Ondo State

Gunmen Kill FUTA Deputy Registrar, Shoot Driver

Gunmen Kill FUTA Deputy Registrar, Shoot Driver

January 18, 2021 8:25 am

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, over the weekend killed a Deputy Registrar of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Dr Amos Arijesuyo.

The Deputy Registrar who was returning to Akure from Ibadan, Oyo State capital to Akure, the Ondo State capital was attacked by bandits operating on the Ilesa-Akure highway.

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Arijesuyo, who worked at the Guidance and Counselling unit of the Students Affairs Department of the University, was said to have been attacked alongside his driver and one other unidentified person at Iwaraja Area of Ilesa- Akure …

Court Reinstates 32 Sacked Ekiti Varsity Workers

Court Reinstates 32 Sacked Ekiti Varsity Workers

December 22, 2020 3:08 am

The Nigeria National Industrial Court, sitting in Akure, Ondo State has reinstated 32 out of over 900 workers sacked by the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) in December last year.

According to report, the institution’s management had on December 5, 2019 erroneously sacked over 900 of its workforce for alleged certificate forgery, irregular appointment, and overage among other sundry allegations that contravened its conditions of service.

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But in a suit number NICN/AD/03/2020, 32 technologists out of the 900 sacked workers dragged EKSU, EKSU Governing Council …

20 Feared Dead As Truck Runs Into Ondo Market

20 Feared Dead As Truck Runs Into Ondo Market

October 31, 2020 9:16 pm

Many people were feared killed in a road accident that occured at Ibaka area of  Akungba Akoko,  Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday evening .

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It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer which veered into a market, killing many people .

According to an eyewitness, the trailer loaded with bags of rice had a brake failure,  causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and entered into a market where it killed many people.

The eyewitness said, ‘The accident occurred about 7.30pm, when the …

Gov. Akeredolu visits Oyetola over #EndSARS attack

Governor Akeredolu Visits Oyetola Over #EndSARS Attack

October 19, 2020 5:11 am
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Sunday, paid a solidarity visit to his Osun counterpart, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the attack on his convoy by armed thugs that allegedly infiltrated the ranks of the #EndSARS protesters in Osogbo.

Akeredolu, who described the attack as shocking, appealed to the protesting youths to give the government time to attend to their demands and interests.

He commended the security aides of Gov. Oyetola for not fighting back, saying that the situation would have resulted in an unpleasant outcome that will make nonsense …

My re-election, reward for hard work — Akeredolu

My Re-Election, Reward For Hard Work – Akeredolu

October 11, 2020 3:07 pm

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described his re-election as the reward for hard work, dedication, focus, honesty and patriotism.

Akeredolu was re-elected with 29,2830 votes to defeat the candidate of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, who had 19,5791 votes at the just-concluded Ondo governorship election.

Akeredolu made the assertion in Akure on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the election which he won by a margin of 97,039 votes.

He said that his re-election was an indication of his administration’s performance in the last three and a half years.…

Makinde Is A Disgrace To Public Decency - Akeredolu

Makinde Is A Disgrace To Public Decency – Akeredolu

October 9, 2020 11:09 am

Candidate of the All Progressive Congress in the governorship election in Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has lashed the Peoples Democratic Party for raising false alarm over the appointment of a Returning Officer for this Saturday’s election.

Akeredolu said that “As at the time he raised the objection, INEC had not even announced the appointment of a Returning Officer for this Saturday’s election.

Recall that the Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the Governorship election in Ondo State, Seyi Makinde had rejected the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, as the Chief …

US Sues For Free, Fair Election Ahead Of Ondo Poll

US Sues For Free, Fair Election Ahead Of Ondo Poll

October 9, 2020 6:04 am

The United States of America has reinstated its commitment to free, fair, and inclusive election in not only Ondo State but Africa at large and towards defending democracy.

In a statement released by the US government and signed by Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, the US said it would watch closely the actions of individuals who interfered in the democratic process and would not hesitate to consider consequences.

It also stated that Visa restriction would be placed on those responsible for election-related violence.

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Furthermore, the statement …

#OndoDecides2020 - Yiaga Africa trains, deploys 646 observers

#OndoDecides2020: Yiaga Africa Trains, Deploys 646 Observers

October 4, 2020 2:57 pm

Yiaga Africa on Sunday said it has trained and would deploy a total of 646 observers for the 10 October gubernatorial election in Ondo state.

The Executive Director of the citizen-led movement, Samson Itodo, in a statement, disclosed that the training was held in 47 centres spread across all 18 LGAs in the state.

Beneficiaries of the training included 600 polling unit observers, 27 local government area observers and 18 collation center observers.

Read Also: Yiaga Africa Affirms INEC Result

‘The 18 Collation Centre observers will deploy to all 18 Local Government Area collation centres to observe, document and report

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I Won’t Hesitate To Kick Out Disloyal Aides – Akeredolu

Those Promising Tuition Fees Reduction Are Deceitful – Akeredolu

October 4, 2020 4:28 am
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Saturday said that those promising drastic reduction in tuition fees in the state are being deceitful.

Akeredolu said this during an interactive with the youth and students of various associations in the state’s tertiary institutions in Akure.

The Ondo State governorship election comes up on Oct. 10.

Akeredolu said that it would be difficult for the state to operate three state universities successfully without increment of tuition fees.

The governor said that he could not afford to lie to the electorate on his achievements and the actual situation of things in the state …

Amotekun Corps Apprehends 3 Suspected Kidnappers In Ondo (1)

Amotekun Corps Apprehends 3 Suspected Kidnappers In Ondo

September 3, 2020 1:16 pm

The Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun Corps has arrested three suspected kidnappers operating in the state.

It was gathered that the three members of the kidnap syndicate were nabbed by Amotekun operatives following the abduction of a businessman, Mr Kunle Agbayewa at a popular sawmill in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state.

Following the arrest of the suspects by men of the indigenous security outfit, they were subsequently handed over to the state police command.

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Agbayewa abduction was coming after the Medical Director of the General Hospital, Idoani, …

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu Pleads With APC To Shun Violence

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu Pleads With APC To Shun Violence

August 26, 2020 4:01 pm

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Wednesday pleaded with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to shun violence during the forthcoming governorship election.

Akeredolu gave the advice during the inauguration of the Akeredolu/ Aiyedatiwa Governorship Campaign Committees saddled with the responsibility of ensuring the victory of APC in the election.

14 different committees were inaugurated for the re-election bid of the governor.

The governor explained that there was no reason to display any act which violated the rights of any citizen.

“We will not go out to encourage …

Gov Akeredolu Under Fire Over Move To Reduce School Fees

Ondo Local Govt Election, Complete Charade – SDP

August 22, 2020 3:21 pm

The Social Democratic Party, SDP has described the local government election held on Saturday in Ondo State as a charade.

The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the party, Dr. Olu Agunloye who condemned the electoral process in the state said the election has further exposed the fact that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC is no longer popular among the people.

According to Agunloye, “We have seen a charade called an election. We noticed that the APC government led by Akeredolu must have meant to design this election after winning the primaries to boost the impression created by APC but

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