Tag: #OndoState
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NCDC REPORTS 166 LASSA FEVER DEATHS IN NIGERIA, CASE FATALITY RATE RISES TO 18.5%
Despite fewer cases, delayed treatment and poor health-seeking fuel more fatalities, especially in five key states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed 166 deaths from Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with a fatality rate of 18.5%, up from 16.9% in the same period of 2024. A total of 895…
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ONDO SDP FORMER GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE DIES
Ondo loses visionary leader and philanthropist Otunba Bamidele Akingboye. Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, former Social Democratic Party governorship candidate and respected businessman, passed away peacefully at his Lekki residence. Known for his integrity and community leadership, Akingboye led multiple businesses and held the Olowomeye I title of Ikaleland. He is survived by his family, with burial…
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ONDO STATE LAUNCHES PENSIONER VERIFICATION TO ELIMINATE GHOST PENSIONS
Ondo kicks off statewide verification of pensioners from 2016-2025 to ensure accurate records and smooth payments. Ondo State Pension Transitional Department begins pensioner verification starting September 2 across local governments, requiring retirees to present key documents in person—no proxies allowed. The exercise aims to weed out ghost pensioners and guarantee timely pension and gratuity payments.…
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OWO LG LAUNCHES AI-DRIVEN DRONE TO FIGHT RIVER BLINDNESS
Owo Local Government takes a tech leap, using drones to combat river blindness and protect communities. Owo LG, Ondo State, unveiled an AI-powered drone to target blackflies spreading river blindness in Owo and Ose LGAs. The drone sprays insecticides in hard-to-reach breeding sites, ensuring precise and eco-friendly control. This innovative project, in partnership with King’s…
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AKURE MARKETS AND SHOPS TO CLOSE FRIDAY FOR AMOLE FESTIVAL
The Deji of Akure calls for a city-wide market shutdown to honour the historic Amole Festival tradition. Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has ordered all markets, shops, and stalls in Akure to close this Friday as part of the Amole Festival rites. Only pharmacies and patent medicine stores will remain open. While trading halts, residents can move…
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MAN ARRESTED IN ONDO FOR FAKING KIDNAPPING TO EXTORT MONEY FROM FAMILY
Ondo Police have arrested Bello Azeez, 29, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N500,000 from his parents and friends. After being denied a loan to settle a debt, Azeez claimed he was abducted and had ransom paid directly into his personal bank account through a GoFundMe campaign. Suspicion grew when relatives found it unusual…
