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Since Nigeria returned to the fourth republic in 1999, the dearth of courageous leadership has been its conspicuous bane. This contributed significantly to the array of challenges confronting the nation till date. It is not unusual to…

The Chairman, South West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, has faulted pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere for endorsing presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi for the 2023 presidential election. Akeredolu, who is…

The presidency has denied authorizing any state of the federation to procure automatic weapons for their security outfits. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this in a Wednesday statement.…

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has vowed to arm the Amotekun Corps in the state in spite of Federal Government's directive. Akeredolu, who doubles as Chairman of Southern Governors Forum, said this in a Thursday statement…

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has expressed shock over the Federal Government's award of pipeline surveillance contracts to a former Niger Delta agitator, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo. Akeredolu said it was curious…

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, says he has nothing against Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi winning the 2023 presidency. Akeredolu said this in an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday. The Ondo…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Saturday, poured encomium on a business mogul, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, as he bagged Doctor of Business of University of Cambridge, London. Akeredolu, in his address during Ibrahim’s convocation…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has signed into law the first amendment to the Ondo State Security Network Agency Law code named Amotekun Akeredolu, who assented to the bill at the State Executive Chamber of his office, noted that…

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has signed an Executive Order for the compulsory installation and use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) devices in all public and private institutions in the state. Chief…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and Chairman, Southern Governors’ Forum says Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, National Chairman of APC, was on a frolic of his own over his consensus candidate announcement. Abdullahi Adamu on Monday…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has assured that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will have a hitch-free presidential primary election on Monday. Akeredolu said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can only retain power if it rotates the presidency to the South as it prepares for the Special Convention for Presidential Primary election.…

A presidential aspirant on the PDP platform, Aminu Tambuwal has demanded the sacking of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Tambuwal, who is the Governor of Sokoto State, made the call on Saturday, in…

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has called on Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), to resign if he has interest in the 2023 presidential election. Akeredolu made the call in response to a report…

The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, Mr Richard Olatunde, has denied a report that the governor was being hospitalised in Germany. Olatunde, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in…

The Ondo State Government has expressed its readiness to return both missionary primary and secondary schools to their original owners. Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said this on Thursday while receiving the new Chairman of the Christian…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Thursday said that the existence of the State Security Network, Amotekun Corps, was benefiting the state and other major security outfits. Akeredolu, who said Amotekun was not created to be…

Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu's comment that any political party that fields a northern candidate in the 2023 presidential election will lose has pitched him against the Northern Elders Forum (NEF). NEF's spokesman, Hakeem…

The Ondo State Government has raised the alarm over a grand plot to blackmail Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, his immediate family and the state government. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo,…

Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has warned that the various criminal activities of kidnapping, bombing, and assault on the people in parts of the country being referred to as banditry, must be appropriately addressed as terrorism.…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has advocated for constitutional roles for traditional rulers in the country in view of their contribution to peacebuilding. Akeredolu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Olugbenga Ale,…

Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said he visited ailing APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in London in August because it was the right thing to do. He said that the trip, which he embarked on with Governor Rotimi…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday in a split judgment of four-to-three upheld the victory of Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progrssives Congress (APC) in the Oct. 10, 2020 governorship election. In the majority judgment delivered by Justice…

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said the killing of ace broadcaster, Bunmi Afuye during a bank robbery was painful, pathetic and unbearable. Afuye was hit by a stray bullet during a bank robbery at Ilara-Mokin on Thursday.…

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has disclosed that late televangelist, Prophet TB Joshua gave him money shortly after he emerged governor in 2017. Akeredolu disclosed this at the burial ceremony of the late prophet at the…

In the wake of the reported killing of 20 persons in Igangan community of Oyo State by suspected herdsmen, the Chairman, South-West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that the governors would defend their people against internal…

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has called for the scrapping of the Senate as a cost-saving measure. Akeredolu, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), said that…

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of  Ondo State has pledged to pay over 7000 students bursary, as parts of activities to mark his 100 days in office. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Princess Oladunni Odu, said this at a news…

The Chairman, Southern Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu has said that the killers of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak plotted the killing to pitch northerners against Igbo people. Akeredolu, who is the Governor of Ondo State,…

The Chairman, Southern Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu has berated presidential media aide, Garba Shehu for criticising the ban on open grazing in the Southern states. In a Monday statement, Shehu said that the ban on open grazing was…