September 17, 2025

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UNIMED Marks 10 Years of Excellence as Governor Aiyedatiwa Flags Off ₦1 Billion Senate Building Project

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Governor Aiyedatiwa Reaffirms Commitment to Education and Healthcare The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has praised the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, for its remarkable achievements over the past decade. Speaking during the institution’s 6th Convocation Ceremony on Friday, the Governor highlighted UNIMED’s role in advancing education and healthcare in…

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ODIRS Workers Protest Over Minimum Wage: Ondo Governor Intervenes

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Workers of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) staged a protest on Thursday, shutting down offices to demand the implementation of the new minimum wage. The state government, however, described the protest as a minor issue, pledging to address the workers’ grievances promptly. The protest, led primarily by junior staff, highlighted the disparity between…

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Video: Staff Shut Ondo Internal Revenue Office Over Non-payment Of New Minimum Wage

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In a dramatic development, workers at the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) have shut down the agency’s office in protest over the non-payment of the newly approved minimum wage. The protest erupted this morning, with staff members taking to the streets in front of the ODIRS office, demanding the immediate implementation of the new…

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The 2024 Press Week organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, was marked with accolades for the media’s role in societal development and calls for improved support for journalism.

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Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, described the NUJ as a crucial partner in the state’s progress. He emphasized the media’s role as a bridge between the government and the people and encouraged journalists to maintain professionalism amidst challenges such as quackery and misinformation. The Governor also assured…

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Ondo State Free Shuttle Bus Scheme Continues Unhindered, Government Debunks False Claims

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The Ministry of Transport has reacted to a misleading piece authored by A.D. Poweide, alleging that the Ondo State Government has discontinued its Free Shuttle Bus Scheme. The government has categorically dismissed this claim as false and malicious. In a statement, the Head of Media and Publicity Unit, Oluwakemi Adedeji-Adeyemi, described the allegation as a…

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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, has declared an indefinite strike over the federal government’s failure to fulfill past agreements. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a union meeting held at its secretariat in Amassoma. According to ASUU, the decision stems from unfulfilled commitments…

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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, has declared an indefinite strike over the federal government’s failure to fulfill past agreements. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a union meeting held at its secretariat in Amassoma. According to ASUU, the decision stems from unfulfilled commitments…

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Ondo State Governor to Present 2025 Budget Proposal to Assembly

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Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is set to present the 2025 budget proposal to the State House of Assembly today. Preparations for the presentation have been finalized following the completion of pre-treasury discussions by all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with the State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. In anticipation of this, members…

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