Ondo State

July 23, (THEWILL) — An officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been killed by suspected drug dealers during a raid in the Ita’nla area of Ondo town, Ondo State. The deceased officer, simply identified as...

June 04, (THEWILL) – The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure on Wednesday upheld the election of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, affirming his victory in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial poll. The three-member panel, chaired by Justice Benson...

June 03, (THEWILL) – The Ondo State House of Assembly has elected Ololade Gbegudu, representing Okitipupa Constituency II, as the new Deputy Speaker, following the resignation of Prince Abayomi Akinruntan from the position. The change in leadership was communicated in...

May 13, (THEWILL) – Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Nelson Adepoyigi, the Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. Spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Olayinka...

By Felix ifijeh Nine surveyors abducted in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have regained their freedom after their families paid a ransom of N20 million. Pastor Ajibade Owolanke, a brother to the Ejemikin of Akure, High Chief...

March 11, (THEWILL) – The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election in Ondo State. Contesting the eligibility of Ondo Deputy Governor, Olayide...

February 24, (THEWILL) – Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, were inaugurated on Monday amidst fanfare in Akure. This marked the beginning of his first full term in office. Aiyedatiwa, who had been serving as governor following the...

February 24, (THEWILL) – The stage is now set for the swearing-in ceremony of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, as they prepare to officially assume their roles in office. The Independent National Electoral...

January 20, (THEWILL) – The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission has declared the ruling All Progressives Congress as the winner of all 18 chairmanships and 203 counsellorship seats in Saturday's Local Government election in the State. Chairman of the Commission,...

December 29, (THEWILL) – Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), has been bestowed with the prestigious traditional title of Yeye Folagboyero of Owo Kingdom. The Rivers State-born former diplomat...