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By Kayode Afolabi, Ibadan The Management of Fresh FM, Nigeria has officially announced that her new baby station Fresh FM, Osogbo frequency is now 102.9 fm This was unveiled on the official Facebook page of Fresh FM, Ado Ekiti earlier today  Newsline NG  however gathered that Fresh FM Osogbo will be the forth radio station owned by Dr Olayinka Joel Ayefele (M. O. N) alongside Fresh FM, Ibadan 105.9, Fresh FM 106.9, Ado Ekiti, Fresh FM 107.9, Abeokuta 

The Ondo State Head of Service, Pastor John Adeniran Adeyemo, mni, has reiterated the commitment of the Sunshine State to continue to support the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme. The Head of Service disclosed this on Tuesday when he hosted the State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani who paid him courtesy call at the Secretariat. Pastor Adeyemo said that the Ondo State Government in line with Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN) eight (8) point agenda will collaborate with the Scheme to actualise the rural and agricultural development programme designed to make the state a foreign exchange earner and source of wealth to both the citizens and residents. "Ondo State is blessed with fertile land mass of over 14 million square kilometers and long coastal environment to support an unimaginable quantum of agricultural activities beyond the present subsistent level". "We are committed to solving numerous challenges confronting the state such as youth unem...

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the dissolution of the state’s Executive Council. Those affected include Chief of Staff (CoS) and 17 Commissioners. Newsline NG   gathered that the Cabinet was constituted on August 14, 2019, following Makinde’s historic victory in the March 9, 2019, election. The remaining Council members who were not affected include the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Head of Service (HOS) and the Director General of Due Process office. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that Makinde announced the dissolution of the Executive Council after a meeting of the body which lasted about five hours. Governor Makinde, according to the statement, expressed the gratitude of the government and the people of Oyo State to the Council members, and wished them well in their future endeavours. The governor equally praised the dedication to duty and the commitment of the council members to the cause of taki...

The President of Student Union Government (SUG) of Olusegun Agagu University of science and technology (OAUSTECH) Okitipupa, Ondo State,  Comrade Damilola Okunomo has called for proper housing system in the institution to put an end to the intimidation of students living in off campus. The SUG President called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) to come to the aid of the institution in the area of  uncompleted hostels. In a statement he personaly signed,  Damilola appealed to the commissions to embark on the completion of the school hostel.  "It is with penchant humility, great enthusiasm and bleeding pen we bring greetings from the ever sagacious student's Union Government of this great citadel. Amid the recent development around the Ayeka-Igodan Okitipupa axis, in which cases of theft, rape, intimidation are reportedly increasing around the named community, the Students of Olusegun Aga...

By Kayode Afolabi, Ibadan Pastor Kayode Oladokun has charge Christians, especially the youth to be a useful vessel to God He made this known while speaking to the children of the God on Sunday on the topic "We move" at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, King's temple Ibadan.  Below are the excerpts "Many youth are becoming relaxed, occupied in the vine yard of God which suppose not to be like that "People are no longer committed to the things of the lord " adding that social media has taken over nowadays "if you want God to give you attention, then, you should also give him attention," by so doing you are creating a relationship with him" "if you are serving God because of what you are expecting from him then, you don't know what you are doing, it can also be regarded as eye service" "God can decide to grant your request and he may decided not, no one can arrest him" Many a times, God may be reserving the best for y...

The Special Assistant on Media to Ondo State Governor, Miss Mary Agidi has been honoured with a Professional Excellence Award by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ. The award was bestowed on her at the Dinner and Award Ceremony to mark the year 2021 NAWOJ week, in recognition of her unrelenting zeal to be at the top of her career regardless of her physical condition. According to the State Chairperson of NAWOJ, she was selected for the award due to her contributions to the Society, service to humanity, and as an outstanding Nigerian who against all odds, shine bright in the field of journalism which brought her to the limelight to earn a political appointment. NAWOJ Chairperson, Mrs Doris Olumoko with the awardee She disclosed that the award ceremony wasn’t a money-making one, hence reason only three recipients was selected, two out of who are female Journalists, saying the association had been celebrating successful people in other professions, and now decided to cele...

The Honourable Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Bamidele Oleyelogun has assured that the arm of Government will do everything within its legislative powers to support the National Youth Service Corps in the State. Rt. Honourable Eleyelogun gave the assurance on Thursday when he hosted Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani in his office. The Honourable Speaker said that NYSC Scheme has been doing a great service to mould and reform the youths of this great country since it was established forty eight years ago. "NYSC has been contributing in no small measures to the moulding and mentoring our youths as well as enhancing the economic development of this country through the deployment and subsequent posting of patriotic Nigerians to various sectors of the economy". "It is record that NYSC as a responsible youth Scheme has been a great mobiliser for the unity and integration of our dear nation, Nigeria and the effects have been felt  through i...

The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN) has canvassed for repositioning of the NYSC Scheme for improved and better performance. Governor Akeredolu made this view known on Thursday when he received the eleven ex-corps members from Ondo State who won the NYSC Presidential Honours Award. Akeredolu who was represented by his deputy, Honourable Lucky Aiyedatiwa said that rather than calling for scrapping of the Scheme which he described as a unifier, efforts should be made to strengthen the operations to meet with the present day challenges. "NYSC is a Scheme that has been contributing to the physical development, moral rectitude and intellectual reservoir of the nation and as a result of these noble roles, all hands must remain on deck and efforts geared towards ensuring its continuous sustenance. He said that the Government and the good people of Ondo State is proud of the eleven beneficiaries of the award describing them as worthy ambassad...

Three persons were feared dead in a fatal accident that occurred along Oba Ile road, in Akure the state capital on Thursday. The incident which caused serious gridlock for hours along oba Ile road occurred around 5 O’clock in the According to an eyewitness, "the victims’ vehicle was on high speed, jumped off the road median and rammed into another bullion van from the other lane. The eyewitness said the bullion van hit the corolla Camry and torn it while van also tumbled while the driver of the van was also seriously injured. Roving Reporter

The Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, has, at its 76th Regular Meeting, approved the appointment of Mr. Tobi Adewumi Orina, FCA, as the 4th substantive Bursar of the Institution. Mr. Orina’s appointment followed the recommendation of the joint Council/Senate Selection Board, of the University. Orina obtained Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. [Hons]) in Accounting from University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos in 1987; and earned Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Finance from Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, in 2006. He became an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)in 1997, and conferred with the Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) in 2011. Before joining the services of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, in 2004 as a Chief Accountant, Mr. Orina had worked as a Group Finance Manager at Persianas Nig. Ltd., Victoria Island, Lagos (1994-2004); an Accountant at  Richway Investments Nig. Ltd. Ebute Metta, Lagos (1992 -1994); an Internal Auditor at...

By Olu Kay The Management of Fresh FM, Nigeria has stated that her new baby station Fresh FM Osogbo, is yet to be given frequency In a statement signed by, General manager of Fresh FM, Ado Ekiti, David Ajiboye on the station's official Facebook page, noted that the new baby station, Fresh FM, Osogbo is still in progress as an official statement will be made when all necessary approvals are granted The statement partly reads, "The news about Fresh FM, Osogbo is still a work in progress. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), is yet to allocate frequency for our new baby that's why we have not made it public. "We will make an official statement when everything is concluded and all necessary approvals are granted. "Thank you for your understanding. Newsline NG however gathered that Fresh FM Oshogbo will be the forth radio station owned by Dr Olayinka Joel Ayefele (M. O. N) 

The NYSC Oyo State has flagged off a 4-day free Medical Outreach at Jobele town, Afijio Local Government Area. The Health initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) program involves sensitization on disease prevention and medical care services, diagnosis and treatment of ailments. The Medical Outreach by Corps Medical Personnel since its inception in 2014 has been aimed at complementing the medical care services offered to the rural communities by the state and local government. While flagging off the health Programme, the State Coordinator, Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe who was represented by the Asst. Director Corps Welfare and Health, Mr. Adeniyi Ade-Ayeni encouraged the host community to always take care of their health as productivity can only be achieved by a healthy person.  The State Coordinator stressed further that a clean environment drives away sicknesses and diseases. Stating that diseases cohabit with dirty surroundings.  She therefore enjoined the host community to make themsel...

By Chinedu Okafor and Solomon Isu The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) will before the end of this year, 2021 mount academic programs in two other faculties; (Faculty of Mass Communication and Faculty of Informatics and Robotics). This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University and the Federal Polytechnic Offa Kwara State. Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina said that there are several other areas of collaboration between the two institutions, not only on Top-Up and Conversion program. He cited Staff Exchange program, research collaborations, as part of areas of synergy the two institutions can engage in. The Vice Chancellor, though ill, managed to attend the ceremony saying that the MoU has been in his mind for long and disclosing further that FUOYE will now be having 32,000 students undergoing 64 Academic programmes cut across eleven faculties of the Africa’s fastes...

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has announced that over two million Nigerians have benefitted from the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme established by the Scheme. According to the Director General, the programme which was established in 2014 is meant to take free and quality medical facilities to the doorsteps of indigent populace in the rural areas. "Driven by our determination to deepen the impact of our healthcare services, management launched the HIRD in 2014.  It is a platform for contribution towards promoting the well-being of indigent persons at the grassroot by granting them easier access to free and quality healthcare". The Director General who was represented at the second quarter flag-off of the ceremony held at Isuada Community in Owo Local Government area of Ondo State by the State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani said that NYSC has since inception, recorded numerous landmark a...

The Police in Ondo state have arrested one Emmanuel Joseph for allegedly raping an 80-year old woman in Ondo state. Emmanuel, aged 50, allegedly  gained entry into her room through a window at Lotogbe street, Ondo West Local Government Area, threatened her with a dagger and raped her. A source said the suspect entered the victim’s room with the pretence of collecting some herbs at the back of the house. The source who gave her name as Julianah Owolabi said it was the cry of the victim that attracted the attention of people who broke the door opened and caught the suspect naked. Owolabi said the suspect has been using dangerous weapons to rob people in the area. It was learnt that the children of the victim have relocated their mother from the area because of embarrassment. The suspect who asked his victims to forgive him said he was just released from prison. He said, “Please, forgive me. I don’t know what l am doing at that time. Something will tell me to steal or rape and I will ...

Former Chairman of Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) and Director General of Sunshine Stars FC, Otunba Akinsola Akinbobola has sought more support from Ondo State Government and other football stakeholders within and outside the state for the club in the quest to take the team out danger zone on the log. Akinbobola in a statement issued by his media aide, Kayode Samuel after the resurgence Sunshine Stars outscored their visitors 2-1 in the match day 28 of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL at the Akure township stadium. He said, "the team need support of all and sundry at this trying time more than ever before, with the support of every stakeholder, Sunshine Stars will shine again." The Team's Director General, commended the three man committee headed by the state Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for their efforts to ensure Sunshine Stars reclaim their rightful place in the Nation Elite league. He said the positive metamorphosis in the team is as a resul...

The immediate past Chairman/Editor -in- Chief of Owena Press Limited, publishers of The Hope titles, Mr Bode Betiku is dead. He died at the age of 69 during a brief illness. It was gathered that the late veteran journalist was hospitalised few days to his 69th birthday which came up June 3rd. He spent about three weeks in a private hospital in Ondo City, where he eventually gave up the ghost Saturday morning. Betiku, popularly known as ‘Hammer Head’ was the pioneer Chairman of the Ondo state owned newspaper, The Hope and Government Printing Press, during the eight years administration of Governor Olusegun Mimiko. Positive fm

Veteran gospel musician, Timi Osukoya, popularly known as Telemi, has stated that he spoke to both Tope Alabi, Adeyinka Alaseyori and the original songwriter of the song "Oniduro Mi".  He made this known following the controversial statement made by gospel singer, Tope Alabi, about Yinka Alaseyori’s song titled "Oniduro Oniduro Mi"  He told Saturday Beats, “I have spoken to Tope Alabi and Yinka Alaseyori. I have also spoken to the original writer of the song, Tolu Adelegun, about the need for them to allow peace to reign. Aside from that, I also told Alaseyori not to comment on the issue to anyone, whether privately or publicly. “That is because they are two sisters involved in the assignment. They should not allow themselves to be used by people who could twist their words and blow them out of proportion. That was why I asked Alaseyori not to talk because whatever she says, people would read meanings to it and it may not be what she meant. “When I reached out to To...

Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, maintained that the government has been working round the clock to solve the security challenges in the state, assuring that challenges will not, at any point, overwhelm the state. Adisa, who stated that though the issue of insecurity is a national problem from which the state could not be isolated, Governor Makinde has put in place different measures to surmount the challenge and ensure that the state is secured, so as to boost its increasing allure to investors and businesses. The governor's media aide, who stated these while speaking on a radio programme ‘The Podium’, aired on 32 FM 94.9, explained that members of the opposition party, who jump at every opportunity to criticize the administration of Governor Makinde on insecurity, are only playing politics with a sensitive matter. Adisa noted that those always criticising Makinde and comparing his government with the previous administ...

The Deji and the Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi have approved the appointment of Dr. Sunday Owoyemi as the OLUOMO of Akure Kingdom. 2. In a letter personally signed by Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade, commends the efforts of Dr. Owoyemi in the area of industrializing and developing Akure communities and Ondo State at large.  3. The letter read in part “your appointment is as a result of your unrelenting efforts in assisting the youths, the less privileged and contributing your quota to the development of Akure Land”. 4. Dr. Sunday Owoyemi popularly known as “Sunny Owo” is an entrepreneur with special interest in cocoa business. He is also into the hospitability business and he is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Sunbeth Star Hotel, Akure. Mr. Owoyemi is an astute business man with good records of integrity in business and a philanthropists with impeccable character.  5. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Sunday Owoyemi Samuel wil...

Popular Gospel artiste, Tope Alabi has tender her apology over her comment on Oniduro mi which led to controversy on social media in couple of days ago Recall that, Tope Alabi Criticises a song Oniduro Mi by Adeyinka Alaseyori which was originally sang by Evang. Tolu Adelegan Her critism on the song attracted different reactions on Social media, thereby condemning her for criticizing the song "Oniduro Mi". She said “Let Me Acknowledge that my Mistake Was That I Externalised A Personal Message In Public; And I’m Awfully Sorry For Doing That." "Initially, I didn’t want to delve into the controversy over the gospel hit song, “Oniduro,” because I have intervened behind the scenes in concert with other stakeholders in gospel music ministry. However, I discovered that online media would not allow the dust to settle calmly. I want to state that Tope Alabi, Adeyinka Adesioye a.k.a Alaseyori and Tolu Adelegan are all members of the same family of God and they belong to the s...

The Governor of Oyo State, 'Seyi Makinde, on Thursday morning, condemned Wednesday's violence, which erupted in Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, the state capital. The governor, who toured the affected area, said that the government will bring perpetrators of the act to book. Makinde described the occurence as unfortunate, adding that his government has ordered investigations into the violent act. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that the government will sanitise Iwo Road and equally review the Park Management System. He said: "I visited the scene of the Iwo Road incident this morning. The loss of lives during the incident that occurred is unfortunate and should never have happened. "I give you my word that we will ensure that everyone involved in the dastardly act is brought to book.                               Advert   "I have ordered inv...

Popular gospel singer, Lanre Teriba, has said that he has no problem with fellow singer, Tope Alabi. Tope Alabi had criticised the popular Christian song, Oniduro Mi, which was sang by iconic singers, Tolu Adelegan and Yinka Alaseyori, at different times. While Alabi has been facing backlash online over her comment, the ‘Oniduro Mi’ song has since gained more popularity as some people began the #OniduroChallenge on social media, posting videos of themselves singing the song. Teriba had waded into the ‘Oniduro Mi’ saga as he uploaded a video on his verified Instagram account where he attended an event, alongside Yinka Alaseyori. In the video, Teriba mounted the stage to perform for his audience. However, before he began, he addressed Alaseyori saying, “Yinka Alaseyori, you should know that for your life to be better someone has to experience a downfall.” The singer then asked the audience to say a prayer point that goes thus, “You all will now pray that Lord, anyone that will make wrong...

  The Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Rural and Community Development, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, has congratulated the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, on his victory at the Appeal Court over the appeals emanating from the Elections Petition Tribunal. The appellate court sitting in Akure today dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the October 2020 Ondo State Gubernatorial election, Eyitayo Jegede challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. It will be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu the winner of the election held on October 10, 2020. The Ondo State Elections Petition Tribunal had earlier in April dismissed the petition filed by Eyitayo Jegede and his party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for want of jurisdiction and lack of merit.  The Chairman of th...

By Kayode Afolabi  Following an online publication claiming that some lecturers in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko are selling handouts and textbooks to the students of the institution, the Management of the University has debunk the purported viral news In a statement made available to Newsline NG and signed by the institution's Principal Assistant Registrar/Head, Mr Victor. A. Akinpelumi noted that the claims by the online medium is untrue, unfounded and alien to the culture of the University.  The statement reads in part, "The attention of the Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, has been drawn to an online publication which claimed that some lecturers in the University are selling handouts and textbooks to the students of the Institution. "The Management of the University wishes to explicitly state that the claims by the online medium is untrue, unfounded and alien to the culture of the University, and shoul...