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For allegedly raping a 10yr-old primary school female pupil, a middle aged man, Soji Bakare, better known as SOJ, has been arrested by men of the Ondo state Police Command As reported by SUNSHINETRUTH , It gathered that SOJ assaulted the minor at her parents’ house at the weekend at Aiyeyemi street, Isolo area of Akure when her mother was at the nearby market selling soup ingredients. The suspect who is living at Edo lodge area of Oke Ijebu Akure, usually visits lsolo to see her wife selling around the area. Narrating the situation, the mother of the victim, Mrs Yinka Romoke Babalola said the suspect was caught in the act and he had been apprehended by men of the A’Division police station, Akure. Mrs explained that her child had been taken to hospital by the police for medical treatment and examination. The woman who said her husband travelled out of Akure, appealed to the police authorities, the Ondo state government and civil society organizations to come to her aid so that the suspe...

One of the top management staff of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme, Mr. Benjamin Folorunso Ayo-Omotade has disclosed that fostering national unity between the various components that made up the country can be achieved through inter-tribal marriages among the corps members. The Director, Corps Welfare and Health Services of the noble Scheme made the disclosure today during his address to the 2021 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) corps members deployed to the Sunshine State. Speaking at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko, the foremost Corps Welfare Officer of the NYSC said that it is only people with sinister motives that would not appreciate what the Scheme is doing in this regard. "Through the instrument of this laudable programme, patriotic and focused Nigerians from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are promoting one of the core objectives of the NYSC which is to develop common ties among the Nigerian youths and promote national unity and integr...

An Ondo state magistrate court sitting in Idanre local government has convicted a driver, Samson Akingbasote to four months imprisonment for beating up and harassing environmental officials during today’s monthly sanitation exercise in the state The prosecutor, Sanitarian Olayemi John told the court that Akingbasote manhandled the officials during environmental sanitation day on Saturday when he was being questioned why he did not observe the exercise. The suspect had pleaded guilty to the charges and pleaded for leniency. He was however sentenced to four months imprisonment with option of #5,000 fine on each of the two counts levelled against him The court also ordered him to pay a sum of #7,000.00 for the Officers he harassed. Meanwhile, this months Environmental Sanitation Exercise was observed in Idanre with mixed level of commitment as some people were seen around Idale, Irowo, MTD and Alade Idanre cleaning their environment while some were seen playing football on the deserted De...

The National Examination Council has announced the release of the results of the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination conducted nationwide in July.  NECO Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dantali Wushishi, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Minna.  He explained that out of 1,233,631 candidates who registered, 1,226,631 actually sat for the examination.  Wushishi explained further that 945,853 candidates obtained five credits and above including English Language and Mathematics, while 1,094,291 candidates also obtained five credits and above irrespective of English Language and Mathematics.  He said that number of candidates who made five credits and above including English and Mathematics was 878,925 representing 71.64 per cent.  "Candidates can now access their results on NECO website", he added 

Security operatives have arrested a notorious gang leader whose name was given as Femi Shina Aribisala and two other members of his group.  It was learnt that the operatives stormed their hideouts on credible intelligence and about 12 motorcycles were recovered.  Sources disclosed that joint efforts of Police in Akungba, lwaro and Ikare spurred the recovery of the stolen motorcycles.  Aribisala, who is a native of kare Akoko, was said to have confessed to the crime. Although some residents alleged that that he had been threatening the fragile peace of some towns in Akoko, North Senatorial District of Ondo State.  A victim, Ajani Muyideen, revealed that his motorcycle was stolen recently and alleged that the gang perpetrated the act.  Meanwhile, the Divisional Police Officer for Ikare Akoko, Ade Akinwande, confirmed that some stolen motorcycles were recovered and two suspects have been arrested in connection to the crime

The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has charged the corps members not to run foul of NYSC publications because the contents are self explanatory and easy to understand. The State Coordinator made the clarification when she gave lecture on the NYSC Act to the 2021 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko. Mrs. Ani said that the members of the service corps should as a matter of obligation read deeply and digest properly the contents of the publications such as NYSC Act and NYSC Bye Laws. "Gentlemen corps members, ignorance is not an excuse in a law court. NYSC engaged the services of professionally competent and academically sound experts in relative fields to produce those handbooks and it is imperative for you to take contents seriously as NYSC will not hesitate to wield big sticks against those who are found wanting". "It is often said that if you want to hide something from a black man, put it...

Gospel Singer, Evangelist Lekan Remilekun Amos and his siblings are in preparation to celebrate 20 years Remembrances of their late father, Dr. Remilekun Amos aka Omo Daifidi.  The event which will be featuring hundreds of important personalities and Celebrity's from all walks of life will be held at the popular Time Square Event at Ajao Street, off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos on 7th November, 2021  Recalled that, Late Ilaje gospel artists Dr. Remilekun Amos suddenly disappear mysteriously in November 2000 while he was traveling to Lagos for a ministration and never return.  Evangelist Lekan Remilekun Amos is one of the son of veteran singer who had since step into his father's shoe.  He and his siblings are leaving no stone unturned to give their father a befitting and memorable carnival-like burial. Event diary lifestyle

By Kayode Afolabi, Akure It was a celebration galore as Gospel artiste in Ondo state, Adeola Testimony, popularly known Adeola Omo daddy host many worshipers at this year edition of More than David danced  The annual praise concert for this year was held at Saint Andrew's Anglican Church open Field, beside Idanre high school, Alade Idanre last Thursday  Speaking with Newsline NG,  Adeola said, "Is an annual prophetic covenant praise concert which the mandate was given to me by God in the year 2014 to praise him in another dimension in dance  "I have nothing to say than to say God was Faithful and Committed, he wowed me and I cannot recover from it in years to come, he did what no man can do Also, a compere at the event, Onibeju Olanrewaju popularly known as Mc Sugar  described the concert as the best concert he has attended so far.  "Eveything about the concert were just on point, the level of professionalism creativity Pastor Adeola displayed tells a lot a...

The central aim of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to build the capacity of young graduates as well as provide the enabling conditions for them to cope with challenges of unemployment and achieving wealth creation received a boost as some corps members completed trainings in various skills. The graduands, who belonged to the 2020 Batch 'B' service year trained at the NYSC Ondo State SAED Training Centre located within the premises of NYSC Zonal Office, Akure. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of corps members who enlisted for post-camp trainings, the State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani said that SAED will continue to make meaningful impacts on the lives of people in the society. "SAED, as a component part of orientation course content, is one of the remarkable achievements of NYSC, which since establishment in 2012 has been serving as a veritable answer and reference point to corps members' post service unemployment". ...

The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has challenged the corps members to avail their host communities with impactful and life touching programmes. Mrs. Ani threw the challenge at members of the service corps in her goodwill message during the sensitisation and training programme on sexual reproductive health rights held recently. The programme tagged 'Corps members sexual reproductive health rights  sensitisation' was held at the NYSC Zonal Office, Oda Road, Akure, the state capital. The State Coordinator who was represented by the Zonal Inspector, Akure Zone, Mr. Francis Oladele Adebayo told no fewer than 700 corps members that the society is looking up to them for adequate information and necessary knowledge about health and reproductive issues. The NYSC Ondo State boss said that corps members, because of their level of education and exposure are better equipped to handle such delicate and sensitive campaign. Speaking during the sensitsation, the Presiden...

By Our reporter It was an exciting moment as people from all walks of life stormed the Adesuper Hotel ,Along llesha Garage, Akure ,Ondo State to celebrate this year edition of Ara lre live in concert . Abiodun Ayomiposi popularly known as Ara'ire while speaking with Newsline NG appreciated God for the journey so far in the music industry. She noted that Ara ire live in concert, is her annual thanksgiving programme to give God all the praise for what he has done and what he will still do in her life . "l want to thank the Lord for making this year praise concert  a success and also thank those who in one way or the other contribute to the success of the just concluded concert  "The music industry has afforded me opportunity to meet people of high caliber in both christian community and society including my mother,  superior Evangelist Abiodun for her motherly support. Ara ire posited that her mission in the music industry was not for pecuniary gain but to minister life to ...

Stakeholders of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP from across the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State have resolved to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after a meeting held at the residence of the party’s national leader, Dr Olusegun Mimiko in Ondo on Thursday. The meeting which has Dr Olusegun Mimiko, former deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, his running mate, Gboye Adegbenro, former speaker, Jumoke Akindele, the state chairman of the party, Hon Joseph Akinlaja among other leaders in attendance resolved after deliberations to pitch their tent with the Peoples Democratic Party to rescue the country from the misrule of the APC and set her on a path of peace and progress for the benefit of all. The meeting followed an earlier visit by four PDP governors led by chairman of their forum, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State. Tambuwal, Okezie Ikpeazu, Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde had told the press after their meeting with Mimiko on Thursday that they are in Ondo to invite Mimiko and his teemin...

The Four PDP Governors who were in Ondo State on Thursday have explained why they paid a visit to former Governor of the State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko. It will be recalled that Four PDP Governors led by Chairman of the forum and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and his counterparts from Oyo, Seyi Makinde; Rivers, Nyesom Wike and Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu visited Mimiko at his Loverboy residence in Ondo city. The Governors were received by Mimiko, his wife, Olukemi, former deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, three members of the Ondo state house of assembly, Rasheed Elegbeleye, Tomide Akinribido, Festus Akingbaso, former speaker, Jumoke Akindele, former chief Judge, Olaseinde Kumuyi and deputy governorship Candidate of ZLP in the 2020 election, Gboye Adegbenro and state chairman of the PDP, Fatai Adams, his predecessor, Clement Faboyede, Ondo ZLP Chairman, Joseph Akinlaja among other leaders. Addressing Journalists after the closed door meeting, Governor Tambuwal of Sokoto state said, “we are h...

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has encouraged corps members to ensure healthy interactions that will advance the progress of a united Nigeria. The Director General, who is an Associate Professor made the statement in his address read at the Swearing-in Ceremony of the 2021 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) corps members deployed to Ondo State. Represented at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko by the NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani, the Director General said that the deployment policies are aimed at broadening their understanding of the country which will make them effective contributors to the promotion of national unity and integration. The NYSC boss who was just recently conferred with the fellowship of the Historical Society of Nigeria (FHSN) said that orientation course as the launch-pad for the service year is to prepare the graduate youths physically and mentally for the expected contrib...

Abolongo Community in Oyo town, Oyo State was on Tuesday thrown into panic as  bomb exploded at the correctional center in the town. The explosion is comin three days after the correctional centre was attacked by gunmen . Many inmates were freed during the attack. It was gathered that the explosion which occurred outside the facility however recorded no casualty. The bomb is believed to be an unexploded one planted by the criminals who attacked the center last weekend. Security operatives have paid visit to the scene. Details Later.

By Kayode Afolabi, Akure  Gospel artiste in Ondo state, Titilayo Babatunde popularly known as Unique Praise is set to hold her annual concert on November 14th 2021.  The annual concert is to be held at Rccg cornerstone Akinjo oke-ijebu Akure by 1pm Notable Guest artiste to grace the event are Atele, Divine mercy, Mr gbera, Abel praise and other vessels of God 

PRESS RELEASE The attention of the Palace of the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom have been drawn to some needless debates and misinformation trailing the appointment of High Chief Adeyeye Henry Gbenga as the Iralepo of Isikan, Akure by Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II.   2.  It is either the group which refereed to themselves as “Omowa Isikan” and other few writers who wants to stand logic on its head are either ignorant of the law and the situation of things or rather chose to be myopic in their opinion to twist facts with regards to the power(s) of the Deji to appoint Minor Chiefs in Akure Land.  3. It is laughable and disheartening that some learned individuals had continued to give the unambiguous judgment of the Supreme their own perceived other than the original meaning and the decision of the court. They have continued to give series of interpretation to give credence to their sinister move, thus, turning them to a mere comedian whose acts ...

By Kayode Afolabi, Ibadan A total number of 1,647 corps members posted to Oyo state have been sworn-in at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin, Oyo State on Tuesday.  The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Murktar Abimbola, who was represented  by Justice Iyabode Yerima administered oath of allegiance to 1,647 corps members where 797 are male while 850 are female Addressing the Corps members,  at the swearing-in ceremony for the Batch C Stream 1, the Director General, NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim who was represented by the Oyo state Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe urged the Corps members to take the vocational and skill acquisition and development programme of the scheme very serious as it would enable them to become self reliant.  "It is no longer news that white collar jobs are hard to come by. For this reason, the empowerment of Corps members for self-employment and wealth creation has been a major area of focus for the Scheme since 2012....

The Ondo State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has asserted that for any youth to have a breakthrough economically, such individual must enhance his or her academic certificates. The State Coordinator made the assertion on Monday when she flagged off the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme for the 2021 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) orientation course. Mrs. Ani said that the country does not need a prophet or soothsayer to inform the prospective corps members that the rate of unemployment in the country is alarming. "Prospective corps members, the challenges we are facing as a nation are enormous and the way out is for the energetic, vibrant and ever resourceful youths to invest their time during the orientation exercise and in the course of the service year to building their capacity and acquiring skills". "Not everyone will be fortunate enough to get paid employment which is extremely hard to get these days unless you have the r...

Every great man who ever fell on the laps of a strange woman, bringing shame, sorrow and pains to their family and loved ones was once a young boy who failed to learn, or was not adequately taught, how to effectively manage his sexuality.  The consequences of allowing young people grow into adults without deliberately equipping them with the kind of knowledge it takes to be in control of their sexuality are everywhere around us.  Yet, most people who are in the right position to fill this gap prefer to speak in hushed whispers and adopt the use of incomprehensible words and figures in attempting to communicate with young people on the subject of sex and sexuality. Over a decade ago, the son of man decided to go beyond just preaching "thou shall not commit adultery/fornication".  That knowledge gap that turns promising souls into slaves to their sexuality, robbing them of their sound minds is what it seeks to fill.  The goal is that the reader finds in it the truth, a...

The Oyo State Coordinator Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe has charged Prospective Corps Members to participate actively in Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development program (SAED), encouraging them that the program is Self-sustaining.  She stated that their participation in the program not only empowers them with skills, but also give them opportunity for self discovery/fulfillment which will transform them to entrepreneurs and wealth creators who would not ply the streets of major cities looking for elusive jobs. Ogbuogebe gave the charge at the Opening ceremony of SAED for the 2021 Batch C Stream I orientation course at Iseyin camp. She intimated them that the SAED program is designed to be implemented within the framework of the In-camp training and post-camp where corps members will futher take up mastery training of their chosen skills and help young graduates cope with challenges of unemployment and global socioeconomic down turn. The State Coordinator encouraged the Prospective...

The Ondo State Executive Council on Monday approved and ratified the selection of two traditional rulers in the State. The two new monarchs are Prince Samuel Bayode Agboola, whose selection was approved as the new Onirun of Irun-Akoko in Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of as well that of Prince Nelson Gbadega Akintolaye as the Akamuja of Igburowo in Odigbo Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo in a statement said the kingmakers of Irun selected Prince Agboola and presented him to government for approval. He said Council deliberated and concluded that the procedure adopted in the selection of the Onirun and Akamuja were in conformity with the provisions of extant Laws. Both had earlier been cleared as having no issues before the State Executive Council considered their approval, he said. “The council met today and deliberated on some far reaching decisions. As part of the commitment of this administration to respect traditional insti...

Prospective Corp members have been charged to take security guidelines seriously as the present security situation in the country calls for all hands to be on deck. Captain Olusesan Oye (rtd) a security consultant from Oakland Security network. Lagos, gave this charge while delivering a lecture on security awareness to the 2021 batch C stream 1 prospective Corp members deployed to Ogun State at the gateway international stadium, Sagamu. Olusesan, enjoined the Prospective Corp members to avoid travelling at night as much as possible "Stay mentally alert at all times, ,try as much as possible to move in groups during the period of your primary assignment" he said. The security expert urged the Prospective Corp members to avoid narrow and lonely routes as well as being vigilant when travelling, adding it is imperative to keep good relationship with our neighbors or members of our host communities, as this is important in keeping them from erring in the traditional laws of th...

Admission! Admission!! Admission!!!  The 2021/2022 Admission into the National Diploma Programmes of the Federal Polytechnic, lle-Oluji, Ondo State, has commenced.  Interested candidates with 5 O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English Language and who must have scored 120 and above in the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can apply into any of our twelve (12) accredited programmes through the Polytechnic’s Registration portal: www.applications.fedpolel.edu.ng.  The accredited programmes are: Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Business Administration and Management Studies, Civil Engineering, Cooperative Economics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering,  Science Laboratory Technology, Statistics and Fisheries Technology. The Polytechnic’s Post-UTME screening Test comes up between Tuesday, 7th and Wednesday, 8th December 2021, at the CBT Centre o...

The NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, Mrs Grace Oguogebe, has enjoined corps members to make themselves visible by making a great impact in the society using the skills acquired in the course of the service year. Addressing the outgoing 2020 Batch 'B' Stream l corps members at Iseyin Local Government who represented the 2388 corps members comprising of 1074 males and 1314 females deployed to the state for the one year mandatory service, Ogbuogebe said that the management of the scheme is proud to hand over the corps members to the society, as better individuals. The State Coordinator who also stated that the scheme has made frantic efforts through the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program to ensure that the corps members are not a burden to their families and the society after the service year equally encouraged the corps members to continue specializing in their various chosen skills especially in the agro-allied sector to help boost the food security of ...