Tag: ondo
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Ondo 2024: APC has unbeatable structures to defeat other parties – Spokesman
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State says that it has unbeatable structures across the state to defeat other political parties in any election. The party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Mr Alex Kalejaiye, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Akure.
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Ondo Govt. increases 2024 Budget by N92bn
The Ondo State Government has requested the raise of its 2024 budget by N92 billion to cushion the effects of economic hardship and implement the new minimum wage for its workers. The State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who wrote to the state House of Assembly, asked for amendment
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INEC warns people without PVCs to steer clear of Ondo election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned persons without Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to steer clear of polling centres during the Nov. 16 Governorship Election in Ondo State. Prof. Kunle Ajayi, INEC National Commissioner Supervising Ondo, Ogun and Osun States, gave the
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Ondo gov, Aiyedatiwa approves above FG’s N70,000 minimum wage
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Saturday announced the implementation of N73,000 minimum wage for state government workers. The governor also expressed the commitment of his administration to the welfare of the people of the state.
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Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases. The NCDC stated this on its official website, based on latest Lassa Fever Situation Report.
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Reps urge IG to investigate case of missing corps member in Ondo
The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police to initiate measures to find a missing corps member, Mr Okeke, Chukwuemeka Godwin, who has not been seen since May 9, 2024. The call for the rescue was sequel to a motion by Rep. Nnolim Nnaji (PDP-Enugu state) at plenary on Thursday in Abuja.…
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Barely one month of appointment, Aiyedatiwa fires aide over alleged N30m bribe
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has sacked his aide, Adeboye Ewenla, the Special Assistant on Forestry for the Central Senatorial District.
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NEMA confirms 1 dead in Ondo flood
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one person in the Friday’s flood incident in Ondo town, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, stated this on Tuesday while assessing the level of damage in the ancient city.
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Guber poll: APC has failed Ondo people, must be rejected – PDP’s Ajayi
The Ondo State PDP Governorship Candidate, Mr Agboola Ajayi, says the state and its people have not fared well under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last eight years. The PDP candidate said this at a media parley on Friday in Lagos.
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16 burnt to death, 5 injured in Ondo road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, says 16 people were burned to death and five injured in a road accident on Tuesday night. Ondo State Sector Commander of FRSC, Samuel Ibitoye, confirmed the incident to NAN on Wednesday.