Ondo 2020: Deputy Governor Agboola Grabs ZLP Ticket to Challenge His Boss

In Ondo State, the incumbent Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi has been cleared by the Zenith Labour Party to contend as the party’s flagbearer in the coming October 10 gubernatorial election. TellAfrica had earlier reported how Mr Ajayi who lost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to Eyitayo Jegede and his recent meeting with state and national leaders of the ZLP which includes former Governor Olusegun Mimiko. We gathered that Mr Ajayi was cleared to contest by the ZLP national executive council last week. Confirming the development, the deputy governor’s spokesperson,…

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Ondo State Government Shut 2 Secondary Schools For Non-Compliance To COVID-19 Guidelines

Shortly after the reopening of schools for graduating students in Ondo State, two schools have been shut by the Government for violating the COVID-19 guidelines for resumption of classes. The Ondo State government had on 1st of August approved the reopening of schools in the state for graduating students on 17th August in order to partake in the senior school certificate examination, however, subject to COVID-19 guidelines and compliance. The schools affected are: C.A.C Grammar School, Akure and the Akure Academy Secondary School in Oba Ile. Both schools were sealed…

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Ondo State: Gov. Akeredolu Tests Negative For COVID-19 Amid Other Development In Ondo State

The Executive Governor of Ondo State, H.E Akeredolu has now tested negative to COVID-19 after being into isolation since last week. This was revealed in a press statement by the Governor on Monday among other development which has taken place in the state. See detailed press statement below; BEING AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE GOVERNOR OF ONDO STATE ARAKUNRIN OLUWAROTIMI O. AKEREDOLU SAN, AS STATE BROADCADT TO THE PEOPLE OF ONDO STATE ON MONDAY 6TH, JULY 2020. My dear people, “I come to you today with a heavy heart. A…

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