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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Saturday graced the wedding ceremony of Comfort and Maxwell held in Lekki, Lagos State.  Comfort is the daughter of the Senior Special AssIstant to Governor Akeredolu on Administration and Chief Matron of Bemore Empowerment Initiative, Mrs Lizzy Akpan.  Governor Akeredolu, who also chaired the wedding reception, identified prayers and love as the fundamental ingredients for a successful marriage. He advised the young couple to understand each other and be happy, charging them to always stay together.  Governor Akeredolu prayed for the success of the union and advised the new couple to take everything with equanimity. The Governor, who urged the new couple to embrace "TALK THERAPY", said they should always talk about everything at all times. Mrs Akpan appreciated God for the success of the wedding and thanked Governor Akeredolu for making it to the ceremony. The First lady of Ondo State, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Aker...

May Day celebration popularly known as Workers Day will hold in Ondo State tomorrow Sunday 1st May, 2022 even if it clashes Eld-el-Fitri celebration. In a Statement, the Chairman of May Day Central Working Committee in the state, Comrade Festus Ekhinde, appealed to affiliate Unions of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to mobilise their members for the May Day Rally. According to the Statement, the rally will hold at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Archade, Akure, the State capital by 10:00am. "This is to inform all invited guests, Affiliate unions of NLC and TUC in ondo state, labour leaders, veterans, workers in the sunshine state and the general public that workers day celebration holds on 1/5/2022 as earlier scheduled," the statement reads.

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa led high powered government officials to the Fidau prayers for the reposed of the soul of late Alhaja ( Chief ) Jariat Bejide Olanusi, wife of the former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ali Olanusi in Supare Akoko, Akoko-Southwest Local Government on Friday. Accompanied the Deputy Governor at the Fidau prayers are, Secretary to Ondo State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board ( SUBEB ), Rt Hon Victor Olabimtan, Executive Chairman, Akoko Southeast Local Government, Hon Paul Adurogboye and Press Secretary to Governor, Office of Deputy Governor, Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson. Jariat Bejide Olanusi who was born in September 11, 1944 married to Alhaji Ali Olanusi and their marriage was blessed with two children. She served the people of Ondo State as wife of former Deputy Governor with humility and elegance.

Nigerians have been urged to eradicate malaria as the deadly and dangerous disease has claimed more than 627 thousand lives from the 241 million people affected in 2020 Speaking at a sensitization programme held in Akure to mark the World Malaria Day, the Chief Executive Officer of Restoration of Dignity of Womanhood ROTDOW, Mrs Olabisi Omolona tasked residents to always keep their environment clean to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes which causes malaria. "In 2020, a total of 241,000,000 cases of malaria were reported while  627, 000 deaths were recorded" She charged residents to rather work with stakeholders to eradicate malaria than handling it with levity because the disease is deadly. She appealed that people should make use of mosquito nets which she said would enable the residents protect themselves from the mosquito bites which leads  to malaria. In her good will message, representative of the Permanent Secretary to Ondo State Primary Health Care Agency, Mrs Titilop...

  By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  The Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice Munta Abimbola, on Friday inaugurated a committee to midwife the establishment of a standard juvenile Correctional institution in the state. Inaugurating the committee at the state High Court Complex, Ibadan, Abimbola said the aim was to enhance public safety. He added that it was to hold young offenders accountable for their rehabilitation, protect them from harm and improve their outlook for success as responsible and productive members of the society. The Oyo State Chief Judge said that the National Human Rights Commission recognised that children could also be victims of abuse and exploitation in all forms. He said that the Child Rights law also provided other specific rights for children including the right to survival, to a name, family life, among others. Abimbola said  that the state judiciary would work with the other arms of government to ensure the inclusion of these rights into the operati...

Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a man identified as Sunday Udoh, for allegedly impregnating his 15-year-old daughter. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Odunlami Funmilayo, in a statement on Friday, said the 38-yr-old father also attempted to abort the pregnancy “On 26th of April, 2022, Policemen attached to Ile-Oluji Division received a complaint of an attempt to procure abortion by one Sunday Udoh ‘m’, Aged 38, at a health care centre in Ile-Oluji”  “During investigation, it was revealed that the suspect was attempting to procure abortion for her daughter (Name withheld) of about 15 years old whom he has been been having sexual intercourse with”  “The case is currently being handled by the Gender Office of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Akure”

By Isaac Afolabi Over twelve states and clubs are participating in this year's Expro squash tournament organised for male and female under thirteen and seventeen at the squash court of the Ilorin stadium, Kwara state. The game is put together by a group of former national squash players in collaboration with the Kwara state sports commission and the Kwara state government. Declaring the games opened, the Kwara state sports commission boss, Mallam Bola Mogaji said he is elated for the choice of Kwara and happy to see kids being exposed to such games at a tender age. Mallam Mogaji who did not hide his admiration and praise to the executive governor of Kwara state Mallam Abdulkadir for his passion for sports, generally, said sports have enjoyed support under the governor than never before. Mallam Mogaji boasted that aside the renovation of the swimming pool which is at ninety five percent completion, the governor has renovated several sports court such as the lawn tennis,squash and ev...

No fewer than 200 women across Ondo South Senatorial district have been empowered and trained on soap making, air freshener and germicides. They were also trained on antiseptic, nail polish remover, insecticides and adire, which was said to be first of its kind in the area. The women appreciated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for giving them dividends of democracy. They gave the appreciation during the skills acquisition programme organized by Ondo State South Senatorial Women leader Mrs, Mosun Odukale held at Irele Civic centre. Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Okitipupa Local government women leader, Mrs Temitope Omoniyi, thanked the government for the opportunity given to them and prayed that God in His infinite mercy bless the anchor bountifully and allow her to reap the fruit of her labour. Earlier, the organiser, Mrs Odukale, described skills acquisition as the process of inculcating entrepreneurial ideas into the lives of the people to make life more meaningful to th...

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said the success of democracy in the Country largely depends on the mass participation in all the political processes around us. Aiyedatiwa said this during his goodwill messages at the Annual General Conference of The New Seraph with the theme: New Heights, held at The New Seraph Grand Hall, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ode-Remo, Ogun State on Thursday. The New Seraph founded by Her Grace Dr O. Yomi-Sholoye JP is a church whose mission is to make people know God, find freedom, discover their purpose and make a difference through prayers, revival of the ministry and undiluted word of God. Speaking on the Theme: "New Heights" , Aiyedatiwa said everyone has a purpose for being created by God . "You have something to do wherever you are, all you need to do is to improve on what you are doing" , he said. "There is always a room for improvement in ones life". "No system is perfect, but system can be im...

THE COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), ONDO STATE COUNCIL, HELD ON THURSDAY 28TH APRIL, 2022 AT THE PRESS CENTRE, PEN CRESCENT, ALAGBAKA-AKURE   The Meeting as the first under the new Administration was presided over by The Chairman, Comrade Leke Adegbite and well-attended by members from the 11chapels while Re-introduced ONDO NUJ MONTHLY SPECIAL PRAYER was observed before the commencement of the Congress. After extensive deliberations by members, the following decisions were taken; 1. That the Congress expresses delight with right steps so far taken by the New Executives to place the Union on the right path since they assumed office on April 8, 2022 and encourages them not to be distracted.  2. That the Congress joins well-meaning Nigerians and Stakeholders to strongly Condemn the recent Fake News by a blogger outside the Country, spreading Death Rumour about the Ondo State Governor and Ondo NUJ Grand Patron, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Ake...

PRESS STATEMENT  The 130 Crowned Obas in Ondo State have appreciated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN  for the courage he exhibited at ensuring peace in Ondo State despite coordinated, unrelenting attacks by bandits. The Obas noted that though security matter is  exclusively the primary responsibility of the Federal Government, Ondo State government has taken the burden upon itself to protect the people and their property at a very huge cost. The traditional rulers maintained that they are  aware of all the  efforts of the Akeredolu led administration to protect the people and urged everyone to continue to support the Governor and his government. The Obas urged the people to take security matter as an urgent issue, be their brothers’ keepers as well as pay attention to necessary security tips. The Kabiyesis equally called on the Federal Government to do everything possible to curb the spate of insecurity in the country. On Politics, the traditional rulers...

The Executive Governor of Oyo State , His  Excellency Seyi Makinde has advised 2021 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2  Corps members to continue exploring the skills learnt under Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship  Development program (SAED) in the course of their service year.  The advice came during the Passing out Parade of outgoing corps members of the 2021 Batch ' A' (Stream ll) service year, held at  Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan Oyo State.  Makinde said, “Since the Government cannot provide jobs for the large number of graduates, you should therefore resolve in your mind to try your hands on productive ventures as a means of earning a decent living in the society” said the Governor.  Representing the Executive Governor, the Honourable Commissioner,Youths and Sports Hon. Seun Fakorede commended the outgoing corps members on their indelible legacies through the Community Development Service projects embarked upon during the service year.  "T...

The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN) has charged corps members to remain committed to the project called Nigeria. Governor Akeredolu made the charge today while drawing the curtains on the 2021 Batch 'A' (Stream II) service year. Speaking at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Akure through the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Otunba Bamidele Ologun, the Governor admonished the outgoing corps members to go into the larger society with a mindset to contribute meaningfully to the rebuilding of the moral values that stood the country out at post independence. "Every citizen of this great country that has the rare privilege to be called upon to serve the nation in diverse and various ways should be positive minded and think of what he or she can do for the country and not the other way round". "NYSC was established almost forty nine (49) years ago to place responsibilities on the shoulders of our te...

By Olu Kay An Akure based Gospel artiste, Titilayo Babatunde popularly known as Unique Praise is set to release her new single Titled: OBA Ni (He is King)  The New single which will be released on April 29th, 2022 will also feature Gospel Music A-lister Prince Goke Bajowa..  Speaking with Newsline NG , Unique praise said, is a song that speaks about how great and incomparable our God is,  "Him alone rules over the Heaven and Earth and forever he reigns. She noted that she was inspired by the holy spirit to put the song together.  "i am trusting God, you gonna be blessed by the song. She said 

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House of Representative aspirant, Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe, said it was critical for Nigeria to build a strong digital economy in other to create meaningful opportunities for young Nigerians . He said this while delivering an address at the Ondo Kingdom Youth Digital Empowerment Summit which was held yesterday in Ondo town.  The former Chairman of Ondo SITA stated that it was critical for both the state and federal government to invest in STEM education and empower young people with the skills to be relevant in the digital economy.  He said, “that is why during my time as Chairman of the Ondo State Information Technology Agency, we trained close to 3000 people across the three senatorial zones with ICT skills through our Digital Village Project.”  Olumbe also pointed to his support and contributions to the Nigeria Startup Bill because he considered it critical for creating opportunities for young people.  “The reason why a key part of my legislative agenda is to promote ...

As the Country is approaching 2023 General Elections, Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa is worried at the upsurge in fake news and misuse of social media in the Country, calling on Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and other relevant bodies to do more to tame the trend. The Deputy Governor made the observation when the newly sworn-in NUJ Ondo State Council Executives paid him a courtesy visit in his Office on Tuesday. The Union Chairman, Comrade Leke Adegbite led the Vice Chairman-Hakeem Gbadamosi, Acting Secretary-Ngozi Aduloju, Treasurer-Fatima Muraima and Lawani Arinmola-Brown on courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor. Aiyedatiwa appreciated the cooperation that the media has been given to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN-led government. "The importance of the media to any government cannot be over emphasize, because you are a partner in progress" , declared Aiyedatiwa. "The media plays a critical role in good governance, so we want to appreciate the ...

The leadership of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council on Monday, 25th April, 2022 paid the Chairman of Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr Ade Adetimehin a courtesy visit. The team led by the Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite while describing Engr Adetimehin as a friend of the media industry and members of the union, acknowledged his support to the Union and members over the years, while also urging him not to relent in sustaining his support. Responding, Engr. Adetimehin flanked by the Party's Publicity Secretary, Mr Alex Kalejaye while congratulating the new leadership again for scaling through electioneering process said election is such a tough process whether its for political or on unionism ground. While expressing delight at the smooth leadership transition process at Ondo NUJ, Engr Adetimehin expressed his wishes to the new administration for a successful tenure in office. The APC Chairman also called for total support of journalists in reporta...

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has given full accreditation status to five programmes of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State. A correspondence to the University from the Director of Accreditation, Dr. Maryam Sali, has the programmes listed: Fisheries and Aquaculture, Performing Arts, Mathematics, Microbiology, and Mass Communication. It will be recalled that NUC carries out periodic accreditation exercise of programmes on offer in all Nigerian universities.   Responding to the development, the Vice Chancellor of AAUA, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, appreciated the efforts of the nation’s universities regulatory body at ensuring quality and high standard of programmes in Nigerian universities.  Prof. Ige thanked the Visitor to the University and Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for giving special support to the accreditation exercise which was held between October and November, 2021.   The VC who appreciated the staff f...

This is Ikakumo Cashew processing Industry which Senator Boroffice handlers are making a lot of noise about as forming part of his achievement in 12 years.  As the DG in 2019, we held meetings with the good people of Isowopo 2 in Akoko NE and promised them that the factory will be inaugurated within one year of swearing in for 3rd term and 200 people will get both direct and indirect employment, it was on that basis that the people voted us enmass.  Prince George Niyi of blessed memory who was the Leader and President of Isowopo Assembly was on this issue until he died. He called our Senator more than 100 times without his number being picked by our Senator and each of the time, the man will also call me.  I went to the Senator and reminded him about the promise but he choose to ignore me and later totally blank me out saying I am disturbing him about his promises. At a time, Prince George Niyi before he died called  to warned me to stay away from the Senator as he m...

By 'Nifesimi Ogungbe, Ekiti The leaders and executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ward 1 in Ikole Local Government has played host to Hon. Dayo Ajibaye in Ootunja Ekiti. The leaders in a meeting which was held on Sunday took turns to commend and appreciate Hon. Dayo Ajibaye and his efforts in moving the ward forward.  Speaking at the meeting, the ward chairman, Mr. Ojo  popularly known as Onigi Obi describe Hon. Dayo Ajibaye as a true son of the soil who has represented the community well. The executives of the party however praised Ajibaye for his humanitarian service and support to the community at large. The leaders and the executives while demonstrating their support for Hon. Dayo Ajibaye all agreed to work as an indivisible unit to move the ward forward and to preach the gospel of the flag bearer of All Progressives Congress in the coming election Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji popularly known as BAO In the same vein , The Baaro of Ootunja, Chief Adesola Ayodele,...

Emotion flows at it peak as the remains of the late Sunshine Queens Goalkeeper, Elizabeth Johnson Black (Janded) was interred at her residence in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday. Players and Officials of the team led by a member of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) Management Committee, Prince Tunde Ogunja were on ground to pay their last respect to the ex -international who died on February 19 2022 after a brief illness. Ogunja who led the group delegated by the Ondo State Government to the ceremony, urged the family to take solace in the fact that God giveth and taketh. He prayed that such will never happen again in the Johnson's family and Sunshine Queens. "Our Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, his Deputy who is the Chairman Management committee  of the Club, Hon. lucky Aiyedatiwa and the entire Ondo State people sympathized with the family." The former Green Eagles player, frowned at the absent of the representative of Nigeria Football Federation NFF and...

By Kayode Afolabi, Ore It was a palpable tension at Kajola Community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State yesterday, as youths in their hundreds mobilized to burn the police station in the area over police recklessness, leading to the death of three persons, including a community chief (Baale). The angry mob, amongst other grievances against the police, thronged the Police Divisional Headquarters in Kajola, throwing stones and other objects to protest the killing  of their indigenes at the police checkpoints in the area, along Lagos/Benin Expressways on Saturday evening. They reportedly dumped the three corpses at the Police Divisional Headquarters, Kajola, chanting series of protest songs to register their grievances and declared that they do not want to see police in the community again. The victims, David Olowofeyekun, Gbenga Abayomi and Kola Akinduro, who was the Head of Korede Village, were on a motorcycle and heading home from their farms. However, an eyewitness, who...