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Deji of Akure

September 14, 2025

Deji of Akure begins seven-day ‘Ulefunta’ leave

The palace warned that beating of drums under any guise within Akure metropolis is strictly prohibited throughout the ‘Ulefunta’ period.

Deji of Akure
August 28, 2025

Amole Festival: Deji of Akure orders closure of markets, shops

“The closure becomes obligatory as part of the necessary rites in observing the age-long tradition of the Amole Festival,” said the Palace.

Deji of Akure
January 31, 2025

Aiyedatiwa’s govt expresses commitment to urban renewal agenda

The Ondo government has expressed its determination to transform the state’s physical landscape in achieving its urban renewal agenda.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa
October 18, 2024

Aiyedatiwa vows to beautify Akure, prioritise infrastructural development

The governor, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 16 governorship poll, was at the palace to seek the Akure monarch’s blessing.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
December 8, 2023

Ondo College of Agric protests land grabbing, seeks Tinubu’s intervention

Mr Sule noted that the land grabbers, in collaboration with hoodlums, are now destroying the economic trees on the campus.

FECA staff and students protesting. Credit: Tosin Ajuwon
November 21, 2023

Tinubu plans new national campaign to lecture Nigerians on common aspirations, patriotism

Mr Issa-Onilu said the campaign would also spell out the duties and responsibilities of the political office holders to their followers.

President Bola Tinubu
July 23, 2023

Ondo lawmaker, human rights lawyer bicker over viral video of ailing Akeredolu

Kayode Ajulo, a human rights lawyer, said the video clip violated the privacy of the governor, who looked sick.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State
June 9, 2023

I will run an open government, Tinubu assures traditional rulers

‘‘We may not have it right 100 per cent of the time but we must get it right 90 per cent of the time for this country,’’ he said.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Photo: officialABAT]
November 28, 2022

Osolo Stool: Ondo govt petitioned over delay in selection process

The Osolo stool became vacant on September 2, 2013, following the death of Oba Kayode Oluwatuyi.

Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa