ondo state news

Residents of Akure, the capital of Ondo state, found themselves engaged in a widespread looting spree of food items and grains from a truck that encountered a mechanical fault at a popular junction known as the cultural center along the Ondo express road. The fully loaded truck, branded with...

Paul Akintelure, a prominent governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has passed away, raising concerns over threats to his life. Before his death, Akintelure had voiced apprehension about direct and indirect threats, expressing hope for improvement. He...

The Ondo State House of Assembly and former chief press secretary to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Richard Olatunde, have vehemently refuted claims made by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa regarding his purported endorsement as Akeredolu's successor. Olatunde cautioned Aiyedatiwa against exploiting the...

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the widow of the late former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, took to Instagram to criticize her husband's niece, Funke Akeredolu Aruna, for supporting the current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a post on Monday, March 4, Betty shared a photo of Funke, who was...

President Bola Tinubu has appealed for patience from Nigerians in the face of the current economic hardships, asserting that the nation will overcome these challenges. During his visit to the leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organization, Afenifere, Tinubu acknowledged his...

The late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu was honored in a heartfelt funeral service at St. Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, Ondo State on February 23. The ceremony, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, paid tribute to...

The Ondo State House of Assembly screened and confirmed Adelami as the Deputy Governor 24 hours after his nomination. The confirmation followed the governor's submission of Adelami's name to the Assembly for screening and approval Here are five key points about Chief Olayide Adelami: Background...

The remains of the former governor, Akeredolu, arrived in Nigeria from Germany, where he passed away on December 26, 2023. The solemn return was marked by a ceremony at the airport on Friday, January 5, 2024, at approximately 3:39 p.m. The heart-wrenching scene unfolded as the wife of the late...

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate, alleges that Ondo State Governor Akeredolu did not die in Germany, contrary to official statements. Sowore accuses Akeredolu's wife and son of exploiting his vulnerable condition for their own gain, suggesting deception in the circumstances...

In a shocking turn of events, the demise of Ondo State Governor Akeredolu from cancer has taken an unexpected twist. A Twitter influencer, known as Oloye, sparked a viral controversy by blaming the late governor's wife, Betty Akeredolu, for his death. In a video that gained rapid circulation...

A tumultuous incident unfolded at the private residence of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, as journalists covering the condolence visit of Nigerian Governors’ Forum Chairman, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde were ordered to leave by Akeredolu's...