Four churches have been sealed in various parts of Ondo State by the Unification of Cherubim and Seraphim Elders for allegedly engaging in fetish activities. The Head of the Unification Movement in the state, Dr. Ade Ademisokun-Turton, who disclosed this Wednesday, said the church would no longer tolerate fetish activities in any of its branches […]
As Christians in Ondo State join their counterparts within the country and across the world to commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called for more sacrifice, prayers and renewed hope for Nigeria. According to Akeredolu in his Easter message to Christians in the state, the challenges confronting the state […]
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has berated Prof. Banji Akintoye over the claim that he cannot speak for the people of the state on the issue of agitation for the secession of the Yoruba nation from the country. Speaking yesterday, Akeredolu said, as governor, he has the mandate of the people to speak on […]
…as Assembly approves 13 Special Advisers’ appointment Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has terminated appointments of some of his political aides. Those affected included Personal Assistants, Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants to the governor just as the state House of Assembly had given the governor an approval to appoint 13 new Special Advisers. […]
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has dissolved the state’s Executive Council. The dissolution of the cabinet is coming about a week to his February 24 second term inauguration. The announcement was made at yesterday’s valedictory meeting of the state’s Executive Council Meeting head at the Exco Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Alagbaka, Akure, the […]
Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Betty, has blamed religious organisations for high death rates being recorded in cancer due to their imaginary spiritual healings in spite of aggressive awareness and sensitisation done by non- governmental organisations (NGOs) dealing with cancer advocacy. Mrs Akeredolu disclosed this yesterday at the Inter School Arts Competition […]
Oyo demands more Mobile Police Squadrons Governors Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo) separately met with President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday at the Presidential Villa to discuss security challenges in the domains. Makinde, who addressed State House Correspondents, said that the real enemies of the state are the criminal elements. He equally sought for greater […]
NEF to Akerodolu: Your order provocative, unhelpful Afenifere: Buhari’s govt represents only Fulani interest The seven-day quit notice handed to herdsmen to leave forest reserves in Ondo State has stirred up controversies in the polity and has polarised northern and southern leaders. While the Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, has thrown its weight behind Governor Rotimi […]
A pan-Yoruba group, Yoruba Youth Forum (YYF) has said that a seven-day ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to leave Yorubaland by some people would not in any way solve the problem of insecurity in the region. The group in a statement by its President- General, Comrade Abiodun Bolarinwa said that the ultimatum purportedly issued by some […]
…bans movement of cattle within cities, highways Following the spate of insecurity across Ondo State, particularly kidnapping and banditry, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has issued a seven-day ultimatum to herdsmen to vacate forest reserves across the state. Akeredolu, who fumed at the audacious and nefarious activities of criminals in the state, yesterday, stated that his administration […]