Tag: Akeredolu
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Sunday Igboho, other Yoruba nation agitators snub Akeredolu’s warning, ground Akure with protests
Commercial activities in Akure, the Ondo State capital, were on Saturday grounded as hundreds of persons trooped out to join the Ilana Omo Oodua rally. Ilana Omo Oodua, a group agitating for a sovereign Yoruba nation stormed Akure in continuation of its support rally in all the Southwest States. Vehicular traffic was diverted from the…
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Open Grazing Ban: You have a terrible, anachronistic mindset, Gov Akeredolu tells AGF Malami
Emman Ovuakporie Apparently disappointed by the comments of the Attorney General to Government of the Federation, AGF Abubakar Malami on ban of open grazing in Southern Nigeria, Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has said the minister has a terrible and anachronistic mindset. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the governor’s reaction on Malami’s comment in a statement…
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Akeredolu orders compulsory recitation of ‘Oduduwa anthem’ in Ondo public schools
The Governor Rotimi Akeredolu led Ondo State Government has mandated the recitation of the Oduduwa nation anthem in all functions in public secondary schools across the state. This was disclosed in a circular dated May 6 and addressed to educators in the state public service. The circular, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Teaching…
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Insecurity: Gov Akeredolu threatens to sanction traditional rulers
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo has threatened to sanction any traditional ruler in the state who are unable to contain the activities of cultists in their domain. Akeredolu, gave the warning in a statewide broadcast in Akure on Thursday night. The governor said warned that any traditional ruler that was unable to contain the activities…
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Why I won’t return two vehicles in my possession, Ex-Ondo Dep Gov replies Akeredolu
Immediate past Ondo Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi has said he is in possession of two official vehicles and not four demanded to be returned by Ondo State Government. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu had earlier vowed to press charges against Agboola if the vehicles in his (Agboola) possession are not returned. The vehicles…
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Attempts by ‘Northern traders’ to make food weapon of war points to need for self-sufficiency – Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said the attempt to make food a weapon of war by some individuals has underscored the need to be food-sufficient in the state. Recall that cattle and foodstuff dealers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuffs and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria on Thursday, February 25,…
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Ondo not interested in your ‘Yoruba Nation’ agenda, Akeredolu warns Igboho, others
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has warned Sunday Igboho and others agitating for a sovereign Yoruba State to stay away from the state. Akeredolu said Ondo people have elected to stay in the Federal Republic of Nigeria as constituted at present. He said no part of the entire state, known and delineated as Ondo State,…
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Just in: Akeredolu orders indefinite suspension of NURTW activities in Ondo
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has ordered the indefinite suspension of all activities of the state’s chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale, also ordered the NURTW members to immediately vacate all motor parks across the state.…
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Akeredolu sacks political appointees few days after second term inauguration
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has relieved some of his political appointees including personal assistants, special assistants and senior special assistants of their duties with immediate effect. Recall that the governor was sworn-in on Feb.24 for his second term of office. Mr Olabode Richards, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a press…
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Insecurity: South-West governors ready to fight criminality with every legal means – Akeredolu
Chairman of the South West Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that all governors in the region shall fight criminality with every legal means for Nigeria’s sake. Akeredolu, made the remarks yesterday spoke at a public lecture titled: ”Towards A New Nigeria: From Federal Fatherism To A Common Wealth,” as…