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The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed claims that a police station in the state was attacked by commercial motorcyclists, labeling the reports as unfounded and misleading. In a statement issued in Akure, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, clarified that no police division in Ondo State had experienced such an incident, urging…

In response to the circulating rumours about the suspension of the Ondo State APC Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, Hon. (Princess) Oluwatosin Ogunlowo Ajirotutu, representing Idanre Constituency, has urged party members to remain calm and united. Hon. Ajirotutu dismissed the alleged suspension as a baseless fabrication by individuals seeking to sow discord within the All Progressives…

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…

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…

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…

As part of the 2024 Press Week celebrations, the Ondo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) demonstrated its commitment to community welfare by supporting children at a local orphanage. The gesture reflects the union’s dedication to social responsibility and its efforts to uplift the less privileged. The NUJ delegation, led by its…

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…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has launched the Emblem Appeal Fund for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, emphasizing his administration’s dedication to honoring the sacrifices of Nigeria’s military personnel. The launch event took place at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Akure, signaling the start of activities to commemorate the nation’s fallen heroes and provide…