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  By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, has extolled the virtues of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI,  describing his death as a gain to Heaven. Onaiyekan made this remarks, while reacting to the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. NAN reports that Benedict XVI passed away at 95 at about 9.34 a.m in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican, as announced by the Vatican on Saturday. Also, the Catholic Pope Emeritus (1927- 2022), had been down with sickness before he passed away. Onaiyekan said that the Catholic Pope spent his 95 years on Earth in serving God and his Church. “We thank God for his life; I know him personally, he was very kind to me, always fond of me and he made me a cardinal. “We don’t feel pity over his demise because he lived for God and his Church; so, I ‘m completely optimistic that he has just moved gently, ...

PRESS RELEASE DECEMBER 2022 MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE The December edition of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise holds across Ondo state on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Being the last general environmental sanitation for the year and in consonance with the mood of the festive season, there shall be no restriction of human and vehicular movement. A statement by the General Manager of the Ondo State Waste Management Authority, Mr. Fola Omowole, implored residents of the state to use the period for cleaning their surroundings. The exercise, billed for 7 to 10 o clock in the morning will be monitored by the monitoring team of the Waste Management Authority in collaboration with its other partners in environmental cleanliness and waste management. The statement, while wishing residents of Ondo State a prosperous New Year 2023 (in advance), also urged them to celebrate with moderation. It assured the people of better days ahead in the new year towards making the st...

  HRH Oba Amb (Rev) Luyi Rotimi has congratulated the Deji and paramount ruler of Akure Kingdom on his birthday. He described Oba Aladetoyinbo as a selfless, all inclusive traditional ruler and patriotic Nigerian who is strongly committed to the peace, unity and development of his people and Akure Kingdom. Oba Luyi Rotimi, in a statement signed by his Director of Media and Public Relation, Adu Oluwatayo said, he was delighted to join family members, friends, associates and the people of Akure to celebrate the Kabiyesi on his special day. Oba Olujigba also hailed Oba Aladetoyinbo for offering quality traditional rulership for Akure Kingdom. “On behalf of my family, People of Ijigba, I congratulate our revered Kabiyesi, His IImperia Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo on the occasion of his birthday. I wish you many more blessed and productive years in the service of God, Akure people and humanity in general,” he said.

HRH, Oba Amb Rev Luyi Rotimi,The Olujigba of Ijigba  heartily congratulates Princess( Barr) Oladunni Odu for the special grace of God in your life to have attain 70 years. Your life has been of divine arrangement ever since you came up in the service of the state from Education to SUBEB at different times and having been appointed as the first female secretary to state government. The passion and dedication with which you handles whatever assignment you are given is second to none. Your indept understanding of issues in bringing about positive and outstanding results has always distinguished you as a reliable, trustworthy and a goal getter. We are most delighted to express our profound appreciation for your special interest in the wellbeing of Ijigba land. The Almighty God will grant you many more fruitful years in perfect health, more wisdom to continue as a blessing to the state and humanity. Signed: Adu Oluwatayo Moses  Director of Media and Public Relations to Olujigba....

Pele - considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time - has died at the age of 82. A three-time World Cup-winner with Brazil, Pele - along with Diego Maradona - was the defining footballer of the 20th century and was named along with the Argentine as one of the two players of the century by Fifa in 2000.  His astonishing 1279 goals in 1363 games is recognised as a world record, while he remains tied with Neymar as Brazil’s leading goalscorer on 77. It had been well known for some time that Pele’s health had been deteriorating. In September 2021, he had surgery to have a tumour removed before undergoing chemotherapy. Last month he returned to hospital with cardiac issues and his health reportedly deteriorated significantly in recent weeks.  Pele’s emergence at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden remains the greatest debut bow in the history of football’s biggest tournament. His six goals in four matches helped carry Brazil to their first ever World Cup triumph and made t...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice Munta Abimbola, on Thursday, unveiled the Administration of Criminal Justice (ACJ) Rules, 2022 for quick administration of criminal justice in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abimbola unveiled the rules in Ibadan during the meeting of ACJ Law Monitoring Committee. He said that the objective of the rules was to ensure compliance with the administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2016. The chief judge added that it was also to ensure efficiency and speed in the management of criminal trials and dispensation of justice. According to him, it will ensure protection of the society from crime and protection of the rights and interests of the suspect, the defendant and the victim. Abimbola said it would also ensure active participation of all parties to focus on matters that were genuinely in issue for trial, thereby reducing delays and the expenses in trials. “The purpose is to ensure fair, effective and e...

By Our Correspondent  It was an event filled with pomp and pageantry in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital as Dominican University holds its Joint convocation ceremony in grandstyle.  The Joint convocation ceremony which is for 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 graduands of the university was held at the institution premises at Samonda, Ibadan The event had lectures and speeches by key management of the school focusing on exploring and exploiting opportunities in the national and global economy In a lecture entitled: "Let your education count" the convocation guest lecturer who is also the chairman, Globus Bank Limited, Peter Amangbo said Nigeria is currently washed by the menace of corruption, unemployment, moral decadence, crime and host other social and economic downward indices.  The guest lecturer who said rather than complaining of brain drain owing to the exodus of Nigerian professionals travelling  abroad, emphasized the need for Nigeria to take advantage of the situation b...

Let me congratulate all members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) for bidding year 2022 farewell successfully, a year of torment and hunger. We shall never forget year 2022 in a hurry. God has confirmed through the happenings in year 2022 that He is our sustenance and provider. We are entering the new year with arrears of salaries ranging between 4 and 10 months in Ondo State Tertiary institutions. Almost four years after the implementation of the New National Minimum Wage in Nigeria, none of the tertiary institutions in our Ondo State has implemented it for its workforce. Are we not part of Nigeria anymore? Underfunding is the hallmark of all the tertiary institutions in Ondo State comprising of three state-owned Universities and a Polytechnic, yet, the establishment of a fourth University is almost a done deal. Is our problem establishment of Universities or improving the funding of the existing ones? Our Governor should help the existing universities t...

By Our Correspondent  The All Progressives Congress has appointed a Chieftain in Okitipupa local government area of Ondo state, Engr. Folakemi Omogoroye as Director of Women mobilisation in Ondo South Senatorial District. This was done ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections The inauguration ceremony which was held at Akure SITA hall was witnessed by A-list politicians in Ondo state. Speaking at the occasion, The state (APC) Party chairman, Engr Ade Adetimehin while congratulating all the nominees  appointed, urge them to prepare well for the task ahead.  He however enjoined all Party stakeholders to ensure that they win thier unit for APC "It is now the Era of Operation win your unit, Adetimehin said.  "APC is our party, and we must ensure that the we win the senatorial seat, House of Rep and State assembly in 2023 election.

It is my pleasure to inform your establishment and the general public that a new Coordinator has been appointed for the NYSC Oyo State after the deployment of the former Mrs.Grace Ogbuogebe.   The new State Coordinator who assumed office today 28th December 2022 was deployed from Kaduna State where he held the office of a State Coordinator before being posted to Oyo State.  The new Coordinator currently at the helm of affairs in NYSC Oyo State is Mr. Odoba  Abel Oche , who happens to be the 21st Chief Executive Officer of NYSC Oyo State.He hails from Agan in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. He has served in various capacities in different states namely; Cross River, Borno, Abia, FCT,Abuja  and Kaduna.  Kindly accord this a wide publicity.  Thank you. Olatoye Christy Assistant Director Public Relations O8029187956

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, Prince Leke Adegbite, was yesterday honored as a DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS with AWARD OF MERIT by the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, AAUA Alumni Association, Akure Branch. The Association also honoured another Senior Journalist, Mrs Olubukola Aduwo of NTA (former Caretaker Chairman of Ondo NUJ). The awards were conferred on them during the Association's annual End of the Year ceremony held in Akure on Tuesday 27th December, 2022 and it was witnessed by some political class, academics and journalists as well as the Executives of Ondo NUJ. Also honoured are; Hon Kolade Lawal Paff, the Southwest APC's Zonal Youth Leader and the PDP Spokesman for Ondo South 2023 Campaign Committee, Barrister Allen Sowore among others. Akure Branch Chairman of the Alumni Association, Comrade Alex Adeniyi in his address, said the group is proud of Adegbite especially what he had achieved for Ondo State...

By John Kayode The Organisers of Tinubu/ Shettima under 20  South West football competition tagged: (Emilokan 2023) has announced January 5th as new date for the kick off of the competition. Recalled that the Tinubu/ Shettima football competition had earlier scheduled to hold in December 13 to,  February 12 next year with the aim of talents discovery in the six South West states in Nigeria. The General Coordinator of Tinubu/ Shettima Sports Campaign Network ,Pastor Henry Akingboju said the earlier date was changed because of some circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. Akingboju  said the  opening match of the tourney will kick off in Akure on January 5, 2023 and the grand finale scheduled for Lagos. He revealed that the competition will be sponsored by former Governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Dr.Olusegun Abraham. He added that the purpose of the tourney was to create a very big platform for youth across the South West states and Nigeria at large to st...

By Tosin Valentine, Okitipupa It was a moment of joy amidst residents of Ode Aye in Okitipupa local government of Ondo State as a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, Engr. Folakemi Omogoroye donated food items to women of the town  This was done in celebration of Christmas and New Year ahead Speaking at the occasion, Engr. Folakemi Omogoroye while appreciating the women for their support from time immemorial admonished them on importance of giving. "We are in the festive season, we thought it wise to celebrate this year Christmas and New year with you all by donating this food items to you, just to appreciate you all She however solicited thier support in the forthcoming 2023 general election by voting for Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim for Senate,(Ondo South Senatorial District) ,  Prince Jimi Odimayo for House of Representatives (Okitipupa /Irele Federal Constituency) and Hon. Ololade Gbegudu as a Member of Ondo State of House of Assembly(Oki...

By Tosin Valentine, Okitipupa It was a moment of joy amidst residents of Ode Aye in Okitipupa local government of Ondo State as a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, Engr. Folakemi Omogoroye gifted food items to women of the town  This was done in celebration of Christmas and New Year ahead Speaking at the occasion, Engr. Folakemi Omogoroye while appreciating the women for their support from time immemorial admonished them on importance of giving. "We are in the festive season, we thought it wise to celebrate this year Christmas and New year with you all by giving this food items to you, just to appreciate you all She however solicited thier support in the forthcoming 2023 general election by voting for Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim for Senate,(Ondo South Senatorial District) ,  Prince Jimi Odimayo for House of Representatives (Okitipupa /Irele Federal Constituency) and Hon. Ololade Gbegudu as a Member of Ondo State of House of Assembly(Okitip...

The Director, Social and Humanitarian (South-west), of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Chief Dr Alex Ajipe has donated 6 campaign offices, 10 branded vehicles to all the 6 Local Government Areas of Ondo North Senatorial District to boost campaign for party’s presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While adressing party supporters and APC stakeholders at his residence in Emure-Ile, Owo Local government on Monday, Ajipe who is also the Senatorial Aspirant of the party said the gesture is part of his personal contribution and commitment to the Asiwaju/Shettima project. According to him, all his six campaign offices located in each of the local government across the Ondo North senatorial district are now to be used for Tinubu campaign while he will also donates 10 branded vehicles in January for the smooth running of the campaign for the presidential candidate of APC Asiwaju Bola Hamed Tinubu  "We are here to kick start our campaign process as par...

By Our Correspondent It was an event filled with pomp and pageantry as Aquinas College Akure Old Students Association, 83-88/89 Set  hold its end of the year party in Akure, the Ondo state capital.  The epoch making event which was held at FFA resort center,  Oba Ile road  on Monday (yesterday) was graced by dignitaries in the society.  The Chairman of the Set, Com. Stephen Adedipe in his welcome address appreciated the members of the association for their immense support since he assumed office as the President He noted that in the last 365 days since he and his excos came on board, they have been able to achieve some things, among which are : inauguration of 3 vital committees, like welfare, business and scholarship committees to take care of the needs of the members, ongoing distribution of plliatives to over 30 families in various axis across Nigeria, collation and distribution of welfare packages to the families of deceased mates in December, 2021 by member...

Hon. Adeyeri Stephen Kunle, a business magnate, has felicitated christians on the occasion of this year's Christmas celebration, praying that “may God choose competent leaders for Nigeria” in 2023 general election.  Adeyeri, who expressed optimism that there was a glimmer light at the end of the tunnel, averred that the country was in dire need of rightful leaders with stellar qualities who would return the country to its former glory. He also advised voters to ink their thumbs for credible leaders while exercising their franchise next year.  The businessman stated this in a statement sent to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja. In the terse statement, he said: “be as vibrant as this festive season. May you shine as bright as the Christmas lights because you all deserve it all”  “I know good leaders will emerge, but it is important we cease this season to celebrate as well as pray so that God will choose for us in 2023” “To my great people of Akoko South West and South East Fede...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Mount Zion Cathedral, Bolumole, Ibadan, Pastor Sunday Oyewo, on Sunday urged Christians to emulate the culture of giving and Thanksgiving. Oyewo made the call while delivering a sermon during the Christmas Service of the church. Delivering a sermon on the “Perfect Gift’’, Oyewo urged Christians to emulate God Almighty who gave His only begotten son to redeem mankind. “Our God is the perfect Giver as He demonstrated in John 3:16,’’ he said. John 3:16 says: “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.’’ “He gave us the best gift in the person of His son Jesus Christ. “We are made in the image of God; we should emulate that attitude of giving, especially during the Christmas season,’’ Oyewo said. According to him, man lost his worth in the Garden of Eden, but God, in His infinite mercy redeemed mankind through...

The President, other members of the Executive and NEC greet all Aquinarians at home and in the diaspora in this season of Christmas and New Year. May we all experience a season of goodness, abundance, sound health, divine protection and prosperous New Year. Merry Christmas.  Signed Adu Oluwatayo Moses  ACAOSA National Publicity Secretary

A Chieftain of APC and South West Director, Social/Humanitarian APC Presidential Campaign Council Chief Dr Alex Ajipe has congratulated Nigerian Christians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebrations, calling on them to draw lessons from the life of Jesus Christ . Ajipe in a goodwill message to Christians expressed optimism that Nigeria despite the tough times, will be great again. In a statement issued by his media Aide, Solomon Adewoye, the MD/CEO of Klick Konnect Network International , underscored the need for unity among all Nigerians in order to drive home the needed socio-political advancement for the country. According to him, Jesus Christ was a special gift to the world who lived an exemplary life for the wise among mankind to study and emulate. “At this important turn of economic, socio-political challenges for our country, our Christian brothers and sisters have significant roles to play by drawing from the esteemed life of Jesus Christ,” Ajipe said. “Christmas, th...

The Paramount Ruler of Ijigba Community, in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, HRH, Oba Amb Rev Luyi Rotimi FCA has felicitated christians in Ijigba Community and Nigerians at large on the occasion of Christmas celebration In a Christmas Message issued and signed by his Director of Media and Public Relations, Mr Adu Oluwatayo Moses and made available to Newsline NG , noted that Witnessing another Christmas in sound health is a rare privileged.  The statement partly reads, "I congratulates Christians in Ijigba Community and Nigerians for the grace and privilege to witness another Christmas "I charge you all to use this period to reflect on the tenants of Jesus Christ who is the reason for the season.  The Monarch also pleads that Christians should imbibe the teachings  and life style of our Lord Jesus Christ. According  to him, Jesus Christ came as a solution to the sinful nature of mankind  thus, Christians are expected to become solution providers...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, has felicitated christians especially media professionals on the occasion of Christmas celebration even as the Union wishes "you love, joy and enduring peace as you celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ." This is contained in a Christmas Message issued in Akure and signed by the union's State Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite and the State Secretary, Comrade Olaoluwa Meshack. Ondo NUJ says, "Christmas is a season of love; a time when God showed His love to mankind by giving His only son, Jesus Christ to die for the sin of the world. "The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, therefore wishes you love, joy and enduring peace as you celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. "We pray that the Light which Jesus represents, shines in your various homes and light up every dark corner in your life. "Ondo NUJ also urges all Christians to always imbibe the spirit of love, humili...

International business mogul and Founder, University of Fortune, Igbotako, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, has congratulated Christians all over Nigeria over the 2022 Christmas celebration. Dr Ibrahim, in a special congratulatory statement he personally signed , which was made available to the press, noted that for Christians, the season of Christmas brings a refreshing memory of the love of Christ for man and the need for Christians to spread love across not only at the yuletide season but beyond as the love we have for one another reduces evil and violence in our world. Ibrahim who noted that the Christmas festivity provides another soul searching opportunity for Nigerians to see how we can join hands in love to stem the tide of hatred and other vices that had gripped the nation in the time past, cautioned against wasteful revelry both during and after Christmas. It will be recalled that the billionaire business mogul and holders of two distinguished National honors, a strong APC stakeholder ...

All appears set in the ancient town of Ayede Ogbese in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, as the Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, HRM Alayeluwa Oba Ajibola Olayeye Oluyede, Ise Oluwa II is set to celebrate his one year coronation anniversary.  The coronation anniversary is scheduled to commence on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Royal Ranch of the town by 12.00pm.  Newsline NG recalled that the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN had earlier presented the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to Oba Oluyede personally on December 18, 2021.  The Presentation which was an unforgettable, magnificent ceremony with eminent personalities from far and wide, was described by Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a honour to a long-term friend’. Newsline NG however gathered that the forthcoming anniversary will also feature musical concert with the theme "A Meeting with the KING of kings and will be the second of the OBA...

Crest FM Yoruba Sports Presenter, Adewale Bashiru A.K.A Big bash has emerged winner of  best promising Radio broadcaster of year at the 2022 Yomafa Global season 15 award. Big Bash beat seven other contestants to  the best promising Radio broadcaster for year 2022 award  with over 5000 vote margin, after garnering 6,182 votes while the runner up scored 1650 votes at the event held at Lekki ,Lagos State. The Chairman of Yomafa Global, Gbenga Leo Taiwo noted that the Award was organised to celebrate passion for excellence, integrity and professionalism in media circle. He said the Award was to celebrate outstanding professional in the media circle. Leo Taiwo said : "This award is Africa number one showbiz, awards for excellence. It is an annual events designed to reward Artist, Icon, Dignitaries, Personality, Philanthropist, Legend,  that are promoting artist and Africa culture."  "We are to  promote and project African culture, heritage via entertainment and...

By Our Correspondent Beauty for Ashes Foundation is set to hold this year Christmas Edition of Celebrating the king is grandstyle .  The event is scheduled to commence today, December 22, 2022 by 2pm in Lagos.  The convener, Mrs Olubunmi Akin Akinbobola while speaking with Newsline NG said the epoch making event is about celebrating the lord Almighty who is the king of the Universe.  She said the event will be transmitted live on her social media platforms, Facebook page@OluwabunmiAkin, YouTube@ Prevailing Praise TV  Newsline NG however learnt that the event which was a welfare programme will feature, Praise, Games, Carol, Father Christmas and distribution of foods items to the less privileged.

More facts have emerged on Controversies trailing the stool of Ketu community in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State.  Our correspondent gathered that the Supreme Court had earlier ruled in favour of Babajide Adekoya Adefowora as the new Alaketu of Ketu Kingdom against Mr Wahab Hakeem who according to report entitled to the seat of Oluwo.  It will be recalled that the immediate past monarch, Adeyemi Adefowora who succeeded late Alaketu of Ketu Kingdom, Oba (Dr) Adegboyega Adefowora was assassinated during coronation some years back The new Alaketu of Ketu Kingdom  Babajide Adekoya Adefowora A source within the clime while speaking with newsmen condemned Mr Wahab Hakeem act, saying  he was just an impostor.  "Wahab Hakeem is a land grabber, he has sold all the land in the community, after the Supreme court,  has ruled against him, he approached State High Court thereby giving him the ego to be parading himself as the new Alaketu of Ketu Kingdom....

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged Nigerians, especially  Christians, to show love to one another as they celebrate Christmas . Badejo gave the advice on Wednesday in Ibadan, in his Christmas message entitled ‘The Language Of Christmas is Love’. According to him, Emmanuel, which means ‘God with us’, is the consequence of God’s love for mankind. “Christmas says: Do more for families, it reminds us of the importance of the family, the very first institution which God Himself revealed through Adam and Eve. “All humanity is God’s family. The church is the family of God. The nuclear family of man woman and children predates and underlies every society, association in the world and therefore deserves maximum attention and consideration. “Jesus came to us through a family. Joseph was admonished not to abandon his wife and he complied (Matt. 1:18-25). Joseph and Mary gave the baby Jesus their all, even protecting hi...