2 h. ago Ondo Lawmaker Commends Aiyedatiwa’s Release Of Constituency Funds

The lawmaker representing Akure North Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Kolawole Ologede, has lauded Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for releasing funds to lawmakers for the execution of constituency projects. Ologede appreciated the governor on Tuesday while inaugurating some boreholes he donated to Eleyowo and Ogbese communities in the Akure North Local Government […]

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45 h. ago Myanmar junta declares one week of national mourning after quake

Myanmar’s ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for victims of the country’s devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people. The official mourning period runs until April 6, the junta said in a statement, with national flags to fly at half-mast. AFP Details later Read More

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3 d. ago Aiyedatiwa celebrates Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, highlights Ondo’s support

Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has joined other Nigerians in congratulating President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday on Saturday. Aiyedatiwa, in a congratulatory message to the president, issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, said under the Renewed Hope administration of Tinubu, Ondo State has witnessed unprecedented Federal presence and support, Read More

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3 d. ago Ondo Witnessed Unprecedented Federal Presence, Support Under Tinubu — Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said that the Nigeria’s political scene remains incomplete without a worthy mentioning of President Bola Tinubu’s contributions before the return of democracy in 1999. Aiyedatiwa who described the life of President Tinubu as a testament of what only God and determination could do, noted that his state has witnessed […]

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4 d. ago Bandits Kill 17 Customs, Police Personnel, Mourners In Kebbi, Zamfara, Plateau

Suspected bandits have killed about 17 persons including Customs, Police personnel and mourners in Kebbi, Zamfara and Plateau states. In the Kebbi incident, the bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa group, killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a local at Bachaka border in Argungu local government area of Kebbi State. […]

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4 d. ago Police confirm officer killed in Abuja Shiites’ attack, 19 arrested

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the killing of a security operative in a violent attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that 19 suspects had been arrested in connection with Read More

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4 d. ago Ondo protest: NANS meets Aiyedatiwa, clarifies misconceptions

Tribune Online Ondo protest: NANS meets Aiyedatiwa, clarifies misconceptions In a swift response to the protest staged by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) yesterday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, NANS has finally met with the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Ondo protest: NANS meets Aiyedatiwa, clarifies misconceptions Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Ondo acquires 10,000 hectares for youths, women’s agriculture project

The Ondo State Government has acquired 10,000 hectares of land in Akotogbo and Iyansan communities in Ese Odo Local Government Area of the state for an extensive agricultural project for youths and women who were into agriculture. It was gathered that the project was carried out in collaboration with a non-governmental organization known as the Read More

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4 d. ago Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara

Tribune Online Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online gathered that many armed bandits were also killed, including the bandit kingpin Dan Isufu, during the encounter. Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Protest: Aiyedatiwa meets Ondo student leaders, vows to address concerns

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday met with the leadership of the National Association Nigerian Students (NANS) in Ondo State over issues raised on education and students welfare. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed this in a statement. The meeting followed a protest organised […] The post Protest: Aiyedatiwa meets Ondo student leaders, vows to address concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Hoodlums attack Ondo Baale, kill assistant over chieftaincy tussle

A leadership crisis in Ugbonla, a community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, has resulted in the tragic killing of the assistant secretary of the community, Idowu Joel Lowo. PUNCH Metro learnt on Wednesday that hoodlums allegedly attacked Lowo with weapons, leading to his death, while the community’s Baale, Chief Adebowale Ebiwano, narrowly Read More

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6 d. ago Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Two Customs Officers, One Villager In Kebbi

At least two yet to be identified customs officers, including a villager have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists at Bachaka, a border community in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Confirming the horrible incident to newsmen on Wednesday, Spokesman for Kebbi State Police Command, Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed that the criminal […] The post Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Two Customs Officers, One Villager In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Mimiko kicks against premature retirement of military officers

Calls for review By Molly Kilete, Abuja Former governor of Ondo State Dr Olusegun Mimiko has kicked against what he described as the premature retirement of military officers from service in their prime when they still have much to offer the nation. Mimiko said retiring officers who are still in their fifties, because one of […] The post Mimiko kicks against premature retirement of military officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta

Tribune Online Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralised five suspected kidnappers and arrested three others following an intelligence-led operation in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition hidden in a forest. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, […] Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Tribune Online

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7 d. ago S’Korea wildfire: Pilot dies as firefighting helicopter crashes

A helicopter fighting deadly wildfires in South Korea crashed Wednesday, killing the pilot, the fire department told AFP, as officials raced to bring the massive blazes under control. “A helicopter putting out the wildfire crashed in a mountain area in Uiseong County. “We have been told that there was one pilot who was declared dead Read More

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7 d. ago Ondo govt restates commitment to women’s participation in agriculture

Tribune Online Ondo govt restates commitment to women’s participation in agriculture select 100 youths to undergo training in April Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Tuesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment towards women’s participation in agriculture, launching an empowerment initiative focused on modern farming practices. Speaking during the launch, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Agriculture and Agribusiness, Mr. Wemimo Akinshola, who represented […] Ondo govt restates commitment to women’s participation in agriculture Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Recruit more Amotekun personnel with necessary gadgets to fight criminals in Ondo, Group tells Aiyedatiwa

A socio-political group, ‘Sunshine Advancement Advocacy Ambassadors’, has called on the Ondo State Government under the leadership of Governor Lucky read more Recruit more Amotekun personnel with necessary gadgets to fight criminals in Ondo, Group tells Aiyedatiwa

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7 d. ago Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju

Tribune Online Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju A human rights lawyer and activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns over the killings of personnel and officers of Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm dedicated to safeguarding Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines and critical infrastructure. Adeyanju, who spoke on Monday in Abuja, noted that these acts not only threaten the lives of […] Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Aiyedatiwa visits SAO Agro, reaffirms commitment to agricultural development in Ondo

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa visits SAO Agro, reaffirms commitment to agricultural development in Ondo SAO Agro, a lead investor developing the Ondo Special Agro Processing Zone supported by AfDB and the Ondo State Government, recently played host to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at its expansive commercial oil palm estate spanning 10,120 hectares in Ore, Ondo State. The visit underscored the state government’s recognition of SAO Agro’s significant contributions to food […] Aiyedatiwa visits SAO Agro, reaffirms commitment to agricultural development in Ondo Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Ondo Deploys Digital Payment Platform To Streamline Revenue Collection

The Ondo State Government has concluded arrangements to deploy a digital platform to streamline the collection of taxes and other government-related payments. This is coming on the heels of a working agreement between the state government through the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service and a consulting firm, BBA Consult Ltd. Speaking after a demonstration meeting […]

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