Idanre Hill: Where History, Culture, and Nature Converge
Nestled in the heart of Ondo State in southwestern Nigeria, the Idanre Hill stands as a remarkable proof of the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the region. This towering hill, rising over 900 meters above sea level, has witnessed the history and traditions of the Idanre people for nearly a millennium. The […]
Apply For the Growth Accelerator and Grant Competition in Ondo State
Business owners in Ondo State can win up to ₦3 million in grants by applying for the Growth Accelerator and Grant Competition. Launched by The Growth Hub, the program aims to connect business owners to opportunities that they were hitherto unaware of. Read more about Accelerators The Growth Hub aims to make the competition […]
Analysis: The Strange Politicking In Ondo State
A number of political machinations have been recorded in recent weeks as elections in two crucial states of Edo and Ondo draws closer. Background: The first major in the series of political surprises was the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, defecting to the People Democratic Party (PDP). Read more about Politics In Ondo […]
Everyday Heroes: Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu
Though she is also known as a first lady of Ondo state, the office of the first lady in no way defines who she is or what she has done. As a cancer survivor, she founded the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), in order to cater to women with breast cancer and also raise […]
Crazy About the South West: Tourism Spots in Ondo State
Ondo State is a force to reckon with in the Nigerian tourism scene. The sunshine state is ideal for art and nature lovers. Ondo has lots of tourist attractions where tour activities thrive. If you want a quiet, private getaway location, this state has got you covered. Below are some popular tourist spots in Ondo: […]
Cocoa Production in Ondo State
Ondo State is located in the South-Western part of Nigeria. It is bounded by Ekiti and Kogi states in the north, Edo State in the east, Delta State in the southeast, Osun and Ogun states in the west, and the Atlantic Ocean in the south. The state falls within the rainforest agro-ecological zone. Agriculture is […]
These Are Nigeria’s Richest States (by Internally Generated Revenue)
Nigeria’s official custodian of public data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), recently published its annual report on the revenues generated by the country’s states. The document, available on the bureau’s website, details the earnings collected by state governments in 2018. Besides stoking the old debate about which regions produce the most wealth, the NBS’s […]
ThrowBack Thursday: The 1983 Political Violence in Ondo
On 16th August 1983, a general election was conducted by the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) into gubernatorial positions across the country. Alhaji Shehu Shagari being the incumbent president, assured citizens that the general elections is going to be free and fair. What culminated after the declaration of results in some states was so violent that […]
Owo Tribe In Ondo State
Owo, a Yoruba sub-ethnic group in Ondo State, Nigeria, used to be the capital of a City-State between 1400 and 1600 AD. Owo is situated between Ile-Ife and Benin City, at the southern edge of the Yoruba hills and at the intersection of roads from Akure, Kabba, Benin city, and Siluko. The tribe is comprised […]
Olusegun Mimiko re-elected as Ondo State Governor
Dr. Olusegun Mimiko was re-elected as Governor of Ondo state, for a second term on Saturday in the state gubernatorial election. The election is coming at a separate time, after the tilt caused by an election tribunal that changed the Ondo gubernatorial cycle in 2008. Dr. Mimiko, the flagbearer for Labour Party (LP) won the […]
Ondo State Election Debate Live!
By David Stephen. The Gubernatorial election in Ondo State is around the corner, and the race is heating up. The top candidates are exchanging barbs, as the sitting Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, runs to return to office with Labour Party. Former President of Nigerian Bar Association, Rotimi Akeredolu, is running on the platform of Action Congress […]