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‎ The Chairman, Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, has expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of the Jolly Phonics programme on literacy development in public primary schools across the state, following a recent monitoring exercise on spelling and pronunciation activities. ‎ ‎During the monitoring exercise, the Chairman observed that the programme has significantly strengthened pupils’ foundational literacy skills, particularly in reading, spelling and pronunciation. ‎ ‎He noted that the improvement recorded is evident, and reflects the effectiveness of the phonics-based teaching approach on the pupil. ‎ ‎Rt. Hon. Olabimtan stated that pupils now demonstrate a better understanding of letter sounds and word formation, compared to the period before the introduction of Jolly Phonics programme. ‎ ‎He explained that many pupils are able to identify letter sounds correctly, blend words, and spell with greater ease, noting that the...

  ‎The embattled Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in Ondo State, Mr Olaide Rasheed, has described his purported removal from office as unconstitutional and an abuse of party procedure. ‎Speaking at a press briefing held at the NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka, Akure, Olaide.Rasheed said he was unilaterally removed from office on November 28, 2024, by the party’s National Chairman, Mr. Raphael Nwosu without convenenig a state congress. ‎He explained that his removal from office, which did not follow due process, was based on allegations that he was fraternising with another political party, a claim which he vehemently denied. ‎ According to him, he represented a gubernatorial candidate of the party, the ADC, at a peace meeting with candidates of other political parties and should not be counted against him as anti-party activity since it was with the consent of the candidate. ‎Olaide maintained that the National Chairman of the party lacks the constitutional power to unila...

  ‎The Ondo State Anti-Land Grabbing Taskforce has vowed to bring the full weight of the law on land grabbers in any community across the state, warning that the taskforce has declared year 2026 zero tolerance to land grabbing activities. ‎Chairman of the taskforce, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN OON, who is also the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State issued the warning after the first meeting of the task force held in Akure, the Ondo State Capital. ‎Dr Ajulo said the task force is determined to safeguard property owners across the state as it has outlined its strategies and strengthened it's enforcement to curb land grabbing activities and other land-related crimes. ‎He warned that anyone who violates the Ondo State Properties Protection and Its Documentation Law, 2024, would face the full weight of the law, insisting that year 2026 has been declared a decisive and difficult year for land grabbers in Ondo State. ‎“ The grace period has expired with 2025. Any land...

‎One of the key commitments of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Ondo State is to Improve administration of Justice by ensuring that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible. ‎This informed the decision of the Governor to rebound the State Law Commission after more than a decade of neglect to make it more effective and responsive to modern legal needs. ‎The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State, Dr Olukayode Ajulo SAN, OON, stated this in Akure while receiving the Chairman of the State Law  Commission, Mr Femi Okunjemiruwa and other board members in his office. ‎The Attorney General who noted that the society is dynamic, urged the State Law Commissions to look into existing laws, recommend reforms for modernization, and propose new legislations to align with constitutional values and societal changes, ‎While noting that the board comprises of reputable members, Dr Ajulo urged the Commission to initiate new legislations,  focus o...

The Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of St. Louis Primary School, Ondo, in the Ondo West Local Government Area of the state  The Commissioner, while handing down the order, stated that the drastic measure became necessary following the school’s persistent non-compliance and flagrant disregard for state guidelines governing private educational institutions He said the  decision was  part of the  ongoing commitment of government to ensure that all private schools operate within the legal framework of the state.  He emphasized that the closure will remain in effect until the school demonstrates full compliance with government regulations and acknowledges the state's oversight authority. Government therefore urged parents and guardians of pupils at St. Louis Primary School, Ondo, to comply with the directive immediately. Prof. Ajibefun said the state government r...

‎The Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, OON, SAN, says the Ondo State Ministry of Justice has been garvernized and repositioned to serve the people of the state through the Office of The Public Defender and the Alternative Dispute Resolution method. ‎ ‎The Commissioner, while addressing top management staff and Legal Officers of the ministry in his office, said the ministry is set to provides essential public services by ensuring access to justice, upholding the rule of law, and offering free legal support for members of the public. ‎ ‎He said through the Office of The Public Defender (OPD), the ministry is providing free, quality legal representation to indigent individuals in criminal and sometimes civil cases, and ensuring constitutional rights to counsel and a fair hearing . ‎ ‎" The State government through the Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation for indigent defendants in cases ranging from misdemeanors t...