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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...

PRINCE BRIGHT ADELEGAN COURTS ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO APC LEADERS, INVITES STAKEHOLDERS TO TINUBU/SHETTIMA DECLARATION Prince Bright Adelegan engages party leaders as he prepares to formally declare support for Tinubu and Shettima’s 2027 re-election bid Prince Bright Adelegan, popularly known as Ever Bright, has met with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairman in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State and other party stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting was an opportunity for Adelegan to extend a formal invitation to the APC local government chairman and other party leaders to attend his forthcoming official declaration of support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in 2027. The declaration is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, with party leaders, political stakeholders, supporters and well-wishers expected to attend. During th...

2027: PRINCE BRIGHT ADELEGAN SET TO MAKE BOLD POLITICAL STATEMENT, DECLARE SUPPORT FOR TINUBU, SHETTIMA IN AKURE …Set to formally affirm commitment to the Tinubu-Shettima ticket ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Prince Bright Adelegan, popularly known as Ever Bright, is set to make a formal political statement ahead of the 2027 general elections as he prepares to declare his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The declaration ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Akure, Ondo State, is expected to bring together political leaders, stakeholders, youth organisations, community leaders, students, supporters and other members of the public. According to the official invitation issued by the convener, the event will provide a platform for Prince Adelegan to publicly affirm his commitment to the Tinubu-Shettima ticket and their second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The gathering is sched...

ONDO APC CHAIRMAN BABATUNDE RALLIES IFIRA FOR TINUBU, SETS SIGHTS ON ONE MILLION VOTES IN 2027 Babatunde Rallies Ifira APC Members for Tinubu, Other Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, has called on party members in Ifira, Akoko South-East Local Government Area, to intensify grassroots mobilisation and door-to-door engagement in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Babatunde gave the charge on Friday, October 23, 2026, during a meeting with party members at his country home in Ifira Akoko, where he emphasised the importance of unity, sustained voter engagement and collective commitment to the party’s electoral ambitions. He urged members to take the APC’s message to households across their communities, mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election bid and other party candidates contesting for positions in the Senate, House of Represent...

OWOLEWA MOURNS FASORANTI, DESCRIBES HIM AS AN EXEMPLARY TEACHER AND ELDER STATESMAN Owolewa Mourns Fasoranti, Celebrates His Legacy of Education and Public Service Professor Olusegun Owolewa, Director of the University Advancement Office at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, has mourned the death of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, describing him as a contented and exemplary teacher whose contributions to education and public service left a lasting legacy in Ondo State and Nigeria. Fasoranti, who died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, was a respected elder statesman and prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation. He was widely associated with the promotion of education, democratic governance, integrity and social justice. In his tribute, Professor Owolewa said the late statesman's life reflected a strong commitment to teaching, modest living and service to humanity. He noted that Fasoranti made significant contributions to educational development an...

ONDO GOVT EXTENDS DISASTER RELIEF TO AKOKO SOUTH-EAST, ESE-ODO RESIDENTS Distributes Relief Materials to Disaster Victims The Ondo State Government has extended its ongoing distribution of relief materials to disaster-affected residents in Akoko South-East and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas, as part of efforts to ease their hardship and support recovery from disaster-related losses. The distribution exercise was held in Isua, the headquarters of Akoko South-East Local Government Area, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and in Sabomi, Ese-Odo Local Government Area, on Friday, October 23, 2026. The intervention was coordinated by the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA). In Akoko South-East, the Executive Secretary of ODSEMA, Mr. Richard Aina, who represented the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the agency, Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami, mni, said the intervention reflected the commitment of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa's administration to supporting residents affected by n...

ADEBAWO CELEBRATES OSOPADEC CHAIRMAN, BIYI POROYE ON BIRTHDAY, COMMENDS PUBLIC SERVICE The Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, has congratulated the Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Biyi Poroye, on his birthday. In his goodwill message, Hon. Adebawo described Prince Poroye as a distinguished leader whose contributions to governance and the development of oil-producing communities in Ondo State deserve recognition. The governor’s aide acknowledged the importance of purposeful leadership, dedication to public service and commitment to improving the welfare of residents, noting that these values remain essential to sustainable development across the state. Hon. Adebawo wished the OSOPADEC chairman good health, renewed strength, wisdom and greater accomplishments in the years ahead. He also expressed hope that the new year would brin...

ADEBARE MOBILISES APC LEADERS FOR 2027 ELECTIONS, INSPECTS ILE-OLUJI/IPETU EXPRESSWAY Assures Residents of Efforts on Ile-Oluji/Ipetu Road The Executive Chairman of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government, Hon. Adebare Adeboye, has rallied leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections while inspecting the deplorable sections of the Ile-Oluji/Ipetu Expressway and assuring residents of efforts to draw government attention to the road's condition. Adebare made the engagements on Thursday, October 22, 2026, during a strategic meeting with party leaders and stakeholders at the APC secretariat in Ile-Oluji, where discussions centred on strengthening party unity, grassroots mobilisation and preparations for the forthcoming general elections. The meeting brought together party leaders, elected officials, political appointees and other stakeholders, with participants emphasising the need for cooperation and sustained engagement with party members ...

CDCFIB RECRUITMENT: SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS TO TAKE DRUG TESTS BEFORE GETTING APPOINTMENT LETTERS Shortlisted applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise for Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies will be required to undergo mandatory drug tests before collecting their appointment letters, according to a report attributed to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The board’s Secretary, Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd.), reportedly disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, October 22, 2026, explaining that applicants who have reached the oral interview stage must complete the screening process before receiving their appointment letters. According to the report, the recruitment portal is scheduled to open on October 28 and close on November 13, 2026. Shortlisted applicants are expected to log into the portal, confirm their recruitment status and obtain a code required for the drug test. The screening is expected to take place at designated offices of t...

FADUYILE BACKS PUSH FOR FEDERAL MEDICAL FACILITY IN ONDO SOUTH, ENGAGES IKALE TEAM ON SUNSHINE MEDICAL CITY ...Says Ondo South Deserves Federal Medical Facility, Senator Faduyile Tells Ikale Delegation Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has reiterated his commitment to attracting a major federal health institution to the district, assuring stakeholders that efforts to secure either a Federal Medical Centre or a University of Health Sciences remain part of his legislative priorities. Faduyile gave the assurance when a delegation of the Sunshine Medical City Project (SMCP), an initiative promoted by Ikale stakeholders, visited him at the National Assembly Complex on Monday, October 19, 2026, to discuss healthcare development and the proposed medical city project. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the project’s Board of Trustees, Chief Akin Arikawe, OON, and the project convener, Prince Patrick Orimisan Adelokiki. D...

ONDO APC TO BEGIN WARD, UNIT MEETINGS ACROSS 203 WARDS AS BABATUNDE PUSHES GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, has called on party leaders and members across the state to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and encourage eligible voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Babatunde gave the directive ahead of the commencement of ward and unit meetings scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, across the party’s 203 wards in Ondo State. According to the APC chairman, the meetings will provide an opportunity to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures, engage members and sensitise eligible voters on the importance of collecting their PVCs and participating in the electoral process. He noted that achieving the one million vote target set by the party’s leader in the state, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, would require deliberate planning, effective coordinati...

BEDC INDUSTRIAL ACTION SUSPENDED IN ONDO, EKITI, DELTA AS EDO AWAITS RESOLUTION BEDC Electricity Plc has announced significant progress towards resolving the industrial action embarked upon by the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), following the suspension of the strike in Ondo, Ekiti and Delta states. In a statement issued in Benin City on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the electricity distribution company described the development as an important step towards restoring normal operations across its franchise areas after disruptions affected electricity distribution services to homes, businesses and public institutions. The company said the suspension of the industrial action in the three states reflected progress in engagements aimed at esolving outstanding labour issues, expressing optimism that continued dialogue could lead to a comprehensive settlement. However, BEDC disclosed that the industrial action remained ongoing in Edo State, where management said it was continui...

SSA ADEBAWO DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, VISITS IPE-AKOKO AFTER FATAL CRASH Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, Senior Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, has visited Ipe-Akoko in Akoko South-East Local Government Area following a fatal road accident that claimed two lives, demonstrating the state government’s concern for affected families and the safety of residents. Adebawo led a delegation of the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) to the community on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to assess the situation and convey the state government’s condolences to the bereaved families and residents following the tragic incident. The accident reportedly occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026, involving a truck conveying onions, bags of beans and bags of rice, a car and a motorcycle. Two people reportedly lost their lives, including the driver of the car, identified as 50-year-old Clement Le...

ONDO STEPS UP FOREST PROTECTION, NABS SIX SUSPECTED ILLEGAL FARMERS IN IDANRE The Ondo State Government has intensified efforts to safeguard protected forest reserves following the arrest of six suspected encroachers at the Jimgbe Forest Reserve in Idanre Local Government Area. The suspects were apprehended during a special enforcement operation conducted by officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, including directors and staff of the Forestry Department, alongside security personnel attached to the Anti-Encroachment Task Force. The operation followed reports of alleged unauthorised farming and the destruction of planted trees within the reserve. According to the ministry, some individuals were suspected of clearing portions of the protected forest to cultivate cocoa, oil palm and other crops. The reported activities were also said to occur at night, allegedly to evade detection by forestry officials. The Jimgbe Forest Reserve is designated for forestry and conservation a...

ONDO GOVERNMENT VISITS FATAL ACCIDENT SCENE IN IPE-AKOKO AS MONARCH, COUNCIL CHAIRMAN DEMAND URGENT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION The Ondo State Government has visited Ipe-Akoko in Akoko South-East Local Government Area following a fatal road accident that claimed two lives, as the community’s traditional ruler and council chairman renewed calls for the urgent reconstruction of the road. The accident, which occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026, reportedly involved a truck conveying onions, bags of beans and rice, a car and a motorcycle. Two people, including the driver of the car, identified as 50-year-old Clement Leye, and another individual travelling in the truck, reportedly lost their lives in the incident. In response to the tragedy, the Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, led officials of the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) on a visit to the community on Wednesday, Octob...

ADEBARE PUTS EDUCATION FIRST AS ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO LG BEGINS NOTEBOOK DISTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS The administration of the Executive Chairman of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Otunba Samson Agboola Adebare, has commenced the distribution of notebooks to public primary schools across the council area as part of efforts to support basic education and ease the financial burden on parents and guardians. The exercise began on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Baptist Day Primary School in Ile-Oluji, the headquarters of the local government, with the aim of improving pupils’ access to essential learning materials and supporting their academic development. Before the commencement of the distribution, the local government administration published the notebook allocations for public primary schools across the area. The allocations were based on enrolment figures provided by the Area Education Officer, a measure intended to promote transparency and ensure that the m...

BEDC STRIKE RAISES ALARM OVER HOSPITALS, LIFE-SUPPORT MACHINES AS COMPANY URGES DIALOGUE BEDC Raises Alarm Over Strike’s Impact on Hospitals, Life-Support Machines, Essential Services BEDC Electricity Plc has raised concerns over the potential impact of the ongoing industrial action by the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on healthcare delivery, businesses and other essential services across Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti states. The electricity distribution company, in a statement issued in Benin City on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, warned that prolonged disruptions could have serious consequences for hospitals, businesses and millions of residents who depend on reliable electricity for their daily activities. The company’s concerns followed a public warning by Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, Chief Executive Officer of Sckye Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, about the potential risks electricity disruptions pose to patients who depend on critical medical equipment and life-support sys...