Ondo targets 924,119 children for vaccination against killer diseases

Ondo State government has expressed its commitment to ensuring effective implementation of the measles campaign commencing on October 5th through 10th October, 2024, declaring that a total of 924,119 children will be targeted for immunization against child killer diseases. The Deputy State Health Educator, Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Mrs Olubunmi Obaromi declared…

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Polio, measles: Unvaccinated children can spread virus in schools, communities —UNICEF warns

…..Challenges Media on Vaccination Campaign. By: SUNSHINETRUTH News UNICEF has challenged the media to take up the responsibility of intensifying awareness about the critical need for polio vaccination across Nigeria’s southwest and Edo State. During a one-day Zonal Media Orientation on Non-Polio Supplemental Immunization Integrated Activities (NPSIA), held in Oyo town on Thursday, September 26,…

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Aiyedatiwa gives fresh directives on four obaship stools, okays N3.5B for school face-lift

ONDO VOTES N3.5B FOR RENOVATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Ondo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved a N3.5 billion counterpart fund for the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to support the construction and renovation of public primary schools across the state. This decision followed the meeting of the State…

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2024 guber poll: PDP candidate Agboola Reels out Strategic Blueprint for Ondo State

.…Holds Media parley, Promises Lasting Prosperity and Development. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, HE. Hon. Agboola Alfred Ajayi, has unveiled his ambitious seven-point agenda aimed at rescuing and revitalizing the State. Speaking to a gathering of media executives, in Lagos on Friday. Ajayi delivered a comprehensive speech…

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Ondo guber race: Agbi launches ‘One Million Foot Soldiers’ march for Aiyedatiwa

Ondo 2024: Agbi mobilises One Million supporters for Aiyedatiwa The Convener of the Tinubu/Shettima One Million March Movement, Dr. Omobamidele Stephen Agbi, has announced the launch of a ‘One Million March 4 Aiyedatiwa’ to support the governorship ambition of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Ondo State. In a statement issued today, Agbi highlighted Aiyedatiwa’s track…

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AAUA 28th Inaugural Lecture: Prof Ajayi raises alarm over Rising Threat of Antibiotic Resistance, proffers solution

A renowned microbiologist and Don at AAUA, Prof. Adedayo Ajayi, has raised the alarm over the increasing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, warning that the proliferation of these “superbugs” poses a serious risk to human health and the environment. He issued this warning on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, while delivering the 28th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle…

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Aiyedatiwa, Makinde, Farounbi, other eminent Nigerians celebrate Chief Sanya Oyinsan @80

GOV AIYEDATIWA CELEBRATES CHIEF SANYA OYINSAN AT 80 The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extolled the virtues of veteran broadcaster, Chief Sanya Oyinsan, describing him as a role model with remarkable leadership qualities. Governor Aiyedatiwa made these remarks during the 80th birthday celebration and presentation of Chief Oyinsan’s biography, titled “Born…

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Bobrisky’s Prison saga: Govt suspends Correctional Service Officers

CIVIL DEFENCE, CORRECTIONAL, FIRE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BOARD SUSPENDS ERRING OFFICERS OF THE NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE (NCoS) Following the viral video trending on social media on alleged infractions by Officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service relating to Mr. Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has suspended…

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