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The founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Reverend Esther Ajayi, also known as Iya Adura, has finally reacted to the rift between herself and Prophet Oladele Israel It will be recalled that Prophet Oladele Israel Ogundipe popularly known as Genesis took a swipe at Rev Esther Ajayi during a Sunday service programme. Ogundipe alleges Iya Adura of abandoning his family during the time he was arrested over an alleged fraud activity.  He claimed the highly referenced prayer mother removed all his photos from their official social media pages because he was going through a though phase. Ogundipe recounted how he had served Iya Adura meritoriously, even to the extent of abandoning his ministry. Although Ogundipe did not mention Iya Adura’s name in his words, numerous pointers from his statement made it clear he was referring to the female cleric. He referenced when Iya Adura helped a young orange seller identified as Ayomide, how she helped the late Baba Suwe when he was sick a...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ibadan has felicitated with the newly elected 31st President of the association, Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN)on his attainment as the new national president and all the National Officers. The association gave  the felicitation through its congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Mrs Folasade Aladeniyi on Wednesday in Ibadan. Aladeniyi urged Maikyau never to forget the days of old beginning of the NBA and thus be diplomatic and courageous in decision making process that would benefit the association as a whole. She enjoined him to also make sure that the existing bar leaders/historians who could tell the history of the bar were not left out in his administration. On behalf of the association, Aladeniyi expressed its gratitude to the national body for the honour and recognition bestowed by the immediate past administration of Olumide Akpata on two of its prominent members: Chief Folake Solanke (SAN) and Arakunrin R...

By Ladi Ayodeji About two months after he launched his interim government campaign, Rev Chris Okotie has continued to mull over the 2023 general election and it's prospect of bringing the change Nigerians desire. In a lively One -On-One interview session with the TVC team of Sam Omatseye and Kemi Fola-Adeyemo in Lagos last Friday, Okotie declared that regime change in 2023 would lead the country back to the status quo without restructuring. He reiterated his position that an interim government is a necessity to guarantee a stable polity in Nigeria.He warned that the alternative to his proposition for restructuring before the next general election is an implosion. He argued that the Presidential system of government has failed the nation and should be jettisoned. Instead, he is offering Aboriginal Democracy as a viable alternative to the present system, insisting that it's the only mechanical instrumentality available for the crystalization of the Nigerian dream.  'The prese...

The Deji and Paramount ruler of Akure Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II has asserted that with the qualitative leadership training corps members are exposed to right from the orientation course, it is certain that the country would become great again in no distant future. The revered monarch made this assertion on Monday afternoon when he hosted the Ondo State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani and her management team in his palace. "The leadership training corps members are exposed to and the disciplinal nature of the programme have given them a sense of responsibility which has made them a key component of the project called Nigeria". The Chancellor of the Federal University of Minna (FUTMINNA) in Niger State disclosed that the Palace is a direct beneficiary of the selfless service the corps members are rendering for the nation, this he attributed to the sound administrative capabilities of the State Coordinator, Mr...

By Sam Ajide, Ore  It was a moment of joy for the families of Ijinaniga in Ore the headquarters of Odigbo local government area of Ondo state as they hold a befitting funeral for an icon Late. Chief Raji Adesanoye ijiniga (Father) during the weekend.  The occasion which was held at the Government field in Ore was graced by dignitaries from both within and outside the state.  Our correspondent  learnt that  Late. Chief Raji Adesanoye ijiniga died about three years ago, but the Children decided to celebrate it during the weekend, having spent 130 years on earth before he died  Cross-section of crowd dancing while the guest artiste Taye Thuraya was performing at the event Speaking with our correspondent,  the deceased daughter and her lovely husband, Oluwatosin Adeniyi Ijiniga and Pastor Felix Adeniyi while enumerating some antecedents of their father, described him as a disciplinarian, particularly in his justice applications as one of his track rec...

The Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, FIBAN, Ondo state chapter, has congratulated the Ireshi of Osi kingdom in Akure North local government area of the state, Oba David Olajide Okunato, on the recognition of his stool by Ondo state government .  The Iresi stool is one of the sixty traditional stools recently recognized by the Ondo state government in addition to upgrading one hundred monarchs across the state, as announced by the state's information commissioner.  Chairman of FIBAN in Ondo state, Comrade Femi Oguntuase, who led a delegation of leaders of the association to the king's palace during the celebration of the town's new yam festival described Oba Olajide as an uncommon monarch whose dedication to the development of his town and anyone who crosses his path is outstanding.  Oguntuase, while decorating the Ireshi as an associate member of FIBAN, praised his giant strides in putting Osi on the world map in less than ten years of ascend...

Oba Oladunjoye Fajana, the Ajana Afa of Okeagbe emergence as one of the elevated Traditional Rulers in the state on Wednesday was somehow dramatic as the long overdue historical pain was erased. This is cer­tainly a good time for Oba Oladunjoye Fajana as his elevation to the sta­tus of first class monarch mean so much for the people of the community. It was excitement, joy throughout the length and breath of Okeagbe Akoko when the people of the community received the news as they described the elevation as "the journey of over 20 years comes to reality." For over 20 years since the unwarranted assault on the throne of his forefathers, the news brought relief and restored the exalted throne to its rightful place in the comity of Akoko Traditional Rulers.  The news was received with thunderous applauds cheering from all Okeagbe indigenes at home and abroad.   In a statement by the family of HRM Oba Oladunjoye Fajana, PhD signed by Prince Niyi Fajana noted that the restorati...

The All Progressives Congress House of Assembly candidate from Odigbo Constituency 1, Hon. Ifabiyi Olatunji Samuel has congratulated His Royal Majesty, (HRM) Oba Rufus Adegboyega Akinrinmade, The Orunja of Odigbo Kingdom in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State on his elevation to a first class monarch in the state He also praised the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, for approving the elevation of other obas across the state. Ifabiyi in a statement made available to newsmen in Ore said the new elevation will bring about peace and unity in the entire Odigbo community.  "It’s indeed a great privilege on your elevation as a first class Monarch in our Sunshine State and I believe this elevation will give you more reasons to promote cultural and traditional values in the community  "We also appreciate our Mr Talk and do Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for finding it worthy to elevate our own Paramount Ruler, Oba, HRM) Oba Rufus Adegboyega Akinrinmade, The Orun...

Life is not just party and pleasant,  it is also pain and despair. Bad things happen to good people. We wish some things don't just happen to us and we get sad seeing them happen. Such is the case of miss AJAKAYE OLUFUNKE.  AJAKAYE FUNKE is a promising young lady from the town of Ikaram in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State. She's twenty-four(24) years old and a student of School of Health Technology, Akure.  She walked into our office yesterday to seek financial assistance after which I was moved to speak with her. It was then she told me her story that moved me to tears. Funke has been battling with sickle cell crisis being a Hb SS patient for a while now. She was involved in an accident on the 14th of February, 2021 which has made ambulation difficult for her due to multiple joint pain.  After spending almost four months on admission, she was discharged on the 10th of June, 2021 with an advice to frequently report for further clinical check-ups b...

  By Adeboye Ado, Akungba A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Hon. Adeyeri Stephen Kunle, has commended Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on the elevation of some Traditional Rulers in the State. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, had on Wednesday, announced  the names of promoted Traditional Rulers.  Adeyeri who noted that the upgrade of the Traditional Rulers and some Chief who were also promoted to the status of Obas in various communities by the State Government, said the promotion was an harbinger of better times to come. The party chieftain disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Akure, the State Capital. According to him, he said the bold step taken by State Executive Council has endeared Arakunrin Akeredolu to the public, adding that successive administrations had kept the upgrades and promotions of Royal fathers at arm's length. Adeyeri said, “with the elevation ...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Klick konnect Network international, Chief Dr Alex Ajipe, has congratulated  His Royal Majesty, (HRM) Oba Simeon Adedubaje Adeyefa (Elemure of Emure-Ile) in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State on his elevation to first a class monarch in the state Ajipe also congratulated the Olupele of Ipele, Ojomoluda of Ijebu Owo and Ọwá Ale of Iyometa, on their elevation to first class monarch by the state government . He praised the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, for finding it worthy to elevate the obas across the state. He said the new elevation will motivate the kings to promote peace and unity in their domains. Ajile also urged the state government to create local government development areas in the state to bring government closer to the people with a view of delivering more dividends of democracy in the grassroots. “I want to congratulate our Royal fathers on...

It was jubilation and celebration all the way in Okeagbe as Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN elevated Ajana Afa of Okeagbe to first class Monarch in the state. HRM Oba Oladunjoye Fajana,  The Ajana Afa of Okeagbe  This is in fulfillment of the governor campaign promise of restoring and upgrading Ajana Afa of Okeagbe to the rightful position as part of the efforts to meet the agitations of the people spanning many decades.  Okeagbe Akoko, the Headquarters of  Akoko North West Local  Government Area of Ondo State has been without first class traditional ruler for decades even with the creation of the council. Consequently, the community and the palace came alive as the natives and residents went into jubilation storming the palace. While reacting to the elevation, the Ajana Afa of Okeagbe Akoko, Oba Oladunjoye Fajana, his Chiefs in Council and the entire community thanked Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for the gesture describing the present ...

Our Correspondent  Six persons whose identities are yet to be ascertained yesterday lost their lives in a road accident that occurred at Dagio village, Ajue town in Odigbo Local Government area of Ondo State. The accident occurred when a driver of a trailer coming from Ondo town lost control of the wheels, veered off the road and rammed into a Nissan bus  with 10 passengers. The accident involved two vehicles ; a Howo Sino truck with Reg No Mus 321 YF and Nissan Vanette bus with Reg No: Rgb 487 XA. Eyewitness told Hope Metro that, the Howo Sino truck coming from Ore collided with the Nissan Vanette bus while trying to dodge a pot hole Confirming the incident, the Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ore Unit Command, Mr Sikiru Alonge, said ten persons were involved in the accident, saying that three were injured while six persons died on the spot. “The ten persons comprise three male adult, six female adult, one female child while the injured victims comprise of on...

HON IFABIYI SAMUEL OLATUNJI: THE EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION WE SEEK. A Vote For All Progressive Congress (APC) Is A Vote For Better Odigbo Constituency I of our choice and Infrastructure development . The rubric of political representation demands constant interaction with the people which is aimed at knowing first hand; what they desire of the government. This trait is visible in all the dealings and private life of HON IFABIYI SAMUEL OLATUNJI as a leader who spends more time with his people and understands their feelings and desires to have a strong voice in the state and local level. Hon Ifabiyi Samuel Olatunji will do well in advancing the Interest of Odigbo Constituency I. He deserves your vote and support.  SUPPORT, CANVASS AND VOTE👇🏻👇🏻 HON IFABIYI OLATUNJI SAMUEL  GET YOUR VOTERS CARD! YOUR VOTERS CARD IS YOUR VOICE IFABIYI MEDIA TEAM

Ondo State Football Stakeholders Forum (OSFSF) has congratulated Mr Edith Olumide Agoye who has just been appointed as Sunshine Stars Football Club Head Coach ahead of the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League season. The convener of the OSFSF, Otunba  Dele Ologbese in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure, the Ondo state capital charged the  Akunu  Akoko born gaffer  to demonstrate high level of proficiency and proactiveness in handling the team's affairs towards attaining the primary target set before his crew by the management of the team. Edith Olumide Agoye was 3SC tactician for nine years until his  appointment as Akure Landlords Head Coach. The former Ondo State Football Association (FA) Vice Chairman said Agoye must  convince all stakeholders on his ability to achieve victories at all times. The Akoko South West FA Chairman said: "The newly appointed Ondo State based team head coach should display the right attitude and winning strat...

By Our Reporter For months, they remained unknown, unseen and unheard of. When many were mourning the loss of lives and asking questions, they remained quiet. Now the veil has been lifted off the owners of the collapsed Ikoyi building, which killed scores of workers and others, including the owner of Fourscore Heights Limited, the company that initiated the project, Mr Femi Odubona. The property on 44B, Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, went down on November 1,2021. Subscribers reportedly paid millions of dollars for a piece of what promised to be a beautiful edifice with a commanding height on the skyline of Ikoyi – home of the rich and powerful.   Now, the mystery of the owners of the doomed property has been resolved. Some individuals have gone to court in a desperate bid to stop the Lagos State Government from demolishing the other buildings on the site after experts have certified them unfit to stand.   Among the unlucky investors are mainly big businessmen and women: A seni...

Association of Nigerian Authors (Ondo State Chapter) is calling for submission of quality poems and essays/short stories from writers across Nigeria and beyond for consideration into the proposed Anthology named above.  SUBMISSION GUIDELINES/RULES: 1. Only poems essays/reviews/short stories are accepted for the Anthology. 2. Entrant must specify the genre of entry; that is, specify if it is poetry, essay, review or short story. 3. Submission MUST relate to or be themed on Basorun Arogbofa as  i. A person (his personality and beliefs); ii. A writer (his works, literary activism/prowess) iii. A philosopher (his philosophy of  life and legacies) iv. Other areas (such as human rights, morality, unity and peaceful coexistence, good family living, quality education, good governance, social responsibility and national development; and others, which his life reflects).  4. Entries must be as brief and concise as possible — maximum of 500 words for essays/reviews/short storie...

Stakeholders in Ondo Kingdom, and private investors on Friday visited the Palace of the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Victor Kiladejo to officially inform the palace and the kingdom about the Ondo Development and Economy Summit. The Ondo Development and Economy Summit is a community -government initiative which is primarily designed to compliment the economic contributions of the Akeredolu led administration in Ondo Kingdom by bringing economic and finance expert to drive sustainable economic development in the Kingdom. The maiden edition of the economy summit is being hosted by the Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU) and Hessmac Consulting. Speaking during the visit, the Director General of the Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU), Engr. Babajide Akeredolu attributed the need for an holistic community development as the driving force of the summit. "If there's anything needed for our Communities to thrive,...

By Adeboye Ado, Akungba A member of the governing All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Hon. Adeyeri Stephen Kunle, has urged the Federal Government to resolve issues with the striking Nigerian lecturers under the auspices of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).  Adeyeri prevailed on the government to further engage the lecturers with a view to finding a lasting solution to the interminable strike action.  The APC Chieftain stated this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Akure, the State Capital. The statement read, “Education is the bedrock of any society. Its importance to whoever has it is unquantifiable and not having it renders one almost impotent. This is true as education is seen as the total development of an individual” “It is very worrisome and heart-wrenching to understand that both the FG and ASUU couldn't come to terms despite several meetings held. The deadlock meetings solely delineate the manner at which this critical sector has been do...

By Olu Kay, Akure Mrs Tutuola Bamidele - Matthew has congratulated her heartrob, Mr Mathew Bamidele Festus on the occasion of his birthday.  Bamidele Matthew, the Chief Executive Officer of Greenland Sounds and Film chambers is a year older today, August 21, 2022  In a birthday message made available to Newsline NG , Tutuola appreciated God's goodness on her hubby, saying he is not only a year older but a year smarter and better  "Today you are not just a year older but a year smarter and better. To God be the glory for keeping you safe, Sweetheart. "Today is just another precious time to appreciate God on your behalf  as you celebrate this year's anniversary with a special gift from your God and appreciate you for all you are to myself and our adorable princess. "Words might fail me today to explain to the whole world how Precious you are to us and how the squad wouldn't have been complete without you, but trust me You are definitely Our Best. "May your...

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has extended the deadline to shut down broadcast stations whose licenses were revoked It will be recalled that NBC revoked the licenses of African Independent Television (AIT), Silverbird Television (STV), and 50 other television and radio stations over mounting debt on Friday. According to Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, director-general of the commission, the stations affected are indebted to the tune of N2 billion. The commission had directed the stations to shut down operations within 24 hours. But in another statement on Saturday, the commission said it has extended the shutdown to Tuesday, August 23. Ilelah said the decision was motivated by the “intervention of concerned groups” and “visible” efforts by some of the defaulting stations to clear their arrears. “Following intervention of concerned groups and visible concerted efforts by some defaulting Licensees to offset their debts, the National Broadcasting Commission hereby serves this notice o...

  By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan Prof. Abba Tijani, the Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), on Saturday inaugurated a new exhibition gallery and children’s play park at the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new museum exhibition was themed: “Our Cultural Heritage in Retrospect”. The items in the gallery included: Nok Terracotta, Human Figure, Ife Head, Queen Idia Head, Crescent Bowl, Elephant Tusk, Benin Bronze Rooster, Ceremonial Swords, Ofo staff, Mama Head Dress and Human Figures. Others were: Wooden Treasury Box, Nigerian Pre-colonial, Colonial and Post-Colonial cowries, Manila and Coins Currency, face masks stand, perforated pots, pot drums and blacksmithing. Inaugurating the gallery, Tijani said it was an additional feather in the cap of the museum. “The theme is apt as it’s instructive, directed at who we were in the past, what we have made of our glorious past, today and how we intend t...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan Rev. Canon Emmanuel Adewumi of the St Peter’s Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan on Friday, called on Nigerians to always examine their lives and make peace with God and humanity. Adewumi made the call at the burial service of late Mrs Mary Popoola, 95, held at the church in Ibadan. Adewumi remarked that one needs to settle his/her destiny with God even before dying, saying no one knows his or her time of departure. He maintained that in christianity, there is no salvation in any denomination or church but only in Christ. “So we must be saved, settle our relationships with our acquaintances and God. “Heaven is real, hell is real, no matter the situation, what matters most in life is eternal rest for our souls, so we need to settle our salvation before death comes because there’s no repentance in the grave,” he said. Adewumi said the deceased was a devoted disciple of Christ who preached the gospel during her lifetime. “According to 2 Tim. 4:8, she has foug...

Miss Aniebiet Pius James , a 25 year-old Corps Member from Akwa Ibom state posted to Ondo state recently lost all her belongings including all her certificates to a fire incident which gutted her rented apartment located at Number 10, Ifeloju street, Sijuwade area in Akure, the Ondovstatevcapital. Since the incident occurred, she said she has been homeless and needed help to enable her return back to her state. She spoke with the Hope's FATIMA  MURAINA. Excerpts : Can we meet you? My name is Miss Aniebiet Pius James I am 25 years from Akwa Ibom state. Which institution did you graduate from? I graduated from the Federal Polytechnic Uwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi state  where I obtained a Higher National Diploma  in Quantity Survy, I also had my Ordinary National Diploma from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, I had my Secondary School  at Presbyterian Senior Science School, Ibiono Ibom local government  area, Akwa Ibom while my primary school was at St Mary Primary School, Utu...