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The Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Ministry of Health, Pharmacist Foluke Aladenola has advised the corps members to intensify aggressive campaign against Coronavirus pandemic. The Permanent Secretary offered this advise when she hosted the NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani in her office. Pharmacist Aladenola said that the recent happenings across the globe is a verifiable evidence that COVID -19 is still very much in our midst. "While we should be grateful to our Creator for His protection which has seen us managing the virus effectively despite our large population compared to the devastating effects on other advanced economies in the world, we should not relent and say all is well". The seasoned administrator and cerebral health professional charged the NYSC to focus on sensistisation and more awareness so that we would not have any portion in the third wave already defiling scientific and medical solutions in some countries outside the shores of Africa...

The Ondo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Commander Ahmed Hassan has observed that corps members are role models in the society. The Sector Commander made the observation at the Command Headquarters when she hosted the NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani who paid him a courtesy call. Corps Commander Hassan said that the invaluable services the corps members render in all the spheres of life is a pointer that NYSC is a bridge builder. "The FRSC has always been showing keen interest in the affairs of corps members because we believed that as patriotic Nigerians who renders selfless service to the nation, they should be protected and guided". "As graduates, there is tendency for them to exhibit youthful exuberance but we shall continue to play the fatherly roles and see that public expectations does not in anyway elude them. They are our children and we shall ensure that they see life in positive perception always". He sa...

A senior officer at the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed to PUNCH Metro that a directive had been given for the release of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, from custody. The source said due to the ongoing strike by members of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, courts had ceased from sitting and the suspect could not be detained indefinitely without trial. The source, however, said investigation into the recent allegation against Omiyinka revealed that he did not defile the victim, adding that when she was questioned, the victim confirmed the same. The senior police officer stated, “There was no case of defilement, people are just talking out of sentiment. They are not talking from the point of law. We interviewed all parties involved in the case for three hours today (Wednesday). “The mother complained that her child was at the age of seven when she was defiled and the child pointed at Baba Ijesha. But the case was not reported until she was 14 years and...

Iconic comedienne Princess has taken to her verified Instagram page to recount how popular Yoruba actor, Baba Ijesha, defiled a teenager who she identified as her foster daughter. In an emotion-laden lengthy video, Princess revealed that the immoral act happened in her house when Baba Ijesha came to her for help. She said, “Some years ago, I had challenges with my marriage and I lost a baby. So some parents in my area out of compassion allow their children to stay with me so that I will not feel lonely. There were six of them, three boys and three girls. Now, Baba Ijesha had challenges and he came to me for help so I tried my best. I registered him for a lesson, he sat for GCE and I tried to get him into UNILAG; in fact, he was enrolled.  "That day he wanted another help and I was not going out so I asked the three boys to go and play at their play spot down the street. My aunt had come to visit me and he was around. So when she was leaving, I had to go downstairs to lock the gate...

The Lagos State Government has handed over 26-year-old homeless amputee and single mother, Mary Daniel to the Nigerian Police, Non governmental organisations(NGO) and other agencies after discovering her true identity.  It will be recalled that, Mary Daniel came into to limelight after her pictures surfaced online, hawking despite her leg being amputated  Daniel was handed over to the traditional leader and other agencies with about N25 million in her private account when the government discovered that the stories earlier narrated by the amputee were conflicting coupled with strange calls coming from people suspected to be those that she worked for before her discovery. The actions of the state government became necessary after investigations revealed that the amputee was not telling a true story about herself and the life she had been living before helps from the public and government intervention came to her ways. It was learnt that some of the people the sachet water hawker...

The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs, Victoria Nnenna Ani has appealed to headship of Customs Area Office and the Nigeria Immigration Service in the Sunshine State to support tangible projects of corps members. Speaking during her courtesy call on the two offices, Mrs. Ani said NYSC remains the platform that is uniting every ethnic and tribe of this country. The State Coordinator said her visit is to familiarise herself with the Commands and to seek improved relationships between the NYSC and the two organisations. "I am aware of the existing cordial relationships that has been blossoming between NYSC and your office and my mission is to seek for enhanced relationships. Your office has been honouring invitations to our programmes and events but the COVID -19 has restricted all such". "My prayers is that Coronavirus pandemic should pack its bags and go and never to come back again so that we can return to our usual ways of doing things. Nigerians are happy wherever they f...

By Ojo Oluwafemi Ondo State Government has said it has  recorded above 85 per cent coverage in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination. Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. Dr Francis Akanbiemu made the claim in Akure on Tuesday at a one-day stakeholders meeting on COVID-19 emerging issues and vaccine hesitancy. “The remaining 15 per cent coverage in the first phase still remains significant to us in the state and all hands have been put on deck to ensure 100 per cent coverage in the next exercise. “This is the reason we engage in continuous sensitisation, and awareness programmes on radio and television stations and at places of worship in the state. “Citizens must change their disbelief about the vaccine as it is not in any way inimical to health as is being told on social media,’’ he said. Akanbiemu stressed that the second phase would concentrate on people above 50 years of age and those who are less than 50 years, but have health challenges li...

The Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi have started the mobilization of indigenes of Akure speaking communities both at home and in the diaspora towards supporting the smooth take off of the FUTA Medical School and the Teaching Hospital. Oba Aladetoyinbo who inaugurated the two committees of Mobilization/Fund Raising and Project at his palace at the weekend said the move became necessary as a way of giving maximum support to the Governing Council and Management of FUTA. The Monarch said that the Old Akure Division which comprises of Akure South, Akure North, Idanre and Ifedore should see the project as theirs. They are the frontline communities to this project, it is therefore expedient for them to come together and support FUTA. Oba Aladetoyinbo recalled how Akure community came together to procure the certificate of occupancy for the proposed site of the FUTA Teaching Hospital.  Group photographs after the inauguration “I am happy that ...

By Olu Kay  Ondo State government has said it has retrieve no fewer than three vehicles from the custody of the immediate past Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi.  In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo noted that the recovered vehicle include a Toyota Landcruiser Jeep, V8, 2019 model and two Toyota Hilux vans also of  2019 model. He stated  that efforts are still on to recover any other remaining vehicle(s) still in possession of the former Deputy Governor He however gave kudos to the security agencies, especially the Police, for the most-needed intervention.                              Advert

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Monday resumed official duties after the expiration of his 15-day working vacation. Governor Akeredolu had on Thursday, April 1, 2021, embarked on the vacation as the first instalment of his 2021 Annual Leave. The vacation ended on Friday, April 23, 2021. Speaking with reporters in his office, Alagbaka, Akure, the Governor described his vacation as a refreshing time. He said: "We have been on this task for over a year without a break. I knew I needed a break so that I could be rejuvenated. I took my time to do a few things. I had a good time.                             Advert “Just as I came into the country, the first thing that was put on my table was the victory at the tribunal. It is a great tonic for any governor. It shows me that I have a great task ahead, especially to the people who voted for us. My duty is to accelerate our work and do more." Whil...

Two motorcyclists were reported to have been crushed to death in a motor accident in Akungba, Akoko South West Local Government.  According to our Veracity news online , the accident happened on Sunday afternoon when a Toyota Hiace bus crushed two motorcyclists to death in the University Community It was reliably gathered that the two motorcyclists had head-on-collsion, before the unsuspecting 18-Passengers bus from Ikare axis crushed the survivors of the first accident. According to eyewitnesses, the fatal accident dismembered the body of one of the victims.  The driver of the ill-fated bus with number plate MUS 361FN took to his heels immediately the unfortunate incident happened. Details later

Five students of the Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti have been arrested for alleged cultism by the police. A statement by the Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer ASP Sunday Abutu confirms that the students were arrested during an initiation ceremony in a bush behind the campus. The suspects arrested are: Adeyeye Adeyemi ‘m'(29yrs), Adeyemi Tobi ‘m'(25yrs), Moyosore Onajobi ‘m'(22yrs), Dickson Godwin ‘m'(23yrs) and Olowosaye Martins ‘m'(21yrs). ”On 25th April, 2021 at about 0130hrs, information was received by the Police Rapid Response Squad(RRS), Ekiti State Command, that some members of the BLACK AXE(AIYE) secret confraternity were holding an initiation rite inside a bush behind Ekiti State University(EKSU) Campus, Iworoko-Ekiti. “Upon the receipt of the information, a team of the RRS Operatives in synergy with the Police Personnel attached to Iworoko Divisional Police Headquarters swung into action and stormed the bush where the suspected cultists shot sp...

The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria has expressed disappointment over the alleged sexual abuse of a teenager by actor, Olarenwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. TAMPPAN, in a statement sent to Sunday Scoop on Saturday and signed by its Director of Research and Documentation, Yemi Amodu, said it would never support any hideous act but would support the Lagos State Government in ensuring that justice is served. The statement read in part, “We find it obligatory to condemn in totality the odious occurrence of paedophilia confessed to by Mr Olanrewaju James, aka Baba Ijesha, as confirmed by the police. Our association, TAMPPAN, is crestfallen about this act and will reproach and remonstrate the committer of such sexual harassment to prepubescent children. “Considering the sensitivity of the case, which is still under investigation, TAMPPAN will never support all acts against what we preach and represent. “As an association, we understand the mo...

By Emmanuel Adeniyi, Owo The Management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo (RUGIPO) has announced the resumption and commencement of 2020/2021 academic session  In a press release by the Registrar, Mr Sule Atiku noted that, the Academic Session will commence from Monday 26th April 2021 It also direct both new and old Student to resume immediately  The statement reads in part, "This is to inform the general public, and in particular all students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo that the 2020/2021 Academic Session begins on Monday, 26th April, 2021. All new intakes and returning students are hereby mandated to resume to school on Monday, 26th April, 2021 as academic activities will commence immediately.

Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, said on Saturday that the late spokesman of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Comrade Yinka Odumakin, remained a shining light even in death. Governor Makinde stated this while paying tribute to the late Afenifere chieftain during a funeral service held at the Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro, Osun State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying that Odumakin's works will continue to be a shining star to light the path of generations coming, adding that the late activist always spoke truth to power. The governor, who attended the funeral service alongside his Osun and Ekiti States counterparts, Gboyega Oyetola and Dr. Kayode Fayemi, declared that Odumakin left indelible footprints in the sands of time. He added that those he left behind in Afenifere will carry the battle for a just society to a logical conclusion. Makinde said: "Well, what can I say? Yink...

By Kayode Afolabi, Akure The Head of Circulation, Owena Press Limited, publisher of The Hope Newspaper, Mr Arowolo Afolabi, has been described as a complete gentleman who is understanding in term of human relation The Editor of the Hope Newspaper, Mr Akindele Adubuola, gave this description while wishing him a Happy birthday and also bowing out of service. Adubuola said, "He is someone I look forward to meet, everyday for his kind human nature.  "We've been working together for over 20 years, and ever since then, I have never heard him having a disagreement with another person just for a day.  The Editor, therefore, on behalf of the entire Staff and Management of Owena Press Limited, Publishers of The Hope Newspaper, wish him a belated birthday.  In the same vein, Former Chairman, Vendors Association of Nigeria, Ondo State Chapter, Prince Olateju Kenny Adesina, who also wish the celebrant a special and excellent birthday, described him has one of the experience and the ol...

The Director General, National Youth Service Corps has charged Corps Members to become leaders with a difference. He threw the challenge when he paid an unscheduled visit to Villa Nova Estate, Apo-Dutse, in Abuja, venue of a two-day leadership training organised for Corps Members by Lux Terra Network Advocacy group. Addressing the Corps Members who took part in the training, which was the third batch in a series, Brigadier General Ibrahim said ineffective leadership is the bane of any society, and urged the participants to take home, lessons learned and utilize same maximally for the benefit of the nation. He noted that the next crop of leaders could emerge from amongst them, and therefore called on them to propagate the tenets of national unity and integration, which he said are the two major strings that have held Nigeria firmly since the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates in 1914. "You too have been destined to become leaders in different capacities. So, I ...

The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has charged the workforce to live up to their responsibilities by discharging their duties in consonance with the provision of Public Service Rules (PSR). The State Coordinator made the charge to the staff of the Secretariat on Thursday during the quarterly general meeting held at the Zonal Office, Oda Road, Akure, the state capital. Mrs. Ani said that the public is constantly beaming its searchlight on the operations of the Scheme, hence the need for the call on the staff to be up and doing. She said that the COVID -19 has dealt decisively, and negatively too with every sector of the economy and that now that things are gradually picking up, all hands must be on deck to work assiduously like never before. "My distinguished colleagues, we need to give kudos to the Director General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim for convincing the Federal Government through the Presidential Task Force on COVID -19 and National Centre for...

By Ojo Oluwafemi  The Senator, representing Ondo Central, Ayo Akinyelure, has assured candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Eyitayo Jegede, that he will get good judgement and victory at the appeal court. This was contained in a statement issued by the Media aide to the senator, Charles Akinwon, on Friday in Akure. Akinyelure told PDP members in the state not to be discouraged by the outcome of Tuesday, April 20, judgement by the Ondo Governorship Petition Tribunal. “I still believe there will be light at the end of the tunnel. Members of our party should be hopeful because I have the assurances that Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) will still carry the day at the Appeal Court,” Akinyelure said. Akinyelure, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, described Jegede as ‘God-sent’ to rescue Ondo State. The senator said the state will move to greater heights when Jegede and the PDP eventually assume duty. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports t...

For assaulting a police woman, Ajayi Bosede, four persons have been arrested in Ondo  The suspects are :Oladele Samuel, Sunday Babalola, Adesina Isaac and Olawale Bukola. Inspector Ajayi was part of the team of Policemen from State criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department sent to invite a suspect in respect of a case of Malicious Damage and threat to life. She and other members of the team were attacked by the hoodlums. The state commissioner of police, Bolaji Salami while parading the suspects before journalists in Akure, said the policewoman was badly humiliated, manhandled and stripped naked on the order of one Oladele Samuel, the gang leader. He said, “On April 20, 2021 at about 1000hrs, a team of Policemen from State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department was sent to invite a suspect in respect of a case of Malicious Damage and Threat to life. “On getting to the scene, the Police team was attacked by some hoodlums, and Inspector Ajayi Bosede was badly hum...

A woman identified as Nanko Happiness Emmanuel has killed her husband’s new wife, Napre Blessing Emmanuel in a fight Happiness who is the senior wife, hit Blessing with a wooden object on April 7 during a fight. Not satisfied, she also used a hoe to cut her head and her body which eventually resulted to her death. The state commissioner of Police, Bolaji Salami while parading the suspect, said the corpse of the new wife has been deposited at the Morgue of the General Hospital in Akure. He added that investigation is still ongoing. He said, “On April 7, 2021 at about 0630hrs, at Sunshine Garden Estate, Oda, Akure, a fight ensued between two ladies married to one husband. During the fight, the senior wife whose name is Nanko Happiness Emmanuel used a wooden object to hit her junior counterpart, Napre Blessing Emmanuel on the head and also used a hoe to cut her head and her body which resulted to her death. “The suspect was arrested and is currently in Police custody while the corpse was ...

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared that the state government will continue to encourage sports development at the grassroots. The governor, who stated this while hosting the Oyo State athletes and coaches at the just concluded National Sports Festival (NSF), Edo 2021, at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, added that his administration has been committing funds to upgrade sports facilities as a way of enhancing development. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa quoted the governor as saying that his administration will continue to provide a conducive atmosphere for all athletes in the state to excel. The governor equally pledged to reward each athlete who won a gold medal at the just concluded Edo 2020 Sports Festival with N500,000; silver medal, N350,000; bronze medal, N250,000, adding that each coach, irrespective of the medal won, will be rewarded N500,000. He stated further that the only gold medalist who compete...