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Oba Michael Obatuga-Adetoye, the Jegun of Idepe-Okitipupa Kingdom, in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, has urged politicians not to renege on their electioneering promises to the masses. The royal father said that the expectations of Nigerians were high and all politicians needed to do their best in giving succour and making life moreContinueContinue reading “Election: Be magnanimous in victory, Ondo monarch urges politicians”

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Abuja, he departed his hometown, Daura in Katsina State, for Abuja.He was in Daura to cast his vote for the gubernatorial and State Assembly elections that were postponed to next week Saturday. While in Daura, the President received the Governor of Imo State, Mr. Hope Uzodinma, and the APC gubernatorialContinueContinue reading “Buhari arrives Abuja”

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Wednesday, turned down the request of the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Gregory Obi seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from reconfiguring the BVAS equipment used for the conduct of the Feb. 25 Presidential election.The Court held that granting the request would jeopardize the electoralContinueContinue reading “Breaking: A’Court grant INEC request to reconfigure BVAS”

By Aderemi Bamgbose Omooba Abayomi Adesanya, the immediate past Caretaker Chairman, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, has congratulated business mogul, Mr Jimoh Ibrahim, on his 56th birthday anniversary.In a statement issued on Friday in Okitipupa, Adesanya congratulated Ibrahim describing him as a great son of Ikaleland who has used his resources to blessContinueContinue reading “Ondo ex-LG boss felicitates Jimoh Ibrahim at 56”

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele to reverse the naira redesign policy now. Akeredolu said that both the new and old notes should be allowed to co-exist, noting that despite an existing court injunction, the old notesContinueContinue reading “Emefiele unfit, partisan, Akeredolu slams CBN Gov over Naira redesign policy”

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved Tuesday, Jan. 24 as a Work-Free Day. This was to enable all eligible voters in the state to collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) designated centers in their respective Local Government Areas (LGA’s). This is contained in a statement signedContinueContinue reading “Akeredolu declares work free day in Ondo over PVC collection”

Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for Ondo South has commended Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State for approving the elevation of Odofin of Iju-Oke to traditional stool in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.Akeredolu presentated the instrument of appointment and staff of office to His Royal Highness, ObaContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim commends Akeredolu for presenting staff of office to Ondo monarch”

……..Receives Visitation Panel’s Report Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has suspended the Chairman, Governing Council of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Mr. Banji Alabi. The suspension followed the report of the Visitation Panel that Alabi refused to honour its invitation on several occasions. The Governor announced the suspension while receiving the report of the 7-memberContinueContinue reading “Akeredolu suspends RUGIPO Governing Council Cairman”

Gov., Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the redeployment of three commissioners to various ministries in a minor cabinet reshufflement. This is contained in a press release signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde on Wednesday in AkureThose affected are the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Akinwumi Sowore;ContinueContinue reading “Akeredolu effect minor cabinet reshufflement”

The Ondo South Senatorial Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, has got the blessing of Ikale monarchs of Okitipupa and Irele extraction in his senatorial bid and to be victorious at the Feb.25 general elections. Ibrahim who is also the Araba of Ikaleland paid a courtesy visit to the Palace ofContinueContinue reading “2023: Jimoh Ibrahim gets Ikale monarchs blessing over senatorial victory”