Aiyedatiwa receives proposal to upgrade Rufus Giwa Polytechnic to university in Ondo
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has received a proposal to upgrade Rufus Giwa Polytechnic into a university. The proposed institution is expected to focus on agriculture, science, and technology development. According to the governor, the plan is designed with clear academic, financial, and infrastructure frameworks. The proposal was presented by a committee led by Igbekele Ajibefun, highlighting […]
Aiyedatiwa sacks political aides, set to appoint 1,000 aides
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dismissed all political aides in his administration with immediate effect. The decision affects Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants serving across the state. According to a statement from his spokesperson, the move is aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening governance. The governor appreciated the affected aides for […]
No presence of bandits in Ondo but criminals – Police
The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has dismissed claims that bandits are operating in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said recent attacks linked to kidnappings and killings were carried out by criminals and not bandits. Lawal made the clarification in Akure during a security show of force by various agencies. He […]
Mass resignation: Gov Aiyedatiwa not most useless governor in Nigeria — Akinrinlola
Pastor and journalist Olumide Akinrinlola has rejected claims that Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is the “most useless governor in Nigeria” following a wave of resignations by some of his aides. The resignations included the governor’s senior special assistant on diaspora matters, Fola Olasehinde-Vicente, and two media aides, Olugbenga Abire and Taiwo Ilesanmi Gbamila. A […]
Aiyedatiwa holds parallel stakeholders’ meeting, blames ‘vested interests’ over crisis
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has denied any link to the violence that disrupted a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State. The governor said troublemakers who had no official reason to be at the party secretariat were behind the chaos that broke out in Akure. During the incident, Ade Adetimehin and other party leaders […]
Demehin honoured with traditional title in Ondo State
Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin has been honoured with a traditional chieftaincy title in Ondo State. The recognition came shortly after her remarkable performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where she played a key role in helping Nigeria clinch the championship. The title “Yeye Akeweje Ilaje” was bestowed upon her by […]
Appeal court affirms Aiyedatiwa’s election as Ondo governor
The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has confirmed Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the Ondo State governorship election. The judgment was delivered on Thursday, July 31. A panel of three justices, led by Justice Yargata Nimpar, gave a unanimous decision in support of Aiyedatiwa’s victory in the November 16, 2024 election organized […]
APC Factions Dismiss Aiyedatiwa, Support SDP Candidate for Ondo Governorship
Several groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have announced their rejection of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the party’s candidate for the upcoming governorship election on November 16. Instead, they are throwing their support behind Benson Akingboye, the candidate from the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a statement released on Sunday in […]
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Campaign Coordinator Assassinated
Unknown gunmen have killed Alaba Excel Abbey, one of the campaign coordinators of the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The deceased who served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF), was shot dead in front of his house. In a statement released by its State Information Director, Mr Kayode Fasua, […]