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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council has donated food items and toiletries to inmates of the state children correctional centre Akure. The gesture is part of activities to celebrate the nuj 2022 press week. Leading a team of journalists to the home, the chairman nuj Ondo State prince leke Adegbite said the union have identified with the vulnerable to celebrate with them. Prince Adegbite while empathizing with the inmates encourage them to keep hope alive for a brighter future. He called on government to intensify effort in implementing policies that would further reduce hunger and crime rate in the land. Responding the senior special assistant to Governor oluwarotimi AKEREDOLU on women affairs Mrs Kehinde Adeniran thank the union for identifying with the children saying government alone cannot do alone. Also in his words the director of social welfare ministry of women affairs Mr Adebayo oyegunwa said plans are on the way evacuate vulnerable children roaming the st...

Residents of Ketu in Ikosi/Ejirin Local Council Development Area,LCDA under Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State on Monday, called on the Ooni of Ife,Oba Adeyeye Enita Ogunwusi,Ojaja the II, Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan,the Olugbo of Igbo Kingdom and other prominent monarchs and Southwest Governors'Forum SGF, to approve the installation of one Mr Wahab Hakeem as the Alaketu of Ketu Kingdom.  This followed after the immediate past monarch, Adeyemi Adefowora who succeeded late Alaketu of Ketu Kingdom, Oba (Dr) Adegboyega Adefowora but assassinated during coronation, however, causing the stool of Alaketu to remains vacant till date. Speaking with our correspondent under the condition of anonymity, some residents explained that Mr Wahab Hakeem is entitled to the stool as Alaketu of Ketu community and has all perquisites to rule as a King. Wahab Hakeem is entitled to occupy the position of the King and not the seat of Oluwo as published by some elements working with Babajide Ade...

The Leadership Excellence And Dignity Awards, Project Lead Africa, has honoured Kayode Animasaun of Radio Nigeria as the best blogger of the year in Ondo state . Mr Animasaun was recognised for his Investigative prowess in the journalism profession having uncovered and reported many criminal acts in the state and beyond. At the event which was well attended by dignitaries including the wife of Ondo state governor, Chief Mrs Betty Anyawu-Akeredolu, Mr Kayode Animasaun, stood tall on the podium to receive the award as presented  by  one of the special guests at the ceremony. Responding, the award winning journalist appreciated organisers of the award, the Project Lead Africa for counting him worthy of the honour. Mr Animasaun said such honour would encourage him to do more in sanitising the society and also bring more recognition to the journalism profession

By Adeboye Ado  Following the resignation of a former House of Representatives Aspirant, Hon. Adeyeri Stephen, from the Ondo State All Progressives Congress, his supporters have asked him to reveal his next line of action. The staunch loyalists who demanded the former APC Chieftain to hint the public on his next plan, told Adeyeri to critically explore three options such as —rejoining the APC, rally support for PDP’s candidates in Akoko South West or join the Labour Party. Hundreds of Adeyeri's supporters who converged on Saturday in a meeting tagged “ASK Team: The Way Forward” at Iwaro-Oka in Akoko South West Local Government Area of the State,  unanimously issued him a 7- day ultimatum to address the press and reveal his political standpoint to the public.  Speaking at the meeting, his close associate, Mr. Adeolu Igbede, said their Leader had kept them on tenterhook without any hope of ease on which way to go, adding that the sole purpose of the meeting is to make avail...

Residents of Ketu in Ikosi/Ejirin Local Council Development Area,LCDA under Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State on Monday, called on the Ooni of Ife,Oba Adeyeye Enita Ogunwusi,Ojaja the II, Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan,the Olugbo of Igbo Kingdom and other prominent monarchs and Southwest Governors'Forum SGF, to stop one Mr Wahab Hakeem from parading himself as the Alaketu of Ketu Kingdom.  This followed after the immediate past monarch, Adeyemi Adefowora who succeeded late Alaketu of Ketu Kingdom,Oba (Dr) Adegboyega Adefowora but assassinated during coronation, however, causing the stool of Alaketu to remains vacant till date. Speaking with our correspondent on the gross misconducts of Mr Wahab Hakeem to Ketu community, those residents who craved anonymity explained that the self-imposed monarch lack all perquisites to rule as a King. The residents also claimed that the said Wahab Hakeem is only entitled to occupy  the seat of Oluwo and not Oba, and that he is not fro...

PRESS STATEMENT  The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Chapter is set to hold the 2022 Annual press week celebrations in Akure, the Ondo state capital The press week celebrations, with the theme, "2023 elections: Media roles in the quest for Desirable leadership" is scheduled to commence on Sunday, November 27, 2022, to Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at NUJ press centre, behind Adegbemile cultural center, Akure  Programmes line up for the 2022 Press Week celebrations are as follows Day 1:  SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2022. THANKSGIVING SERVICE: SALVATION GOSPEL INT'L CENTRE, (aka House of Praise) No. 5, Akinyele Martins, Off Airways, off llesa Garage Road, Akure by 9.00am  DAY 2:  MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER, 2022 Charity Visitation: Juvenile Correctional Home, Ondo Road, Akure - @10:00am Free Medical Outreach for Journalists, Veteran Journalists & their Spouses @ NUJ Press Centre Clinic, Alagbaka Akure between 9am & 4pm.  Day 3:  TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER, 2...

Ace gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, is dead. The singer died on Friday morning, the PUNCH gathered. He was 51 His project manager, Hillary Vincent, confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call. Responding to inquiries, he said, “Yes it’s true. It happened this morning.” More details shortly…

The Former Vice Chairman of the Ondo State Football Association, Otunba Dele Ologbese says that the Ondo State Government's announcement of the outright sale of Sunshine  Stars is a misplaced priority.  It would be recalled that the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Bamidele Ologun had announced that the State Government was ready to sell the Club to the  right investor.  Ologbese stated this while speaking with newsmen via telephone on Thursday in Akure.  He said he was surprised by the level of desperation on the part of the government to get rid of the only source of joy for sports enthusiasts not only in Ondo State but the entire South-West region.  He said that Ondo State Government initially told stakeholders it was exploring Public Private Partnership( PPP) option in the management of the Club, which he said was never a bad idea until we heard the news   it had finally decided to sell off Sunshine Stars FC which amounts to...

By Fidelis David  The Academy Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO) chapter, has elected new executive to manage the affairs of the union for the next two years. This is coming three years after the management of the institution dissolved ASUP in the school. Comrade Arikawe Samuel Ade of the Library and Information Science Department was elected as the Chairman, Comr Eleduma Ajayi Festus was elected as the Vice Chairman while Comr, (Lion) Fapetu Oluwadamilola Victor, popularly known as "Lion" was elected as the General Secretary. Others include Comr Giwa Oluwamodupe as the Treasurer; Comr Ajayi Ayorinde as the Public Secretary; Comr Abu Stephen Olatubunso as the Financial secretary and  Comr Amodu Olayinka as the Welfare officer while Comr (Pst) Daudu Babalola was elected as the Internal Auditor. The new Chairman Arikawe polled a total of 89 votes to defeat his closet rivals,  Mr Akinrolabu Dare Raphael who scored 77 votes and Mr  O...

By Mukoro Mary, Ibadan It was an atmosphere filled with excitement in Ibadan as corps members (Charity group) gifted school writing materials to students as part of thier project.  This was done in accordance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)  Scheme to give back to the society  The charity group under Lagelu local government on Thursday (Today) paid a visit to Alegogo grammar school and gifted writing materials to students of the aforementioned.  The President of Olorunda charity group,  Mukoro Mary while speaking with Newsline NG said the long awaited project has finally come to reality Speaking with the students, Mary admonished them to study hard to be successful in life  "Education is the key to success, you have to study very well in order to be successful in the future" Also, Corper Ismail admonished the students to aspire to be like successful business moguls in the society with the likes of, Mike Adenuga, Aliko Dangote Femi Otedola and ...

By Our correspondent A foremost American-based Gospel artiste, Mrs Olubunmi Akin Akinbobola finally released her new album. The new album titled, Thankful (Praise medley) was released today, November 24, 2022 According to her, "you can listen to the  album via  https://audiomack.com/worshiptraintv/song/thankful  

By Our correspondent A famous Journalist in Ondo state, Mr Adu Oluwatayo Moses has celebrated his Birthday in grandstyle.  Adu, the Publisher of Southwest Heralds Magazine, International Heralds Magazine is plus one today, November 24, 2022  Speaking with our correspondent, Adu thanked God Almighty for allowing him to witness another birthday in sound health,  joy and happiness.  "Yes, i am a year older today, and God has been so wonderful to me from time immemorial and am grateful to God for what he has done for me. Once again Happy Birthday to my humble self, Adu said.  In the same vein, The Publisher of Newsline Online News, Mr Olalekan Olu also celebrated the birthday celebrant, Mr Adu Oluwatayo  In his goodwill message, Olu said "Happy Birthday Boss, May the lord bless your new age sir"  Newsline NG however gathered that the Ijare born journalist, is a Politician, Public Analyst, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, a media Consultant and a PR Guru....

By Lere Owolew a A group of Ijaw Arogbo Youths has assured the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo South Senatorial District, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim of their resolve to vote for him en-mass The youths, who were led by Barr. Dio Michael, made the assurance during Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim's ward-to-ward tour to Arogbo ward I on Wednesday.  According to the leader of the youths, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim remains a round peg in a round hole who is perfect for the legislative assignments in the red chamber. Barr. Dio further said that the APC candidate has successfully changed the face of politics in the senatorial district through his strategies and engagements, stressing that Ondo South is in need of such development oriented senator come 2023 The youth leader explained that Jimoh Ibrahim's participation in the Ondo South Senatorial race has energized and motivated the people of Ijaw Arogbo, particularly the youths spurring their sense of participation in the coming election in 2023....

By Sam Ajide, Ore Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the most popular political party,the All Progressives Congress, APC, has continue to receive boost as the  Tailor's Association of Nigeria, TAN  vowed to press home with their ultimate decision to vote all candidates of the ruling party  in the next year 2023 elections in Nigeria. The association made the remarks while receiving in both the Federal House Representatives and Ondo State House of Assembly candidates respectively,Hon Festus Adefiranye and Hon Ifabiyi Olatunji Samuel at its Ifeloju Zone II Head Office in Ore,the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area during the association's weekly meeting on Tuesday. The former chairman,Odigbo Local Government chapter of the association, Abiodun Sanusi and his ex-chair lady, Omolara Balogun said tremendous achievements recorded have proven that the candidacy of the two visitors would earn them optimum supports and votes in the slated 2023 general election...

By Our correspondent The family of Adewumi of Ikere Ekiti, in Ikere local government area of the state is set to shut down the town for 3 days as they give their Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Deacon Pa Emmanuel Adelodun Adewumi JP (Omo Ayiye of lkere Kingdom) a befitting burial. One of his children, Otunba of Ikere Kingdom, Chief Sola Adewumi FCA, an Oil and shipping magnate cum hotelier while speaking about the burial arrangement said, the 3 days event will commence on Wednesday 30th November 2022, with a Tributes Night at Emmanuel Event Hall- Inspiration Hotel & Suites, Moshood Road, Ikere by 4 pm,  while on Thursday 1st December 2022, Christian Wake /Service of Songs will take place at Emmanuel Event Hall-Inspiration Hotel & Suites, Moshood Road, Ikere Ekiti by 4:00 pm. "On Friday 2nd December 2022, a Funeral Service will be held at Emmanuel Event Hall-Inspiration Hotel & Suites (under the supervision of Solution Baptist Church) by 10:00 am. Interment f...

PUBLIC NOTICE  Following the removal of Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah as Director General, National Youth Service Corps by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, Mrs Christy Uba, Director, Information and Communications Technology, the most senior Director in the Scheme has taken over the leadership of the Corps in the capacity of Overseer, pending the appointment of a substantive Director General by Mr President.  Eddy Megwa fnipr Director, Press and Public Relations

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan The Oyo State Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Munta Abimbola has inaugurated a committee for the setting up of a special court, 'Small Claims Court' (SCC)', to handle financial cases below N5 million for quick dispensation of justice. Abimbola, who inaugurated the committee on Tuesday in Ibadan, said that the aim was also to provide stakeholders with an accessible, inexpensive and speedy resolution of financial disputes. “The SCC is part of the Oyo State Judiciary reform agenda for effective and efficient administration of justice, the reduction of time for dispute resolution as well as improvement of transparency in the administration of justice. “The court is designed to dispense matters within 30 days and judgment delivered within 14 days of conclusion of hearing; the entire proceedings from filling to judgment shall not exceed 60 days,’’ he said. The chief judge noted that some of the advantages of the court was to entertain simple and  debt ...

_ ...... as State coord urges Ondo corps members to be patriotic _ The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has challenged corps members to be patriotic and resilient towards nation building. The State Coordinator gave the challenge in her address at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) orientation course held at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko. Mrs Ani while enjoining the corps members to brace up to the tasks of the service year said that the entire nation look forward to their pivotal roles in advancing the unity and development of the country. "As you get set to report to your places of primary assignment, I wish to stress the need for you to be diligent in the performance of your duties. Furthermore, you should devote time to identify the felt needs of the communities, and initiate personal and group Community Development Service projects that will uplift their living standards". She ...

The State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Grace Ogbuogebe has tasked Corps members deployed to Oyo and dislodged from Lagos State to rule their world with  ingenuity. She urged them to brace up so as not to lag behind.  She also challenged them to show commitment in serving their fatherland, stating said they have been trained to bring positive changes in all the nooks and crannies of Oyo State while impacting the entire nation.  She gave the charge at the official closing Ceremony of the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream One Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin.    Ogbuogebe said throughout  the period of orientation exercise , the Officials have worked to ensure that the Corps members were adequately equipped physically, psychologically and socially to withstand any challenges they might encounter in the course of their service to the nation. "None of them should therefore have any excuse for not performing to expectation....

By Olalekan Olu, Akure No fewer than five business outfits have been sealed off by the Ondo State internal Revenue service (ODIRS), over failure to pay land use charge, in Akure, the Ondo state capital  The affected business hubs includes fuelling stations, a guest house and an event centre, among the likes of, Segadot filling station, Oba Ile, Jofason Nig Ltd, Ado road, Tunabi Oil and gas, Ado road,  Others included; Triple G Guest House, Oda road, and Eminent Event Center, Oda road, The enforcement which took place yesterday (Monday) in Akure North and South local government area of the state was done in accordance with the judgment of the Chief Magistrate Grade 1, Hon. Justice O. A Edwin on the 8th of August, 2022.  Barrister Gregory Oyetan Afuwape, the Assistant Director, State counsel to Ondo State Internal Revenue service (ODIRS) who led the enforcement team described the enforcement exercise as successful as many of the tax payers responded positively. He added the...

By Olalekan Olu, Akure No fewer than five business outfits have been sealed off by the Ondo State internal Revenue service (ODIRS), over failure to pay land use charge, in Akure, the Ondo state capital The affected business hubs includes fuelling stations, a guest house and an event centre, among the likes of,  Segadot filling station, Oba Ile, Jofason Nig Ltd, Ado road, Tunabi Oil and gas, Ado road,  Others included; Triple G Guest House, Oda road, and Eminent Event Center, Oda road, The enforcement which took place yesterday (Monday) in Akure North and South local government area of the state was done in accordance with the judgment of the Chief Magistrate Grade 1, Hon. Justice O. A Edwin on the 8th of August, 2022.  Barrister Gregory Oyetan Afuwape, the Assistant Director, State counsel to Ondo State Internal Revenue service (ODIRS) who led the enforcement team described the enforcement exercise as successful as many of the tax payers responded positively. He added the...

By Kayode Afolabi, Ibadan All is now set for corps members currently serving under Lagelu local government area of Oyo State (Charity group) to give to the Needy as thier name implies Newsline NG learnt that the project is set to hold on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Alegongo primary school, Ibadan According to the group's Vice president, Marypearl in a Whatsapp message urged the group members to pay the fixed amount allocated for the success of the project on time "On behalf of the president and the entire executive council we wish to thank everyone who have supported our upcoming project,  we also urge those who have not yet payed their dues to please do so… "It is expected that we all ensure that this project is a success by gracing the occasion that will make the entire vicinity at Alegogo Primary school, Ibadan stand still.  "Pay to this account, 0162399971, GTB bank Faromo Opeyemi Ayobami. Please send a screenshot after payment for confirmation and documentat...

By Lere Owolewa Reports have emerged on how the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and People's Democratic Party (PDP) for Okitipupa state Constituency I & II were absent at the debate and interactive sessions organized by Ondo South Advancement and Welfare Consultative Association (OSAWA). The two political parties candidates who are  Hon. Gbegudu Ololade, Chris Ayebusiwa, Akinsola Jimoh and  Kolawole Omotunde  were said to have been absent at the debate due to the fear of being lynched by the angry people of the two constituencies and their inability to stand before crowds and express themselves Earlier last month, OSAWA had scheduled its debate and interactive sessions across Ondo Southern senatorial district and for all 2023 political office contestants of all political parties, starting with that of Okitipupa Constituency I & II on November 18 and 19, 2023 However, only the candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) Hon. Timothy Ayesuwa came to...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan A Christian group, Ibadan Varsity Christian Union (IVCU) Alumni Association, has urged Nigerian leaders not to toil with the nation’s educational system to avoid truncating the future of youths. The association made the plea on Sunday in a communique signed by its outgoing President, Dr Emmanuel Ajala, at the end of its 2022 Re-union in Ibadan. “Toiling with the educational system and handling it with triviality will be tantamount to toiling with the future of youths of this nation. “There is a need to align the education policies, curricula and training programmes in a people-centric way, with national development priority and needs, international development strategies and labour market requirements. “Doing so will address the challenges facing our young people, fight extreme poverty and allow for a maximisation of the benefits of globalisation for youths,” Ajala said. Also, he called for increased attention to improving participation rates of young ...