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  • BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints new SSG, Chief of Protocol

    BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints new SSG, Chief of Protocol

    Ondo state Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed Tayo Oluwatuyi Oluseye as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this is the second time in 7 years Oluseye, who is currently a federal commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC), would be appointed SSG.

    Governor Aiyedatiwa appointed Oluseye SSG on Wednesday following the resignation of Ifedayo Abegunde as SSG.

    The Ondo State Governor also appointed Abayomi Olasanya as the Chief of Protocol.

    The appointments were announced in a statement by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan in Akure.

    According to the statement, both appointments are with immediate effect.

  • Ondo Assembly invites Adelami for screening as Deputy Governor

    Ondo Assembly invites Adelami for screening as Deputy Governor

    The Ondo State House of Assembly has invited Olayide Adelami to appear before the House for screening as Deputy Governor on Thursday.

    The House on Wednesday confirmed receipt of a letter from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa requesting the screening of Adelami.

    The demise of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu on Dec. 27 led to Aiyedatiwa, the former Deputy Governor, becoming governor.

    The position of Deputy Governor thus became vacant.

    A statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Akure by Mr Olatunji  Oshati, the Chairman, House Committee on Information, said that the Governor’s letter was received by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji.

    The statement said that the Governor’s request was in line with the provision of Section 191(3) B and C of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

    It said that Adelami, who hails from Owo in Owo Local Government Area of the State,  is expected to appear before the House on Thursday for screening.

    The Deputy Governor nominee was a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly until his retirement in April 2018.

    He was also a governorship aspirant and contested in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in 2020 against the late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu.

  • BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa officially names Deputy Governor

    BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa officially names Deputy Governor

    Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially named Olayide Owolabi Adelami, for the position of Deputy Governor.

    The nomination of Adelami as Ondo State Deputy Governor comes barely six hours after Governor Aiyedatiwa dissolved the State Executive Council (SEC) on Wednesday.

    Adelami, who is a former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly (DCNA), hails from Owo.

    His nomination as Deputy Governor is subject to approval by the Ondo State House of Assembly.

    In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, the name of the new Deputy Governor has been transmitted to the State House of Assembly.

    “His nomination will be announced by the House of Assembly later today,” the statement reads.

  • INEC set for by-election in Ondo State – REC

    INEC set for by-election in Ondo State – REC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says all is set for the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal Constituency election scheduled for Feb. 3 in Ondo State.

    The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the State, Mrs Olutoyin Babalola, made the disclosure in Akure on Wednesday that non-sensitive materials had been received from INEC headquarters and sent to the two Local Government Areas.

    Babalola, who spoke on the sideline of a two-day training for Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) at the INEC office in Akure, said that adequate number of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines had been configured for the election to hold in 329 polling units.

    According to her, training will also be held for Presiding Officers and Assistant Presiding Officers later on Friday, ahead of the election.

    She said that eight parties had presented candidates to contest for the federal constituency seat vacated by Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who was appointed a minister by President Bola Tinubu.

    The parties and their candidates include: Action Alliance – Aliyu Ajewole , All Progressives Congress (APC) – Ehindero Ifeoluwa, All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) – Adesuyi Victoria Alaba and Action Peoples Party – Ajagunla Olanrewaju A.

    Others are Labour Party – Abass Arisekola, New Nigeria Peoples Party – Akadiri Mukaila Olusola, Peoples Democratic Party – Olalekan Bada and the Social Democratic Party – Ogunleye Muritala Idowu.

    Babalola said that adequate arrangements had been made for transportation of personnel, non-sensitive as well as sensitive materials to the polling units on the election day with adequate security cover.

    The REC said that the police and other security agencies were working with the commission to ensure the peaceful conduct of the by-election in the state.

    Babalola said that the commission had held sensitisation programmes to enlighten stakeholders on the by-election and implored  eligible voters in the area to come out en masse to cast their votes and elect their representative for the House of Representatives.

  • BREAKING: Ondo Gov, Aiyedatiwa dissolves state Executive Council

    BREAKING: Ondo Gov, Aiyedatiwa dissolves state Executive Council

    Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect.

    The dissolution was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday.

    According to the statement, all members of the Cabinet are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices.

    “Also, all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) are relieved of their duties, with immediate effect.

    “All the affected officials are directed to hand over all government properties in their possession.

    “The Governor thanks the affected officials for their services and contributions to the development of the State.”

     

  • Ondo man dies on top girlfriend in hotel after lovemaking

    Ondo man dies on top girlfriend in hotel after lovemaking

    The Police in Ondo State on Tuesday said it had arrested two persons in connection with the death of a man, Abiodun Akintomowo, in Ondo town, Ondo State.

    Akintomowo reportedly lost his life after allegedly having a sex romp with a woman suspected to be his girlfriend, in a hotel located at Akinjagunla area of Ondo Town on Sunday.

    SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the arrest while speaking with newsmen in Akure.

    Odunlami-Omisanya, who declined to reveal the identity of the suspects, said one of the suspects was the deceased’s girlfriend, while the second suspect was the owner of the hotel where the incident happened.

    “The man (deceased) was not feeling alright after the sexual intercourse with the lady in the hotel, so he was rushed to the hospital and later died.

    “Investigation into the matter is still ongoing while the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the morgue of the hospital in the town.

    “The two suspects are in police custody,” she said.

    A source said the woman raised the alarm when the deceased collapsed in the hotel room after the alleged sex romp.

    “The woman raised the alarm after realising that the man collapsed, the manager of the hotel and some residents raced to the scene and made frantic efforts to rescue the man. He was later confirmed dead,” the source narrated.

    The source added that the management of the hotel later reported the matter at the Yaba Divisional Police Station in the town.

  • Akeredolu for burial Feb. 23 – Family

    Akeredolu for burial Feb. 23 – Family

    The family of former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu, has slated Feb. 23 for his burial.

    This is contained in a burial arrangement released by the deceased eldest son, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ondo on Monday.

    Akeredolu died on Dec. 27, 2023 at a German Hospital following a protracted illness.

    The arrangement specified that the burial rites would begin from Feb. 15 to Feb. 25 in Ibadan, Akure and Owo.

    “The lying in state would be held on Wednesday Feb. 21 at the State Sports Complex in Akure and the funeral service would be held on Feb. 23 at St Andrews Church, Owo to be followed by interment later in Owo.

    “The entire Akeredolu family wishes to extend our deepest appreciation to all those who extended their condolence and support to us during this trying time.

    “Your love and kindness serve as powerful catalysts, strengthening our unshakeable faith in God Almighty and reaffirming our commitment to serving humanity.

    “As we prepare to celebrate the life of a man who embodied numerous admirable qualities and left an indelible mark, we humbly request your prayers, support, and encouragement’’

  • Ondo guber: No automatic ticket for Aiyedatiwa – APC

    Ondo guber: No automatic ticket for Aiyedatiwa – APC

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said there will be no automatic ticket for Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024 governorship election to hold in the State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports APC national spokesman, Felix Morka, said this on Thursday while stressing the democratic disposition of the ruling party.

    Morka made the comment on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme when he was asked whether the APC would give Aiyedatiwa the right of first refusal ahead of the party’s primary for the November poll.

    “We have not had that discussion but we are a democratic party, we are a progressive party; we don’t give anything to people; people have to justify and earn it.

    “And it is not to us. They have to justify their suitability, their qualification, or criteria, it is to the people of the State who are our members, who would participate in the direct or indirect primary.

    “Whatever preference anyone may have, it is all subject to the democratic decision of the party members who will participate in our primaries.

    “We don’t give free gifts in APC; we contest and we compete and we win whatever it is we can get in terms of representation,” Morka said.

    The APC spokesman also said he can’t pre-empt whether the governorship ticket would be zoned in Ondo or not.

    “We are yet to engage on zoning. We will explain to the people if and when we do that,” he said.

    Recall that Aiyedatiwa, formerly Ondo deputy governor, was sworn in as substantive governor on December 27, 2023, following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu.

    Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Ondo State Governorship Poll for November 16, 2024, barring last-minute changes.

    Aiyedatiwa, who will complete Akeredolu’s second term by February 2025, is constitutionally permitted to run for office with his name on the ballot and remain the governor of the state even for eight more years if the electorate so decides.

  • Aiyedatiwa orders road contractors back to sites

    Aiyedatiwa orders road contractors back to sites

    Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has ordered contractors handling road projects across the state to immediately return to sites and ensure timely completion of projects.

    Aiyedatiwa gave the directive at a meeting between the contractors and Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, headed by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Allen Idowu.

    A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, in Akure on Saturday, said Aiyedatiwa also approved the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of 60km roads across the state within the next three months.

    The governor promised that all ongoing infrastructural projects in the state would be completed as scheduled.

    He directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to mobilise contractors back to sites to speed up work on the projects for early completion.

    He expressed the determination of his administration to hit the ground running with the implementation of policies and programmes of government as stated in the budget.

    Aiyedatiwa assured of timely payment for jobs done by contractors, and expressed readiness to ensure that the needed resources are made available on time to encourage them.

    The permanent secretary in the ministry said the contractors were ready to meet up with the deadline set by the governor, adding that officials of the ministry had been mobilised to play their parts.

  • BREAKING! Finally, remains of late Ondo Gov, Akeredolu arrives Nigeria

    BREAKING! Finally, remains of late Ondo Gov, Akeredolu arrives Nigeria

    Finally, the remains of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has arrived Nigeria.

    The plane conveying the body arrived at about 3:39 p.m on Friday.

    The late Governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away.

    The body was received by his wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother.

    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbi Talabi; and representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke also joined in receiving the body.

    Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin; a member of the House of Representatives, Gboyega Adefarati, and some members of the Ondo State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, were also present at the airport to receive the body of the former Governor.

    Family members, followers, friends, and associates could not control their emotions as the body of the late Governor was being lowered from the plane.
    Late Governor Akeredolu passed away in Germany on December 26, 2023.
    His remains have been deposited at the morgue until the final burial.
    Details of the burial arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.