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Ondo: Fresh Trouble for Finance Commissioner as Group wants Ilaje Leaders to ‘rescue’ Gov Aiyedatiwa.Lists Commissioner’s ‘many sins’

Fresh trouble brews for the Ondo State Conmissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowumi Isaac as Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM), Ondo State chapter on Sunday called on the leaders and elders of Ilaje Community to wade into the crisis of confidence amongst the cabinet members of the Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa with a view of ‘rescuing’ the Governor […]

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Ondo: Disquiet in Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa Govt as Finance Commissioner’s Attitude Sparks Concern

.Road Projects, Others suffer setbacks There is apprehension and serious disquiet in Ondo State Government as Executive Members of the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa groan in silence over alleged overbearing attitude of the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowumi Isaac who was appointed alongside other Exco members in March this year. Senior government official who preferred anonymity […]

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Ondo Governor Appoints Seyi Law, Others As Aides

The appointments take immediate effect. Seyilaw has thanked the governor for the appointment. Photo: Facebook/Seyilaw Comedian Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has appointed comedian Seyi Law, alongside others as aides The comedian whose real name is Oluseyi Aletile was appointed as a Senior Special Assistant (Entertainment & Tourism) to the governor. A statement by […]

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Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, dies after long battle with Leukemia

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead, according to reports. A family source to have confirmed that Akeredolu died in Lagos. Learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad. “Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” the source said. “They were looking […]

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‘Tinubu Ordered Akeredolu To Transfer Power To Aiyedatiwa Via E-Signature’

Nigeria President  has reportedly instructed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, who is currently unwell, to delegate his powers to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Due to the governor’s health condition, it was learnt that the power transfer will be facilitated through an electronic signature (e-signature) instead of physical documentation. The directive was given during a meeting […]

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Folarin Condemns Owo Church Killing, Commiserates Akeredolu, People of Ondo State

The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district, Senator Teslim Folarin has condemned the atrocious terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo – the hometown of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu – and the killing of scores of worshippers. Suspected terrorists carried out the […]

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Ondo Attack: We Where Held Down In The Church For Over 20 Minutes – Priest Narrates Ordeal.

A Catholic Priest identified as Rev Father Andrew Abayomi, who was present at St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo, Ondo State, has shared an eyewitness account of the attack which led to the death of many worshippers at the church. The clergyman in an interview with BBC Yoruba, said the attack occurred as the […]

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Ondo Lawmaker Escapes Gunmen Attack.

Hon. Olugbenga Omole, a member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, has escaped an alleged assassination attempt on his life. It was gathered that unknown gunmen attacked the lawmaker, who is representing Akoko Southwest Constituency 1, on Thursday night March 31, in Akure, the state capital. Confirming the incident to news reporters in Akure, […]

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