As of October 13, 2024, Nigeria has reported a cumulative total of 1,035 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 174 deaths across 28 states and 129 local government areas, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC has observed a steady increase in the number of states reporting Lassa fever cases,…
A Tribute to the Late SSG Tayo Oluwatuyi: A Loss to Ondo State and Beyond – Dr. Mrs. Omorinola Olanipekun
The Federal Government has announced a major reform in Nigeria’s education system, scrapping the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) structure while introducing a new 12-year basic education model. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education meeting in Abuja. He explained that…
Ondo Government Warns Taxi Operators Over Misuse of Bus Shelters
IGP Egbetokun Warns Officers Against Unethical Practices The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to police officers across the country, emphasizing the need to uphold professionalism and ethical conduct in their duties. In a recent statement, Egbetokun reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring accountability and…
Aiyedatiwa Reshuffles Media Team, Sacks Two Aides Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reshuffled his media team, leading to the dismissal of two aides. The decision, announced on [insert date], is part of a broader administrative restructuring aimed at strengthening the government’s communication strategy. While the names of the affected aides were not immediately disclosed,…
In a significant move to bolster the education sector, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the recruitment of 2,000 teachers into the state’s public primary and secondary schools. This initiative aims to address critical vacancies and enhance the quality of education across the state. The recruitment process, overseen by the Ondo State Universal Basic…
Akolademedia Elected as New Treasurer for Ondo State Events Vendors
The Ondo State Government has cautioned nurses against proceeding with their planned indefinite strike, emphasizing the potential negative impact on healthcare delivery in the state. The government urges the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to reconsider their decision and continue dialogue to address their grievances. NANNM had announced the strike, set to…
In a recent policy shift, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting non-citizen students involved in pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses. The order mandates the cancellation of student visas and subsequent deportation for those identified as participating in demonstrations perceived as anti-Israel or supportive of Hamas. The executive order emphasizes the administration’s…
