Politics

Ondo Guber: PDP Demands Change of Resident Electoral Commissioner

As the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State approaches, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its call for the redeployment of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola. The opposition party raised concerns over Babalola’s residency and her potential partiality in overseeing the election. In an open […]

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Ondo Puts an End to Estimated Billing with Distribution of 1 Million Meters to Residents

In its decisive move to eliminate estimated billing in Ondo State, the state government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc. This collaboration aims to provide over one million electricity meters to residents across the state. The initiative, dubbed the “O’datiwa Meters Initiative,” was formalized following a high-level […]

Insecurity

BREAKING: Ondo Governor’s Campaign Coordinator, Abbey Killed

One of the campaign coordinators for Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Alaba Excel Abbey, was tragically assassinated at his home in Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state. The Director-General, David Ajobiewe, condemned the killing and emphasized Abbey’s non-violent nature, urging police to thoroughly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. […]

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Disappearance Of Corpse During Burial Sparks Confusion In Ondo

In a puzzling turn of events, the remains of 63-year-old Olajumoke Julianah Ogunsuyi, scheduled for burial on Saturday, vanished from the morgue of a government hospital, causing bewilderment in Osi town, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Reportedly, the body of the late Mrs. Ogunsuyi had been placed in the mortuary section of […]

Insecurity

Ondo Governor Backs Matawalle Over Self-defence Directive

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has expressed his support for Nigerians to bear arms for self-defence against bandits and terrorists since the Muhammadu Buhari government cannot guarantee their safety and security. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), commended Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State for his call for the people of state acquire […]

Insecurity

Ondo Cancels June 12 Democracy Day Celebration Over Owo Massacre

Ondo State government has cancelled this year’s June 12 Democracy Day celebration, following the terror attack on worshipers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, last week Sunday, which claimed over 50 lives. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Richard Olatunde said that “the cancellation is to enable the entire people of […]