The Ondo State Government has declared Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as public holidays to enable residents participate fully in activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. The approval was given by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as part of arrangements for the Golden Jubilee celebrations, which commemorate five decades of Ondo State’s growth, resilience and collective progress. The governor urged citizens to take advantage of the holidays to join the anniversary celebrations,…
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The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday emphasised the importance of physical fitness and spiritual renewal as essential pillars for healthy living and effective service. The Governor stated this at the Akure Township Stadium after leading workers and the people of the state on a walk from the Government House, Alagbaka, as part of activities lined up for the state’s golden jubilee celebration. Members of the State Executive Council, political appointees and party faithful joined the governor on the health walk. Residents who trooped out in large numbers were elated with the exercise. Governor Aiyedatiwa urged…
A disagreement has arisen between the family of a 42-year-old woman, Adunola Abiola, and a Lagos-based ambulance provider, Medical Ambulance Service, over the circumstances surrounding her death following a hospital transfer in November 2025. In a letter dated December 16 and addressed to the Managing Director of the firm, Mrs Dara Mould, the family’s lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), allAbiola, a critically ill and ventilator-dependent patient, died as a result of failures during her transfer between hospitals in Lagos. Falana said the deceased, whose ailment was not disclosed, had previously been transported across three continents under intensive medical supervision and…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspects, including an imam, in connection with the death of a worshipper, Najeem Hammed, following an incident at a mosque in the Ogo-Oluwa area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred during the early morning prayer session at the Ummu Hanni Adigun Memorial Central Mosque. Sources said Hammed allegedly attempted to attack the imam while he was delivering a sermon, prompting intervention by members of the congregation. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the deceased attempted to strike the cleric with a microphone stand but missed.…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three men for their alleged involvement in the purchase of a luxury vehicle with a fake bank transfer alert, following an intelligence-led operation by its Special Intervention Squad. The suspects, identified as Ibrahim Tijjani, Jamilu Auwal and Mohammed Nura Dauda, were apprehended on January 28, 2026, at Kabuga Quarters in Kano after actionable intelligence was received by the police. According to the command, the suspects allegedly acquired a white Mercedes-Benz GLE in Gwarinpa, Abuja, for the sum of ₦75m using a fraudulent transfer alert. The fake alert was said to have been generated…
The Member of the House of Representatives representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Hon. Festus Akingbaso, has called on residents of Odode, Idanre, to remain calm following the overturning of a petrol tanker near Doxology Store in the community. Hon. Akingbaso urged residents to stay away from the scene of the incident, stressing that personnel of the fire service are already on ground and working assiduously to contain the situation and prevent any outbreak of fire or further danger to lives and property. He reaffirmed that the recent revival and strengthening of the fire service in the constituency was aimed at ensuring…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the rotation of the INEC Voter Enrolment Device (IVED) across all 203 Registration Areas (RAs) in Ondo State. Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Akure. She said the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, conducted between August 25 and December 10, 2025, recorded 35,040 activities, including new registrations, transfers, corrections, and Permanent Voter Card (PVC) replacements. According to Babalola, the second phase of the nationwide CVR began on January 5, 2026, aimed at addressing challenges such as…
The Irun Akoko community in Ondo State has rejected what it described as an attempt to polarise the town through the proposed recognition of a traditional title linked to a community it insists does not exist. Leaders of the town urged Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to halt any move to recognise Hon. Olanrewaju Adeyemi as the “Owa Adimula” of Oke-Oro, which they described as a non-existent community within Irun Akoko. Addressing journalists in Akure on behalf of the Onirun of Irun Akoko, Oba Bayode Agboola, the high chiefs and residents, the Asiwaju of Irun Akoko, Chief Paul Oguntimehin, alongside the…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has played down the recent judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, describing it as inconclusive and calling on the Court of Appeal to harmonise all pending cases involving the party. Turaki made the call on Friday during a media briefing in Abuja, where he disclosed that the party’s National Working Committee had already lodged a Notice of Appeal and filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgment. The Ibadan court had earlier nullified the PDP National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in…
– Progress of Ondo State built on past sacrifices – Yayi-Akorode Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leading the state with justice, integrity and accountability, emphasising that faith and civic responsibility must remain central to leadership and public service. The Governor spoke on Friday at the Ondo State @50/Golden Jubilee Jumat Service held at the Central Mosque, Akure, as part of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for His blessings on Ondo State and its people, describing the golden jubilee as a moment for reflection,…