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..... declare support for APC’s Ododo Over 300 appointees who served in the administration of former Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada, on Sunday, commended Governor Yahaya Bello over what they described as the complete turn around of critical sectors of Kogi State, saying they had decided to totally submit to his leadership.     They also declared their total support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 11 polls, Usman Ododo, describing his detrabilised personality as a good selling point.  Speaking on behalf of the others during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Lokoja, the leader of the delegation and former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abubakar Sadiq Ainoko, highlighted specifically that it was pleasant to see that the first flyover in the state had been watered to fruition by the pragmatic leadership of Governor Bello.  He added that the project completion had improved the rating of Lok...

The Ondo State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has made a special appeal to graduate youths mobilised for national service to aggressively protect the various cultures in the country from going into extinct. The State Coordinator who is a Cultural Ambassador from Amokwe in Udi Local Government of Enugu State made the appeal when she declared open the Cultural Carnival for the 2023 Batch 'B' Stream 1) orientation course. Mrs. Ani who is a traditional title holder bemoaned the current situation where the younger generation have aversion for almost anything that has to do with their cultural backgrounds. "My Kings and Queens, it is quite unfortunate that our society is paying less attention to what our forebears hold sacred and in high esteem. Rather than learn the rudiments and basics of our cultural values, we are busy importing cultures that have little or no relevance to us as a nation. NYSC, through a well-thought out poli...

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has stated that universities worldwide receive significant support from their alumni, which plays a vital role in the progress and growth of their alma mater. He also emphasized that these contributions are crucial for the survival of the university.  Prof. Ige made these remarks on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, during the presentation of a Toyota Previa minivan donated to the Institute of Part-Time Programmes of the institution by the 2021/22 class of Master of Public Administration students. He commended the students, especially Hon. Festus Akingbaso, the lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency, for coming together and pooling resources to achieve this feat. Additionally, he called on other stakeholders in the education sector to contribute to the University. As the Vice Chancellor put it, '’Alumni are the backbone of universities worldwide, and even though our university is young, ...

_ .... as VC harps on maintaining Zero Tolerance for Anti-social and Deviant Behaviour in the institution _ The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has reiterated the University's commitment to combat deviant behaviours, indiscipline, and anti-social vices among students . Prof. Ige made this statement on Friday, July 28, 2023, during the Matriculation ceremony for new undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Institute of Education (IOE) held in the University's multipurpose hall. The Vice Chancellor warned that any student found flouting the university's rules and regulations could forfeit their studentship, as punitive measures would be applied without fear or favour. He further emphasized the university's stance against examination malpractice, indecent dressing, cultism, and drug abuse. The VC described Matriculation Ceremony as an academic ritual where students take the Matriculation oath to become bonafide membe...

Rising from the ministerial nominees list transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and unveiled two (2) days ago on the floor of the House of Senate, Prof. Ibrahim Ajagunna has congratulated Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on making the list among other 27 nominees. The renowned Professor who doubles as the Deputy President of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Jamaica said he is pleased with the nomination of Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo and, to him, the news is not entirely a surprise, stating that his antecedent will always reinforce confidence in his capacity to deliver on any tasks connected with governance and public affairs. Prof. Ajagunna further described BTO's nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR as a brilliant decision, considering the former's impeccable contributions to good governance and outstanding performance during his first term in the House of Representatives. While the nomination is still awaiting ratification by the National...

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Oyo State, Mr.Odoba Abel Oche has tasked corps members to see our cultural diversity as a unifying force to achieve peace, unity and national integration rather than being a threat to the nation. He added that the country is so blessed with rich cultural heritage that if well harnessed would enhance the nation's development. Odoba stated this during the Inter-Platoon Cultural Carnival for 2023 Batch B stream one Orientation Course, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin. The SC reiterated that corps members must understand the ideology of the founding fathers in establishing the noble Scheme which was to use our diversity in creating a stronger bond between us as a people. He therefore urged them to shun all forms of hate , nepotism and discrimination as no culture is subordinate to another. He further enjoined the corps members to preach to the members of their host communities the things that bind and unite us...

The sporting loving Coordinator of the NYSC in the Sunshine State, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani has charged graduate youths to develop inclusive interest in sporting activities so that the sector will continually position itself as that which has the propensity to take the youths from the street and enhance national growth. The State Coordinator made the charge in her address during the finals of the football and volleyball competitions which culminated the closing event on sporting activities for the 2023 Batch 'B' (Stream 1) orientation course. Mrs. Ani whose stylish entry into the football arena, reminisced that of a die hard supporter of Rangers International Club of Enugu observed that dearth of graduate youths has been the bane of sports development in the country. "My distinguished sports loving enthusiasts and players, I am in a low spirit to let you know that graduates in this country are not keen on the development of the sports sector and that is why we are where we...

. ... commends President Tinubu-led administration for patronising the youths in his government The Chairman, Niger Delta Youth Movement, Comrade Omojuwa Akinfemi Raymond, has hailed the nomination of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, member House of Representatives representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The NDYM Chairman also applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognising and patronising the youths in his government, stressed that President Tinubu-led administration will attract rapid and tremendous developments for embracing the youths and first-class brains in his government. In a press release made available to Newsline NG,  Omojuwa said, “following the quality representation and outstanding performance of Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo at the National Assembly, it pertinent to extend his impactful leadership to the national executive level, bringing his wealth of experience and passion for develop...

 _.....APPLAUDS THE EMERGENCE OF ELEGBELEYE AS NFF VICE PRESIDENT/NPFL BOSS._  Media Release The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Council wishes to congratulate a federal lawmaker, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo 'BTO', on his nomination as minister-designate of the Federal Republic Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Hon. Tunji-Ojo, the lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast/Northwest Federal Constituency at the National Assembly is one of the ministerial nominees due for screening by the Senate. We have no doubt that his giant strides as a federal lawmaker with impactful projects in his federal constituency in the last four years earned him the new elevation.  We are more convinced that he will do well as a Minister considering the fact that he bagged the Ondo NUJ Award of the Best Performing Federal Lawmaker from Ondo State two years ago. NUJ Ondo State Council expresses confident in the ability of the Minister-designate to make a difference by bringing to the State...

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps Oyo State, Mr Odoba Abel Oche has admonished 2023 Batch B stream one Corps members to take advantage of SAED to bridge the gap of unemployment .  He charged them not to allow the opportunity offered by the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme of NYSC slips off their hands. He opined that Skill Acquisition would enable them to be self employed thereby contributing to the aggregate socio economic fortune of the country. The State Coordinator who was represented by the Camp Director, Mrs Ehi Okoli Janet gave this admonition while addressing corps members during the SAED exhibition and closing ceremony at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin. Odoba used the opportunity to appreciate the NYSC management for creating such a unique opportunity for corps members to be trained by seasoned facilitators at no cost during the orientation course. He therefore enjoined them to be focused so that the purpose o...

The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Ani lauded the giant strides of corps members in showcasing in practical terms what they have learnt during the 11 days of intensive in-camp training of the skill acquisition programme. The State Coordinator expressed this deep thought while formally drawing curtains on the activities of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme for the 2023 Batch 'B' (Stream 1) orientation course. Mrs. Ani who exuded joy as a proud parent would do acknowledged the commitment and the sacrifice exhibited by the corps members during the Inter-Platoon competition which she described as a litmus test for the corps members to establish themselves as future entrepreneurs and employers of labour. "I congratulate all those who participated in the competition/exhibition. You have shown the entire camp community that you can do it and your creativity and ingenuity will announce you to the world in due course". T...

...... stakes N50 million for the project The Lawmaker representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber, OlubunmiTunji-Ojo has expended N50 million to empower 1000 market women in Ondo state. The move, the lawmaker said, was to help reduce poverty level and hardship among the less privileged as well as strengthing the economy of the constituency.  Represented by his Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Akadri Atinuke at a program organised to launch the initiative, Tunji-Ojo said the gesture is to fulfil his promise to the market women who are very important drivers of the constituency's economy.  While encouraging the beneficiaries, he urged them to continue to work hard and make good use of the opportunity to help In his words, "Akoko North East and Akoko North West Local governments are the economic hub of Akoko. We promised to invest in the prosperity of Akoko and this is what we are doing today. We will not stop here." One of the ...

All is set for Sports Writers Association Of Nigeria (SWAN) Ondo State Chapter elective Congress to elect its new executives in Akure, the Ondo State capital.  The triennial congress will hold on  Friday July, 28, 2023 to elect new executives that will steer the affair of the association for the next three years.  According to the chairman of SWANECO, Mr Joseph Adesuyan the elective Congress will hold at the Nigeria Union of Journalists  (NUJ) Press Center, Akure ,Ondo State.  Three position which include; the posts of Chairman, General Secretary and Financial Secretary are being contested for, while  the new executives will fill  other vacant position. The position of chairman will be contested between Giwa Segun of News Agency of Nigeria and Michael Akintunde of Adaba FM Radio. While Isaac Afolabi of Radio Nigeria, Positive FM will be contesting for the post of General Secretary and Femi Atolagbe of the Hope  will be contesting for Financia...

An Ondo State corps member, Gbakara Victory Gavin with code number OD/22C/1492 serving with Arise and Shine Model School, Akure, the Ondo state capital has won the season eight edition of the Nigeria Idol. Gbakara, a 25 year old graduate of Law from Benson Idahosa University, Edo State who has immense passion for music said that he felt great to be the winner of the musical competition. "I feel great. I feel very good being the winner of this competition. I will be going for thanksgiving in the church and after this, I am going to be making music". According to the Delta State born music prodigy, he developed passion for music since he was age 9 as his mother put him in the Children Choir 'to keep me out of trouble in church and I have been singing ever since'. He thanked his fans for being part of the success story and the NYSC for given him the enabling environment to pursue his dream. "To my fans, I want to say  thank you, this is possible because of you and I...

The Oyo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Commander Olayinka Joe-Fadile paid a courtesy visit to NYSC Oyo management at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin .  Commander Fadile said the visit is in a bid to foster a stronger working relationship between the two organizations and to explore further avenues to strenghthen the pact that has been in existence before now for National development which is a common goal for both organisations.  The Oyo NDLEA boss expressed his happiness and delight in the warm reception accorded him by the NYSC Corps members, staff and management led by the State Coordinator, Comrade Odoba Abel Oche.  While appreciating the unquantifiable role of the NYSC Scheme over the years in moulding the future and destinies of young Nigerians particarly in the war againts drug abuse and the attendant ills, the Commander and top members of the agency in his entourage thanked the NYSC for creating the avenue to impar...

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig-Gen YD Ahmed has stated that discipline, hard work and humility are some of the invaluable assets corps members require to have a successful service year. He stated this while addressing 2023 Batch B stream one Corps members deployed to the pacesetter state for their mandatory one year national service, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin. Brigadier General Ahmed, who was represented by the Director Corps Certification, Mrs Fasakin Bona, implored the corps members to continue to imbibe those virtues that would be instilled in them during the Orientation exercise . The DG acknowledged the founding fathers of the National Youth Service Corps for their visionary wisdom in mobilizing Nigerian graduates for national integration and unity which is one of the core objectives of the scheme. Assuring the corps members of the Management's commitment to their overall welfare and development,he enjoined the corps members ...

The lawmaker representing Odigbo Constituency, Hon Olatunji Ifabiyi has moved a motion on the need for providing relieve materials, and Financial assistance to the survivors of tanker explosion in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo It will be recalled that on Saturday 23rd, July, 2023, a tanker loaded with Premium motor spirit (PMS) lost control and splited its content into a River at Omi-ayo community, in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state which resulted into loss of lives and Property Ifabiyi who moved the motion on the floor of the house, said the need for rendering relieve materials and financial assistance is imperative as it will mitigate thier sufferings According to him, we are saddened about the Saturday's ugly incident and it is our duty to make sure everything works well especially for residents in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state.  Ruling on the motion raised, the Ondo State H...

Chief executive officer of Tubaba Football Scouting Academy Network Nigeria (TFSANN), Comrade Ayokunle Oluwatope has disclosed that his organisation has lined up about 30 friendly matches for Sunshine Stars Football Club ahead of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier League season .  He added that the Akure based side will play another four matches before the end of this week against some teams from outside the state, tagging the pre- season games as grade B and C. After they have earlier played against Victory Lions and Waxing FC, which will make it six friendlies for the first week. Oluwatope in a chat with newsmen said there are understanding between his organisation and Sunshine Stars to prepare the team with strong friendly matches ahead of the new season. He added that the matches are purposely organised to asses the newly invited players ahead of the  2023/24 Nigeria Premier League season. He solicited for more support from  supporters and the management of the team. He said...

A retired Director of the National Youth Service Corps, Chief (Evang) Gabriel Ojo Alonge has described the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme of the Scheme as the life wire to economic emancipation which all corps members must key into. Alonge, who retired as Director, Procurement Department about 10 years ago stated this while delivering Motivational Lecture to the 2023 Batch 'B' (Stream 1) corps members at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko. According to the one time State NYSC Award Winner, a feat which fetched him automatic employment into the noble Scheme as an Inspector II at the end of 1980/81 service year in Borno State, Alonge urged the members of the service corps to take advantage of the intervention to turn around their fortunes during and after the service year. "My dear children, your parents and guardians have offered you education which will give you leverage in the society while the NYSC as a noble organisation ha...

A suspected fraudster trading under the business name “Capital Plus Investment Services Ltd”, owned by Paul Demudia Eigbefoh is on the run after allegedly defrauding a leading oil and gas company in the country to the tune of N67.5million last week. The affected firm has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for recovery of N67.5 million alleged to have been fraudulently obtained by the fleeing Paul Demudia Eigbefoh, also known as Paul Smith. The firm in a petition dated July 24 2023 by its counsel, Bala Omar Yakubu and Co, and addressed to the EFCC Lagos Command, alleged that Paul Demudia Eigbefoh and Capital Plus Investment Services Limited, obtained the sum of N67.5 million, under false pretence. It disclosed that Paul Demudia Eigbefoh who held himself out as the alter-ego of Capital Plus approached the conglomerate to offer it financial services to augment its working capital. The petition read in part, "Our company which deals in petroleum down sectio...

Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN Has waken the giants in us: Happy birthday to our own Capone de tutti On this special day, I would like to extend my warmest wishes and heartfelt congratulations to our Capone on his birthday. As the Governor of Ondo State, you have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to serving the people of your state. Your visionary approach and tireless efforts in promoting sustainable development, good governance, and public welfare have truly made a significant impact. Under your guidance, Ondo State has witnessed remarkable progress in various sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and job creation. Your unwavering determination to drive positive change and improve the lives of the citizens is truly commendable. It is evident that your leadership has brought about positive transformations, fostering an environment of growth and prosperity for all. Your advocacy for justice, fairness, and the ...

The Director of the Procurement Department of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Directorate Headquarters, Abuja, Chief Chinwendu Ogbonannaya Chukwu has charged members of the service corps to sustain the unity and integration of the country as bequeathed by the founding fathers of the Scheme. Chief Chukwu made the charge while addressing the 2023 Batch 'B' (Stream 1) corps members undergoing the orientation course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko. Chukwu who boasts of reputable feats during his tenure as Coordinator in Rivers State between August 2018 and September 2021 said that the corps members should not allow vested interest of selfish individuals to sow the seed of disunity and rancour among them. "Gentlemen corps members, the birth of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme came as a result of the civil war of 1967 to 1970. I am happy to say that the ingenuity of the founding fathers has united the nation through the process of the 3...

The actions and inactions of man, particularly political leaders, put God at risk of sharing in the blames when they exempted their failures and lack of responsibility and accountability as acts of God. This was the submission of a Professor of Religious Studies, Benson Igboin, while delivering the 19th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, entitled, "The Risk Being God." Igboin posited further that some political leaders wielded powers of life and death in the course of governance, and were quick to attribute failures of governance to acts of God, thus avoiding to accept responsibility by cleverly shifting the responsibility for such acts on God, leaving many to blaming the omnipotent for such acts. He also pointed out that unlike scientists and atheists, believers further impugned the character of God and put him at risk with the dissonance between their beliefs and what they think, say and do. In his words, "The theological metaphor of power ...