Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa calls for love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among residents in his 2025 Christmas message, emphasizing collective responsibility for state development.
Nigeria's ambition to become West Africa's maritime hub is faltering as seven deep-seaport projects stall, needing $14bn. Lekki Port operates at just 20% capacity. Experts urge policy review and a 'Prioritisation Matrix'.
Former Tin Can Island Port Manager, Sylvester Egede, details the non-coercive strategy that ended the notorious Mile 2 port corridor traffic. Learn the key lessons for solving national problems. Read more.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has three years left to secure his legacy. Experts urge decisive action on coastal development, a refinery, and deep seaport to transform the state's economy. The time to act is now.
Ondo City is set to host the 2nd Prince Adewole Adebayo Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk on Dec 28, 2025. The free event promotes fitness, community, and offers N2M in prizes. Register now!
Egypt begins construction on a 660km high-speed train linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, set for 2028 completion. Dubbed a 'Suez Canal on rails,' it aims to transform transport and ease Cairo's congestion. Read more.
Ondo City is set to host the 2nd Prince Adewole Adebayo Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk on Dec 28, 2025. The free event promotes fitness, community, and offers N2M in prizes. Register now!
Denmark's North Sea, once an oil hub, will soon store imported European CO2. The Greensand CCS project, led by Ineos, aims to bury 400,000 tonnes annually, marking a major shift in fighting climate change. Read more.
Ondo State Government and the Code of Conduct Bureau train local government officials on ethical governance, financial discipline, and asset declaration to combat corruption.
A 25-year-old ex-convict has been arrested in Ondo after a violent attempt to snatch a motorcycle. The victim's cries alerted residents, leading to the suspect's capture. Read the full story.
Ondo State secures revalidated licence for its deep-sea port, a major hub set to serve Nigeria and West Africa with 18-metre depth for large vessels. Read more.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assures border communities of enhanced security, citing Amotekun Rangers' success. He vows to fix roads and resolve chieftaincy disputes while extending Christmas goodwill.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu receives Federal Government's compliance certificate for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, hailing it as a game-changer for Nigeria's maritime economy. Read more.
Ondo First Lady Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa cautions parents against neglect, urging attention and education focus to safeguard children from dangerous influences during festive season.
Balogun of Ikareland, Chief Abdul Tunji Mohamed, leads delegation to thank Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for support, hailing the ongoing Ikare-Akungba road dualisation as a major boost for safety and economy. Read more.
NUJENIX Corporation petitions IGP over alleged seizure and vandalism of its MT Thor tanker in Delta State. The US firm claims armed interference and contractual breach.
Ondo State Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ayodele Peter. The Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of enhanced security.
Communities in Ondo State's Okitipupa and Odigbo LGAs accuse Rex Forestry Ltd of ignoring CSR commitments and local hiring agreements. They urge Governor Aiyedatiwa to intervene. Read the full story.
Ondo State Police confirm arrest of a suspect in the Owo cult killing of 25-year-old Ayodele Peter. Authorities urge public vigilance and cooperation.
Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.
A Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student was shot dead by suspected cultists in Owo, Ondo State. The tragic incident occurred just three weeks after the death of his mother. Read the full report.
Ondo PDP criticizes Governor Aiyedatiwa's thank-you tour as a governance failure, while APC defends it as accessible leadership. Get the full details on the political clash.
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa claims President Tinubu's reforms are driving opposition governors to the APC. He reveals PDP rival Agboola Ajayi is set to defect, while PDP criticizes his tour as governance failure.
Ondo APC Chairman Ade Adetimehin affirms the legitimacy of pro-Tinubu support groups for 2027, warns against misrepresentation, and hails the President as a divine messiah for Nigeria's transformation.
The Ikale Advancement Forum has commended President Tinubu for nominating Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as a non-career ambassador. Read why they call him a 'round peg in a round hole'.
An angry mob in Ondo State beat a man to death, hacked off his genitals, and dragged his body through the streets over an alleged rape of a disabled woman. Shocking details inside.
Tantita Security Services has dismissed a former employee in Ondo State after internal probes uncovered alleged misconduct tied to illegal oil activities. Read the full details.
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo has welcomed 1,232 new students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebunola Adejuyigbe urged them to aim for global excellence through dedication and hard work.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
Ondo APC commends President Tinubu for nominating Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and Abimbola Samuel Reuben as ambassadors. Read more about this 'double honour' for the state.