The governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration has repositioned the civil service of the state to meet international standards. The governor made the statement while declaring open the 9th annual conference of the Ondo state chapter of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), held in Akure, on Friday. Represented […]
By Kemi Olatunde Drugs or health commodities donated by partners with less than six months’ expiration are no longer acceptable in Ondo State. This move is aimed at eradicating the incidence of expired drugs in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Ministry of Health, Dr Adeniran Ikuomola, stated this on Thursday during a meeting […]
For the second time in less than seven months, a lawmaker representing Ose Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Chief Olatunji Oshati ‘Maxima,’ has empowered farmers in his constituency. According to him, this will enable them to embark on wet season farming. The event, held at the Ose Local Government Council Secretariat, Ifon, […]
By Kayode Afolabi, Ore Pandemonium broke out in the Iwofun area of Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State, as a farmer identified as Monday allegedly stabbed his friend, fondly called Aboki, to death. The incident, which occurred early on Friday, caused panic among residents in the area when our correspondent visited. Some residents who spoke […]
The spectre which had haunted the reconstruction project at Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure has finally been exorcised with the contract award and commencement of work on the football pitch. In 2012, the Ondo State government laid an artificial grass turf on the pitch to satisfy the yearnings of Sunshine Stars Football Club and other […]
The Ondo State Government has not abandoned the renovation of Akure Stadium, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has disclosed. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, while reacting to the communique issued by the Ondo State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) regarding the “abandonment” of the […]
By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State, has confirmed a building collapse which reportedly led to the death of a middle-aged woman, identified as Idowu. Reports stated that the unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday in Ifetedo town, Osun State, claiming the life of the deceased. The Osun NSCDC […]
Sports Writers Association Of Nigeria (SWAN) Ondo State chapter has commended the board of the state football Agency (ODSFA) under the leadership of Otunba Bamidele Ologunloluwa for the procurement of Laptop and a three in – one Printer for the association. The association tasked the board of ODSFA-parents of Sunshine Stars, to do everything possible […]
By Babatunde Ayedoju In continuation of its efforts towards cushioning the effects of the current economic hardship on the masses, the Honourable Abiola Makinde and Dr Mrs. Rhoda Makinde Initiative (HAMDROMI), in conjunction with the Odatiwa Political Movement, has rounded off its distribution of food items to women in Akure South Local Government Area of […]
By Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa The Vice-Chancellor of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, has emphasised the institution’s unique location as a strategic advantage for achieving excellence in the Blue Economy. Speaking at the SIWES directors and coordinators meeting held on Thursday, Prof. Ologunorisa noted that OAUSTECH’s proximity to […]
