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A truck has crushed scores of people to death in Akungba Akoko market in Ondo state. Report says the truck lost control and rammed into some persons. It was learnt that the trailer’s brake failed and killed unidentified number of residents of the University town. According to News Track, an eyewitness says that many lives were lost in the unfortunate incident. He said, “The trailer was descending from okerigbo hill near Adekunle Ajasin University when it lost control as result of faulty brake”.

Three travellers on Thursday  were reported to have be kidnapped by Unknown Gunmen at Ikakumo in Akoko north west local government area of ondo state. This is coming after unknown Gunmen beheaded a bank security guard not up to 24hrs According to a source, the victims whose identities had not beeen ascertained as of press time were said to be travelling along route that shared boundary with Edo state. Also a motorcyclist was  reportedly beaten to stupor by the kidnappers after unknowingly met them during the operation. It was learnt that the Okada rider was left unconscious. However, he was rushed to a nearby hospital were he is responding to treatment at Akunu Akoko, a neighboring town in  Akoko north east local government. When Contacted, the Ikare police area commander, assistant commisioner of police  Razak  Rauf, confirmed the incident and assured that police will get rid of the criminals. The regent of Akunu  Akoko, Princess Tolani orogun, reaffirmed ...

The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the recently conducted election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede has challenged the victory of Govenor Rotimi Akeredolu at the Election petition tribunal. Joined in the petition are the Independent National Electoral Commission, the All Progressives Congress and the Deputy Govenor- elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Ifedayo Adedipe is the lead counsel for the Governorship candidate of the PDP. Jegede is challenging the election on four grounds. That the election was married by irregularities and pockets of violence and intimidation. Jegede also faulted the emergence of Akeredolu during Party’s primaries. SunshineTruth

A middle age security man has been gruesomely murdered at Oka-Akoko, in Akoko southwest local government area of Ondo state. The security man who is identified as Rotimi Olukoju was killed by suspected ritualists at Okia area of Oka -Akoko on his way to farm yesterday’s morning. Reports from a resident of Okia, Oka who pleaded anonymity says that Olukoju was a security guard at a Microfinance bank in Oka Akoko. According to the resident, the victim was beheaded by his killers. “The ugly incident that happened at Iwaro-Oka Akoko road today (yesterday), where the head of the victim were cut off by unknown persons. God will continue to protect and guide us from all these evil people,”  SunshineTruth

"Seize this opportunity of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud to reflect on the virtues of the Holy Prophet by showing honesty and humility for fellow citizens. This was contained in goodwill messages made available to our correspondent by opinion leaders while addressing Nigerians in this year  Eid-el-Maulud celebration.  The chairman supreme council for Islamic affairs in Akoko northwest local government, Sheik  Basiru  Aminu, called on Nigerian youths to embrace peace and and allow dialogue to solve the problems, because they demanded for genuine things that can make governance meaningful to Nigerians.  The cleric noted that youths agitations and demands are legitimate, but destruction of properties, killing of innocent are outrightly wrong. A first monarch in Akoko south west, the Olubaka of Oka, Oba. Yusuf  Adebori  Adeleye,  congratuted muslims for witnessing another celebration despite all odds, as covid 19 pandemic ravages the globe, while claiming...

  The Ondo State First Lady, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, has advocated the use of Tele medicine to diagnose and treat cancer patients. Mrs Akeredolu disclosed this on Thursday at the virtual 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Cancer Society with the theme: “Fate of cancer control in the post covid-19 era”. She said the fate of cancer control in the post COVID-19 era will be determined by the ability of medical professionals to adapt to the current realities taking advantage of Tele-medicine portals (including audio and video facilities) and sustained effective leadership and political will by cancer organizations and government, respectively. “This will help to avoid future occurrences where patients couldn’t access medical care due to uncontrollable circumstances as witnessed during the COVID-19 lockdown”. According to her, Tele-health has the potential of reducing the financial burden on cancer patients and their families by reducing long distance travels and bills for stay in ...

The governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has directed the resumption of schools after the EndSARS protests. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Femi Agagu, schools are to resume on Monday 2nd November 2020. “Mr Governor has directed that all schools should resume on Monday 2nd November 2020 now that the State has become peaceful.  "Parents and the public are to note this directive and all schools are to comply”. The statement reads

The Coalition 2020 has used this auspicious hour of Eidul -Mawlid celebration to congratulate and salute our Muslim brothers across Ondo state and Nigeria at large for witnessing another divine celebration.  As they celebrate in Commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), it is our prayers that we shall celebrate many Eidul-Mawlid in our lifetime in divine good health and peace of mind. We use the Chairman of the Coalition 2020 Muslim Community, Alhaji Abdulazeez Surajudeen Folayemi as a point of contact to reach out to our members and the entire Muslim family in Ondo State. While celebrating with the Muslim Faithfuls, we urged them to use this period of Eidul - Mawlid to think inwardly and pray fervently for the restoration of peace in our nation. No doubt this is wake up call to all and sundry, Vis a -vis the government and the governed to introspectively reflect on the recent protests that occurred days after the 60th Independence celebration acr...

The debilitating experience of breast cancer is better imagined than being real. We have lost many great women to its pangs while some are prayerfully going through the toughest time of their lives now as a result of a full blown breast cancer. As much as we dread breast cancer, it’s not a death sentence only if it’s discovered at an early stage. This is when ignorance will no longer be bliss. Cancer is like the proverbial Iroko that must be tamed when sprouting lest it becomes an apparent reason for unending sacrifices. Our women must shun the culture of self help as well as traditional beliefs occasioned by age long myths. It’s no longer fashionable to think of an evil spirit whenever the human bodies do not function properly. It constitutes great danger to resort to self help or spiritual support while shunning all medical examinations. We must also reiterate that breast cancer is not for the rich alone. It knows no status, academic qualifications or colour. In line with our readine...

"My dear youths of our great nation Nigeria, it is high time you embrace amicable resolution with the Government over the alleged police brutality that has caused unrest in the country. The General Overseer of Success Gate Cherubim and Seraphim Christ's Church International, Primate Ademisokun Turton, gave this charge while s peaking with the our correspondent in Akure recently.   He noted that destruction of public properties will not bring substantial panacea to their demands.  He explained that youths should choose a representative among themselves to dialogue with government and negotiate. According to him, he said, "we are complaining that they should End Sars, but I will say that they should allocate seventy percent of employments to the youths and also put to an end to abnormal salary of the elected legislators" "They can remain on the streets and the dialogue continues so far they are ably represented" "Although, they are fighting for the inter...

The Akure Airport has been scheduled to be reopened for business. Recalled that, the Airport was temporarily shut, following the discovery of a suspected breach of the runway A source at the Airport told our correspondent that the swift response of the Ondo State Governor,  Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, was helpful in bringing the busy Airport back to business. “But for the prompt intervention of the governor, it would have taken some ti.e to be back on stream; we thank God we are fully back after three days of hitches. “Hopefully from Thursday, we will commence operations to our destinations. All intending passengers are even being contacted to follow up on this development”, he said. The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation,  Donald Ojogo confirmed that  the State Government had to intervene in the interest of the people and businesses. “There is nothing unusual in the Governor’s intervention because it has to do with the people, their businesses and those o...

The Eleriti of Eriti in Akoko northwest local government of Ondo state, Oba Amos Ogunleye has urged Nigerians to desist from spreading fake news  that can escalate the volatile situations due to Endsars protest nationwide. The Monarch, while speaking to our correspondent disclose that, the peaceful protest by youth that was hijacked by hoodlums was highly regrettable.  Eleriti also noted that traditional rulers need to play the roles of fathers to the youths by engaging them in dialogue at town hall community meetings. He appealed government to come out with policies that will make the youths have sense of responsibility in governance. 

The  81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA)  has denied the allegation that the soldiers willingly open fire on #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza last Tuesday. Recalled that, soldiers were allegedly reported to have shoot #ENDSARS protesters  at the Lekki Tollgate In Lagos on October 20.  A statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations (ADPR), Major Osoba Olaniyi, however confirmed the involvement of soldiers in restoring order in Lagos following the declaration of curfew by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “The attention of Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to a viral video on social media in which it was alleged that civilian protesters were massacred by soldiers at Lekki Toll Plaza. This allegation is untrue, unfounded and aimed at causing anarchy in the country. “At no time did soldiers of the Nigerian Army open fire on any civilian. From the onset of the ENDSARS protest, there was no time personnel of 81 Division Nigerian Army L...

Two policemen and one civilian was confirmed dead by the  Ondo State Police Command, i n the last week’s violence that occurred as a result of ENDSARS protest in the state.  Commissioner of Police, Bolaji Salami, who spoke while parading 18 suspected looters and arsonists said the two policemen were killed in Ore and Ondo town. Bolaji said the victim in Ore was mobbed while the policeman in Ondo was killed and burnt inside his car. He said the civilian casualty was one of the three-man gang that attempted to rob a new generation bank in Ondo town. Salami said the sergeant that was killed in Ondo City, ran into the hoodlums around the palace road and was killed and burnt along with his car. The commissioner, who highlighted some of the criminal activities of the hoodlums in the state during the protest, said the carnage suffered by the Police command in the state, cannot be estimated shipping far and quick. Salami appealed to the people of the state never to lose faith in the p...

Office of the Ondo state government’s SUBEB office located at OkeEda in Akure has been razed by fire. The building is also housing Ondo State Radiovison corporation marketing office Reports said, the unfortunate incident which started last night around  11:00pm has destroy many office materials.  The cause of the inferno is yet to be known as at the time of filing in the report.

Following the sanity and calmness among youths in Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole over the  Endsars protest, v arious efforts have been put in place in Akoko area of the state to let peace returned to the land permanently.  Our correspondent, who monitored the situation disclosed that, today being the Last Sunday in the month of October was dedicated  for a special prayers for the peace to reign in Nigeria, Ondo state at  Christ Apostolic church in Okeagbe  Akoko The District Head of Chrst Apostolic Church in the Area, Pastor Festus Abiola described peace as weapon and catalyst for rapid development hence youths should embrace dialogue for their legimate demands. The cleric called on government and security to handle issues concerning youths with care and decorum. In the same vein, Pastor Gabriel Agbaje described Nigeria as a great country which is endowed with natural resources,  if well harnessed will reduce exodus of Nigerians to foreign countries. Agb...

Governors of Southwest states,  led by  Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN and  other Governors in the Southwest region to pay  a solidarity visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today,  to commisserate with the people and government of the state and also  to assess the destruction of government and private properties by hoodlums during protest.  Recalled that, a wanton destruction of properties and killings took place in Lagos State during the violence that trailed the peaceful #EndSARS protest, The Governors were accompanied by Ministers from the Southwest including Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola SAN, Minister of state for Health, Olorunnimbe Momowora and Minister for Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. Earlier at a press briefing, Governor Akeredolu stated that the unfortunate occurrences of the past few days in Lagos State have impacted negatively on the whole of the South...

Residents of some communities in Ondo and Ekiti states have been hit with total blackout in the last 48hours. It was gathered that the power outage was caused by faulty electricity transmission supplying light to the affect towns. However reacting in public notice, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) said, “NOTIFICATION OF FAULT AT AKURE 132KV TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF NIGERIA(TCN); “Dear Esteemed Customer, We apologize for the disruption of power supply to our customers in Akure, Ado-Ekiti, Igbara-Oke, Ikere-Ekiti, Owo, Ifon and its environs. This is due to a wire snap at the Akure Substation of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (T CN). “We appeal for your understanding and assure that power supply will be restored as soon as the TCN team of engineers clears the fault.” SunshineTruth  

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu says schools in Ondo state are to remain closed for now. Akeredolu made this known at a news conference at the government house ground, Akure (When? Today? Yesterday? ) He said resumption of schools would be announced soon

By: Kayode Afolabi  "For you as a Christian to show your love to God, you must first have a good relationship with God"  Bro  Oluwatosin Jatto of Mountain of Fire and Miracles ministries youth church, Akure gave this charge while addressing the children of God on Sunday on the topic  Our relationship with God  Below are the excerpt  How to show your love for God  By loving and obey his words By worshipping in Prayer By loving one another By serving God By living self sacrificing life By Honouring God more than man By giving God our lives 

The Yoruba Socio-political group, Afenifere, has denied the viral video with the ‘Quit Yorubaland ultimatum.

By Olu Kay  Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has lifted the 24hours curfew imposed in the wake of the violence occasioned by the EndSars protest. In a statement signed by  Commissioner for Information and Orientation,  Donald Ojogo noted that t he decision was made after consultations between the Governor Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu, SAN and security chiefs in the State in a preliminary assessment of the security situation in the State. The statement reads in part, "The Ondo State Government wishes to announce the lifting of the 24 hour curfew earlier imposed in the wake of the #EndSARS protests. This is with effect from Saturday, October 24, 2020. The decision to lift the curfew follows consultations between the Governor Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu, SAN and security chiefs in the State after a preliminary assessment of the security situation in the State. Governor Akeredolu, while giving approval for the lifting of the curfew, said the decision was mostly encouraged by the relat...

The Association of Online Media Practitioners in Ondo state has condemned strongly, the action of some hoodlums who in their shallow minds burnt the party Secretariats of All Progressives Congress, APC and that of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state under the disguise of #EndSARS protest. However, the leaders of the two parties and their supporters are brothers and sisters, who wine and dine together before the sudden encroachment of the miscreants that wanted to plant the seed of discomfort between them and incite crisis in the state. As good Nigerians and agitators of good governance in the country, we sympathize with the two parties over the ugly incident and condemn the dastardly acts of the hoodlums. We, therefore, urge the leaders of the two parties to embrace peace and live in harmony for the betterment of our dear Sunshine state. We also use this medium to sympathise with the Governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for the destruction of his camp...

Normalcy is gradually returning to Akure, the Ondo State capital in the wake of #Endsars protest hijacked by hoodlums  At road block junction which happened to be one of the hotspots of the protest in Akure, the Ondo State capital, people were now going about their normal activities unhindered inspite of the curfew. Many others however still stayed back home waiting for goverment directive on the 24hr Curfew placed on the state on Monday night Vehicular movement was coming up gradually at the junction which link Ilesa – Akure – Owo / Benin highway , a road which had been blocked since Monday. Activities across Futa axis were picking up with few shops and businesses opened. Meanwhile, some residents have begun to  Clear of all roadblocks, sticks and bonfires on major roads in the city. The exercise is being carried out by some Akure youths and leaders of all political parties. The affected roads include, Adesida, Oyemekun, Arakale, Nepa and cathedral. The roads which were hithe...

No fewer than ten persons were feared killed last night in a fatal road accident involving a truck and an eighteen seater bus at the Olu foam junction, along Ilesa/Akure/Owo Expressway, Àkúré, the Ondo State Capital. SUNSHINETRUTH report that the accident involved a trailer with registration number KJA 14 XW which collided with the bus from the opposite direction while avoiding a collision with an okada rider. It was gathered that the trailer eventually crushed the okada rider before colliding with the bus marked USL 498 XB. The bus was loaded with eighteen passengers including four underage children. Sympathisers and residents rallied the victims and assisted officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps to evacuate the victims to the ondo state UNIMED Teaching Hospital in Àkúré while the corpses of the deceased were also deposited at the morgue of the hospital.

By Olu Kay   Having witnessing the  ongoing protests against police brutality   EndSARS in Nigeria today, the  General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries worldwide, Dr. Daniel Olukoya has earlier prophesy what will happen in the year 2020 Olukoya releases some prophetic declaration at the end of the year programme held in Prayer City in December 31, 2019.(last year)  The cleric in his 2019 crossover service while speaking in a coded word, foretold what is happening today, saying, ”2020 would be a year where round the clock prayers are needed against national restlessness, political and economic confusion". It was discovered that the happening whereby the economic activities are being brought to standstill was part of the prophecies by MFM GO during 2019 crossover programme. The EndSARS protests in many states in the nation is in fulfilment of that prophesy. As a way to check against the happening, the first class graduate of Microbiology charge...

Hon. Gboluga Ikengboju, representating Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency at the National Assembly condemns strongly the harassments and use of live ammunition by security agencies on peaceful and armless Nigerian youths who are legitimately agitating for a better Nigeria. The distinguished lawmaker noted with dismay the reports of killings and sponsored attacks across the country, the latest being the Lekki and Abuja massacres by unguarded army officers on defenceless protesters who have so far been well coordinated and modest in their agitations in conformity with the laws of the land. These acts by the security agents are not only inhumane, but barbaric, undemocratic, cruel, unprofessional, unpatriotic and height of wickedness. Security agencies have the sole mandate to protect lives and properties of Nigerians including the protesters and not spilling their blood. Moreso, that their agitations are premised on “security brutalities”. The question now is: “Are the protesters not ju...

Following the reports of the violent trend of #Endsars protests emanating from neighboring states in the Southwest, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, has directed that there should be 24 hours curfew in the state till further notice. The Curfew starts by 12 midnight today. Governor Akeredolu said that certain elements have hijacked the agitation originally meant to correct the manifest wrongs for which the operatives of the defunct SARS were accused. The Governor made this known during a special broadcast to address the people of the state on the nationwide protests organized by the youths on alleged police brutality by officers and men of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS). Governor Akeredolu who noted that the State has not experienced any ugly trend of the #Endsars, expressed confidence that the good people of the state will continue to display the same level of patriotism as the problem is not local. He decried the attack of Correctional centres where cr...

Press Statement SETTING UP OF JUDICIAL PANEL OF INQUIRY ON THE ALLEGED ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES OF OFFICERS OR FEDERAL SPECIAL ANTI-ROBBERY SQUAD OF NIGERIA POLICE FORCE IN ONDO STATE The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, has approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to look into all complaints by members of the public on alleged illegal activities of officers of Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State. This decision of the State Government is in line with the decision taken at the last virtual National Executive Council meeting held on Friday, 16th October, 2020. The membership of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry is as follows; i. Hon. Justice Salisu Adesola Sidiq (Rtd) Rtd. High Court Judge – Chairperson ii. Mrs. Banke Oloba Representative of Civil Society Groups – Member iii. Ifeanyi Odili Representative of Civil Society Group – Member iv. Mr. Samuel Adetuyi Rtd. Commissioner of Police – Member v. Mr. Oluyemi Fasipe Youth Representative – Member v...

The Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, BRECAN, a Non-governmental Organization founded 23 years ago, has marked the year 2020 Pink October with a week outreach within Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. No fewer than 100 women were screened for breast cancer during the programme which commenced on Monday and terminated today Saturday 17th, 2020. Speaking at the grand finale of the Pink October celebration held at BRECAN headquarters in Ibadan, the Founder, and wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu noted that the fight against the deadly scourge should be everyone’s duty, and commended members of the Organisation for their commitment. She lamented the position of Nigerians towards donating for charity, saying many assumed that organisations like BRECAN were money-making tactics without considering less-priviledged victims of cancer who couldn’t afford treatment which the association had been sponsoring. According to her, BRECAN had been able to sponsor the treatme...

"Many problems in Nigeria, started as a result of being  under the military without constitutional guidelines to rule the nation Pastor Gabriel Agbaje of CAC Oluwadamilare  Aje okeagbe Akoko  made the statement in his sunday sermon for today service at okeagbe the headquarters of Akoko northwest local government area of Ondo state. Agbaje said the ongoing nationwide protest was as a result of many years of bad governance by the military. He urged the youths protesting to embrace dialogue with the government because they are the future leaders who deserved to respect and listen to the opinion of the elders. The cleric gave kudos to residents of ondo state for joining hands with inec security and observers for making last weekend gubernatorial election in ondo state peaceful. He advised  governor to be the father of all and accomodate shades of opinions and run inclusive administration in his second term in office. 

An early morning fire has destroyed five shops and a residential building at Odofin lane along Saint Peters Unity School, Akure, Ondo State capital. The cause of the Inferno could not be ascertained as shop owners continued to count their loses. Property worth millions of naira were destroyed by the fire. Many residents of the area blamed fire fighters for arriving late to the scene  of the incident. Some of the victims called on the state government to come to their rescue.  One of the victims, Faith Abidakun urged Govenor Rotimi Akeredolu to assist them to bounce back. She said, ” The fire destroyed all the goods in my shop. I am left with nothing. I don’t know what to do now. “I am begging our Govenor to assist us, we are left with nothing”

As the end SARS protests continue across the country, the governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola today Saturday, identified with the EndSARS protesters in Osogbo, the State capital. While addressing the protesters and responding to their questions in a peaceful atmosphere, hoodlums reportedly came from nowhere and attacked his entourage. His vehicles were damaged while the governor escaped unhurt. One of the vehicles damaged during the attack Ismail Omipidan, chief press secretary to the Governor in a terse message obtained by our correspondent noted: “Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun, today, identified with the EndSARS protesters in Osogbo, the State capital. He was addressing them, responding to their questions in a convivial atmosphere until hoodlums came from nowhere and attacked us. But to God be the glory, Mr. Governor is safe.” Precision NG 

There are indications that the Aladeokun of Alade Idanre, Oba Olusegun Akinbola has joined his ancestors. A source close to the Palace confirmed to Positive fm that the monarch died on Friday in a hospital outside Ondo state. Oba Akinbola repotedly took ill few weeks ago and had since remained in the hospital until he passed away.

By: Olu Kay  People’s Democratic Party Govenorship Candidate in the last election in Ondo state, Mr Eyitayo Jegede SAN has beseech all occupants in Ondo State both far and near, to live in peace and be law abiding Recalled that, He lost the battle on who to govern Ondo State for the next four years to his counterpart and incumbent governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of All Progressives Congress (APC)  Jegede, In a statement  a signed by his  media aide Gbenga Akinmoyo, on behalf of Eyitayo Jegede SAN appreciated  the electorate throughout the 18 LGA’s for thier collective sacrifice and believing in democracy. The statement partly reads "I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to all the good people of Ondo State who voted at the governorship election held on 10th October 2020. "I thank those who conscientiously voted for PDP and also thank those who did not vote for us because you still added value to the democratic process by virtue of your...

Hon. Babatunde Kolawole, a special Adviser to Ondo state governor on Rural and Community Development, has expressed displeasure over attempted malpractice allegedly perpetrated by Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in the just concluded gubernatorial election. Kolawole who described the politicians involved as overzealous, noted that the act was aimed at submerging the will of the good people of Akoko south east, most especially Ifira Akoko. The Aide to Governor Akeredolu made this known today, in an exclusive interview with our correspondent. According to him, he said, "As at the time voting was completed at ZI and CAC primary school Ifira, one of the agents of INEC was said to have gave a marching order that the ballot boxes should be moved to Ipesi Akoko. According to an eyewitness, they were said to have changed the ward collation centre of Ifira Akoko to Ipesi Akoko to perpetrate their shenanigans.  It was reliably gathered by our correspondent that from immemorial, the collation ...

A retiree of the state-owned Owena Press, Publishers of The Hope titles, Mr. Remi Aye has made a passionate appeal to the State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, begging for the payment of his retirement benefits to enable him to take care of his failing health. Aye, who was the Government House photographer for the newspaper for more than 20 years, currently suffers from a partial stroke and diabetes; ailments that have rendered him unable to walk properly or use his limbs, and is in constant need of assistance and medications. Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday, the multi-award winning photographer lamented that Owena Press has been unable to pay his entitlements after working with the organization for more than 30 years before retiring two years ago (2018). The development, he said, has led to a life of penury and deprivations for him and his household. His tearful pleas come few months after another retiree of the company, Mr. Japheth Ogundojutimi, sent similar appeal...

Ondo State Government has directed that all schools in the state should be reopened on Monday October 19th, 2020. Primary and Secondary schools with tertiary institutions in the state were asked to open on the same date. Speaking to newsmen at a press conference, today in Akure, the Chairman of the Interministerial Committee on Coronavirus (COVID-19) who is also the Vice Chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, hinted that the Governor has also instructed the Ondo State Inter-ministerial Committee to conduct periodic monitoring visit to schools and any school found not to be complying with the COVID-19 guidelines should be shut. He noted that schools reopening must adhere to the following guidelines: a. Notices with the message, “No Mask, No Entry, must be boldly displayed at the entrance of the school and at strategic spots throughout the school compound; b. Infrared thermometer must be made available and used to assess the temperature of each staff, st...