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Hope brightens as RUGIPO Management, unions meet over strike, seek new way forward

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Banji Ayoola Hope brightened on Monday of an end to the ongoing strike at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, any moment from now, as the institution’s Management and workers’ unions met, and pledged cooperation on finding new ways to resolve the crisis. In fact, contrary to what had been prevailing, the atmosphere surrounding […]

‘Let every group campaign for Tinubu,’ support groups rubbish Ondo APC registration directive

April 19, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Fifteen support groups in Ondo State campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in the 2027 elections have rejected the registration directive by the state’s chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC. Following is the full text of their joint statement directed at the APC leadership in the state, dated April 18: JOINT STATEMENT OF APC SUPPORT […]

RUGIPO Management commends Aiyedatiwa for clearing staff salaries, confirming Rector’s appointment

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Rector, RUGIPO, Dr. Olorunwa Simon Adegun The Management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, RUGIPO, has commended Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for clearing outstanding staff salaries, and confirming the appointment of Dr. Olorunwa Simon Adegun as the substantive Rector. In a statement by the Senior Assistant Registrar, Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Olumide Olugosi, the […]

“Enough Is Enough”: Idogun Leaders Demand Regent, Reject Monarch

April 17, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Leadership Vacuum in Idogun: Stakeholders Call for Regent Appointment Community leaders and stakeholders in the governing affairs of Idogun land in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have appealed to the state government to allow the appointment of a regent to occupy the vacuum in the obaship, owing to the outrage that led to […]

Ondo APC directs mandatory registration of support groups, others

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has directed all support groups within the party to register themselves with the State Party Secretariat for proper profiling, coordination, and identification. In a statement by its state spokesman, Otunba Muyide Kayode, the party said: *The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State hereby directs all political […]

Ondo former Deputy Governor Agboola joins senatorial race

April 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State former Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi has joined the senatorial race to represent the state’s southern district in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Also, a former member of the House of Representatives between 2007 and 2011, Ajayi declared his senatorial bid at a press conference in Akure where he spoke glowingly […]

RUGIPO bounces back to normal life as Aiyedatiwa clears staff salary arrears, confirms Rector’s appointment

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, bounced back to normal life on Wednesday as Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa cleared the outstanding three months’ salary arrears of the institution’s workers. Also, he confirmed the appointment of the Rector, Dr. Simeon Olorunwa Adegun, who has been on the seat in acting capacity […]

Aiyedatiwa rolls out measures to crush insecurity

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has announced a planned support for local hunters, and establishment of security posts in trouble spots as part of drastic measures to tackle insecurity in the state. Besides, security agencies, including the police, Civil Defence Corps and the military, are working in collaboration with local hunters and vigilantes to […]

Ajobiewe joins Ondo Assembly race for Akoko South West constituency 1

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Hon David Ajobiewe appeals to party leaders, stakeholders to okay Ward 3 APC State chairman Kolawole commends Ajobiewe for dedication, contributions to party, community A prominent politician in Akoko South West Local Government , Hon. David Ajobiewe, has formally declared his intention to contest the Akoko South West Constituency I, Oka Akoko seat in the […]