Doctor in Ondo State Dies from Lassa Fever Amid Nationwide Surge

A 31-year-old doctor in Ondo State has died from Lassa fever, marking a concerning development in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against the disease. The physician, who had recently returned from the United Kingdom, succumbed to viral hemorrhagic fever shortly after being admitted to a private hospital. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed…

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Breaking Ondo Government Bans Okada Operations After Assassination of Prominent Businessman

Breaking: Ondo Government Bans Okada Operations After Assassination of Prominent Businessman

The Ondo State Government has suspended the operations of motorcyclists, known as Okada riders, following the tragic assassination of renowned businessman Ismaila Awoyinka in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area, last weekend. Awoyinka, a well-known building materials dealer, was shot and killed by unknown assailants at his residence, located opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the…

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Governor Aiyedatiwa Grants Clemency to 43 Inmates in Inauguration Gesture

  In a significant act of clemency marking his inauguration, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pardoned 43 inmates across various correctional facilities. This decision, announced on Monday, February 24, 2025, reflects the governor’s commitment to reformative justice and humane governance. The pardons were granted following recommendations from the State Advisory Council on the…

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Breaking: Ondo State Declares Public Holiday and Cancels Environmental Sanitation Day

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has declared Monday, February 24, 2025, a public holiday to allow residents to participate in the inauguration activities of Governor Aiyedatiwa and Deputy Governor Olayide Owolabi Adelami. In addition, Governor Aiyedatiwa has announced the cancellation of the restriction of movement on Saturday, February 22, 2025, which would typically…

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