Category: Ondo State

Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku Ondo State Government on Saturday commended the gallant Amotekun operatives and other security agencies for their bravery and professionalism in the successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Akure South Local Government Area. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku,, […]

In two separate midnight operations, three of the health workers who were abducted on Saturday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, and two others have been rescued by the Amotekun Corps operatives. Confirming the rescue on Saturday, the Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye said that the three health workers were rescued at about 4:30 am, […]

Ondo State Government is finalizing plans to set up mobile courts for traffic offenders in the state. The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo SAN, disclosed this on Friday to reporters in Akure, the state capital. He said the planned mobile courts  will solely handle traffic offenses and […]

A non-governmental organisation, Youth Health and Life Skills Development Initiative, has launched a new foundation to address the growing challenges facing adolescents, particularly out-of-school youths. The Foundation, Yetunde Olagbuji Youth Empowerment Seed (YOYES), was unveiled during the 2026 edition of the “Becoming” programme held in Akure, where the convener, Dr. Yetunde Olagbuji presented three books […]

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has emphasised the need for sustained collaboration between the government and private investors to drive effective development across the state. He spoke while delivering his remarks at the commissioning of Kembod Event Centre in Akure, recently. The governor described the edifice as a catalyst for economic vitality, social engagement, […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has rejoiced with the Muslim community over the successful completion of the annual fasting exercise. In a statement on Thursday by its state spokesman, Hon. Muyide Kayode, the party’s State Chairman, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, reportedly described the period as “a very important spiritual moment” for the Muslim […]

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has urged peace, moderation, and vigilance as Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr. He felicitated with the faithful across the state on the joyous occasion marking the successful completion of the Ramadan month. Aiyedatiwa commended the Muslim Ummah for their devotion and sacrifice during Ramadan, noting that “the holy month has once […]

The Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), has facilitated the execution of a Joint Venture Agreement between the State Government and ASB Valiant Company Limited for the revamp, management, and operation of the ODSG 30 MW Tri-Fuel Independent Power Plant (IPP) Project at Ore International Industrial Park, Omotosho, Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area. […]

The police, and the National Security Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, have jointly deployed 4,000 officers and men all over Ondo State to ensure security during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Following are the press releases separately by the state commands of the security agencies: Police spokesman in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, a deputy superintendent, in a statement […]

Amotekun Corps, the local security outfit, has deployed 1,200 personnel across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State to ensure the safety of lives and property during the Eid-el-Fitri celebration. Its Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Wednesday at the command headquarters, noting that the deployment is part of intensified efforts to maintain […]