Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of one commissioner, three special advisers and 1,000 political aides as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. In a statement signed by Prince Ebenezer Olaniyan on Thursday in Akure Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba from Akoko North-West Local Government Area(LGA)Continue reading "Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 advisers, 1,000 aides"
Just In: Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu is receiving Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was observed that Adeleke arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at exactly 5:25 pm on Thursday, in a navy blue traditional attire, brandishing a walking stick and alighting from a black Toyota Land Cruiser SUV. TheContinue reading "Just In: Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa"
One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash in Oshogbo
One person was reportedly killed in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo in Osun State following gunshots that erupted during Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace. It was gathered that the governor had, in the company of his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the monarch butContinue reading "One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash in Oshogbo"
OAUSTECH VC hail Aiyedatiwa over subvention increase, FG’s union agreement
Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, Vice Chancellor, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, has commended Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for his administration’s landmark interventions in tertiary education. Aiyedatiwa on Aug. 17, approved 60 per cent monthly subvention increase, as well as the Federal Government 2026 union agreement for all the state-owned tertiary institutions. The state-ownedContinue reading "OAUSTECH VC hail Aiyedatiwa over subvention increase, FG’s union agreement"
Tinubu appoints new Head of Service of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026. This is contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President on Information and Strategy. Mr Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who will retire soon from theContinue reading "Tinubu appoints new Head of Service of the Federation"
Breaking: Gunmen attack Adeleke’s convoy
Gunmen suspected to be hoodlums on Wednesday opened fire on the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after he left the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji. The incident, which sparked panic in the area, reportedly lasted between 12 and 15 minutes as the governor’s security operatives engaged the attackersContinue reading "Breaking: Gunmen attack Adeleke’s convoy"
Sen. Faduyile commiserates with Ore market traders over fire incident
The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has commiserated traders in Ore market, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state over the fire incident that razed no fewer than 14 shops on Aug.12. In a statement made available to newsmen, Faduyile described the incident as "painful andContinue reading "Sen. Faduyile commiserates with Ore market traders over fire incident"
2027 general elections campaign begins today
Preparations for the 2027 general elections for political campaigns officially commenced today, Wednesday, Aug.19. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on July 23 released the official timetable for political campaigns in line with the Electoral Act 2026. INEC, announced in a public notice, had announced that campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly electionsContinue reading "2027 general elections campaign begins today"
Aiyedatiwa orders probe into Ore fire incident, assures support
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has ordered an investigation into the remote causes of the fire that destroyed parts of Sabo Market in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. Aiyedatiwa’s visit to the market was contained in a statement issued by Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on TuesdayContinue reading "Aiyedatiwa orders probe into Ore fire incident, assures support"
Osun Poll: Akpabio, Dangote called me to delete tweets – Davido
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that top political and business leaders, including Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, reached out to him to delete his viral social media updates during the Osun State governorship election. Speaking during an exclusive interview on News Central TV on Tuesday, theContinue reading "Osun Poll: Akpabio, Dangote called me to delete tweets – Davido"