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In a solemn moment, the body of the late Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, has been repatriated to Nigeria from Germany, where he tragically passed away. The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State shared poignant photos of this arrival through its official handle on Friday, January 5. The accompanying caption stated, “The body of the late former governor of …

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In a tragic development, Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has passed away at the age of 67. The Governor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), succumbed to prostate cancer and leukemia during treatment at a German hospital. Akeredolu, who secured his re-election in October 2020, was sworn in for a second …

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Spokesman of ailing governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, Richard Olatunde, has confirmed that the governor, will commence his medical leave today Wednesday, as a follow-up to his medical treatment. Olatunde said on Tuesday that during Akeredolu’s absence, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the governor in acting capacity. Akeredolu, who won his re-election as …

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By Emmanuel Adeniran Investigations have revealed that facilities in some primary schools in some Ondo State communities are currently below standard, whereby making learning condition for the pupils very difficult. A visit to the L. A. Primary School located in the remote Awule community in Akure South Local Government Area of the state is an indication that all is not …

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The leadership and members of the great OODUA POLITICAL FRONT (OPF) heartily express profound gratitude to the good people of Ondo State for their conduct, patience, endurance and understanding during the just concluded governorship election adjudged to be peaceful, free, fair and credible. The group also congratulates His Excellency, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his re-election for a second term in office …

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Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has bagged the Honourary Life Member Award of the Ibadan Recreation Club (1902). The governor was represented by his wife, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu, at the award programme in Ibadan over the weekend. President of the Club, Otunba Adegboyega Fisher, described Governor Akeredolu as a humble and great pillar of support to the …

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Tayo Olanipekun The First Lady of Ondo State, Arabirin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has again called for the establishment of a National Policy on Cancer Control in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja at the International CSOs Cancer Conference (ICCC) 2017, an event by Civil Society for Cancer Eradication in Nigeria, Mrs. Akeredolu stressed the need for medical practitioners to adopt global best practices …

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The Ondo State Chapter of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, to commend her on the health and women empowerment programs she has embarked on in the state. Speaking on behalf of the Agency, recently at the First Lady’s office in the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure,  the Ondo State …

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Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Monday said the absence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  the national leader of the All Progressives Congress at the Akure rally on Saturday was because of ill-health. “Tinubu, was not at the rally due to ill-health”, Lalong told reporters in Abuja today. He also said the South West All Progressives Congress governors, Mr Akinwumi …

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