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BREAKING: Court scraps Ondo LCDAs

June 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has scrapped the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) established by the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s administration. In a landmark ruling,…

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Ondo State Governor Suspends all Caretaker Chairmen Amid Legal Battle

January 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has taken a decisive step by suspending the caretaker chairmen overseeing the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the…

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Let’s put the hardships caused by Tinubu behind us, APC to Nigerians

December 26, 2023 Omajemite Don

…Amidst Hardships and Political Uncertainty.    In a bid to foster unity and celebrate the festive season with love, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo has urged Christians to…

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Ondo Govt Breaks Silence on Forgery of Akeredolu’s Signature

November 30, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Ondo State Government Refutes Signature Forgery Allegations .   In a swift response to circulating allegations, the Ondo State Government has vehemently denied claims that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s signature is…

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Tension in Ondo over plot to unseat Governor Akeredolu

November 27, 2023 Omajemite Don

Tension in Ondo as Lawmakers Convene Amidst Political Crisis. Tensions are rising in Ondo as lawmakers in the state House of Assembly gather for their first plenary on Tuesday, November…

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Ondo Community Leader Donates N10m Gadgets To Security Agencies

October 9, 2023 Ogheneyoma Grace

Ondo Community Leader Donates N10 Million Worth of Security Gadgets to Local Agencies Ondo State, Nigeria – Chief Idowu Asonja, a prominent community leader in Ondo State and the State…

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Federal High Court Halts Impeachment of Ondo Deputy Governor, See details 

September 26, 2023 News Agency Of Nigeria

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has issued an injunction preventing the Ondo House of Assembly from impeaching Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa based on allegations of gross misconduct.…

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Heartbreaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Police Officer To Death at Ondo Checkpoint

July 24, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

On Sunday, July 23, 2023, a tragic incident occurred on the Benin-Owo Expressway at Ifon in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, resulting in the death of an…

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Disquiet In Ondo As Deputy Gov Allegedly make big moves against Governor Akeredolu amidst his alleged health challenges

June 12, 2023 Media Partner

Disquiet In Ondo As Deputy Gov Allegedly Moves Against Governor Akeredolu, Exco Divided   Members of the Ondo State Executive Council are gripped by significant tension.   The rumoured intention…

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Ondo poly lecturers begin indefinite strike days to First semester exam

June 9, 2023 Media Partner

Ondo poly lecturers begin strike over unpaid 13 months salary   The lecturers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, have initiated industrial action to protest non-payment of 13 months’…

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Suspect jumps through court window, flees after remand order

June 6, 2023 Media Partner

Suspect jumps through court window, flees after remand order in Ondo   At the Ondo State Magistrate Court in Odigbo, the capital of the Odigbo Local Government Area of the…

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Top Amotekun officer slumps, dies in Osun

June 5, 2023 Media Partner

Amotekun officer slumps, dies in Osun   Eluwanda Demilade, a man serving with Osun Amotekun, reportedly collapsed and died on his farmland. On Saturday, the deceased, who served with the…

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Ondo Deputy Governor Breaks Silence On Alleged Domestic Violence

June 5, 2023 Media Partner

Ondo Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa Breaks Silence On Alleged Domestic Violence   Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has denied the allegation that he frequently beat his…

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PDP asks Rotimi Akeredolu to resign amidst Death Rumours

June 3, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to step down from his position if he is unable to carry out his…

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Ondo State Assembly gets new speaker (Photo)

June 3, 2023 Media Partner

Olamide Oladiji Emerges as the New Speaker of Ondo State Assembly   The Ondo State House of Assembly has chosen a new speaker to preside over its deliberations for the…

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[Full List] APC Suspends 31 Top party members, give strong reason

May 13, 2023 Media Partner

Ondo APC Suspends 31 Members   The All Progressives Congress has suspended thirty-one members in the Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State.   In a letter sent…

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Popular Pastor Bags 18 years jail term for impregnating 15-year-old girl

May 13, 2023 Media Partner

Pastor impregnates 15-year-old during ‘deliverance’, jailed 18 years   A man, Ajayi Famakinwa, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by an Ondo State High Court in Akure, the state…

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Popular first class Monarch bags 10 years jail term

May 12, 2023 Media Partner

Ondo Monarch Handed 10-years Jail Term For Unlawfully Demolishing Palm Trees And Food Crops In A Church   Oba Adewale Sunday Boboye of the Ajagun Ode of Ode community in…

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EFCC Arraigns Ondo Speaker, Others For Fraud

April 25, 2023 Media Partner

EFCC Arraigns Bamidele Oloyelogun, Ondo Speaker, Others For Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed charges against Bamidele Oloyelogun, speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly. Oloyelogun…

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INEC Chairman, Mahmood is a colossal failure, embarrassment – wife of APC governor fumes

April 19, 2023 Jake Clifford

INEC Chairman, Mahmood is a colossal failure, embarrassment – wife of APC governor fumes     Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the wife of the Governor of Ondo State, on Sunday lashed out…

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