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Many passengers escaped death on Monday after a luxury bus coming from Abuja suddenly caught fire in Arigidi-Agbaluku, Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State.  It was gathered that the passengers left their belongings and alighted quickly as the large inferno engulfed the bus.  An eyewitness at the scene of the incident, Jamiu Alli, urged the state government to rejuvenate the fire station in Ikare-Akoko. He added that as way of repressing future occurrence, government needs to establish fire stations across the 18 council areas of the state.  Confirming the incident, the Unit Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps for Ikare,  Alabi Oluropo, said his men were making relentless efforts to ease the traffic congestion.

The Ondo State Security Network Agency codenamed ‘Amotekun’ on Monday arrested a 30 year- old man, Timothy Odeniyi with fresh human parts at Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. The state Commander of the Amotekun corps, Adetunji Adeleye, while parading the suspects alongside 31 others in Akure , explained that 150 suspects were arrested in the month of January, 2022, stressing that the suspects were arrested for their involvement in various criminal activities in the state. He said: “Lately, the trend is shifting from daily kidnaping to ritual killings. He was caught and arrested with parts of human being wrapped in a bag and upon interrogation, he took us to where he got the person killed and buried in a shallow grave. We want the public to be careful of who they go out with. “Other suspects in our custody were arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, vandalization of power lines under construction as well as underage grazing”. The Amotekun boss sta...

By Olu Kay The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko has announced that the Academic Activities has resumed on Monday  with continuation of the first semester examinations.  Recalled that the Academic activities  was suspended on Monday, November 22, 2021 following a violent protest by students of the Institution.   Speaking with the Information Unit of the University after monitoring the examination across seven faculties, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, expressed satisfaction over the ongoing examinations, and commended the promptness of both staff and students. Prof Ige said, It is obvious that academic activities have resumed on our campus. I am impressed by the preparedness and compliance with the Covid-19 protocols.  The process is peaceful and examinations for all the courses scheduled for the morning sesion, started by 8:30AM.  The VC also commended invigilators, examination officers, Deans and examination monitoring team ...

By Kayode Afolabi An Akure based Gospel artiste, Fadahun Abel popularly known as Abel praise has said God deserve our praises irrespective of our sinful nature.  Abel praise made this known at the Festival of Praise concert convened by Femi Ogundaisi and his Oga Sibe crew on Sunday at Swan international Hotel, Akure  He noted that, praising God is the only way that bring down God's presence in whatever situation we find ourselves.  The Ekiti born Tungba Crooner however thanked the convener, Oluomo Femi Ogundaisi for allowing him to exhibit his God's given talent to praise God in his praise concert this year Abel praise known for his style of music thrilled the event by singing danceable and melodious songs to exalt God at the event  Other Guest artiste who graced the event include ; Lekan Remilekun Amos Int'l Gospel Ministry, Tope Olajengbesi, Bolanle Lebson Idanegbe among other anointed Ministers of God.

By Kayode Afolabi, Akure It was a celebration galore as Family, friends and associates of a popular radio Presenter in Ondo State, Femi Ogundaisi joined him as he celebrated his annual Festival of Praise amidst joy and happiness.  The epoch making event which was held on Sunday at Swan international Hotel, Akure was graced by Members of Freelancer independent Broadcasters of Nigeria (FIBAN), Ondo State Chapter,  Radio Presenters, Members of the Press among others In his remarks, The convener, Ogundaisi thanked God for his faithfulness over the last 14 years on radio, adding that No man can do it except it is been authorized by God "The yearly programme is a covenant between me and God and ever since we started, i am not for once disappointed  because God boldly stood by me, my household and my work at large.    "it will remain so as a mark to honor God in my life. He affirmed.  He however acknowledge all those who have contributed to the success of his radi...

By Kayode Afolabi The Nigeria Union of Campus Journalist (NUCJ), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic,  (RUGIPO), Owo chapter has honoured the General Manager, Crest 106.1 FM, Adeolu Gboyega with an award of merit as the best exemplary leader in media space in Ondo State. Other staff of the leading station in Ondo state who were honoured includes, Similoluwa Stephen as the best newscaster/presenter of the year, Eniola Olurankinse with an award of recognition as an Eloquent On Air Personality in Ondo State. The trio were honoured on Friday at RUGIPO Press Council week celebrations and handover ceremony with a public lecture delivered by the General Manager of Breez 91.9 FM, Akure,  Bashorun Banjo Abidogun (BBA) and his Crest 106.1 FM counterpart, Mr Adeolu Gboyega on the theme: "Integration of Mass Media for Higher Institutions and National Development". Presenting the award to the trio, The General Manager, Breez 91.9 FM, Basorun Banjo Abitogun described them as vibrant Journalist per exce...

A young lady, Ebunoluwa Osatuyi, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified persons in her father’s house at the Okuta Elerinla area of Akure, the state capital. Osatuyi, 20, was seeking admission into a university before her untimely death. It was gathered that she was killed shortly after she returned from a coaching centre where was taking tutorials ahead of the forthcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. A source in the area stated that the alleged killers gained access to the house through the windows and ransacked all the rooms in the house. The reason for taking the life of the young lady was yet unknown as of the time of filing this report. The deceased’s mother, Bosede Osatuyi, said when she came back from work on the fateful day, she met her daughter in the pool of blood. She added that she also saw an axe and a pestle in the sitting room where the victim was killed. She said, “My husband and I entered the sitting room and found our daughter with her two hands tied w...

By Olu Kay Ex-students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, from Mass Communication Department , Ado Adeboye Philip and Afolabi Kayode Olumide have been conferred with an award of merit by the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalist (NUCJ), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, (RUGIPO), Owo chapter.  Ado Adeboye Philip was honoured with an award of Most supportive press instructor of the year while Afolabi Kayode Olumide with an award of service to humanity in News gathering and dissemination.  The duo were honoured on Friday at RUGIPO Press Council week celebrations and handover ceremony with a public lecture delivered by the General Manager of Breez 91.9 FM, Akure,  Bashorun Banjo Abidogun (BBA) and his Crest 106.1 FM counterpart, Mr Adeolu Gboyega on the theme: "Integration of Mass Media for Higher Institutions and National Development". Presenting the award separately, the Dean of Students Affairs in the institution, Dr. Henry Olu-Braimoh described Ado Adeboye Philip as a vibrant journalist ...

By Ado Adeboye, Kayode Afolabi  The Dean of Students Affairs, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, Dr. Henry Olu-Braimoh has warned students to shun all forms of examination Malpractices .  Olu-Braimoh made this known while speaking with students at RUGIPO Press Council week celebrations and handover ceremony.  He said the habit of students transferring money to lecturers in the examination Hall has now become a trending issue in most campus He however vowed that any student caught in the act will be seriously dealt with.  At the event, Olu-Braimoh was conferred with an award of Excellence in recognition of his outstanding dedication and commitment towards growth and progress of the council.(Press Council). 

By Kayode Afolabi, Ado Adeboye  It was an event filled with pomp and pageantry as the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalist (NUCJ), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic,  (RUGIPO), Owo chapter celebrated her annual press week amidst joy and happiness with an inauguration of new executives for the council.  The press week with a lecture was held at Adekunle Ajasin Auditorium of the institution on Friday.  Speaking at the event on the theme: "Integration of Mass Media for Higher Institutions and National Development", the two guest Lecturers; The General Manager of Breez 91.9 FM, Akure, Chief Bashorun Banjo Abidogun (BBA) and his Crest 106.1 FM counterpart, Mr Adeolu Gboyega jointly noted that the advent of the new media can't be neglected, adding that is the most popular trend for the last few years and now considered as part of everyone’s life which is used daily.  "New media is an all encompass term used for various kinds of Electronic communications that are conceivable due to...

Adeleke Adegbite, the Outgoing General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo state council has officially expressed his intention to contest the post of state Chairmanship of the Union. Leke Adegbite, a journalist from the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Positive FM Chapel joined the race by picking his Nomination Form from the Credentials Committee and Flagging off of his campaign team in a colourful event held at the NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka Akure, the state capital. The event was witnessed by Elders of the Union as well as  leadership of chapels from Owena Chapel (Hope Newspaper), State Information, FRCN, OSRC, Correspondents, Federated chapel, Adaba FM, NTA and Federal Information chapels. Other contestants under the UNITY CAMPAIGN TEAM that obtained their nomination forms alongside Adegbite included, Hakeem Gbadamosi of Correspondents' chapel as Vice Chairman for second term;  Meshack Olaoluwa of State Information chapel as the State Secret...

By Kehinde Ogunkorode The Nigeria Union of Campus Journalist (NUCJ), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic,  (RUGIPO), Owo chapter has honoured the Ondo State Correspondent of Thisday Newspaper, Fidelis David with an award of service to humanity in giving in-depth, accurate, and timely news reportage. Fidelis was honoured on Friday at RUGIPO Press Council week celebrations and handover ceremony where a public lecture was delivered by the General Manager of Breez 91.9 FM, Akure,  Bashorun Banjo Abidogun (BBA) and his Crest 106.1 FM counterpart, Mr Adeolu Gboyega on the theme: "Integration of Mass Media for Higher Institutions and National Development". While presenting the award to him, the Dean of Students Affairs in the institution, Dr. Henry Olu-Braimoh described Fidelis as a worthy product and ambassador of the polytechnic. He noted that he is personally proud of him among other products of the station for blazing the trail in the field of Journalism. Reacting, Fidelis, who was represent...

Anyone who hastily read through the background and giant strides of Dr. Alexander Oluremi Ajipe would think it is a story of a president or governor of a first world state, not knowing it is all about an illustrious and loyal son of the soil of Ondo State who is just growth and development drunk.  One now wonders, what if such person becomes a senator, governor or president? We should then be talking about a first world entity emanating in his hands. Dr. Alex has been a household name in Ondo State not by virtue of some sort of circus show or entertainment programm but by virtue of his contribution towards the socio-economic development of the state, his high level of intellectual altruism and academic impeccability.  Dr Alex is a triangular success who has hitherto distinguished himself in the academia, leadership, business and personal life inclusive. It's therefore for consequential to root for this beast of growth and development. Considering his penchant for academic exce...

By Kayode Afolabi, Akure The deposed Deji of Akure, HRM Oba Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina Osupa III has Passed On He passed on in a private hospital in Abuja early hour of today. In a statement by Prince Dapo Adepoju, spokesman for the Adesina Royal Family of the Osupa Ruling House, said  “Oba Oluwadare Adepoju passed on to the eternal glory this morning, January 27, 2022 during a brief illness. “The late Oba Adepoju was deposed by former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on grounds of misunderstanding between the monarch and his wife. “Before his transition to the eternal glory, the deposed monarch prayed for the peace of Akure Kingdom. “He said he did his best in defending his people while on the throne. "The late deposed Deji of Akure Kingdom said God made it possible for him as a son of the Osupa Ruling House to ascend the throne as the Deji of Akure Kingdom 100 years years after the reign of the Ojijigogun Ruling House. “The 45th Deji promulgated and ensured implementat...

The government of Oyo State, on Wednesday, again evacuated over 400 beggars and destitute within Ibadan metropolis. It equally declared its plans to provide another resettlement centre for the beggars and destitutes in the capital city. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola, stated this when she led the raiding team on evacuation of beggars and destitute from Jemibewon/Mokola/ Sango University of Ibadan main gate. Other areas captured during the evacuation exercise include: Challenge/Oja'ba, Oje/Bodija, Iwo road/Gbagi and Basorun Akobo routes. While speaking with the journalists shortly after the exercise, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Olayiwola explained that the government is hell bent in returning sanity by ensuring that beggars and destitute keep off the streets and roads. She said: "The government of the day is not interested in seeing destitute and beggars on our roads without being fed and l...

By Our correspondent Ekiti State Government has declared tomorrow Thursday January 27 work free day in all public and private . A statement by the Director of schools, Mr O.R AJAYI urges all heads of schools to comply with the directive. Our correspondent gathered that the work free day was as  a result of the Governorship Primary election of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for tomorrow. It was further learnt that the party had resolved to adopt Direct Primary for its primary and such will take place in 177 wards across the state.

The lawmaker representing Idanre Constituency in Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Festus Akingbaso, has empowered not less than 130 persons in his constituency  with items worth of millions on Monday.  He distributed 25 motorcycles, 20 deep freezers, 10 gas cookers and burners, 10 dryers, 20 sewing machines, 20 generators, 20 grinding machines and five refrigerators to his constituents,  While speaking  with journalists in Akure during the empowerment programme Akingbaso explained that  the items cost him over N28m, adding that it  was beyond party affiliations.  He however lamented that the government under Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is starving the arm of government of funds.  "Contrary to insinuations that the Ninth Assembly is not giving back to their constituencies, he revealed that the lawmakers do not get paid regularly to embark on any meaningful project in their constituencies. "No, it is not so; it is not their fault because wha...

Media professionals have been encouraged to sustain professional standard so as to overcome the challenges created by the social media . The Executive Chairman, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, Prince Dotun Oyelade stated this while addressing newsmen as part of the activities marking the 40th anniversary of BCOS. Prince Oyelade explained that the problem of fake news being peddled by the new media was not peculiar to Nigeria alone saying conventional media must continue to set the pace through the transmission of balanced, accurate and objective reportage of events. Speaking on the 40th anniversary of BCOS Prince Oyelade said the media outfits established in 1982 as Television Service of Oyo State, TSOS, had not only survived different political manipulations in the state but had also triggered the emergence of other state owned media. The BCOS executive chairman who commended the vision of Late Chief Bola Ige for creating conducive working environment for the state media ...

The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State,  has been assured of a robust working relationship with the Nigerian Police, especially in terms of curbing any crime within and outside the University campus. The newly-deployed Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Mr Oyediran Oyeyemi, gave the assurance on Monday, January 24, 2022, while playing host to the Management of the University led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige.  Mr. Oyeyemi, who noted that he was familiar with the prevailing security challenges on Nigerian campuses, said his men would be on alert in ensuring peace both on and off the campus. The CP thanked the University Management for the visit. Speaking earlier, Prof. Ige had noted that the essence of the visit was to familiarize with the new CP. The VC, who noted the University's mantra of excellence in all areas, expressed the readiness of the Management to cooperate with the Nigerian  Police to maintain orderliness with...

The handball competition for the under-12 organized by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports,South West Zone, will commence on Thursday 27rh January, 2022. The Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council(OYSSC) Honourable Gbenga Adewusi (Arole) dropped this hint in Ibadan today. Honourable Adewusi disclosed further that the  Venue is Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort adding that the competition is scheduled to hold as from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th January 2022. The Chairman stated further that  there will be screening of players on Thursday 27th January, 2022 at the Obafemi Awolowo, Stadium, Liberty road, Oke Ado, Ibadan, stressing that all the disqualified  players are to return to their various states immediately after the screening Honourable. Ogunwusi also remarked that the competition is for boys and girls under the age of 12 adding that whoever had played for any state at  the National Youth  Games irrespective of age is not qualify  to participate in...

Another accident has been reported in Akungba Akoko, Akoko Southwest local government area of Ondo state. According to  Precision NG , it was a J5 bus that hit a long truck from behind, causing the death of the bus driver. The public relations officer of the student union body of Adekunle Ajasin University, Simbo Akinsulure who confirmed the incident attributed the collision to a possible break failure from the J5 bus. Another community leader, Ahmed Asefon said the accident happened along the Adefarati section of the major road that pass through the town to Ikare Akoko.

The Deji of Akure Kingdom and the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II have called on the Government at the Federal and State level to do everything possible to resuscitate the dwindling fortunes of education in the nation’s tertiary institutions. The Monarch made this appeal when he paid a schedule visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed at his office in Abuja. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Monarch, Mr. Adeyeye Michael, Oba Aladetoyinbo lamented the rate at which a large number of our best brains are relocating abroad in search of a greener pasture and a better working condition. Oba Aladetoyinbo was quoted as saying that “it is crystal clear and evident that the nation cannot afford to continue to fold her arms while allowing her best brains in the tertiary institutions to leave the country”. It is an understatement that our tertiary institutions ar...

          2022 BATCH 'A' STREAM I ORIENTATION COURSE l am pleased to inform you that the 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream | Orientation Course is scheduled to hold in ail the thirty-six (36) States/FCT as follows:  Commencement: Wednesday 23rd February, 2022  Registration: Wednesday, 23rd - Sunday, 27th February, 2022  Cut-Off Date: Midnight Sunday, 27th February, 2022  Swearing-in: Tuesday, 1st March, 2022  Closing: Tuesday, 15th March, 2022 

By Kayode Afolabi The Principal of Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, Mr. Okeowo Ogunleye has applauded Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu over the payment of West Africa Examination, council (WAEC) for students in all Public Secondary Schools across the State. Recalled that, the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology had earlier received Governor Akeredolu’s approval of a sum of N515, 000,000 ( Five Hundred and Fifteen Million Naira) to cover the registration fees for all eligible Candidates and WAEC Charges for all Public Secondary Schools across the State. Ogunleye while speaking with newsmen said the Management and entire staff of the citadel of learning (Oyemekun Grammar school) were happy with  Arakunrin's kind gesture adding that, investing in education is worthwhile.  He stated that, though the economy of the country is so bad that many parents find it difficult to pay school fees talk less of paying N20,000 for WAEC registration.  "Our Ara...

This is to notify prospective applicants and the general public that the sale of application forms for Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes in Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State has commenced in earnest. All prospective applicants are expected to visit: applications.fedpolel.edu.ng to obtain their application forms at the cost of Ten thousand naira(N10,000:00)only. Available HND Programmes include: i. Accountancy ii. Computer Engineering iii. Computer Science iv. Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Power & Machine Option) v. Electrical/Electronics Engineering ( Electronics & Telecommunication Option) vi. Statistics In a circular signed by the Registrar of the Institution, Mr G.A. Awe, all applicants are expected to have at least five(5) O' Level credit passes in the relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. Intending applicants are also expected to have graduated with at least Lower Credit Grade at the National Diploma (ND) programme, and sh...

Ondo State Government has expressed its commitment to educating residents on  the importance of Home Ownership Charter of Ondo State (HOCOS), a newly established agency in the State . The scheme is a novel initiative of the State Government aimed at ensuring that every residents who owns residential property has proper and genuine title documents to their properties. During the awareness programme held on Friday at Ikare and Akungba Akoko, residents were urged to embrace the scheme, noting that it will give opportunity to individuals who built their properties without the state government’s approval or titles to secure a Certificate of Occupancy. Reeling out other benefits of the scheme, the Coordinator of Ondo State Internal Revenue Tax Education and Enlightenment Team, Adeniyi Adejoro, said HOCOS would allow homeowners take proper documentation and regularization of their properties' legal status.  He added that this would as well provide adequate data for government to fali...

Barely 2 years after the activities of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) was banned in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, the management has rescinded its decision. In a circular signed by Mr Nugbami, J. O., the  Administrabtive Assistant  to the Rector, Mr Gani Ogundahunsi, with Reference Number, RUGIPO/REC/CIR/62/VOL.IV/166 dated 20th January, 2022,  and obtained by our correspondent, it noted that the management is convinced that the Union is now ready to take its right of place in the running of its affairs towards the advancement of the ideals of the Union and those of the Institution at large.  The circular reads: “It would be recalled that on the 9th day of October 2019, the Management of this Institution had good cause to suspend the activities of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo Chapter) based on the belligerent, uncompromising and confrontational attitude displayed by the then leadership of the Union which almost ...

By: Kayode Afolabi It was a celebration galore as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, on Thursday, 20th January, 2022 inducted 98 graduates of Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State as Registered Nurses. The induction ceremony which was the 2nd of its kind was held at the Trinity Auditorium of the institution. Speaking at the occasion, the Secretary-General/Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Mr Faruk Umar Abubakar who was ably represented by Mr Yaya Suni congratulated the Inductees for successful completion of their Bachelor Degree of a Professional Nursing Science degree programme at the University and for passing the Professional Examinations. Abubakar noted that the essence of the occasion was to celebrate thier transitioning from being Nursing Students to graduate and Registered Nurses. “On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, I wish to congratulate the Inductees, this is a great achievement and the ...