The Lanre Briggs Foundation has awarded fully funded university scholarships to 22 students of Imade College, Owo, Ondo State. Founder of the Foundation, Mr. Olanrewaju Briggs, said the gesture was driven by the growing inability of many parents to afford university education for their children and wards. He lamented that many brilliant students often dropped […]
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Mr. John Paul Akinduro representing the Ondo State Deputy Governor at the investiture of Dr. Caroline Ndubuisi as the 6th national chairperson of the Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) Ondo State Government has recommended the deployment of AI, ethics, and inclusivity in tax administration in the country. These, it believes, would ensure a more […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Ondo State Government have disagreed sharply on the security situation in the state. While the party raised an alarm at the situation which it described as worsening, the government called the party irresponsible. In fact, the party demanded that the governor donates his alleged N1.2 billion monthly security […]
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– promises to parley with Benin-Owena River Basin Authority on agric, water development – Govt mulls creation of farming zones for displaced local farmers Ondo State Hovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged his administration’s full support and collaboration with the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) to boost agricultural production, enhance water resource management, and promote […]
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By Wale Omolegbon Odusola I saw a post flying around and written by one Shola Elekan and quoting the constitutional provisions that permit Mr. Ayedatiwa (Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa) to run for another term in office. I saw that as an attempt to distract Mr. Governor. My answer to the post is simple. As far as […]
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– We’ll win medals, athletes promise Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has challenged the state contigent at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta to break the state’s record at the competition. The Governor, who was among the dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the Gateway Games at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta […]
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Adepoyigi Kidnappers have killed the chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ward 5 of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr Nelson Adepoyigi. Ose Local Government chairman, Mr Clement Ojo confirmed thid in a statement on Sunday, describing the incident as sad and painful. His words, “While we are grateful that the […]
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Ondo State Government has vowed to revisit projects abandoned by previous administrations to rid the state of uncompleted structures and reduce wastage of resources. Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Abiola Olawoye, said yhis is part of efforts of the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa towards urban regeneration, especially in Akure, the State […]
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Gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 5, Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi. The state police command’s spokesmam, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday in Akure, said that police had launched a manhunt to arrest the perpetrators. […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a six-man Panel of Inquiry on the communal crisis in Ugbonla community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the State. This followed the recent violent clashes in the Ugbo-Ugbonla community over traditional leadership which led to loss of life and destruction of properties. His spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed […]
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