The ancient town of Idanre, on Tuesday night, bubbled with music, colour and raw cultural pride as the Mare Festival made a return after nine years, drawing thousands of residents and visitors for the grand finale of the 2025 edition. For hours, Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, stood before an electrified crowd, absorbing […]
Following the New Year’s eve attack on the Ipele police station in Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has directed intensified patrols across communities and forest areas, stressing that security remains a 24-hour responsibility, particularly during festive periods. The Governor spoke on Thursday after an emergency meeting with the heads
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a 16-man planning committee for the 50th anniversary of the creation of the State and the first anniversary of his administration. Both events hold in February 2026. The committee will be chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, while the
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In a profound display of mercy and thoughtful leadership as the world ushers in the new year, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the recommendation of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy to extend clemency to 77 convicts across correctional facilities in the state. This gracious act, timed to commemorate
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Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday formally flagged off the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic membership registration exercise, stressing that the process is critical to the growth, credibility and future planning of the ruling party. The Governor spoke during the flag-off of the APC e-registration training exercise held at the Ondo State
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…says budget prioritises infrastructure, education, health, agriculture, human capital development Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, December 29, 2025, signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the “Budget of Economic Consolidation,” into law. The Governor, who signed the budget at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Akure, described the occasion as far more
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Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, assured residents of Ese Odo, Okitipupa, Irele and Ile Oluji/Oke Igbo Local Government Areas that their overwhelming support in the last governorship election would continue to yield tangible dividends, as he highlighted key achievements and more commitments during the continuation of his Thank-You Tour of the
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The All Progressives Congress has strengthened its base in Ondo State with the defection of key members of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Social Democratic Party, as Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa concluded his Thank-You tour to 18 Local Government Areas of the state in Akure, the state capital. Those who defected included Adekanmbi Oluwatuyi,
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Ondo State ranks as one of the lowest in multidimensional poverty across Nigeria, the Federal Government has said. Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, disclosed this on Tuesday during a luncheon of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa with traditional rulers at the Government House banquet hall in Akure. He stated
…says Ondo State set for economic, infrastructural transformation Residents of Odigbo, Ondo West and Ondo East Local Government Areas are set for a wave of infrastructural development and empowerment initiatives, as Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa rolled out fresh assurances during the continuation of his -Thank-You’ Tour on Saturday. The Governor praised the communities for their
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