Category: FEATURED REPORTS
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Ondo 2020: Council warms up for APC campaign flag-off
The Director General of the Ondo State APC governorship campaign council, Hon. Victor Olabimtan has said that preparations are in top gear for the flag off of their campaign on September 5, 2020. In an interview with OSRC’s Zaheed Aribisala in Akure, Mr Olabimtan said the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and other APC leaders…
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We will stick to Ondo governorship election time table’, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it would stick to the time table for the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State. OSRC’s Shola Ilesanmi reports that INEC’s national commissioner in-charge of Ondo State, Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola at an implementation meeting of voter education and publicity in Akure also sought the support…
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Stakeholders want more government presence in Ondo city.
Elders and stakeholders in Ondo city have called on governments at all levels to do more on the infrastructural expansion of the kingdom to stimulate growth and development. They made the call while reflecting on Ondo’s over 500 years journey from an ordinary community to an emerging city as proclaimed in 2010 by the Osemawe,…
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Ondo Pension Commission honours retired Permanent Secretary, Tope Kolawole
The Ondo State Pension Commission has held a farewell ceremony in honour of its Permanent Secretary, Mr Tope Kolawole who retired from active service. OSRC’ Toluwani Sijuwade reports that the pen down ceremony which coincided with Mr Kolawole’s 60th birthday afforded associates, family members and well wishers to extol his virtues
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Hausa community pledges support for governor Akeredolu’s reelection
Head of Shasha community in Akure north local government area of Ondo state, Alhaji Ibrahim Dangeri has commended governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for completing a project abandoned by his predecessor in the community. Government House Correspondent, Wahab Bankole reports that Alhaji Dangeri who gave the commendation while receiving governor Akeredolu at his palace before proceeding to…
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NASDRA Spokesman, Felix Ale becomes recipient of Anglican Church’s highest honour
In recognition of his contributions to the church and society, Head, Media and Corporate Communications of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr Felix Ale has been honoured with the Sacred Order of Crownhood of St Paul by the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Akoko Diocese, Ondo State. OSRC’s Shola Ilesanmi reports that…
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Sustaining Good Governance: Former PDP Chair Ali Modu Sheriff rallies Support for Akeredolu
The Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff says the people of Ondo State will make a big mistake if they fail to re-elect Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Alhaji Sheriff who spoke with journalists in Igbotako, said the development drive of the present administration is…
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ONDO 2020 Poll: Former PDP Governorship Candidate boosts APC chances
Ahead October 2020 governorship election in Ondo State, the camp of the ruling all progressives congress, APC has continued to swell with more members of the opposition parties. The latest to declare for APC and rally support for the re-election of governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is a former member of the PDP and business mogul, Mr…
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COVID-19: Ondo compliance team intensifies enforcement
The inter-ministerial committee on covid-19 in Ondo State says it will redouble its efforts at ensuring that citizens of the state remain committed to the health protocols. Chairman of the committee Professor Fatusi Adesegun who led the team to monitor compliance in Akure, the state capital called for peoples’ support to break the chain of…
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ONDO 2020: INEC Reads riot act to key officials
The independent national electoral commission, INEC says it will not hesitate to deal with any staff that tries to subvert the october 10 governorship election in Ondo State. INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu read the riot act at a training for key electoral officers, in the state. OSRC’s Reporter Shola Ilesanmi completes the story.