…..We’ll win again, Aiyedatiwa storms Court. By: Ade Adeleke Legal battle over the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his running mate, Dr Olayide Adelami in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State today began at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal adjudicating on the outcome. From available record, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All…
The Forum of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has condemned lack of transparency and accountability demonstrated by some state governments in budgetary allocations. Speaking at a Press Conference in Lagos, this morning, the leaders of the groups, from prominent Civil Society and Pro-Democracy organizations, said other state governments should emulate Ondo State in practicing open budget…
.…..Asks NLC, TUC to look into irregularities in payment of Federal Workers. A COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), ONDO STATE COUNCIL, HELD ON THURSDAY, 30TH JANUARY 2025, AT THE PRESS CENTRE, PEN CRESCENT, ALAGBAKA-AKURE The January edition of the Congress was heralded by a special…
CMD ENGAGES THE PHARMACY DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE MEDICATIONS TO IN-PATIENTS AT A CHEAPER AND MORE AFFORDABLE RATE COMPARED TO VENDORS FROM OUTSIDE. As part of his commitment to staff capacity-building and effective service delivery, the CMD Dr. Michael Gbala deliberated on a brief yet impactful meeting with the Pharmacy Department. His…
CMD UNIMEDTH ADVISES ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS ON THE NEED TO WRITE RESEARCH PAPERS The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UNIMED Teaching Hospital, Dr. Olumide Gbala has emphasized the importance of research as a cornerstone for academic excellence and institutional growth during a meeting with the administrative officers. He called for more active participation in publishing high-quality…
ONDO STATE 2025 BUDGET: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT. When on the 30th of December, 2024 the Ondo State Governor was signing the 2025 state appropriation bill into law at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Akure, the state capital, he was very emphatic on his intentions for the good people of the state….
ON THE PLANNED STRIKE ACTION BY THE NURSES IN GENERAL AND SPECIALIST HOSPITALS IN ONDO STATE The attention of the State Government has been drawn to a planned industrial action to be embarked upon by the National Association of Nurses and Midwives, Ondo State branch, effective from Friday, 31st January, 2025. To say the least,…
A renowned parasitologist, Prof. Olusegun Akanbi, has affirmed that herbal medicine remains one of the most promising solutions for malaria treatment, given the parasite’s growing resistance to conventional drugs. Prof. Akanbi noted the persistent struggle between mankind and malaria parasites, stressing the significant role medicinal plants could play in overcoming the disease. “Without prejudice to…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Council, an affiliate of NLC, an umbrella body that represents the interest of Nurses and Midwives of Ondo State, has ordered its members to embark on an indefinite strike in all state government’s health facilities from tomorrow. The Association’s leadership took decision in Akure…
Top officials working with local government in Ondo State have been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) over alleged fraudulent practices. It was learnt that those arrested were the Treasurer and Head of Local Government Administration in one of the 18 local governments. They were reportedly picked up by the EFCC following their…
