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AKINDOLIRE COMMENDS AIYEDATIWA AS WORK COMMENCES ON OKE ALAFIA ROAD, TWO OTHER ROAD PROJECTS SET TO FOLLOW IN ILE-OLUJI …Hails Governor's Commitment to Infrastructure Development, Says Three Earmarked Roads Will Improve Connectivity Across Ile-Oluji The Ondo State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Olaoluwa Akindolire, has expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for approving and facilitating the commencement of the rehabilitation of Oke Alafia Road in Ile-Oluji, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area. Work commenced on Saturday, November 7, 2026, along the Oke Alafia Road corridor, particularly around the RCCG Cathedral axis, starting from the Holy Saviour's High School area. The commencement marks a significant step towards addressing one of the critical road infrastructure needs of residents of Ile-Oluji. The Oke Alafia Road rehabilitation is one of three road projects earlier e...

FADUYILE HONOURS AMBASSADOR OLUSOLA IJI AT 70, DESCRIBES HIM AS A POLITICAL COLOSSUS AND PRIDE OF ONDO SOUTH Aapplauds his leadership, political contributions and service to Nigeria The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has congratulated Nigeria's Ambassador to Russia, Ambassador Joseph Olusola Iji, on his 70th birthday, describing him as an outstanding statesman, dependable political leader and a source of pride to Ondo South Senatorial District. Ambassador Iji, who celebrates his 70th birthday on Saturday, November 7, 2026, hails from Igbobini in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, Senator Faduyile described the milestone as an opportunity to celebrate not only the diplomat's age but also his years of contributions to public service, political development and humanity. The Senator praised Ambassador Iji's leadership qualit...

WELLINGTON ADEBAWO CELEBRATES ELDER SISTER, PRINCESS BANKE SUTTON, ON HER BIRTHDAY, COMMENDS HER LEGACY OF SERVICE Wellington Adebawo celebrates elder sister, Princess Banke Sutton, on her birthday, commends her legacy of service The Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, has celebrated his elder sister, Hon. Princess Banke Sutton, former Chairman of the Ondo State Micro Credit Agency, on the occasion of her birthday. In a heartfelt birthday message, Adebawo described Princess Sutton as a woman of admirable virtues, strength, grace and dedication, whose life reflects the importance of family values, service to humanity and commitment to societal development. He acknowledged her contributions to human capital development and economic empowerment in Ondo State, particularly during her tenure as Chairman of the Ondo State Micro Credit Agency, where she played a leadership role in advancing ...

RT. HON. ABIMBOLA FAJOLU HAILS AIYEDATIWA, SAYS PROJECT WILL BOOST DEVELOPMENT IN ILE-OLUJI Rt. Hon. Abimbola Fajolu, Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Environment, has commended Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for the commencement of the rehabilitation of Oke Alafia Road in Ile-Oluji, describing the development as a positive step towards improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life of residents. Fajolu said the commencement of work on the road reflects the commitment of the Aiyedatiwa-led administration to extending the benefits of good governance to communities across Ondo State, particularly at the grassroots level. He noted that infrastructure development remains an important component of effective governance, adding that the administration's efforts to improve the welfare of residents through various empowerment initiatives are being complemented by investments in critical infrastructure. According to him, the rehabilitation of Oke Alafia Road is p...

Oyo former council executives appeal to Makinde over electric bike distribution, demand recognition and inclusion Former Local Government Executive Council members in Oyo State have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to address concerns over their welfare, political recognition and inclusion in the state's political structure, following complaints about the distribution of electric motorcycles to political stakeholders. The former council executives, who recently converged in Ibadan, expressed disappointment over what they described as unequal consideration in the distribution of electric motorcycles, alleging that some individuals who joined the political structure much later had benefited from the initiative while several former council executives who worked at the grassroots towards the emergence of the present administration were yet to be considered. The group, particularly members from Ibadan North Local Government Area, said it had made several attempts to communicate its con...

ADELEGAN DECLARES TOTAL SUPPORT FOR TINUBU'S RE-ELECTION, VOWS GRASSROOTS AND DIASPORA MOBILISATION As Kalejaye, Oguntimehin, Olorunyolemi, Ondo APC leaders grace Akure declaration Prince Adekunle Bright Adelegan, popularly known as Ever Bright, has officially declared his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to deploy his personal resources, influence, networks and connections across Nigeria and the diaspora to promote the administration's second-term ambition. Adelegan made the declaration on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Akure, Ondo State, during an event where he unveiled his political support platform, tagged "Ever Bright for Asiwaju-Shettima 2027." The declaration attracted prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), government functionaries, political leaders, youth representatives, women groups, market women and other stakeholders from across t...

  AISHA YESUFU CALLS ON NIGERIANS TO FINANCE PETER OBI’S 2027 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN   Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has called on Nigerians to contribute financially towards funding the 2027 presidential campaign of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Yesufu made the appeal in a video shared on Wednesday, urging supporters a...

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EUDR: ONDO GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO MEET DECEMBER DEADLINE The Ondo State Government has intensified efforts to meet the December 31, 2026 deadline for the completion of polygon mapping and the implementation of agroforestry initiatives in line with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at ensuring that cocoa and other agricultural produce sourced from forest reserves remain eligible for export to the European market. To achieve this, the State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, held a stakeholders' meeting with farmers operating within the forest reserves to strengthen collaboration, clarify compliance requirements and ensure that all stakeholders are adequately informed about the initiative. Speaking at the meeting held at the Adegbemile Cultural Centre, Akure, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Engr. Leye Akinola, explained that polygon mapping was a critical component of the State's EUDR compliance strategy...

ADEPOJU APPRECIATES SUPPORTERS AS OJADIOMA–ODOLE BRIDGE PROJECT GAINS COMMUNITY BACKING ...Thanks Tunde Ajayi, Isaac Adelegan, Others for Support Towards Ojadioma–Odole Bridge Project Hon. Toyin Adepoju, popularly known as Bebeto, Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor, has expressed appreciation to individuals and groups who have supported his initiative towards the construction of the abandoned bridge linking Ojadioma and Odole communities in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State. Adepoju, while acknowledging the contributions and encouragement received from various quarters, particularly appreciated Hon. Barr. Tunde Ajayi, also a Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor, for his support and solidarity towards the community-focused initiative. He equally recognised the contributions of Hon. Isaac Adelegan, popularly known as Orenzo, the Councillor representing Ward 3 in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government; Comrade Seun Abidakun; Dapo Atura; and Wale Jaguar for their respective...

Ondo Governor’s Aide, Toyin Adepoju, Undertakes Construction of Abandoned Bridge in Ile-Oluji Residents of Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, have been commended for witnessing a community-focused intervention by Hon. Toyin Adepoju, popularly known as Bebeto, Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor, who has personally undertaken the construction of the previously abandoned bridge linking Ojadioma and Odole communities. The intervention is expected to improve connectivity between the two communities and ease movement for residents who depend on the route for their daily activities. The bridge, which had remained abandoned, has been a concern for people in the affected communities, making the decision by Adepoju to take up its construction a notable intervention in addressing a local infrastructure need. His involvement has attracted commendation from community members and observers, particularly against the background of the importance of accessible roads and bridges to rural developmen...

AIYEDATIWA WINS TEACHERS' HEARTS AS REABSORBED ODSUBEB TEACHERS BREAK SILENCE, CELEBRATE SECOND CHANCE As Festus Omoniyi celebrate a new beginning and appeal for colleagues still waiting The representative of the 2026 newly recruited teachers of the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (ODSUBEB), Festus Omoniyi Akingbesote, has expressed profound appreciation to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa following the approval of the reabsorption of affected teachers into the state teaching service. Akingbesote, in an appreciation message, described the governor's intervention as a remarkable demonstration of compassion, understanding and commitment to addressing the concerns of the affected teachers, who had remained away from their duties for over a year following issues surrounding the authenticity of their employment letters. He returned all glory to Almighty God for His mercy, grace and preservation throughout the challenging period, acknowledging that God's faithfulness...

AIYEDATIWA TAKES FLOOD RELIEF TO ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO, EXTENDS SUPPORT TO AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS ODSEMA leads statewide intervention as government assures disaster victims of sustained assistance The Ondo State Government has extended its flood relief intervention to Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area, distributing relief materials to residents affected by flooding as part of ongoing efforts to cushion the effects of natural disasters and support vulnerable households across the state. The distribution exercise, which took place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Local Government Secretariat in Ile-Oluji, was organised by the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) under the administration of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. The exercise was led by the Executive Secretary of ODSEMA, Mr. Richard Aina, alongside the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, and other officials of the agency...

ADEBARE ORDERS EMERGENCY ROAD REHABILITATION, EXTENDS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO RURAL SCHOOLS Chairman receives ODSEMA team, assures residents of bridge reconstruction The Executive Chairman of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government, Hon. Adebare Adeboye, has directed the temporary rehabilitation of deteriorated sections of the Ile-Oluji–Ipetu Expressway, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, educational support, emergency response and grassroots governance. The directive was issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following an appeal by representatives of the Ile-Oluji chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), who visited the Chairman to seek urgent intervention on the road, which has posed difficulties for motorists and other road users. Although the expressway falls under federal jurisdiction, Hon. Adebare disclosed that he had personally inspected the affected sections and directed the Local Government Engineer to commence temporar...

ILE-OLUJI CELEBRATES AS PASTOR AMOS BABATUNDE, DEACONESS GRACE ADELANKE ADEPOJU MARK 80TH BIRTHDAYS Jegun, Onibule, Senator Tofowomo, Clerics, Political Leaders Grace Celebration of Faith and Service The ancient town of Ile-Oluji, headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, witnessed a gathering of royal fathers, religious leaders, political figures, family members and well-wishers from within and outside Nigeria as Pastor Amos Babatunde Adepoju and his wife, Deaconess Grace Adelanke Adepoju, celebrated their 80th birthday anniversaries on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The celebration brought together people from different walks of life to honour the couple for their years of service to God, humanity, the church and society, reflecting a lifetime of faith, commitment and contributions to their respective fields. Pastor A.B. Adepoju is a retired cleric of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide who rose to the position of District Superintendent before his r...