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By Murphy Joe, Akure The latest Radio station, Fresh FM 102.9 is set to be commissioned officially  on November 1st, 2022 (Today) in Akure, the Ondo state capital.  The radio station which started a few years ago is owned by Popular Music star and Broadcaster, Dr Olayinka Joel Ayefele MON The station will be Managed by Popular broadcaster, Ambassador Segun-Babs Babayemi and its team. According to a source, the new radio station is located at Alagbaka area in  Akure, Ondo state Fresh FM 102.9 Akure is the seventh radio station owned by Popular Music star and Broadcaster, Dr Olayinka Joel Ayefele MON among the likes of Fresh FM 105.9 Ibadan, Fresh 107.9FM Abeokuta, Fresh 106.9FM Ado Ekiti, Fresh 104.9FM Osogbo, Fresh 105.3FM Lagos and Blast 98.3FM, Ibadan. Eventdiaryandlifestyle

By Our correspondent  Death has been announced of Mr Ilemobola Akinbadejo Omotadowa popularly known as Charles in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State.  He died at the age of 75 years during a brief illness.  According to Mr Dare Akinbadejo while speaking with Newsline NG, Papa is gone and the burial arrangement have been concluded He said the Reception and entertainment of his burial will be held on November 7 , 2022 at his residence at Opasorun odole, Odode Idanre, Ondo State  Newsline NG however gathered that Late Ilemobola Akinbadejo Omotadowa was born in 1947 and died in 2022. 

ASIWAJU MUYIWA -OJO  POLAR (MOP)  There is a man who everyone Wish to know. A man of honour, who is Reliable and Dependable in nature, an unrepentant philanthropist per excellence,  dedicated to humanity , selfless we should say. Who is Asiwaju Muyiwa- Ojo Polar. Ladies and gentle men, meet the great man of unquestionable character purpularly called M.O.P by his numerous fans, friends and followers. Asiwaju Muyiwa-Ojo Polar was born to a noble large and respected family in Efon Alaaye Ekiti state,South western region of Nigeria  about 50yrs ago His father popularly  known as "Baba Furniture and first Gbobaniyi of Efon Alaaye Oluwa Nipekoyeni believed in growing and spreading wealth by building people up with his resources. M.O.P inherited the habit of teaching people how to fish instead of giving them fish from his father.   Which he is now used to it. He was also taught the golden rule of "treating others the way you want to be treated", which he foll...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan The Bishop, Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Most Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa, has urged Nigerians to do away with nepotism and parochial sentiments in voting during the 2023 general elections . Akinfenwa gave the advice on Sunday at the Diocesan 2022 Jesus Festival/Harvest Thanksgiving held in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme had its theme as “In the Presence of God, Psalm 16:11”. While emphasising the importance of electing accountable leaders, Akinfenwa urged Nigerians to rise to face the reality of the need for good governance as the elections drew near. “The era of rhetorical manifestos without reality is over, if we want to bring a change, we should do away with nepotism and ethnicity,” he said. The Anglican bishop urged, especially Christians, to come to God in prayers as Nigeria was going through transition. “All things giving us anxiety have the answers with God, if only we can seek Him. “Nigeria is not the problem; we are...

By Our correspondent It was an event filled with eulogies yesterday as Former Director Ministry of Education, Vincent Adenuga Obaya was buried at his home town in ipe Akoko, in Akoko South East local government area of Ondo state The funeral service which was held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the St. Paul African Church Ipe Akoko was attended by well wishers and many dignitaries across the country. The burial climaxed the funneral rites organized in honour of the  late prince who died on September 2, 2022 during a brief illness at 72 years Delivering a sermon at the funeral service, the Arch. Bishop of the Oka Akoko Province, the  Most  Rev'd O. Akinsanya urge Christians to always reconcile with one another as death could suddenly come. Akinsanya said human stay on earth is temporary and that  death is inevitable, as no wise man can add to his destined days on earth. "No human can querry God.if a man time comes we have to Go, as there is time for everything on ea...

By Murphy Joe, Akure All appears set as a foremost Magazine, Southwest Heralds is set to hold its Public Lecture and Award in Akure, the Ondo state capital.  According to the Publisher, Adu Oluwatayo, while speaking with Newsline NG , the event will be held at the International Training Centre, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure on Sunday 13,  November, 2022.  "The topic of the lecture says, "Setting the post 2023 Socio-economic agenda:imperative of a vibrant agricultural industry for job creations and food security" and will be delivered by a Don, Dr Akinyemi Fadiyimu, Provost, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure,Ondo State.  Speaking about the awards, Adu said, The Awardees included; EKSU VC, Prof Edward Olanipekun, Pastor Stephen Aworere,Director of Budget,Ondo State,Hon Olukayode Bamisile,Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission,Mr Femi Odere,Former SSA Diaspora to Gov Fayemi,Hon Emmanuel Elehinle,a board member of OSOPADEC, Mrs Adefolalu Adelayo, ...

By Our Correspondent The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists plying major highways in the country to always adhere strictly to safety precautions especially during the yuletide season. The Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge made this known at the flag off ceremony yesterday at the 2022/2023 Ember Months Campaign held in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the State Mr Sikiru Alonge noted that the flaging off of Ember Months Campaign tagged: Avoid Speeding, Overloading, Unsafe tyres to arrive Alive is aimed at sensitising road users on the implications of going for semi-used tyres and other important vehicle's spear parts. "The essence of this year 2022/2023 Ember Months Campaign is centered on how we can save our lives from road crash. "It is now abomination for any motorists toying highways to put their vehicles in good condition such as original tyres, avoid overspending, overloading. Mr Sikiru Alonge while crediting the improvement ...

The Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has called on journalists in the State to "guard against being used by unscrupulous politicians who may be out to run down the government of Kogi State under Governor Yahaya Bello for whatever reasons. "  The Council urged journalists to let the ethics of the media profession take the center stage in their practice, noting that falsifying reports was criminal and that Governor Bello had performed very well.  Chairman of the Council, Comr. Adeiza Momohjimoh, who made the call at the 2022 NUJ Press Week in Lokoja, on Thursday, emphasized the importance of truth in journalism practice.  While saying that it was unprofessional to report a story from only one perspective, the Chairman described false media reports as "criminal and very ungodly".  I urge our colleagues not to allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous politicians who may be out to run down the Government of Kogi State for whatever reasons. The Go...

By Murphy Joe, Akure The Management of the  National Youth Service Corps has released the amended timetable for the 2022 Batch C stream one Orientation course.  NEWSLINE NG can report The orientation course which is expected to commence in October was shifted to November 2, 2022 and end on Tuesday 22nd November, 2022.  Commencement: Wednesday, 2nd November, 2022  Registration: Wednesday, 2nd - Friday. 4th, November, 2022 Cut - Off Date: Friday. 4th,  November, 2022  Swearing-in: Tuesday, 8 November, 2022  Closing: Tuesday, 22nd November, 2022 

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan The Oyo State chapter of the  Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has identified get-rich-quick syndrome as one of the causes of social vices such as ritual killings in the country.  The State Chairman of CAN, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan. He was reacting to the rising cases of killings and other vices across the country. He said that the socio-cultural dynamics characterised by heterogeneous population with an underlying ethno-religious tension was also causing division in the country. According to him, economic factors such as: unemployment, high inflation and poverty drive insecurity across the country.  He said that some youths had chosen to join criminal elements and militant groups for economic survival.  The Cable, an online publication , in its May 30 publication reported that at least 391 persons were  killed by mobs across several st...

The Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN),Ondo State Chapter was thrown into chaos on Thursday set for the election of the association as dissolved Chairman of the exco, Wahab Bankole planned to extend his tenure through the backdoor as the caretaker committee chairman. It will be recalled that the tenure of the current executive had expired in May 2022 after election had been fixed for Oct. 27 only for the Zonal Vice President to announce that the election be placed on hold the ground of receiving a petition from one of the Chairmanship aspirant, Mr Michael Akintunde. During a special congress today, members unanimously dissolved the former Exco led by Bankole and called for the composition of a caretaker committee to conduct fresh election. The executives of the association was dissolved by the Zonal Vice President,Ajayi Obe, and as election would not hold due to the petition,which was not made available to members of the congress and was time to select the caretaker committee....

The Management of National Youth Service Corps wishes to inform members of the public that the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream One Orientation Course would commence on Wednesday 2nd November, 2022 and end on Tuesday 22nd November, 2022. The three weeks Orientation exercise would hold simultaneously in all the thirty-six NYSC Orientation camps across the country including the FCT, Abuja. All the prospective Corps Members (including the foreign-trained) must present themselves for COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) or present evidence of full vaccination at the Camp before registration. Prospective Corps Members are advised not to embark on night journey to the Orientation Camps in order not to endanger themselves. Details of camp addresses and locations would soon be made public in the national dailies and online media. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General MK Fadah wishes all Prospective Corps Members and other stakeholders safe journey to their respective Orientation Camps. Thank you. ...

By Sam Ajide, Ore Odigbo Constituency I APC House of Assembly Candidate, Ifabiyi Olatunji has admonished members of Hausa Community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State not to be distracted He also enjoined them to stick to their commitments toward the party's success in the forthcoming 2022 general elections. The All Progressives Congress State Assembly flag bearer made this known while addressing the leadership of Arewa community residing in Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday.  Hon Ifabiyi who hinted that the APC party can not afford to lost out any of its targeted seats in the next year's exercise on the basis of tribalism explained the country can only remain indivisible entity if the three main ethnics insist on one Nigeria.  "I want to tell it to you today,your commitment to APC Government should not be alienated.  We both start this journey in 2015 before President Muhammadu Buhari was elected under this Nobel party. And so,...

The 2022 Ondo State All-Stars football competition at the weekend marred with alleged match fixing ,which triggered protests among the participating teams and spectators at the state sports complex,Akure, as defending Champions, Ekimogun All-stars pulled out of the competition. All Stars is an association of ex- footballers that have played the game to the highest level within and out side the country,which are supposed to serve as a role model to upcoming footballers. Eight teams had registered and participated in the competition originally designed to serve as a reunion and reminiscence of old playing mates, but the organizers derailed along the line by threw the match open for the highest bidder by commercialising the tourney. The protests started when the organisers bend one of  the major rules of the competition for a particular team. The rule stated that any player qualified to play in the tourney must be 40 years above ,but the organisers in their wisdom allowed a particular...

The leadership of the third phase presidential Amnesty program Ondo State chapter has  strongly advised the new administrator of PAP, Major Gen. Barry Ndiomu(Rtd) not to take seriously the attention seeking ultimatum by  one Julius Joseph and cohort calling for the sack of some officers of the committee, threatening mayhem.   The Ondo State chapter PAP in statement signed available to newsmen in Akure by their chairman Okoro Epiri, Vice Chairman Ogundele Olarotimi, Secretary, Serum Posi, Adviser ,Fiyebo Jakimu  According to the statement,  "the  threat is unwarranted, toothless and worthless as emanating from an unrecognized disgruntled entities who have lost all sane measure and lawful means to connect with the present committee.  The ex-warlords from Ondo State who spoke through their chairman, Okoro Epiri of the third phase stated unequivocally that NO regard whatsoever should  be  accorded to this saboteurs, seeking needless opportun...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan Rev. Olasupo Ayokunle, former National President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on successive governments to build a productive economy to create job opportunities and prosperity. Ayokunle, who is the President, WayMaker International Ministry, said this at a conference organised by the ministry on Friday in Ibadan. He said that Nigeria needed to move from a consuming economy to a more productive one to achieve  greatness. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was entitled, ‘Productive Leadership For Organisational Growth”. Ayokunle said the bane of Nigeria was that the country consumed more than it could produce. He reiterated that a non producing country would  continue to depend on  productive countries for survival. He said that working refineries for the country’s petroleum products would have enthroned cheaper and readily available products and create more job opportunities for youths. He s...

The NYSC Oyo State Coordinator, Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe has charged the Heads of Assignments and the Collaborating agencies to adopt harmonious working relationship towards the success of the forthcoming 2022 Battch ‘C’ Stream one Orientation Course. She stated this at the pre-camp meeting of Heads of Assignments and the Collaborating partners held in the State Coordinator’s Office at the NYSC Secretariat , Ibadan. Speaking at the meeting, Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe who was represented by the Assistant Director,Corps Inspection and Monitoring, Mrs Olabimpe Olusesi said to achieve a hitch free Orientation exercise, every official must work with passion and team spirit and let discipline be their watchword as they go about discharging their duties in camp. She said all camp officials must be resident in camp and nobody should exit the camp without permission. She stated that the Management has made it  mandatory for anyone that has a reason to leave the camp to write to the Director General for...

Kogi State has received its first derivation allocation as an oil producing state.  Governor Yahaya Bello disclosed this during the State Executive Council meeting on Thursday, assuring the people of the determination of his administration to continue to record more wins for Kogites.  He said his administration had recorded many giant strides in the sectors covering the thematic areas of his New Direction Blueprint, adding that the “derivation allocation will make us do more for our people”.  Governor Bello said, “I am elated to announce to the good people of Kogi State that my administration has received our first derivation allocation as an Oil Producing State. This announcement is in line with my administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, for which we have received many awards.  “We worked hard to make this history. But we wouldn’t have achieved it without the support of our people, who stood resolutely with us to make this see the light of th...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan CKrowd Africa Technology and Solutions, has announced its partnership with Nigerian-based Brown Roof Studios to champion African original fantasy and mythological animated franchise series and character. Ckrowd Africa are distributors of African content in information, education, and entertainment to a global audience in short video and live-stream format. It also provides an online portal where original, exclusive varieties of African content are well organised, can be accessed with ease and consumed as on demand short videos and live series.  This is contained in a statement signed by CKrowd Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Kayode Adebayo and Brown Roof Studios CEO, Mr Success Ikupolati, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan. According to the statement, the partnership is to create original content around African mythological heroes and heroines and develop franchise series and characters. It stated that the pa...

Against the backdrops of insinuations that there is rift  between the  Governor of Ondo State Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his godson, Alex Ajipe, the convener of Ibi Giga Ambassadors, the governor has nominated and confirmed him as a major director in the presidential campaign council.  The Emure-Owo born politician's name was listed alongside other heavyweight politicians as the South West  director social and humanitarian for the Tinubu presidential campaign council.  In a statement by Ajipe media aide, Solomon Adewoye and made available to journalists in Akure appreciate the Governor for nominating him to be in the campaign council promising to work with other members of his team for the success of the party in the coming general election. Ajipe who contested for the senate primary of the APC and has proceeded to court after the primary, insisting that Pastor Jide Ipinsagba, the declared winner of the primary election, was not eligible to contest afte...

The Speaker of the 6th Assembly in Ekiti State, Rt Honourable Olufunminiyi Afuye is Dead . The 66 Years old lawmaker from Ikere Ekiti was reportedly rushed to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital in the early hours of  Wednesday over cardiac-related issues. His last official engagement was on Tuesday when he accompanied the Governor of the State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to inspect some bad portions of roads in Ado Ekiti. The state government is yet to release an official Statement as at the time of filing this report

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan The Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Abuja,  John Cardinal Onaiyekan, on Wednesday inaugurated a modern surgical theatre at the Our Lady Catholic Hospital Irawote, Iseyin, Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility named, Ayisat Aweni Raji Theatre, was donated by a Muslim, Mr Ahmed Raji (SAN). Inaugurating the theatre, Onaiyekan said that true religion could only be seen when people lived in peace, solidarity and friendship. According to him, the three dimensions of religion – doctrine, worship and behaviour – work successfully when the aim of the people is to glorify God. He said that the essence of any true religion would be to do good to all in spite of differences in faith. “It is the act of one who has a good behaviour that brought us together today, we should give and do good to all as the donor has done despite his religion,” he said. “What is happening today is the kind of news that should be spreading in ...

The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has announced October 17, 2022, as resumption date for academic activities for the Second Semester of the 2020/2021 academic session, following the suspension of industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The Registrar of the University, Mr. Olugbenga Arajulu, in a statement, said, “The University Senate has directed that the University be reopened for academic activities on 17th October, 2022. All students are, therefore, expected to resume for the Second semester 2020/2021 academic session on 17th October, 2022.” The statement reads further, “Upon resumption, students who are yet to pay their school fees or had made part-payment are required to pay up their outstanding school fees and complete registration of courses for the Second semester 2020/2021 academic session instantly. Students who had paid fully should also register for their courses as lectures will commence immediately, and ...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan The Bishop, Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Most Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa, has called on all stakeholders to urgently tackle food and flood crises in the country. Akinfenwa made the call at the 2022/2023 Oyo State Legal Year Thanksgiving Service held in Ibadan on Monday. He said that continuous high cost of food items could worsen situation of things in the country and could affect efficient delivery of justice. He called on the government and relevant stakeholders to come to the aid of farmers and states that were victims of flood recently. According to him, a country where people are hungry will not record rapid progress, peace and security. The cleric noted that tackling the high cost of foods and supporting farmers should be top priority for all stakeholders and governments at all levels. “The bar and bench should be set for work this year. Let us unite and talk about the issue of food and not only law; a hungry man is an angry man,” he said. As the country ...