COVID-19: ODSG sets for new guidelines

By Adekola Afolabi The Ondo State Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID-19 has revealed that reopening of educational institutions in the state was under review. The Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, who made the revelation during a media briefing on COVID-19 in Akure, the Ondo state capital, explained that there would be a comprehensive review […]

COVID-19: Osun reopens schools Sept 21

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo Osun State Government has announced September 21, as the reopening of schools for academic session. Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode disclosed this in Osogbo at the end of the State Executive Council meeting. According to her, stakeholders are expected to continue to put protocols in place towards the […]

‘Equipment will improve learning of Science and Tech’

By Kehinde Oluwatayo   Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Pastor Femi Agagu has described the distribution of Science, Technology equipment and Mathematics training kits to state public secondary schools as another stepping stone by the present administration towards improving the quality of teaching and learning of the subjects. He said this during […]

LG polls: 199 councillors get certificates of return

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) yesterday presented certificates of return to the newly elected local government councillors in 199 out of 203 wards of the state. Presenting certificates to the councillors, the commission chairman, Prof Yomi Dinakin recalled that local government election was conducted by the commission on Saturday, August […]

NURTW boss rallies support for Akeredolu’s re-election

By Bukola Olamona Residents of Okeya Community in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State have been advised to throw their weight behind the government of the day which is making frantic efforts towards community development across the state. Chairman of Ondo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade […]

CNPP condemns spate of political violence

By Saheed Ibrahim The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP in Ondo state has condemned the incessant political violence in the state ahead of the October 10 gubernatorial election. Speaking on behalf of the body, which has 40 political parties as members, the Chairman, Com. Rotimi Buoboye called on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Senate President, […]

Ondo 2020:Group tasks INEC, security agencies on credible polls

Victor Akinkuolie Ado-Ekiti As the October 2020 governorship election in Ondo State draws near, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies in the country have been charged to faithfully work towards delivering a free, fair and credible exercise. A pan-Yoruba socio/cultural group, the Agbajowo Advocacy for Yoruba People’s Right (AAYPR) in a […]

Ondo APC congratulates Bello on victory at Supreme Court

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has congratulated the governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on his victory at the Supreme Court. Chairman of the party,Mr Ade Adetimehin in a statement signed by the party’s state publicity secretary, Alex Kalejaye and made available to newsmen in Akure described the […]

ONDO 2020: APC flags-off campaign Saturday

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo The flag-off rally for the re-election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, and his running mate, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa will hold on Saturday. The rally is billed to hold at the Akure township stadium. According to a statement by the Spokesperson, Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation, Mr Richard Olatunde the national leaders of the All Progressives […]

Ilaje APC leaders applaud Akeredolu on choice of Aiyedatiwa

Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa All Progressives Congress (APC) Leaders in Ilaje Local government area of Ondo State have commended Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for choosing one of them as running mate in the forthcoming October 10, gubernatorial election. This was disclosed at a meeting held at Igbokoda in Ilaje local government. The gathering brought together all the […]