Ondo State Archives

Mar

01

2024

Governor Aiyedatiwa Swears In New Cabinet Members

News, PoliticsAiyedatiwa, Ondo State, Politics

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of [State Name] has inaugurated six commissioners, eight special advisers, and the new head of service, Bayo Philip, in a ceremony held on Friday. During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the newly appointed officials to view their positions as a call to serve the people diligently. He emphasized the importance of good governance and urged them to prioritize policies aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the citizens. The governor reminded the appointees of the critical nature of the current period, urging them to demonstrate leadership by example and avoid extravagant lifestyles. He also appealed to…

Feb

27

2024

By David Okoye

NLC Urges Taxation of the Rich and Subsidization of the Poor, Rejects IMF Policy

NewsNext Level, Ondo State

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ondo staged a street demonstration in Akure, calling on President Bola Tinubu to implement measures to alleviate historic hardship in the country. Led by NLC Chair Victor Amoko, protesters marched from the NLC secretariat to the governor's office, demanding action to address the high cost of living and inflation. Amoko emphasized the need for the government to reject IMF and World Bank policies, advocating instead for taxing the rich and subsidizing the poor. He also urged the fixing of local refineries and an end to subsidy, along with a halt to increases in school…

Feb

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

I’m alone now, subject to all kinds of mockery. Betty, wife of Akeredolu cries out.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsOndo State, RIP

The widow of the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has expressed that her loss would be deeply felt. The widow said that she will be subjected to ridicule from the public as a result of Akeredolu's passing in her eulogy for her late husband. Betty claims that a lot of people thought her late husband was weak because of his love for her, especially those who were considered to be close to him. She stated in the tribute that the reason the state's citizens despised her was because of her tribe and the way…

Feb

21

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Evangelist, five others found guilty; sentenced to death by hanging over 2022 Ondo Bank robbery

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, Insecurity, Metro, Ondo State

Adewale Adelu, an evangelist, and five other people were found guilty of participating in armed robberies in the state of Ondo State and were sentenced to death by hanging by an Akure High Court. Adelu, Ikechuckwu Maduagwu, Ropo Adeleye, Fayemi Olubusuyi, Dele Otopka, and Bayo Omotosho were among the prisoners convicted of raiding and robbing two commercial banks in Akure and Idanre thirteen years ago. court The former Diamond Bank in Akure, the state capital of Ondo State, and the First Bank in Idanre, the Idanre Local Council headquarters, were locations of the robbery incidents. The case was presided over…

Feb

20

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dignitaries congregate for Akeredolu’s service of songs as tributes flow.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsOndo State, RIP

On Monday, at the Jogor Centre in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, dignitaries honoured the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, with an evening of tributes and a service of songs. During the ceremony, Kayode Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti State, paid respect to Akeredolu, describing him as the leader protecting the defenceless people of Southwest Nigeria. "His unwavering support for community policing has now received widespread acceptance, extending beyond political boundaries," he declared. "Serving the public good and creating a united nation brought him the most joy. He spoke truth to power without fear." Other dignitaries…