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Governor Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of Miss Ololade Ajibola as the Senior Special Assistant (Special Duties); Alhaji Akeem Azeez as Personal Assistant (1); Mr. Samson Adejumo as Personal Assistant (2) and Mr. Isah Kabir as Principal Secretary to the  Governor . Also, the Governor approved the appointment of Professor Olawale Olakulehin as Acting Chief Medical Director, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. According to the statement, the appointment is with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. The governor, while congratulating the new appointees, asked them to see their appointments as a further call to service and urged them to discharge their duties with absolute loyalty, dedication and diligence.

A Group, Tinubu Hope of Nigeria Vanguard, has commended the bold move of President Bola Tinubu to announce the total removal of fuel subsidy This is as they celebrated  the inauguration of the of the president with a feast. The group also urged Nigerians to have trust in the government of Tinubu as there would be a complete shift and improvement in the level of governance.   President Bola Tinubu made the pronouncement after his inauguration as the 16th president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Monday. The Convener and Leader of the Group, Barr. Olurotimi Daudu, while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of a celebration party organised by the group, on Tuesday in Akure, said the move was for the betterment of the citizens. "We are celebrating our newly inaugurated president, Tinubu, you know, there was a time to work that was before the primaries,after the primaries, as members of Tinubu Hope of Nigeria Vanguard, we worked tirelessly, we prayed and God has answer...

Earlier on Tuesday, a high court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, sentenced Rahmon Adedoyin, the owner of Hilton Hotel and Resorts, to death by hanging . Apart from Adedoyin, Adeniyi Aderogba and Oyetunde Kazeem, two other staff working at the hotel, were also sentenced to death for the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a master’s student at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. After the sentencing, Fatima Adeshina, a lawyer representing the prosecution on behalf of Femi Falana, the lead prosecuting counsel, told FIJ that justice had been well served. “The late Timothy Adegoke did not die in vain,” Adeshina said. The lawyer then gave a summary of the judgement. “The summary of the judgement is that the first, third and fifth defendants have been convicted for some of the offences preferred against them,” he said. “In the case of the first, third and fifth defendants, they have been charged for conspiracy to commit murder and murder as well. “For the seventh defendant, she was on...

Celebrity Couple Bukola Awoyemi popularly known as Arugba and Damola Olatunji have parted ways.  Bukola’s lawyer disclosed in a letter, dated 30th of May 2023, that the two parties are no longer together. “Please take note that our client, Bukola Awoyemi and Mr. Damola Olatunji are no longer an item.” In addition, it was revealed that both parties have agreed that the welfare of the two children, which are products of the marriage is guaranteed

Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Bamidele Ologunloluwa has called on philanthropists, private organisations to join hands with the government at all levels to move sports forward in the state.  Ologunloluwa said Sports can not be left in the hands of government alone , saying all stakeholders must come together to lift the sector. The Sports Commissioner stated this while receiving set of Jersey and Balls donated to Sunshine Queens football club and their officials by the People United by Sports (PUBS) in Akure,the state capital. While thanking the organisation for their philanthropic gesture, he urged them not to leave the male team (Sunshine Stars FC) out in their plans as they are preparing for  Nigeria Premier League Football (NPFL)Super six competition in Lagos. He said, "We need you support for both male and female teams, everything is not about money or material things, it can be through prayers, moral support." "I look up to the day Pe...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  The Archbishop, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Ibadan Archdiocese, Most Rev. Olumuyiwa Odejayi, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu over his inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th president. Odejayi, who superintends MCN in the whole of Oyo State, also congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde, on his second term inauguration. In his congratulatory message issued on Tuesday in Ibadan, the archbishop prayed for Tinubu to succeed in the onerous task of moving Nigeria forward. He enjoined the president to be courageous in taking critical decisions that would propel Nigeria on the path of irreversible and sustainable development. He also appealed to Nigerians to support the Tinubu administration. “On behalf of Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Ibadan, comprising Dioceses of Ibadan, Agodi, Elekuro, Oyo and Ogbomoso, I congratulate Gov. Makinde on the successful completion of his first term and inauguration of the second term. “No doubt your re-election has s...

Osun State Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Ojo has sentenced Dr Rahman Adedoyin, owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife to death by hanging. Earlier, Justice Ojo declared that Adedoyin, owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, where Timothy Adegoke, an OAU postgraduate student was allegedly killed was culpable of murder. Justice Ojo in her ongoing judgement said the owner of the hotel and two of his workers, based on the circumstances of the case established by the prosecuting counsel, Femi Falana, SAN, are found culpable of conspiracy to commit murder, and unlawful killing of the deceased. According to her, Adedoyin’s decision not to enter the witness box did not help him, as the circumstantial evidence had shifted the burden of proof on him. Justice Ojo also said Adedoyin’s decision not to enter the witness box meant he agreed to the murder charge pressed against him by the prosecution, dismissing the alibi pleaded on his behalf by his counsel, who said the hotel owner was in Abuja for many days around ...

By Olalekan Olumide, Akure  The Publisher of Southwest Heralds Magazine, Mr Tayo Adu has congratulated the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on their inauguration as the 16th President and Vice President. Adu, a Public Analyst, Social Commentator and a Public Relations Expert who also doubles as the Coordinator, Ondo Jagaban Vision Movement in a statement made available to  Newsline NG , said he has no doubt that Nigerians will experience Prosperity in an atmosphere of tranquility during his tenure  The statement partly reads" I wholeheartedly congratulate His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu the 16th President of Nigeria, the renewed hope will birth a nation that is an envy of others under your leadership "All I ask from the Almighty is that the wisdom, strength, will and sound health with which you are starting and also that you finish we...

The newly elected Nigerian President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has announced new appointments on the first day of his administration.  The appointments are: 1. Ambassador Kunle Adeleke- State Chief of Protocol (SCOP)  2. Mr Dele Alake – Presidential Spokesman 3. Mr Olusegun Dada – SA Digital Media Crest FM 

A Business Development Expert, Prince Olubusuyi Falaki, has congratulated the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on their inauguration as the 16th President and Vice President. Falaki who is a seasoned entrepreneur and Business Development expert with vast experience in Commercial and investment banking, relationship management, credit administration and financial solutions, said that he is convinced that Nigeria would witness a greater level of development and prosperity in the next four years under the era of Renewed Hope mantra. Falaki in a statement made available to newsmen by his Media Spokesman, Sola Fayemi described today’s inauguration of the President and the Governors as a positive development and a clear demonstration of the collective wishes of Nigerians in yearning for a breath of fresh air in leadership across all levels. “Today is a significant...

By Our Correspondent It was an atmosphere filled with pomp and pageantry in Ayede Ogbese in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State as Ayede Ogbese Women Vanguard celebrated children’s day festival .  The epoch making event which was done to commemorate United Nations 2023 International Children’s Day (Nigeria) was held yesterday, Saturday, 27th May, 2023 at the Royal Ranch, Ayede Ogbese  The programme with the theme “Our Children, Our Heritage, Our Pride!” was organised on the mandate of HRM Oba Ajibola Oluyede, Ise Oluwa II, the Alayede of Ayede Ogbese (under the auspices of HRH Olori Olufunmilayo Oluyede), where over 1,000 children from the town were ably represented  It was also gathered that the programme offer quality free health and wellness checks for all attendees. Newsline NG learnt that, Ayede Ogbese Women Vanguard was established by HRH Olori Olufunmilayo Oluyede and comprises of industrious female representatives of all communal groups in Ayede Ogbes...

As Sunshine Queens FC of Akure, preparing for Women Football Championship  play off, the team Manager of the club, Mr Kehinde Odogun has assured the football fans within and outside the state that the former 2015  Federation Cup winners will return to the Nigeria Women Female League (NWFL)  Odogun said with the support of the management, football stakeholders  coupled with the good recruitment the team has done he is optimistic that the club will come back to the Elite league stronger.  The team Manager of the club stated this while featuring on a radio Television programme monitored by the our reporter in Akure the state Capital.  He disclosed that the current management of the team headed by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development,Mr Bamidele Ologunloluwa are doing all things legitimately to ensure that the team come back to the female  Elite League.  He said the target of the team is to come back to the Elite league and represent the ...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan   As Christians celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the Bishop, Catholic Diocese Of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has called on Nigerians to show more love to God, one another and less self love to make a better world and country. Self-love means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. Badejo gave the advice on Sunday in his Pentecost message, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. The Catholic Bishop remarked that too many hatred and crimes were being experienced in the country and the world because of lack of love and tolerance. Badejo emphasised that it is providential and not a coincidence that the transition to another regime in Nigeria is coming up a day after Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit. “God is still speaking to all Nigerians loud and clear. “God is telling both the leader and the led to embrace the authentic Holy Spirit of God, the spirit of truth, love and peace. ...

A Don and security consultant, Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, has said that the war on terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurities would only be won if the Federal Government can ‘uproot the domestic pillars of terrorism, stop the growth of terrorism and declare a total non-partisan war on the use of terror, lay a new foundation for a new Nigeria in which religious bigotry, ethnic chauvinism, politico-economic chicanery, and the toga of selfishness and irrationalities will be thrown into the garbage of history’. Prof. Akinterinnwa gave the submission while speaking as Guest Lecturer at the 14th Public Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, on Thursday, May 25, 2023.  The lecture was titled: Prolonged Insurgency and Internationalization of Domestic Terrorism in Nigeria: The Missing Strategic Approach. Akinterinwa, a former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, added that the missing strategic approaches behind the spread of terrorism in...

By Murphy Joe, Owo  All appears set as Christ Apostolic Church, Mountain of Fulfillment, District Headquarters, Owo is set to celebrate her  choir anniversary in grandstyle .  The anniversary with the theme"Honour the lord with thy substance is scheduled to commence on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the church auditorium by 10am prompt.  Speaking with Newsline NG about the upcoming event, Mrs Kikelomo Olatubosun said the anniversary is orchestrated to show appreciation to God for how far he has help the choir from time immemorial.  "This choir anniversary is our own way of showing appreciation to God almighty for taking us this far, honestly, it is worthy of celebration"  "So, We want to specially and officially invite everyone, especially all our alumni to our 2023 choir anniversary; this anniversary would be celebrated in a grand style, hence it shall be our joy to see you gracing the occasion. She said.  Newsline NG however gathered that this year choi...

A group of residents in the entire stretch of Ondo kingdom under the aegis of Ondo Residents Political Awareness Forum (ORPAF) has called for fairness, equity and justice in the choice of next Speaker of the state assembly. While addressing a press conference in Akure on Friday, the group's  Coordinator, Engr. Felix Akinboboye hinged on the need for equality, fairness and compliance  with the standing rules of the House in the choice of next speaker of the Assembly.  Akinboboye however described Hon. Olamide Adesanmi Oladiji (Landmark) as the natural choice to become the next speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly. He said that the speakership position should in good conscience be zoned to Ondo Central if fairness and equality are to be given deserved place in the selection process.  He added that Hon. Landmark is the only ranking APC member of the assembly from Ondo Central. Akinboboye therefore emphasized that there must not be any debate on who and where the next...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  The Curator, National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Mrs Pamela Otuka, has charged governments to prioritise education and total child development through inclusive primary education system. Otuka made the call on Friday at an event organised by the museum for primary and secondary schools in Ibadan to mark the 2023 International Children’s Day celebration. She said the 2023 theme: “More Money for Primary Education’’ was apt because of the role primary education played in moulding children’s characters and personalities. She noted that donations toward children’s education would help to redeem their sociocultural and economic development. “Giving them meaningful life through holistic upbringing in education and morality will ensure this objective. “With more funding for primary education, more vulnerable children will enjoy the basics of life. “Waiving of levies and paying examination fees can also guarantee total child development,’’ Otuka said. Coordi...

Federation of Muslim Women's Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN has condemned in its entirety, the statement published in the media by a group of women who claimed to be FOMWAN in Ikare.  The Ikare Muslim women who claimed  to be FOMWAN as stated in the media, had been suspended over a year ago from FOMWAN activities and are not recognized by the state chapter of the organisation who has the  authority to release a statement on behalf of the association. FOMWAN, however, has dissociated itself from the acclaimed FOMWAN Ikare and the statement it made in the electronic media which stated that FOMWAN Ikare backs Batuta. "We comderm such development, remain neutral in the religious politics going on in Ikare and plead with all parties involved to settle their differences and allow peace to reign in their community. "We however warn Muslim women who hide under the name of our reputable organization as FOMWAN Ikare to interfere or issue any statement in respect of the subject mat...

.. .. says the help rendered mirrors the humane and philanthropic nature of their principal Wale Akinterinwa Media Assembly, a media support group for the governorship aspiration of Ondo state commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, has donated cash handsomely to a family in need after welcoming a new born baby . This kind gesture of the media group followed the soliciting of help by concerned people for the family who could not pay the expenses incurred at the hospital during child-bearing.  Earlier, the mother of the new born had complication with child-bearing after which she was hurriedly ferried to Mother & Child Hospital, Akure where ceaserian section was conducted on her and successfully delivered of a baby The family, Mr. and Mrs Kelvin who are residents of Akure, were handed the cash support as they expressed appreciation to the media group, praying that God would reward them in multiple folds for the kind gesture. The Stranded Couple In their reaction, the med...

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has urged the leadership of the Student Union to cooperate with the University Management to sustain the peaceful and steady academic calendar of the Institution. Prof. Ige gave the advice on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the Inauguration Ceremony of the newly-elected Student Union leaders for the 2022/2023 academic session. The VC said, “Adekunle Ajasin University considers student unionism as an important platform for building future leaders and strengthening the nation's young democracy.  "Besides, this university regards responsible and responsive student unionism as an important part of the platform for instituting peaceful and stable academic calendar.   “As a Management, we are on the same page with all our staff unions to sustain stable academic calendar. I want to, therefore, urge you to join us on this pursuit of global academic standard of promptness and excellence. “...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan An Iyaganku Magistrates' Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered that one woman, Adeola Adebayo, 33, be remanded in Agodi correctional facility, Ibadan, for an alleged murder. Adebayo, whose residential address was not provided was charged with murder. The Magistrate, Mrs O. A. Akande did not take the plea of the defendant for want in jurisdiction.  She ordered the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. She adjourned the case until June 14, for mention. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on May 17, at about 5. 00 a.m, at Lanase Aremo compound, Ibadan. Amusan alleged that the defendant unlawfully caused the death of one Adeshina Adeboye, 43, by forcefully pushing him out of her room which made him to hit his head on the floor. He said the defendant committed an offence contrary to Section 319 of the Criminal laws of Oyo State, 20...

By Nifesimi Ogungbe, Ekiti The First Lady of Ekiti State, Her Excellency, Dr (Mrs) Olayemi Oyebanji on Wednesday, 24th May 2023, in Ikole Ekiti lauded the Olominu administration for the Widows Foundation.  Newsline NG  learnt that the Widows foundation, an initiative of the Local Government administration was geared towards the welfare and wellbeing of widows in Ikole Local Govt Area.  Dr (Mrs) Olayemi Oyebanji while commissioning the Ikole Local Government town hall congratulated the Executive Chairman of Ikole Local Government, Honourable Sola Olominu for the various projects completed and commissioned during his tenure.  "It is a very good initiative to have brought the widows into perspective. I am planning with my team to start a foundation that will look into the welfare of widows and orphans across the State".  "We have collected data of the widows and we have over 18,000 widows across the State, these widows are special to God and we must look into their...

By Adeboye Ado, Akure  A member-elect, Chris Ayebusiwa, has vowed to set the political record straight through effective representation of his Constituency at the Ondo State House of Assembly.  Ayebusiwa who will be representing Okitipupa Constituency 1 at the 10th Assembly, promised to better the lives of his constituents through timely empowerment and quality engagement with the people at the grassroot level.  He also pledged to mortgage large chunk of time to addressing societal challenges frontally troubling Okitipupa residents, adding that plans are afoot to return the milieu to its former glory. Ayebusiwa made this known on Wednesday on the sideline of an ongoing workshop for Members-elect of the Ondo State House of Assembly at Lagos Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos State. The two-day induction training programme organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), is aimed at providing the members-elect with op...

An Ibadan-based legal practitioner, Ridwan Adekunle, on Tuesday, asked the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, to call his officers to order against any further intimidation and arrest of Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat. This warning comes at the heels of allegations of cyberbullying by the owner of Hilton Honors Hotel, Rahmon Adedoyin, against the broadcaster. According to a Punch report, Adedoyin was arrested and subsequently released for allegedly masterminding the killing of a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Timothy Adegoke, last year. Addressing newsmen in Ibadan, Adekunle declared that any further attempt to arrest, detain or harass Hamzat by the police is illegal, unconstitutional and against the provision of the court. He said, “The owner of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, Hamzat, was arrested by the Force Intelligence Bureau of the Nigeria Police Force and was taken to Abuja in May last year. He was arrested over his persistent call for justice...

A group named, Wale Akinterinwa Media Assembly, has congratulated Ondo state commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, on award conferred on him by Yoruba Study Group as the Most Outstanding Democrat & Distinguished Personality of the Year 2022/2023 in the category of Golden Leadership Excellence Award. The Yoruba Indigenous Group which was led by the Chairman, Board of Trustees who doubles as a renowned Actor, Chief (Dr.)  Peter Fatomilola, said the group considered Mr. Akinterinwa for the award as a result of his exemplary leadership, contributions to democracy and humanitarian service rendered over the years. The awardee, Mr. Akinterinwa, who is a leading aspirant for Ondo state governorship election billed for 2024, has indelible and outstanding records in the private and public sectors, especially as a third-term commissioner for Finance in Ondo State. Reacting to the award, Wale Akinterinwa Media Assembly, a support group which fronts for the aspirant and awardee in...

The Supreme Court has cautioned Nigeria's anti-graft agencies against harassing officials and associates of the Kogi State Government pending the determination of a suit instituted by the Attorney General of Kogi State against the Attorney General of the Federation challenging the constitutionality of Acts establishing some anti-graft agencies, including the Proceed of Crime Protection and Prevention Act 2022, and their applicability to the state.  The Acts mentioned in the Originating Summons include those establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.  When the matter came up before the full panel of the Supreme Court on Tuesday (today), May 23, 2023, Counsel to the Attorney General of Kogi State, Abdulwahab Muhammed, SAN, drew the attention of the Court to the continued harassment and even arraignment of associates of Kogi State Government in variou...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan   An Iyaganku Magistrates' Court, Ibadan, on Tuesday ordered that one Samuel Adekanbi, 35, be remanded in Agodi correctional facility, Ibadan, for allegedly raping a 19-year-old lady.  Adekanbi,whose residential address was not provided was charged with rape.  The Magistrate, Mrs T. B. Oyekanmi did not take the plea of the defendant for want in jurisdiction.  She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.  She adjourned the case until July 27, for mention.  The Prosecutor, ASP Sikiru Ibrahim told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on May 10, at about 9. 30 p.m, at Adetutu road opposite Moniya police station, Ibadan.  Ibrahim alleged that Adekanbi had unlawful carnal knowledge of the 19-year-old lady without her consent.  He said the offence contravened Section 358 of the Criminal laws of Oyo State, 2000. (NAN)

By Our Correspondent Ayede Ogbese Women Vanguard is set to hold another exciting community children’s day festival, in Ayede Ogbese,in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State. The event will be done to commemorate the United Nations 2023 International Children’s Day (Nigeria),  This year’s epoch-making event will be held in royal pomp and pageantry, with dignitaries in attendance from far and wide, on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Royal Ranch, Ayede Ogbese on the theme “Our Children, Our Heritage, Our Pride!” The programme is organised on the mandate of HRM Oba Ajibola Oluyede, Ise Oluwa II, the Alayede of Ayede Ogbese (under the auspices of HRH Olori Olufunmilayo Oluyede).  Newsline NG gathered that the event will congregate over 1,000 children representatives of the town’s diverse ethnic groups and also offer quality free health and wellness checks for all attendees. Ayede Ogbese Women Vanguard was established just a year ago by HRH Olori Olufunmilayo Oluyede.which...