By David Akinadewo | Two state governors are billed to grace the centenary anniversary celebrations of Òndo Boys’ High School (OBHS), Ondo, the first community sponsored secondary school in Nigeria. The governors are; Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), Ondo and Dr Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state. This was disclosed by the President General of OBHS Alumni […]
By Kemi Olatunde | A mini teaching hospital will be established at the Ondo State School of Health Technology. Principal of the school, Dr Felix Olawoye made the disclosure while monitoring the probation examinations organized for year one students of the school in Akure. According to him, the health facility will be used as a […]
By Adekola Afolabi & Chris Chimezie | As workers jockeyed for a new minimum wage of N30,000 across the country, the labour force in Ondo State yesterday expressed confidence in the ability of the state government to pay the anticipated wage. The vote of confidence was passed by the National President of the NLC, Comrade […]
Victor Akinkuolie , Ado-Ekiti | Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, has said the Kayode Fayemi administration has brought smiles to the people through policies executed since coming to power in October 2018. Egbeyemi said the state government has paid one month salary arrears owed by the Ayodele Fayose administration to civil servants while […]
By Evelyn Omotoye | Officers in charge of salary and pension payment in the Ondo State Integrated Payroll System (IPS), have been warned to desist from any form of sharp practices and fraudulent acts or face the consequences of illegality. The Ondo State Head of Service, Mr Toyin Akinkuotu Esq gave the warning during a […]
By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | Civil servants in Ondo State have been charged to rededicate themselves to duties in the new year for effective service delivery. The Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Women Affairs, Mrs Titi Adeyemi gave the charge yesterday during the new year prayer meeting of the state Ministry of Women […]
By Mary Agidi | The first of its kind computerised vehicle inspection service is set to commence in Ondo state as the needed machines have been installed. The computerised vehicle inspection service would be used to diagnose vehicle’s parts to ensure it is fit to be on the road in order to avert accidents. Disclosing […]
By Mary Agidi | Ondo State Pools, Betting and Lottery Board, has said it targets to generate about one billion naira to the government’s coffer this year. This it intends to achieve through regulation of betting centres and organisation of lotto ticketing activities across the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Mr. Akinya Olubodun, […]
From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado Ekiti | Ekiti state government has solicited the support of traditional rulers and chiefs to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. The state Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, made the call while receiving members of the Association of Ekiti Traditional Chieftaincy holders in his office in Ado-Ekiti. Egbeyemi, […]
By Kayode Olabanji | An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Oke-Eda, yesterday ordered the remand of a middle-aged man, Busuyi Ilesanmi, who allegedly used a locally made ring to beat one Akeem Olanipekun to death. The police dragged 35-year-old accused person before the Magistrate, Mrs Victoria Bob-Manuel on a count-charge of murder. The prosecution […]
