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The Ondo State House of Assembly has spoken on the reported allegations levelled against the Speaker of the Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun over N2.4 million seminar fraud. It was reported this morning (Tuesday)  that the convoy of the Speaker arriving the premises of the Olokuta Correctional centre in a scheduled arraignment over Fraud allegations which did not eventually hold as scheduled at the State High Court. In a telephone interview, the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi said the Speaker was not inside the convoy sighted by Journalists, noting that Oleyelogun was not directly involved in the case, so he could not be true that he was arraigned. Ogunmolasuyi said “Mr Speaker was not even in court and he was not directly involved in any financial transactions and you would later understand that there would not be any case against him after all. “When the whole issue is resolved, you will realize that all that the media is saying was just plans by some individu...

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, has ordered the immediate closure of Mai Asubahi Night Club and GidanBarau, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The closure became imperative on the heels of growing security concerns among residents of Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area over the criminal activities of a gang known as Zamfara boys, who specialize in peddling hard drugs/illicit substances and underage commercial sex hawking. The Governor has, consequently, ordered the Commander of the State Security Network, (Amotekun) to mobilize personnel to effect this directive forthwith. Signed Richard Olatunde Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. November 30, 2021.

The Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun has been arraigned in court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial impropriety. Oleyelogun and some members and officials of the Assembly were alleged by Hon. Iroju Ogundeji, the deputy speaker of the Assembly who was controversially removed, of collecting and sharing some money for a seminar in Lagos which they never attended. According to report, Ogundeji had written EFCC to investigate the fund allegedly collected and shared by the speaker and others for a phoney seminar in Lagos. But operatives of the Olokuta Correctional Centre prevented journalists who were on ground to cover the court proceedings from gaining entry into the court. A Squadron Commander, who manned the entry point, insisted that journalists could not be allowed in because there was an order from Abuja that all correctional centres should be on red alert to prevent jailbreak.  

By Kayode Afolabi, Ibadan Corps members have been urged to demonstrate high level of discipline and enthusiasm throughout their service year The Oyo State Coordinator, Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe made this known at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2021 Batch C stream ii corps members in Iseyin Camp on Tuesday.  Ogbuogebe while representing the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim commended the corps members on thier prompt response to the clarion call to serve their fatherland  "I am highly delighted to address you on this occasion of your formal induction into the National Youth Service Corps. I rejoice with you on the successful completion of your academic programmes, and your subsequent mobilization for the National Service. I also commend you for your prompt response to the clarion call to serve our fatherland. No doubt, history will be kind to you for your patriotic zeal.  "As the launch-pad for the Service Year, this Orienta...

The screening of Commissioner nominees by the Ondo State House of Assembly billed to continue today (Tuesday, 30/11/2021) has been rescheduled. The exercise which started yesterday (Monday 29/11/2021) was suspended because the Chairman House Committee on Selection and the Speaker of the House, Rt Honourable Oleyelogun Bamidele David is indisposed. The exercise will continue tomorrow Wednesday 1st December,2021 at 1pm at the Conference Room of the Speaker. In a Press statement signed by the Chairman House Committee on Information,Youth and Sports Development, Akogun Olugbenga Omole the House regretted all inconveniences caused by the suspension. We enjoined the remaining Commissioner nominees to report promptly on the rescheduled date with all necessary documents. Nine of the nominees were screened yesterday while the remaining five were earlier scheduled for appearance today. Akogun Olugbenga Omole, Chairman House Committee on Information,Youth and Sports Development. 30th November,202...

The abducted Principal, Vice Principal and two other teachers of Auga community Grammar school in Akoko northeast local government area of ondo state had just be released. According to a source, they were released at Imoga very close Ibillo in Akoko Edo local government of Edo state. It will be recalled that Mr Joshua Adeyemi, the principal Mr Yesufu his vice principal and two other teachers had been in kidnappers den since five days ago with various demands for negotiations. Further details later…..

  The Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun had called for a total restructuring of the nation as a way out of the current quagmire bedeviling the nation. The Monarch stated this at the 14th Public Lecture and Presentation of Essays in honour of Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN to commemorate his 60th Birthday with the theme “The labour of our heroes past – collective efforts to keep Nigeria as one indivisible entity held in Abuja at the weekend. Oba Aladetoyinbo said that we cannot continue to hide from the truth that is already staring us in the face. We will fail in our responsibilities of protecting the labour of our heroes if we fail to speak out that all is not well with our nation. We can see the dwindling fortunes of our economy, many states are no longer economically viable owing months of salaries, allowances, pensions and gratuities. Besides, there seems to be a lot of mistrust between the government and the governed. It is e...

Member, House of Representatives, Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, Hon. Dele Gboluga Ikengboju has strongly condemned the incessant killings among unidentified youth groups in Okitipupa township, since few days ago. According to the statement released by his Special Adviser, (Media and Publicity), Mr Oyeniyi Iwakun, on Sunday afternoon, said another youth was reportedly killed making the situation more worrisome. Hon. Gboluga calls on all concerned security agencies and stakeholders including the traditional institution to swing into action to rescue the ugly situation. He also appeals to the youths to be cautious of tommorow and stop wasting their future even as he warns that the country has laws and the law will take its course against evil perpetrators. Recall that about three persons were been reportedly killed in a cult clash In Okitipupa, the headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government. The clash which started on Wednesday, according to an eye witness account was described as...

A middle aged woman known as Mrs Ọmọde have been allegedly killed by an unidentified suspects at Iwaro Oka, in Akoko Southwest local government area of Ondo State. Omode was reported to be on her way to sweep a Deeper Life Bible Church in the community before she was killed by yet-to-be identified suspects in the early hours of Sunday. Reason for the murder was unknown as at the time of this report A glimpse at her lifeless body in the pool of blood shows that she was axed in the neck in front of the Church at Ọwalusi. Roving Reporter  

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Funmilayo Odunlami has confirm the death of a pregnant nurse her lover and friend  The Pregnant nurse, her lover and their friend was found dead in their apartment at Aratusi quarters in Akure, the Ondo State capital The two lovers identified as Ojo Akinro, Mary lgwe and their friend Lamidi Sheriff were suspected to have been slaughtered on thursday following the discovery of their bodies in the toilet of their apartment. With the deceased lady who was a nurse said to be pregnant before she was murdered in cold blood,  Sources in the area said the victims may have drew the ire of their killers who they suspected to be ‘Yahoo boys’ following what they described as bad business among them. The friends of the lovers became apprehensive when all the calls made to their phones were not returned after which they went to the house where they found the bodies after breaking into access their apartment. Following the discovery of t...

Hon Abiola Peter Makinde, House of Representatives Member, representing Ondo East and West Federal Consistuency has bagged Nigerian Union of Journalist's award as Ondo State Federal Lawmaker of the year.  This recognition by the union of journalists, Ondo state chapter, came at their annual NUJ PRESS week Dinner/Award night held at Press Centre, Alagbaka on 26th November. The event which attracted political stalwarts, top government officials and seasoned journalists from across the country gave further credence to the prestige that the NUJ is noted for.  Ably representing Hon Abiola Makinde at the award presentation was Prince Wale Adesulure, Former Tutor-General/ Permanent Secretary Ondo state, who congratulated the awardee and thanked him for his sterling and distinguishing characteristics which have earmarked and set him aside as an epitome and embodiment of good representation.  He said the award would spur him to do more for his constituency and humanity In the same...

The National Youth Service Corps Oyo State has been blessed with the birth of a new born baby girl.  The mother, Olayanju Eniola who is a Prospective corps member with State code OY/21C/ 4581 fell into labor during her registration process at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin, on Thursday 25th November 2021 and was quickly rushed to the General Hospital,Iseyin. The Assistant Director Corps Inspection and Monitoring ( Head Camp Clinic) Mrs Olusesi Adebimpe, who was with her all the way ensured she was given adequate attention. Olayanju Eniola was eventually delivered of a baby girl  on  Friday 26th of November 2021. The State Coordinator, Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe, who was highly elated on hearing the news led a delegation of principal Camp Officials to the hospital to see how the mother and child were faring.    Mrs Ogbuogebe having confirmed that both the mother and child were in a good health presented a cash gift to the new born baby.  She appreciated...

By Kayode Afolabi, Akure It was an event filled with glamor as Rising Gospel artiste in Ondo state, Ademola Glory popularly known as Glory Omo'ba Ara celebrate her first concert in grandstyle.  The concert which happened last weekend at Spirit and Life Family Bible Church, Green Park, Oke Aro, Akure attracts God's General and worshippers from all walks of life  Speaking about the concert with  Newsline NG,  Omo'ba Ara said, it is a concert that is orchestrated by Almighty God  "i can see God in action throughout the concert and i bless the name of the lord for taking control "if not for God, where will i be, i bless God for taking over my entire life  Narrating how she started she said, during her secondary school days, she had been seeing herself being a Gospel Singer, working for God through music,  adding that God do speak to her either in the dream or through vision.  "At some point in time, I never wanted to yield to God's instructions that I...

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About five persons has been kidnapped by Gunmen in Akoko area of Ondo state on Thursday The kidnapped victims according to  report were Principal of August Community Grammar school, Mr Joshua Adeyemi  his vice, Mr Ifedayo Yesufu and three NPower Teachers. The incident was said to have occurred on Thursday afternoon while travelling in a toyota car along Auga-Ise Road in Akoko East local government area. Details soon Positive FM

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has described the recent students’ violent protest that led to vandalisation of some properties of the Institution as needless and unfortunate. Speaking on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the end of an assessment tour of buildings and other properties that were damaged, the Vice Chancellor said the University Management had acceded to the pleas of Student Union leadership to suspend the ‘No Registration, No Examination’ policy of the Institution before the ugly incident. Prof Ige said, “It’s really unfortunate. We didn’t expect this level of destruction from our students because ever since this administration came on board, the interest of our students has been very central in our governance structure.  Therefore, this destructive protest is very painful and unexpected. Even if they have the constitutional right to protest, they certainly do not have any right to destroy properties. “All we did w...

  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has approved the appointment of Directors to represent the State on the Board of companies in the sunshine state. The newly appointed Directors are as follows; i. Dr. Remi Olatubora,SAN, – Ore Irele Oil Palm Company Ltd. ii. High Chief Stephen Olamidele Arowojolu -Ore Irele Oil Palm Company Ltd. iii. Mr. Faloye Olajimi Adefolahan- EPL Sunshine Limited. iv. Pastor Olugbenga Olumolawa, FCA- EPL Sunshine Limited. v. Mr. Yisa Adelanke Bakare- Jonvic Quadknight Sunhine Ltd. vi. Prince Olabiyi Olaleye Poroye- Alpha 3D Company Limited. vii. Hon. Stephen Friday Olemija- Alpha 3D Company Limited. Governor Akeredolu congratulates the new appointees while charging them to protect the interest of the state in their respective companies. The Governor also reiterates his administration’s commitment to facilitate, promote, manage and support domestic and foreign direct investments in for social and economic development of the State. Sign...

  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has been conferred with an 'Advocate Award of the Year” by the National Association of Social Workers (NASOW). The association, honoured the Governor at its 37th Conference/General Meeting held on Friday in Lagos. NASOW stated that the rationale for the award bestowed on the Governor was due to his numerous life-transforming projects and programmes executed by his administration aimed at uplifting the standard of living of people in the state. Speaking at the conference,  Gov. Akeredolu reiterated his administration's resolve towards the betterment of people living in the rural areas in the state.  Akeredolu who is also the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, promised the residents of the state an enabling environment through the provisions of basic comforts in spite of the harsh economic situation in the country. The governor who was represented by his Special Adviser on Rural and Community Development...

There is palpable fear around onward area of ondo in akure the state capital over abduction of a three year old girl in the late hour on Wednesday It was gathered that the girl was inside her mother's car with another sibling coming from a church Programme around futa north gate.  The mother had barely entered her compound and was about locking the gate when two hefty men came out of a Benz car which has been trailing them from Agagu road.  The gunmen allegedly seized the young girl with a threat to shoot the mother and the other child before they zoomed off after holding the key of the woman's car to prevent being chased with the car.  Some residents and passers-by who were attracted by the wailing of the woman were said to have pursued the gunmen with the help of okada riders  All effort to locate their route after getting to the main road proved abortive The case has been reported at fanibi police station while eforts are been made to contact the Amotekun corps....

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been commended for his endless supports in ensuring the speedy approval of Mother and Child Hospital at Ode-ugbo, in Ilaje local government area of the state. The Amona Ilaje Ugbo Coastal Communities Development Association (AMAICOMMA) made the commendation during the 2nd annual general meeting held at the  Oba Makin Osangangan hall, Ode-Ugbo, Ilaje local government. The Chairman of the Association, Mr Taiwo Pius Orisabinone, Esq, noted that  the project which is geared towards saving lives is  now 97% completed.  “Due to the increase in maternal mortality and infant mortality rate, AMAICOMMA and IRDC partnered to build a world-class Mother and Child Hospital in Ode-ugbo.” he said. The Chairman noted that three containers of medical equipment for the said hospital had been already delivered to Chevron Nigeria Limited at Its Warri office. Earlier, the chairman welcomed everyone to the occasion being the second ...

By Kayode Afolabi, Akure Journalists in the country have been urged to promote good governance, religious tolerance and understanding among the diverse elements of the state.  In a lecture delivered by a former Commandant, National Defence College, Rear Admiral Samuel Ilesanmi Alade (RTD) at the opening ceremony of Press week of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Council on the topic "A Nation at crossroads:The Media amidst National Security and Economic Woes" on Tuesday explain the role of media in dissemination of factual information and preventing the spread of false information that will invariably enhance national security. Similarly, a leading aspirant in the 2023 National Assembly Election for Ondo South Senatorial District, Chief Mathew Oyerinmade, famously  called MATO has urged media practitioners to step up professional competence on security reportage more than ever before, at this time of Nation's challenges. However, Alade who is a security expert and ...

Following the violent protest of students of Adekunie Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, today Monday, November 22, 2021, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. IGE, has on behalf of the Senate of the University, directed that the University be closed indefinitety.  All students are, therefore, advised to vacate their Halls of Residence and the University campus with immediate effect.  Parents and guardians should please note this Important information.  Thank you.

Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has passed away. The actor gave up the ghost on Monday after a long battle with an illness. Born on August 22, 1958, he was married to comedienne Omoladun Omidina, who died in September 2009. Baba Suwe dominated the Yoruba movie industry for decades, featured in several movies and bagged many awards. “The legend is gone, he left today to be in a place of rest”, a source told Daily Post The Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) will issue a statement soon 

By Kayode Afolabi, Akure As part of event lined up to celebrate NUJ press week in Ondo state, members of the Nigerian Union of Journalist on monday donates some food items to the Orphanage home, at Oba-Ile in Akure North local government area of Ondo state.  The donations which was chaired by the the NUJ Chairman, Ondo State Council , Mr  Adetona Aderoboye was witnessed by some members of Union in the state.  Speaking with newsmen, Aderoboye noted that the food items were donated to the children of the Orphanage home who are the future leaders of tommorow.  "Having realizing that they are part of our society, it is our duty as a union to reach out to the less privileged to show  our impact in them.   "As part of our cooperate social responsibility, we have to give back to the society and we shall continue to do our best in the service of humanity.  "Government have been playing an important role in thier up keep but we have to assist them.  T...

The Police Command in Osun says the autopsy on the slain post-graduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke, is delayed because his family’s insisted on being part of the process. The Police Public Relation Officer in the state, SP Yemisi Opalola, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Osogbo, said that the autopsy would now be carried out on Monday (tomorrow) at Osun University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo. Opalola, however, said that the deceased’s body was deposited at UTH as against Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, which she erroneously mentioned during a radio programme “based on misinformation.” She also said that no part of the deceased’s body was removed when it was exhumed in the presence of his family members, the police and the pathologist, as being rumoured. “The family has indicated that they will be available on Monday (tomorrow) for the conduct of the autopsy. “I will like to add that the deceased’s family member...

Femi Mimiko, mni, Professor of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State will on Sunday, December 12 deliver the first public lecture of The Precision NG online newspaper. Mimiko, who is the 4th Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko between 2010 and 2015 and the Gbóbaníyì of Ondo Kingdom will speak on the topic, “Tottering on the brink of collapse: Is Restructuring the way out of Nigeria’s Extant Development Crises?” A statement made available to newsmen in Akure, the Ondo State capital by the Publisher of The Precision NG, Olusegun Hakeem Adebumiti, indicated that the lecture is one of the activities put in place to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Digital newspaper. Venue of the event is Ade-Super Hotel, Akure. Time is 2pm. Adebumiti added that the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN will be the special guest of honour. He said the event will be chaired by the Founder and Pro-Chancellor of Achievers Universi...

The stage appears set as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ondo State Chapter,  is expecting heavy-hitters such as the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to grace its annual press week celebration.  Others exepected at the eye-catching event are: The Balogun of Akure Kingdom, Rear Admiral Samuel Ilesanmi Alade Rtd; Chief Oyerinmade Mato among others The one-week long programme themed, “A Nation at crossroads: The media amidst National Security and Economic Woes”, will commence on Sunday, November 21 2021. Below is the programme lined up for the celebration.  Sunday 21st Nov; 2021: THANKSGIVING SERVICE @ SALVATION GOSPEL INTERNATIONAL CENTRE (aka House of Praise), No. 5, Akinyele Martins, Off Airways, Ilesha Garage Road, Akure. Monday 22nd Nov; 2021:  MEDICAL CHECK-UP for Members & their Spouses @NUJ Press Centre Clinic, Alagbaka-Akure between 9:00am & 3:30pm. CHARITY VISITATION to Ondo State Orphanage, Obaile Road, Akure by 11:00am. Tuesday ...

The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has reiterated the incontrovertible fact that NYSC Scheme is a youth development organisation committed to moulding graduate youths mobilised for national service into responsible citizens . The State Coordinator asserted this fact when she met with Heads of Collaborating Agencies selected by their various institutions to complement the NYSC staff during the forthcoming 2021 Batch 'C' (Stream II) orientation course. Mrs. Ani who disclosed that NYSC as a Federal Government agency is widely known for her zero tolerance for any act of indiscipline said that the Scheme has never been a place to breed societal vices. "Members of the respected security agencies and paramilitary organisations, I need not tell you again what your assignment would be at the camp but for the benefit of those who are just joining us on this routine but very important and challenging assignments, you need to enforce discipline on all the prospe...