In an unprecedented step to strengthen security across the waterways and improve on cross-border trade between Nigeria’s coastal communities and neighbouring countries, state governments along the country’s coastal lines have converged in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, to clamour for harmonized maritime laws. The concerned state governments, who came together under the aegis of …
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said that Nigeria’s economy cannot grow significantly without the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). He made this statement on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Akure while addressing participants at the 7th edition of the Expanded National Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinic, tagged Ondo 2025, …
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has rewarded Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, with ₦30 million cash and a house at Sunshine Estate in Oba-Ile, Akure, for her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where Nigeria emerged champions. The Governor made the announcement on Monday, August 4, …
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said that his administration will continue to offer needed support and provide conducive environment for small and medium scale businesses to thrive in the State. The Governor stated this on Friday, August 1, 2025, when he received two business owners in Ondo State who recently …
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The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday, August 1, 2025, hosted a special meeting of the Ondo State Leaders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a move to strengthen the ruling party in the State. The meeting, held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Akure, was …
GOV AIYEDATIWA HOSTS APC LEADERS CAUCUS, LAUNCHES ‘ONDO STATE FOR TINUBU 2027’ Read More »
Thousands of members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency of Ondo state, on Thursday, overwhelmingly defied the rain to join member representing the federal constituency and deputy governorship candidate of the PDP in the 2024 election in the state, Hon. Festus Akingbaso , as he decamped to the All Progressives Congress …
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The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said that his administration is committed to strengthening grassroots governance through accountability, capacity building, and a culture of transparency. The Governor made this assertion on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the opening ceremony of a four-day sensitisation training for political office holders and top management …
GOV AIYEDATIWA CHARGES LG OFFICIALS ON TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY Read More »
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has harped on the importance of inter-agency synergy in combating security challenges in the country, among others. The governor made the remarks at the 3rd edition of the Yemie Fash Online News Platform Interactive Session and Dinner, held in Akure on Sunday. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the …
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the party. Prof. Yilwatda was nominated and unanimously endorsed as National Chairman by members of the National Executive Council of the APC in Abuja on Thursday, July …
The leadership of the Ondo state chapter of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has described the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as a great pillar behind the organisation. The executives gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the governor in his office in Akure on Wednesday. In her opening remarks, state president of …
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Ondo State is a state in Nigeria created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It originally included what is now Ekiti State, which was split off in 1996. Akure is the state capital.