Newsline Online News Portal

Member Representing  Odigbo , Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Mr Mayowa Akinfolarin has congratulated Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the Deputy- elect , Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa on the occasion of their swearing-in for second term in office. In a congratulatory message released by his media team, he described the Governor's  victory at the poll in the gubernatorial election conducted in October 2020 as remarkable and empirical affirmation of his political wit and astuteness.  He said the Governor's triumph at the poll is a victory for all the masses of Ondo State irrespective of political affiliation as it shows that the hand of the Almighty God is truly on our dear state". The statement read further; "It is with a great and a joyful heart that I write to congratulate you and your Deputy on behalf of the entire constituents of Odigbo/ Ile-Oluji & Oke-Igbo Federal constituency". "I am particular...

By Ojo Oluwafemi Retired General Olu Bajowa OFR has described the support Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu received from the people of the state during the October 10, 2020 governorship poll as a confirmation of the success of his first term in office. This was contained in the congratulatory messages signed by himself and made available to newsmen on Saturday to Governor Akeredolu with his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration for the second term. According to the letter,Prince Bajowa congratulate the Governor and his Deputy,Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on their impressive inauguration,for a second term in Office, as the Executive Governor of Ondo State. “The overwhelming support you received from our people during the electioneering campaign and your subsequent victory at the poll, is an endorsement of the success of your First Term “REDEMPTION AGENDA”, to transform our Sunshine State to a “NEW STATE. “I am confident in your purposeful leadership to the people of Ondo State and you...

By David Fidelis Like seriously, where are we heading to in this country? I've been sweating inner profusely for my dear country Nigeria.  Nigerians are daily expressing fears about the deterioration in their living conditions, the ubiquitous security challenges, the daily rise is the price of goods and services,  the crazy unemployment and the economic acrobatic 'shoki' dance.  Since 2015, as if this government is made of the North, for the North and by the North. From Boko Haram, to herdsmen/farmers’ clash, armed banditry, kidnapping amongst others.  To me, the present day government seem to be sick in mind, body spirit and soul. Because a government who who fails to protect lives and property of it's citizenry is a failed government.  O! Goodness, what a country  presently driven apart by mutual distrust, religious bigotry, ethnic divisions and geopolitical differences. Every geopolitical setting seems to be taking its destiny by its own hands. On Thursd...

  A student of the University of Ibadan who was kidnapped on his father’s farm on Monday has been released.  It will be recalled that he (Odetunde Emmanuel ) was abducted around 5 p.m. while working at his father’s poultry in Oke Odan, Apete area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Confirming the release of the victim to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) today in Ile-Oluji Ibadan, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olugbenga Fadeyi said the victim was released by his abductors on Thursday and had been reunited with his family. He said the release of the victim would not stop police investigation into the case, adding that “they were still on the trail of the abductors”. However, a member of the family, who declined to be mentioned because he is not authorised to speak, also confirmed the release of the victim. He said he was released around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday at Iseyin town, Oke-Ogun area of the state. The family source did not disclose whether ransom was paid to secure the release o...

Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, asked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call its National Legal Adviser to order to ensure rancour-free zonal congresses in the party. Governor Makinde, who stated this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that the South West zone of the party was ready for its zonal congresses, adding that party leaders in the zone were already working towards a united party. He said that it was unthinkable to see a PDP as the plaintiff and defendant in a case deliberately filed to truncate the peace of the party. The governor said: “I specifically put on notice that the National Legal Adviser of PDP has not done well. When the issue of the party structure in Lagos came up, I met him personally and advised him that, look, we have alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in this country, especially when its an internal affair of the PDP. “And He said, no, we are going to def...

The  Ondo State election petition tribunal  has fixed April 2021 for judgement. Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Umar Abubakar gave the ruling after counsel to parties adopted their written addresses. This  followed  multiple hearings on the petition filed  by the Peoples Democratic Party and it’s candidate, Eyitayo Jegede challenging the victory of governor Oluwarotimi in the October 2020 election. Adopting his final brief of arguement, Counsel to the petitioner, Onyechi Ikpeazu accused defence counsel of trying to trivialliase constitutional matter. He insisted that Akeredolu and his Deputy, lucky aiyedatiwa were not validly nominated to contest in the poll. However in his final address, counsel to INEC, Charles Edosomwan faulted the claim of the petitioner that akeredolu and aiyedatiwa were not lawfully sponsored by the APC He therefore prayed the tribunal to dismiss the petition for lacking in merit. News Track

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday directed the immediate re-opening of the crisis-torn Sasa market, in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo state. The governor, after a meeting with representatives of Yoruba and Hausa communities who are stakeholders in the market, said that he has agreed to reopen the market, having been assured of sustained peace. The stakeholders were led by the Baale Sasa, Amusa Alabi, and Seriki Hausa of Sasa, Malam Haruna Mai Yasin, to the meeting which held at the Western Hall, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Makinde in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa , s tated that the market is being reopened so that people can continue to make their ends meet. He also declared that his government has lifted the curfew imposed on the area in the wake of the violence that erupted in the market recently. He said that due to the normalcy that has returned to the area, the government will put in place palliatives, while also ensuring that ade...

A member of the House of Representatives, Abiola Peters Makinde has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, read a letter on the floor on Tuesday, announcing the defection of Makinde, who represents Ondo East/Ondo West federal constituency of Ondo State. In the letter, Mr Makinde cited leadership crisis as the reason for his defection. He stated that the crisis “has created factions and divisions within the party.” Due to the absence of the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu and Deputy Minority Leader, Toby Okechukwu, Nicholas Ossai (PDP, Delta) raised a point of order, objecting to the defection. Citing Section 68 subsection 2 of the 1999 constitution as amended, he read: “A member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall vacate his seat in the House of which he is a member if – “The President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall give effect ...

Officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS have yet again been fingered in a case involving extrajudicial killing of one Gbenga Aremo on 26th if May, 2010. Sister to the victim, Mrs Jimoh Bosede yesterday told the Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Police Brutality and Other Matters in Ondo State that the victim was arrested at a beer parlour. She revealed that one officer Tajudeen, aka Oloriebi asked her to bring the sum of 120,000 naira for his release but she later heard that Aremo's body had been deposited at the mortuary by SARS operatives, adding that it took the intervention of traditional leaders and politicians for his corpse to be released. The petitioner's counsel, Anthony Adanlawo called 3 witnesses to testify to the claim, stating that the police was complicit in the act. However, the police counsel, Tolu Abisagbo said that the police could not identify any officer with the appellation, Oloriebi, stating that police keep records of officers' real names,...

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) Federal Medical Centre, Owo chapter has called on Ondo state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to reopen the hospitals across the state currently under lock and key. The association in an Open letter dated 19th February, 2021, addressed to the governor and signed by Dr. Samuel Faturoti, Chairman of the Chapter said, "we are writing not only as a body of medical doctors, but also as residents in the state. “Because we are domicile in Ondo State and care about the health of the good people of Ondo State, who are worst hit by the closure of the ”Ondo State Government-owned hospitals. "It is a known fact that you will be sworn in for another term in office by Feb. 24, 2021 and MDCAN, FMC, Owo chapter as a body wishes you well in office "We need not reiterate that this is the mos trying time for the health sector and healthcare workers due to the second wave of COVID-19, with Ondo State among states wit...

By Ojo Oluwafemi The Wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu has facilitated a training workshop for 50 counselors in public secondary schools on effective handling of Sexual, Gender Based Violence and related cases across the state. Mrs Akeredolu made this known on Thursday at the training workshop organised for Counselors in public secondary schools and launch of the Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Yellow Card in Oke-Agbe in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo state. The governor's wife, represented by Mr. Austin Otabor, the Coordinator, Betty Anyawu Akeredolu Foundation, (BAAF) said the objective of the training is to understand ethical issues related to GBV and brings out qualities of a good councelor, possible challenges and how to address them. She said that the training would enable school Councelors to identify early warning signs of abuse among school children and how to report GBV cases promptly. She explained that her NGO (BAAF) works towa...

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy Governorship Candidate in Ondo state and lawmaker representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Gboluga Dele Ikengboju rejoices with an illustrious son of Ikaleland, Dr. Seinde Fadeni as he clocks 58. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media & publicity), Oyeniyi Iwakun, noted that, Dr. Fadeni is a patriot and compassionate man who has been dedicating his life to the service of God and humanity.. "A known philanthropist, Dr. Fadeni derives pleasure in putting smile on people's face via assisting the poor and needy.  Hon. Gboluga wishes him long life and prosperity even as he prays that God in His infinite mercy will continue to guide, protect and provide for him.

.       It was an event filled with pomp and pageantry today as Achievers University inducts 65 Medical Laboratory students.   The institution also gave automatic employment to two students, Emmanuel Michael Igwe and Faith Gbemisola Ademulegun of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Achievers University Owo.  The students had emerged the two best graduating students of the department having made first class honours and would be employed as graduate assistants. In his words, the Pro-chancellor and founder of the University, Dr Bode Ayorinde while announcing the employment during the 9th induction ceremony of the 65 newly graduated medical laboratory science students, said the University would continue to encourage students who have carved academic niche for themselves. Ayorinde added that the institution would continue to provide the necessary infrastructure and equipment for its programmes "The sum of 100 million naira was recently expended on Nine...

By Chris Vic Churchill HRH King Joseph Timiya of Ogulagha kingdom in Burutu LGA in Delta State,  Ekpeye Traditional council of chiefs in Rivers State and many others celebrated with Prophet Fufeyin as he marked his 50th Birthday.  The Traditional Rulers from various part of the world describe Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin as one who is a spacesetter and have draw them closer to God. According to the Ekpeye Traditional council of chiefs in Rivers State, They describe the Prophet as the mouthpiece of God, They futher stated that In the olden days no traditional Rulers goes to church or believe in the power of God, but today Traditional rulers from different part of the goes to church and alos believes in Christ because of Snr Prophet Jeremiah omoto fufeyin.  The former governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Rochas owelle Okorocha was also present to congratulates popular Warri Billionaire philanthropic Prophet, Snr  Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin as he mark hi...

Owing to the wanton destruction of Okitipupa Local Government Secretariat, the management of the LGA Secretariat has disclosed that the damages done by hoodlums during the protest are beyond physical damages. The Hope gathered that aside property worth 600 million naira that was damaged during the protest, historical records, monuments, ancient books, chieftaincy records and many other valuables lost cannot be quantified. It was further gathered that the staff of the Secretariat are now using properties donated by private individuals in the area as offices, pending when the Secretariat will be rebuilt. The management of the LGA therefore approached the Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Police Brutality and Other Matters sitting in Akure for compensation. The LGA was represented by  the Director, Local Government Administration, Bolarinwa Babarinde, who gave his witness at the floor of the panel yesterday. Speaking to The Hope after the sitting, Mr Babarinde revealed that aside the 600mi...

The Management of the Adekunle Ajasin has said that the 2019/2020 First Semester Examinations will now commence on Wednesday, 24th February, 2021  In a circular released by the Acting Registrar of the institution Opeoluwa Akinfemwa today also note that the time table for the Examinations would be released by Tuesday, 16th  February, 2021  Newsline NG  earlier report, that the 2019/2020 First Semester Examinations was postponed due to an accident that claim eight students of the institution on January 23, 2021 which led to shutting down of the institution The circular reads, “Please refer to our circular dated 24th January, 2021 with Reference AD/REG/CIR/58/VOL.VI/204 through which the closure of the University was conveyed. “I write to inform the entire students’ populace and the University Community that the Acting Vice Chancellor on behalf of Senate has directed that the 2019/2020 First Semester Examinations earlier postponed would now commence on Wednesday, 24th ...

The People of Ifepade, Oshinle Quarters, Akure was full of jubilation & appreciation as Hon. Omolafe Adedayo Expensive, MHR granted their age- long desire & demand to enjoy potable water. Pitiably, the residents of this community have suffered water scarcity for decades & all their past entreaties to seek government interventions to mitigate the hardship were largely unsuccesful.  They are used to trekking long distances to scoop water from drying wells & streams within the vicinity especially during the dry seasons. Today, their prayer was answered by the benovolent Hon. Omolafe who sponsored the construction of a Multimillion Naira Solar- powered Borehole for this community. Hon. omolafe is irreversibly committed to bringing democratic dividends to Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency as he continues his steady determination to fulfil all the promises made during his electioneering campaigns.  Signed  Apostle Kehinde Omoniyi  Legislative A...

Ace comedian Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has explained why he joined other #OccupyLekkiTollGate protesters on Saturday. The comedian, who was arrested alongside other protesters in the early hours of Saturday, said he was initially scared and had received numerous calls from his parents, siblings and friends not to join the protest. In a video, which he posted on his official social media platforms, Mr Macaroni said he initially did not want to go out but he later joined the protest because he knew people would be there. He alleged his phones were destroyed after he was arrested and also had bruises all around his body because he was beaten by security operatives. “The only reason I went there is because I knew people would be there and in good conscience, I don’t know … “But I knew people would die and I saw it, and I can confirm it that if words did not get out, people would have died because nobody would have known where anybody was or who picked up who. “The count...

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed three farmers at Ijugbere axis of Owo local government area of Ondo Report says,  the farmers were killed  in the forest on Saturday Confirming the incident through a text message , the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Agriculture, Akin Olotu describe the killing of the farmers as unfortunate.  “Those blaming Governor Akeredolu for saying the illegal occupants should vacate the forest should bury their heads in shame” Meanwhile, Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Tee- Leo Ikoro has not confirmed the killing .

Nigerian Born gospel artiste,  Ezekiel Oladele a.k.a Omo Alase will drop his sophomore Album on march 14 Omo Alase as he is preferably called by his fans will also use the occasion of the launching to celebrate his 16th year on stage with the theme  GREATER GRACE Important members of the community who have contributed to the society in various facets of human endeavors will also be recognized with awards of excellence.  The album which is a center of attraction is loaded with life changing gospel songs that will remain on the lips of music lovers for a long time.

Ahead of Ondo State Football Association Election, youth in sports, Nigerian students, youth groups have purchased a nomination form for the former Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) Chairman, Otunba Akinsola Akinbobola. The carnival like event was held at the FA office at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure the state capital. The leader of the conglomerate, Comrade Kowe Odunayo Amos said the youths came together to purchase the form for the former ODSFA boss , based on his antecedent in grassroots football development. According to him, "we contributed the money  among ourselves to purchase the form him, because we know his pedigree when it comes to grassroots football development, without sounding immodest, Otunba Akinsola Akinbobola remains the best among all his contenders." He remains the best man for the job, because  has the accumen to take the dying football in Ondo State  out of the doldrum and return it to where it's really belong in the comity of states. ...

By Emmanuel Adeniyi, Owo  Following the recent news flying via social media that one student was killed as Ondo Poly SUG election turns bloody, the Management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo has debunked the purported news, describing some part of the news as an unverified and misleading one  In a statement obtained by Newsline NG and signed by, Director, Public relation and Protocol, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, Mr S. O. Ojo(JP) noted that the ugly scenario happened outside the institution and never have any connection with the student union government election as reported online.  The statement reads in part, "The attention of the management Rufus giwa polytechnic ,Owo has been drawn to varying unverified and misleading online reports on the ugly scenario surrounding the killing of two students of the institution on February 11th ,2021. The clash, according to reports ,happened outside the institution in probably cult related circumstances. One of the victims was said to ...

A student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State has been killed by unknown gang . The student whose identity is yet to be ascertained was killed outside the institution campus . He was macheted to death as the Student Union Government election of the school was going on The reason for his murder is still unknown as at the time of filing this report. It was gathered the incident may not be connected with the SUG election News Track

Cancer By Ojo Oluwafemi  The Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, has blamed religious organisations for high rates of death recorded in Cancer, due to spiritual healings despite aggressive awareness and sensitization done by NGOs dealing with cancer advocacy. Mrs Akeredolu disclosed this on Wednesday at the Inter School Arts Competition for selected secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The governor’s wife, who is also the Founder of Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) said the activities of most religious organisations have become worrisome. She said that most women died of ignorance, blaming them for  approaching spiritual places like churches and mosques for automatic miracle. “I am kind of demoralised because even when BRECAN head office is in  Ibadan, our women are still presenting their cases late because they keep going to these churches; we have UCH around us here and they continue messing up our efforts. “The man and woman of God...

Popular Yoruba freedom fighter, chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho has accused the Federal Government of freezing his bank accounts, following his attack on the killer-herdsmen in Oyo State. Igboho, while speaking on Tuesday said all his bank accounts have been frozen by the Federal Government because some people were collecting donations. However, Igboho said he had no hands in the said donations, warning that his accounts must be unfrozen to avoid nationwide protest by youths across the South-West region. His words: “They have frozen my bank accounts because I am fighting a just course. I know Yoruba people are behind me. “I will not relent. I must achieve my aims by putting an end to criminalities in Yorubaland. “If they refuse to release my accounts, there will be serious protests across the South-West. “Yes, the Yoruba are living in fear. They are afraid that the killer-herdsmen might attack them.”

The Ekiti State Ministry of Justice has file a suit against the Inspector-General Police Ibrahim Adamu and the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tunde Mobayo as well as the Police Service Commission in defense of the rights of the woman police officer Miss Olajide Omolola. The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ekiti state chapter had written a petition to the state ministry of justice over what it called illegal sacking of the pregnant woman police. In a Suit number (FHC/ AD/ CS/ 8/ 2021) filed in the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti Judicial Division by the ministry of Justice seeks a determination of several questions including whether by the combined provisions of Sections 37 and 42 of the constitution  of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), and Articles 2 ,3, 5, 18 (3) as well as section 19 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. Other prayer of the ministry according to the suit are the provisions of Section 127 of Police Act and R...

The founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Akure, Prophet Babatunde Alfa, has approached the Appellate court to appeal his conviction over the disappearance of one year old Gold Kolawole in his church in November 2019. The Ondo state high court hadthree months ago sentenced Prophet Sotitobire to life imprisonment over his complicity in the disappearance of one year old Gold Kolawole. Court documents obtained by newsmen indicate that hearing will begin on Monday at the Appeal court in Akure, the Ondo state capital. The prophet had engaged the services of two Senior Advocates of Nigeria to lead his new legal team. Two senior advocate of Nigeria, chief gboyega awomolo and his wife, Victoria will be leading 6 other lawyers to quash the conviction of the cleric and his church teachers by the lower court. The documents revealed that a notice of appeal with 5 grounds was first filed on November 5 2020 while an additional 12 grounds was filled on December 12 2020. Prophet Alfa is contending am...