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The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Jesubiyi, Olusola Taiwo has disclosed that NYSC programme as designed should be what a graduate youth must crave to participate in as a result of its rich contents. Jesubiyi made the disclosure in his office when he received in audience the NYSC management team in Ondo State led by the State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani. According to the Commissioner of Police, the founding fathers of the noble Scheme deserved applause and encomiums for putting together such a beautiful programme that has remained a turning point not only for the graduate youths mobilised for national service but equally for the nation in her entirety for the growth and development it has brought to the country. "I want to say with all sense of sincerity and patriotism that the National Youth Service Corps is a programme that all focused graduate youths should be prepared to participate in as it builds characteristics of leadership such as perseverance, e...

Hon. Dr Adeyemi Olayemi, the former Chief Whip of the Ondo State House of Assembly, representing Owo Constituency 2, has extended his warm congratulations to Muslim faithfuls as they celebrate Eid el-Kabir.  This was in a statement  personally signed by him and made available to newsmen today expressed his wishes for abundant blessings, peace, and progress for the people of the State  Olayemi,also known as KOKO,  used the occasion of the celebration to call upon well-wishers and citizens of Ondo State to join him in offering fervent prayers for the swift recovery of the state's esteemed Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON.  He said that Governor Akeredolu, known for his unwavering commitment to the development of Ondo State, has positively impacted countless lives through his visionary leadership.  Olayemi urged everyone to keep the governor in their thoughts and prayers, hoping for his swift regaining of strength to continue steering the sta...

By Our Correspondent  The Olujigba of Ijigba Land, HRH Oba Amb Rev Luyi Rotimi,FCA London has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria on the special occasions of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations He admonished Muslim faithful especially in Ijigba land to use the Sallah festival to promote unity, tolerance, peaceful coexistence and the spirit of sacrifice. Oba Luyi Rotimi, through a message to the nation’s Muslims on this year’s Sallah by his Director of Media and Publicity, 'Tayo Adu, harps on unity, peace, security and stability amidst Nigerians On this special occasion of Sallah celebration, we should always show greater respect and love for one another.  "I extend my greetings and best wishes to you and your loved ones. This is a time of great significance, as we commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah" "May this time bring forth peace, joy, prosperity, and reinforce the values of sacrifice, generosity, and ...

The Convener of Ibi Giga Ambassadors Chief Dr Alex Ajipe has admonished Muslim faithful to use the Sallah festival to promote unity, tolerance, peaceful coexistence and the spirit of sacrifice . Ajipe, through a message to the nation’s Muslims on this year’s Sallah by his media Aide Solomon Adewoye, said the country could only fulfill its great potentials as a nation “if the citizens continue to foster unity, peace, security and stability, as well as show greater respect and love for one another. The Owo born politician urged Muslims not to cease praying for wisdom for Nigeria’s leaders and for security, prosperity and peaceful coexistence for the country. "As we celebrate Eid al-Adha, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to you and your loved ones. This is a time of great significance, as we commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah" "May this Eid be a time of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual renew...

The Platform for Liberty and Democracy (PLIDE) has urged Muslim brethren in positions of authority to continually display unimpeachable character, exhibit fear of God and serve with the utmost respect for human lives and liberty.  This charge was contained in the Sallah felicitation message signed and made available to Newsmen by the Organization's Secretary-General, Mr Sola Fayemi. "The leadership of PLIDE|GAHRD Organization heartily felicitates with our Muslim Ummah on this year's celebration of Eid-el-Kabir.  "The Convener, Com. Tunde Feyi Owoseni, admonishes you all to adhere strictly to the teachings and tenets of Holy Prophet Ibrahim (SAW) which are peace, tolerance, good character, humility, self-sacrifice, philanthropy, especially love and giving to the poor/less privileged in the society. These virtues are clear paths to building a virile and progressive society.  "This era should reshape our orientation by imbibing the spirit of discipline, tolerance an...

... says Alaseyori is like a sister to her  Up-and-coming gospel singer, Funke Glorious, has apologised to her fans and colleague, Yinka Alaseyori, after calling out the latter over copyright infringement . The singer made the apology in a video reposted on her Facebook page, which went viral on Saturday. The singer noted that she has always been a die-hard fan of Yinka Alaseyori. The video was captioned, “I FUNKE GLORIOUS Acknowledge that I was overwhelmed by my emotions hence I uttered words that were handed over to me in a good light and for this act of mine, I’m deeply sorry!  "Minister Adeyinka Alaseyori is like a sister to me, I have always been supportive and a die-hard fan before the misunderstanding surfaced. "I do not wish for her fall, neither am I envious of her. LET PEACE REIGN” Funke Glorious had called out Yinka Alaseyori and accused her of stealing her song. Punch

Longstanding members of the Arewa Consultative Forum have warned the new Chairman of the forum, Gabriel Aduku, to desist from dragging the ACF into his personal political warfare in Kogi State or risk being removed as Chairman.  According to the members, representing the different Arewa states, the idea behind the formation of the ACF is, among others, to promote the development, unity, peace and prosperity of the Arewa North as an entity, while having a healthy relationship with other areas of the country.  In a statement on Tuesday, titled, "Stop Using ACF For Your Political Fights in Kogi State", jointly signed by Dr. Asha Manga, who was the Governorship Candidate for Action Alliance in the just concluded elections; and Alhaji Sadiq Bulama, member, Borno State/ Secretary to the immediate past chairman of ACF, among others, the Arewa leaders said the ACF was never meant to be a divisive political tool in the hands of an individual or a few to use for their local political f...

The residents of Akoko South East and Akoko South West were full of excitement on Monday as there kind-hearted former house of representative member, Hon. Ade Adeogun distributed Motorcycles and buses to many deserving members of the constituency. 26 motorcycles were giving to people who were selected from each of the 26 wards in the Akoko South West and Akoko South East, while seven buses were distributed to seven different cooperative societies in the constituency. In his address, Adeogun said the empowerment is taking place because of the love he has for his people, even though his tenure as House of Representatives member is over. In his words," service has no tenure, I was already serving the people, renovating schools, providing water, renovating faulty bore holes for communities and other projects before I got elected, being elected was just a phase in my service career, we have to continue to serve". He added that his service to his people is not dependent on his tenu...

Akoko South West Youth Forum (AKSWYF),has protested against indiscriminate sacking of over 35 indigenes of Akoko at the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH).  The Youth in their numbers were displaying different kind of placards at the protest in Akugba community with inscription such as remove the School Council Chairman Prof. Akinbo Adesomoju now, no to dismissal of Akoko Indigenes and many others. The acting president of the Akoko South West Youth Forum (AKSWYF)Joseph Ojo Oguntuyi  in an interview with newsmen said the forum is concerned about discrimination and gross injustice perpetrated against our fellow community members, solely because they do not hail from the region where the university is located.  According to the Acting President, "We gather here today as representatives of the Akoko South West Youth Forum, united in our collective voice to express our strong dissent and demand immediate action regarding the indiscriminate sacking o...

...... as friends, family felicitate Prominent indigenes of Ondo State at the weekend converged at Akure Diocese of Church of Nigeria -Anglican Communion, Saint David Cathedral to celebrate the 80th birthday of Mrs. Juliana Ajibare Adu.  The event which was held at St. David's Anglican Cathedral church, Ijomu Street, Akure was graced by important dignitaries among the likes of, the Secretary to the Ondo State Government (SSG), Princess Oladunni Odu, Some government officials, National President of Aquinas College Old Students Association, Hon. Justice Adesuyi Olateru-Olagbegi, Ondo State NUJ Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite and host of others.  Speaking at the occasion, the Special Advisers to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Health and Transport,  the chairman of Ifedore local government,  Mr Alex Oladimeji eulogized the octogenarian mother of Comrade Tayo Adu, a journalist and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain. The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese, Simeon Boro...

..... as induction holds at CAC Sophia Ajayi Region By Kolawole Olayinka & Bamidele Eleniola The Christ Apostolic Church, Sophia Ajayi Region has inducted the newly elected executives under the leadership of RS Major Adegboyega Ogunmodede for the next four years in office   The Regional Commander, RS Brig. General Pius Ogunjobi administered the oath of office as the new executives were inducted on Saturday,  June 24, 2023, at CAC Oke Ayo, Ado DCC, Ekiti state.  In his address, The New Divisional Commandant, RS Major Micheal Adegboyega Ogunmodede while congratulating the inductee admonished them to be of good conduct.  His words "It is with a great pleasure that I deliver this address at this epoch-making event. Foremost, I want to appreciate the Almighty God, the real Chief host of the Ado Divisional Council of the Royal Shepherds for granting us the grace and sound health to witness the ground-breaking ceremony of my second term in office as Ado Divisional Comma...

By Bamidele Eleniola, Ekiti The Federal University Oye Ekiti, FUOYE Cooperative Multipurpose Society has announced a net operating profit of over N21, 261, 888.10 revenue drive.  The announcement was made despite the handicap in steady revenue generation of non-deduction of members loans and savings by IPPIS. In the 8th and 9th combined Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the University Main Auditorium on Thursday,  June 22, 2023, President of the Coop Society, Engr. Owoeye Alabi while Presenting the report of activities during his stewardship also disclosed that the society have started a housing Estate scheme which had started in 2019 before the advent of the global pandemic.  His words "the executive under my able leadership felt the society can rejig her finances through the housing project if properly harnessing within the provisions of the Federal Mortgage Housing Laws instead of continuously allowing the land to fallow while we collectively suffered" "I am glad t...

By Our Correspondent All appears set as Motailatu Church of God, Oke-idahun parish is set to hold a 3- day power packed revival in Akure, the Ondo State capital.  The revival, with the theme "if the lord is God, follow Him is scheduled to kick start on Wednesday, 28 to Friday, 30 June 2023, at the church auditorium at Kilometer 3, behind Local Government cemetery, imafon road, Akure.  Speaking with Newsline NG about the revival, the convener, David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi, said God Is ready to deliver all who are having various kind of spiritual problems.  "The revival starts on Wednesday 28, Thursday 29, by 4pm, while on Friday 30 goes along with a musical concert by 2pm and will be brought to a close by Night vigil by 10pm.  Guest ministers at the event included, Apostle. Pro Olorunfemi Aluko, Prophet Erioluwa, Sup. Apostle/Pro. Timothy OgoOluwa Ojobaba(JP).  Guest artiste to graced the revival, Evang. Falade Oluwagbenga, Evang. Mary J. O and host of others....

By Olalekan Olumide, Akure The Senior Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor on Agriculture and Agribusiness, Pastor Akin Olotu has bagged an award of recognition from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko .  The award was presented to him at the First Faculty of Agriculture Annual Lecture held at ALT 500 Hall of the institution.  Speaking at the event, the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Prof Gideon. O Agbaje commended the effort of Mr Akin Olotu for his contribution to industrialise Ondo State and create job through agriculture.  In his reaction, Mr Akin Olotu while thanking the Faculty of Agriculture for the award, promised to work closely with the faculty to establish an integrated farm, where there will be zero wastage.  Olotu who also doubles as the Chairman, Ondo State Agribusiness Empowerment Centre (OSAEC) while dedicating the award to Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, promised to turn ondo state around for good as far Agriculture is ...

...as VC urges Law School to increase its quota from 70  to 150 students per session It was celebration galore as Akungba Law Clinic unveiled the Chief Registrar of National Industrial Court,Barr Olurotimi Daudu, as the patron of the Akungba Law Clinic. The event, which took place at the Nelson Mandela Hall of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), saw the Vice Chancellor of the school,Prof. Olugbenga Ige declaring the event open. The new Patron of the Law Clinic, Barr Olurotimi Daudu, in his acceptance speech said he was elated and happy to be bestowed with the role of patron. Daudu said he would not take the opportunity for granted and would do anything to encourage and support the upcoming lawyers. "Like I said, it is a humbling experience for me and it is one thing I will never take for granted, I appreciate you all. I am grateful to the people at the faculty of law for finding me worthy of this honour ," he said.  Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasi...

By Our Correspondent All appears set in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state as Cherubim and Seraphim church, the Lion of Judah Sacred is set to hold her Juvenile Anniversary in grandstyle The Anniversary with the theme "Children’s Like" is scheduled to hold on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Church auditorium at Imole Street, Albert way by 11am.  Speaking with Newsline NG, the Founder of the church, Mr Odejide said the event is to give God all the glory over the lives of our children and to also celebrate our children  "For God giving us children it is expected from us to thank him and this is our own way of showing appreciation. He said Newsline NG however gathered that the anniversary is the 5th of its kind since inception of the church

R ising Hype lady in Ondo state, Olusanya Olawunmi Elizabeth, Popularly known as Oluwaplatinum in an interview with Newsline NG narrate her passion for hyping and how the journey started. Below are the excerpt...  Can we meet you? My name is Olusanya Olawunmi Elizabeth Popularly known as Oluwaplatinum, a graduate of Political science from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, i  hype and also sing.  Did did you choose hyping as a career? Why? Yes, I chose hyping and hyping chose me and I love it right now because I'm enjoying it How did the journey started it all started when I was still young, we are five in our family, I have an elder sister that sing so well, because of this, they normally choose her to take praise and worship during rehearsal, all of us used to do thorough rehearsal ahead of Sunday, some of us will be beating table especially me which normally resulted to pain in my hand, it got to a point I'll be using my mouth to do beat, at that time I didn't ...

By: Adeboye Ado  Two journalists in Kogi State became millionnaires on Tuesday at the presentation of prizes to the different categories of winners in the maiden edition of the GYB Essay Competition for journalists in the state .  The Correspondent of The Sun Newspaper in Kogi State, Emmanuel Adeyemi, won the competition with a total score of 75.8 per cent. He was followed closely by Richard Elesho of The News, who scored 72.6 per cent.  The Correspondent of Independent Newspapers in the state, Julius Atabor, was the second runner-up, with a total of 70.6 per cent, while Adeiza Momohjimoh of Nigerian Link and Bashir Muhammad of New Telegraph were tied for the Fourth Place, each scoring 70.4 per cent.  At the prize presentation ceremony in Lokoja, which was well attended by top government officials, including journalists in the state and across the country, the winner went home with N2million.  The first runner-up got N1 million, second runner-up, N500,000, while...

By Happiness Omorinkoba, Akungba Parents of the newly matriculated students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) for the 2022/2023 academic session have thrown their weight behind the institution's decision of  'No school fee, no admission of students. The parents who disclosed this in an interview with our correspondent expressed joy and happiness that their wards are now bonafide students of the 21st-century University [AAUA]. Speaking after the matriculation ceremony which was held on June 16,  2023, Mr. Adeyemi Matthew said the policy would make students who have the intention of spending their school fees on frivolities have second thoughts.            Mrs. Hammed Folashade Another parent, Mrs. Hammed Folashade, urged the students to familiarize themselves with God, saying there are limits to how their parents can monitor them while at school.  "The journey marked their beginning of freedom in everything but not misuse of ...