Akeredolu warns against dumping of refuse in drainage

By Chris Chimezie | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), last week, was fully engaged with activities aimed at further transforming the Sunshine State and making the environment more conducive for citizens of the state. Among such activities was the  inspection of the ongoing channelisation project of Odo-Ala River that flows through the Akure […]

Sustain youth entrepreneurship programmes, Akeredolu urges BoI

By Chris Chimezie | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has appealed to the Bank of Industry (BoI) to continue to assist young Nigerians in their business ventures so as to reduce over-reliance on white collar jobs. Akeredolu made the appeal  when an indigene of the state, Mr Oladimeji Olatunde showcased an award plaque […]

Rams’ prices soar as muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir

By Jubril Bada | As  muslim faithful in Ondo State join their counterparts across the world tomorrow to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, prices of rams have increased tremendously in the state. Ram is the major animal used by muslims across the world for sacrifice during the annual Islamic festival. A market survey conducted by […]

Ritual: Mad woman  butchered in Ikare

From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko. | The people of the ancient town of Ikare-Akoko woke up on Sunday morning to meet the mutilated corpse of a middle aged woman who was murdered in a bizarre manner. The woman, who  was slaughtered in a callous and wicked manner had her private part removed while parts of […]

Ondo  establishes GUANGDONG Free Trade Zone

By Olusola Alatise | In her drive to achieve rapid industrialisation  and enhance socio-economic development of Ondo state, the State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredoluis collaborating with a team of expatriates and management of ZGM Investment Group of Companies Limited  from Ogun State to establish Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Ondo State.  When established, about 25 companies […]

PDP primaries: Dankwambo solicits Ondo delegates’ support

By Jubril Bada | As presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) indicate interests to secure the party’s ticket ahead of the 2019 general elections, Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Ibrahim Dankwambo has visited Ondo State to solicit the support of the party’s delegates in the Southwest zone of the country. The Governor, who […]

Land use charge: Deji commends Akeredolu’s political will

By Fatima Muraina | The Deji and paramount ruler of Akure kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun 11 has commended the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN for having the political will to implement the land use charge which had been enacted to law since 2014. Oba Aladetoyinbo said this while playing host to […]

Man sleeps with daughter

From Jimoh Ahmed, Owo | A middle aged man, simply known as Rotimi and popularly called Baba Suwe was on Friday caught red handed having carnal knowledge of her teenage daughter. The incident which happened at Dedeigbo Street, Uloro quarters in Owo, headquarters of Owo local government has continued to baffle many residents who are […]

Man, 30, arraigned for alleged theft

From Jimoh Ahmed, Owo | A 30-year-old man, Oyetunji Idowu has appeared before an Owo Chief Magistrate Court for theft. Oyetunji was brought before the court on a three-count charge of stealing, preventing investigation and perverting the course of justice. The accused person was said to have stolen aTecno Wx4 handset  valued N30,000 and  deliberately […]

APC primary: ‘Boroffice can’t decide for the party’

All progressives  Congress, APC Ondo State  has declared that the Senator representing  Ondo North Senatorial District, Prof Ajayi Boroffice has no             power to speak for the party on  the nature of their  primaries.       According to a release signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of the party in the State Steve  Otaloro the […]