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Hoodlums on the rampage as lawmakers impeach Ondo speaker, deputy; the Akeredolu connection

Femi Adewale — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:40:53 +0000

For hours on Friday, the Ondo State House of Assembly Complex in Akure was a theatre of war. Despite the presence of policemen led by the Police Commissioner, Gbenga Adeyanju, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo, and other security chiefs, hoodlums stormed the premises after the impeachment of the […]

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Ondo deputy speaker impeached

Femi Adewale — Tue, 22 May 2018 15:16:35 +0000

Hon. Abimbola Fojolu has emerged as new Deputy Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly. Fajolu, representing Ileoluji/Okeigbo state constituency replaced Mr Iroju Ogundeji who was impeached on Tuesday during plenary following receipt of signatures of 18 members of the House by the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun. The new deputy speaker was immediately sworn in by […]

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Pregnant women protest high medical fees in Ondo

Femi Adewale — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:28:54 +0000

Some pregnant women in Akure on Thursday protested alleged outrageous medical fees at the Ondo State Specialist Hospital, Akure. The protesters, who refused to mention their names, alleged that N25,000 was being charged for normal delivery while Caesarean section now costs N50,000. They called on the governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, to intervene and reverse the […]

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Ondo ex-militants ground activities at OSOPADEC over hijack of amnesty slot by politicians

Femi Adewale — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:31:12 +0000

Some former militants under the aegis of United Sea-Wolf Avengers on Thursday evening started a protest at the premises of Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) office in Akure. They are protesting against alleged non-incorporation of their members into the Federal Government Amnesty Programme. Protesters carried placards which read; “We Fulfil Our Part […]

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Akeredolu appoints Akinterinwa, Agagu, Olowolabi, Adeyeye, Adebayo, others into first anniversary committee

Femi Adewale — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 05:18:42 +0000

COMMITTEE ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF APC GOVERNMENT IN ONDO STATE Mr. Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN has approved the setting up of a Committee on the First Anniversary Celebration of APC Government in Ondo State. The Committee, which is to plan and execute a weeklong celebration spanning Monday 19th to Sunday 25th February […]

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Boroffice, Bola Ilori, others storm APC stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, insist ‘Kekemeke remains Ondo state chairman’

Femi Adewale — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:55:57 +0000

Leaders and critical stakeholders across the 18 local government areas of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ondo State have passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Hon Isaac Kekemeke as the authentic chairman of the party in the state. The party stalwarts at the meeting held in Akure on Tuesday also expressed […]

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Auto rally in Ondo Nov 11

Femi Adewale — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 12:34:17 +0000

The Ondo State Government wishes to inform members of the public that there will be an Auto Rally in Akure, the state capital on Saturday, November 11, 2017, from noon to 4pm. The auto rally, which will be hosted by the State Government in conjunction with Wuraola Golf Championship, will hold on the Alfred Rewane […]

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Akeredolu, Fayemi at Ondo Investment Forum

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:59:51 +0000

L-R: Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi; Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) and Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, at the Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA) Forum in Akure.

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Ondo Govt to deal with tax impostors

Femi Adewale — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:21:27 +0000

Ondo State Government says it will deal with all those impersonating government tax collectors constitutionally. Otunba Timehin Adelegbe, the state Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Cooperatives, made the promise in Akure on Thursday while hosting market women and men in the state. Adelegbe said that his ministry had received information about some fraudulent elements parading […]

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FG paid N600m for completion of substation abandoned for eight years in Ondo, says Osinbajo

Femi Adewale — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:47:54 +0000

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Tuesday that the Federal Government paid N600 million for the completion of the 132/33kv substation for Niger Delta communities in Ondo State. Osinbajo said this at a town hall meeting of Niger Delta communities in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The vice president said the project […]

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Akeredolu receives police commissioner

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:37:45 +0000

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (middle); outgoing Commissioner of Police, Hilda Ibifuro -Harrison (right) and her successor, Mr Gbenga Adeyanju, during a courtesy visit by the new police chief to the Governor’s Office, Akure…on Tuesday.

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Akeredolu vows to make Ondo Tennis hub

Femi Adewale — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 18:50:40 +0000

The Ondo State Government has reinstated its commitment to make the state the hub of tennis in Nigeria. This affirmation was made at the closing ceremony of Ondo State Summer Tennis Clinic which was attended by the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, his wife, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Mrs. Ajewole Ajayi, Mrs Olajumoke Abena, Commissioner for […]

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Akeredolu allocates portfolios to Commissioners, Special Advisers

Freedom Reporter — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:27:10 +0000

ODSG CABINET MEMBERS GET PORTFOLIOS The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has announced the portfolios of the newly appointed State Commissioners. Speaking at a brief meeting with the commissioners at the Council Chambers in the Governor’s office, Arakunrin Akeredolu enjoined members of the State Executive Council to hit the ground running in their […]

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Mimiko left N220bn debt, says Akeredolu

Femi Adewale — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:43:19 +0000

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Wednesday, declared that his administration inherited a debt burden of N220.58bn from the Dr. Olusegun Mimiko administration. Akeredolu made this known in Akure while swearing-in commissioners and special advisers. He advised the people of the state to refrain from acts that could further push the state into deep […]

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APC inaugurates non-elective delegates in Ondo

Femi Adewale — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:23:23 +0000

The All Progressive Congress (APC) non-elective congress took place across the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State on Saturday as directed by the national headquarters of the party without rancour and witnessed by Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) officials. The process of affirmative of delegates started around 9am in all the 18 councils and was […]

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