, Oba Olu Falae in his palace during the visit on Monday Gunmen on Sunday night attacked Ilu Abo, the Ondo State domain of a former Secretary to the Federal […]
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Marwa says 15m Nigerians use drugs, Ondo records 336 arrests, 22,316kg seizures The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), has disclosed that about 15 million Nigerians aged between 15 and 64 use drugs, nearly three times the global average. He spoke on Monday […]
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