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By Eleniola Bamidele, Ekiti The Alumni Centre project of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti is now largely completed and construction on this expanded home for alumni and friends is drawing to a close. This assertion was made by the Alumni President of the institution, Comrade Temitope Arogundade in Chat with Our Correspondent  on the latest development about the Alumni Center.  He said, the building for the alumni which the proactive and hard-working Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina laid the foundation is almost at the completion stage. According to him, "The center will also feature an Alumni Office Suite for Alumni staff, the Vice President of University Advancement’s office, the Development Executive Director’s office, and office space for the Advancement Services team and mini market malls which would serve as a source of IGR to the great association of the university "The Alumni Association is considering other ways to celebrate the opening of the house an...

Sunshine Queens Football Management has stated, that it has  not signed new players.  Team Manager of the club, Kehinde Odogun in statement said the club is yet to recruit any new player as against what was earlier published by one of the bloggers in  Ondo State.  "It's a statement of fact, that we currently have  players in their numbers  in our camp undergoing trials, but we are yet to decide which players we are going to sign.  "We appeal to our media friends to confirm their stories from the appropriate quarters before going to press.  "We understand the nature of their job, but we are assuring fans of the club, that we shall unveil all our newly recruited players at the appropriate time.  Femi Atolagbe Sunshine Queens Media officer

I was shocked beyond imagination when I heard over the news, sponsored by some individuals on an FM station in Akure, that 100s of youths from across three (3) senatorial districts of Ondo State protested in support of the Impeachment of the Deputy Governor, H. E. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. It's so sad that at this jet age, some uninformed youths will be paid to stage a protest in support of the move of certain selfish and greedy individual who has further impoverished and mortgaged their future for piece meal. Sincerely speaking, if one were to be realistic, he will know that Ondo is fast becoming one of the worst states in the South West.  One would ordinarily expect that with the income from the FGN to this state including being an oil producing state, coupled with the revenue we have, that Ondo State will be one of the best in the South West. Unfortunately, the likes of Ekiti and Osun that are not oil producing states are still fairing better than  Our State. Education is in comato...

Wife of the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has reiterated that, the gigantic and encompassing building project of the Foundation of Wives of Ondo State Officials and Female Political Appointees, FOWOSO, was a legacy she’s leaving for the benefit of Ondo women and girls. Addressing the members of the Foundation today after an inspection tour to the construction site of the centre, at Oda Road, Akure the state capital, she maintained that the project wasn’t for her, but rather erected to cater for vulnerable women and girls who might be needing shelter as a result of being victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Commending members who contributed in one way or another to the project, she described the building structure (which houses e-library, event auditorium, administrative blocks and logde for victims of gender based violence), as top-notch. “This is nice and we should all be proud of it. Quite a number of you made appreciable contributions, your names ar...

The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL), Mrs Nkechi Obi has described female football as a catalyst for women development.  She added that Women Football is thriving in Nigeria with the outcome of the just concluded Women Word Cup co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia. Obi in company of one of  the  board members, Alhaja Segilola Alaya stated this during her familiarisation visit to Ondo State to sell the ideas and objectives of the newly Inaugurated NWFL board.  She added that it's pertinent to take the agenda of the board to the prospective sponsors of the women league, saying "We can't just be sitting down in Abuja without taking the "Women Football Rising" agenda  of the board to the people that will help us and be doing remote implementations". Other development plans of the NWFL board includes: Sisterhood initiative and HE for SHE campaign. She said: "Women Football is not only  rising but getting attention, the only mis...

  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Prince Poroye Biyi Bill, has called on the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON and Ondo APC chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin to quickly call Dr. Doyin Odebowale to order and also instruct him to apologise to the party leaders from Ondo South. Prince Poroye stated this in a letter written, duly signed and submitted to the Governor’s office and APC state chairman today, Thursday 28th September, 2023. “Following the reckless and derogatory statement, and insulting words passed on the Ondo southern leaders by one Dr. Doyin Odebowale, Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON, on Channels TV on Tuesday 27th September, 2023, and in an immediate retraction of the ‘offensive and derogatory statement’, the leaders of the Ondo South Senatorial District hereby call on Doyin Odebowale to withdraw the statement and apology to ...

  .... says Prophet Muhammad is Allah's gift to humanity      Lions Clubs District Governor for District 404A-4, Nigeria, Lion (Dr)Kofoworola Jegede, PMJF, NLCF, LCIP has rejoiced with Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Malud which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad ( SAW). In her statement of felicitations with Muslim Ummah, the District Governor noted with happiness the love which the Almighty Allah demonstrated by the gift of Prophet Muhammad to mankind as rare and symbolic of what He desires that everyone should be to others. "The birth of Prophet Muhammad ( SAW) is a priceless gift of Allah to mankind which everyone of us in the Lions Club must emulate by giving freely to the less privileged at making life worth living for others", the DG said. While admonishing Lions to always live by the teaching of Prophet Muhammad which centres on peaceful coexistence irrespective of religious inclinations, Dr Jegede stated that every human society needs the crys...

.... indentifies peaceful coexistence as ingredient for development  Member of Ondo State House of Assembly Akure North Constituency Hon. Kolawole Ologede has rejoiced with with Muslim faithful on the occasion of  Eid-el Maulud, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In his good will message to all Muslims to comemorate the day, Hon Ologede said the event holds great importance for Muslims across the globe, as it offers an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the teachings and exemplary principles of the foremost Messenger, Servant and Prophet of Allah. "The teachings of Prophet Muhammad, (SAW) inspire untainted value for peace, tolerance and unity, which are essential ingredients for development of every society. "Regardless of our fate, we can leverage on the significance of this rare Gift from Allah to mankind to build a prosperous  Akure North, Ondo State and Nigeria of our dream.", he said  Hon Ologede therefor...

A socio-political group, 'Atunluse Initiatives', in the South-West region of Nigeria, has urged Ondo State House of Assembly to legislate on laws that will engender socioeconomic benefits for citizens, rather than dissipating energy on political shenanigans that will do the masses no good The Chairman of the group, Otunba Akin Akinbobola stated this while addressing newsmen on what he called the ''vexatious state of affairs of Ondo". Akinbobola said it was very unfortunate that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State did not appreciate the power to serve, entrusted in their hands by the people of the state. He said that the people of the state would not hesitate to move against the legislators if they did not refrain from politics of bitterness that had put the state in a bad light in recent times. Akinbobola said the lawmakers should see the level of protest in the town, as people were angry, hungry, and impoverished by the level of poverty in the land, ...

The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday evening say it has completed an autopsy on Ilerioluwa Aloba also known as Mohbad . The body of Mohbad was exhumed in the early hours of Thursday. The update from the Police is contained in a terse statement obtainable on its social media handles. “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the public that the autopsy procedure for Mr. Mohbad has been successfully completed. “Further information will be provided as soon as the results are available,” the statement added.

Some Political Groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) that are unhappy with the recent events in Ondo State have joined voices against the current infighting going on within the party, especially, the move by the House of Assembly to impeach Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa based on frivolous and unfounded allegations. The APC Groups under the aegis of  Sunshine Integrity and Good Governance Forum(SIGGF) and Young Advocate for Democracy Sustenance (YADS) stated this in a joint press statement. The House of Assembly members had written the Aiyedatiwa over what it termed "gross misconduct" on the part of the deputy governor. The groups said the process to recall 12 of the 26 lawmakers from the Ondo State House of Assembly had begun and constituents are urged to see between the lines and come out to sign the recall process. According to the groups, submission of  petitions to the Chairman of INEC, signed by more than 50% of the Registered Voters in the constituency, f...

A Coalition of 25 civil society organisations have called on security agencies to caution political parties against activities that could plunge states into serious crisis, ahead of the off-season governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states.  The Civil Society Organisations, in a communique issued after a three-day election preview on the three states, specifically singled out the Social Democratic Party's slant of activities in Kogi State as an example of what security agencies must caution stakeholders against.  According to them, the wild allegations and ethnic profiling which have become the hallmark of the SDP's campaign in Kogi State, "are  capable of compromising the peace and security of the electorate, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, election observers and other candidates in the state."  The CSOs said they came to this conclusion after painstakingly monitoring campaign strategies of various political parties participat...

I celebrate Her Excellency the First Lady Of Nigeria, Sen Remi Tinubu on the  occasion of her 63rd birthday celebration, She’s a virtuous woman who has positively impacted a lot of lives Sen. Remi Tinubu has demonstrated a high sense of commitment and passion for the welfare of the down trodden as the first lady When her Husband was the Governor of Lagos state, and when She was a Senator representing Lagos State, and she has continued to walk that pact of giving back to the society and investing in the welfarism of the society at large.  Her commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable in the society especially women and children as second to none She’s a strong pillar of support to the President in his quest to build a virile economy for the Nation, it is evidently clear that the President’s string of successes has been because he has a supportive wife On this occasion of your birthday, I wish you joy, peace, sound health and God benevolence in every aspect of your life, and m...

The Ofu Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has welcomed over 500 new members into its fold ahead of the 2023 Governorship elections in the state.  A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Oduh Akowe, along with his supporters from PDP, SDP and NNPP, were, on Tuesday evening, received into the party at the Ofu Local Government Secretariat Ugwolawo.  The event was graced by high-profile politicians such as the APC Deputy Governorship Candidate, Elder Joel Salifu Oyibo; Kogi East Zonal Chairman of APC, Hon. Muhammed Nasiru Alfa; Senator representing Kogi East, Isah Jibrin Echocho; House of Representatives member for Idah Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. David Idris Zacharias; and Kogi State House of Assembly member for Ofu constituency, Hon. Seidu Shehu Amodu, among others.  The Zonal Chairman of the party, Alfa who welcomed the new members assured them that they would be fully integrated and given equal opportunity to...

The immediate past Chairman of Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Augustine Oloruntogbe, has said despite the agitation for Local Government autonomy, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has never tampered with funds meant for LGAs.  Oloruntogbe confidently said the Governor had umpteenth time vowed neither to divert nor slash  funds meant for the third tiers of government, adding that Local Government under Akeredolu witnessed tremendous development. The erstwhile Council Boss revealed this while fielding questions from newsmen under the auspices of the Federated Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) during a media parley on Wednesday at the Press Centre, Adegbemile Akure, the state capital.  He explained that through the decisive leadership of Mr. Governor, all the 18 local government areas were able to acquire brand new motor graders, the first time for such to be recorded in the history of the state. "In Akoko South West Local Government...

By Our Correspondent  Following the demise of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, Residents of Ore the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state on Wednesday held a candle light for the singer  The candle light which began Arround 5pm had led to gridlock within Ore metropolis as at the time of filing this report Our correspondent gathered that everyone wore black vest while holding torchlight at hand echoing he late singer song MohBad passed away at the age of 27 on Tuesday.

The Chief executive officer CEO of Tubaba Football Scouting Academy Network Nigeria, (TFSANN) Comrade Ayokunle Oluwatope has condemned the reaction of Sunshine Stars media officer, Mr Michael Akintunde over the state Football Association FA Inauguration of  committee for the second edition of  Bet9ja Ondo State League.  Ayokunle said the Sunshine Stars media officer needed to act as professional image maker of the team, by free himself from any action capable of pitching the football association against the management of club. The grassroots football development expert added that the Football Association is an independent body that reserved  the right to choice of capable hands that will give them results in their bid to embark of activities that unearth the budding talents in the state.  According to him, "the statement of Sunshine Stars media officer over the Bet9ja Ondo State Football League was an affront and did not portray the team in good light. He said: ...

...Award underscores Gov Yahaya Bello's commitment to good governance - Finance Commissioner  By Adeboye Ado, Akure  Kogi State has again won the 2022 fiscal transparency and accountability award in a survey conducted across the states in North Central Nigeria.  The first position award was presented to the state on Tuesday in Lokoja during the launch of the 2022 North Central State Budget Transparency Survey Report carried out by the Social Economic Research and Development Centre (SERDEC).  The National Coordinator, State and National Budget Transparency Survey for the agency, Mr. Tijani Abdulkareem, who presented the report and the award, said the objective of the budget Transparency and Accountability Program was to promote focus and attention of Nigerian States towards the improvement of their budget performance in providing good governance to the people.  "Good governance starts from budgeting. This report and award are aimed at strengthening fiscal transp...

By Aderemi Bamgbose Oba Samuel Adeoye, the Molokun of Atijere kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, has appealed to the state government for urgent intervention over the collapse of the only link road to the community. The traditional ruler made the appeal in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Okitipupa. He said that the recent flood resulting from a downpour had collapsed the only road connecting the community to other communities. Adeoye also appealed to the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Commission (OSOPDEC), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South and Donald Ojogo, Member, representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency. He said that as a result of the bad road, thousands of motorists and residents of Atijere- Town had  been cut off from Igbokoda to other communities in the state. He said that the situation had also paralysed socio-economic activities in the community. “The downpour wh...

Super Falcons of Nigeria handlers need no sleepless nights over the retirement of Desire Oparanozie, rather they should swiftly call up the red hot BNOT NETANYA FC striker, Oluwadamilola Koku as a perfect replacement for the now Imo state FA board member .  This was the disclosure of pioneer Secretary of Ondo State Football Agency ODSFA, Otunba Dele Ologbese, while chatting with newsmen.  According to him, Oluwadamilola Koku is an experienced footballer who hailed from  Epinmi -Akoko in Akoko South East Local Government of Ondo State. Koku also known as Crespo joined FK Gintra Lithuania club in February 2022 and scored six goals in four matches for FC Gintra in the 2022/23 Baltic League, as well as ten goals in Lyga league.  Otunba Dele Ologbese averred that the red hot Koku will be perfectly fit in to the Super Falcons He said with koku's precision and clinical in the final third, Falcons inability to score goals will become things of the past. The former Vice Chair...

Congratulatory messages have trailed the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande as the Minister of State for Youth by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu .  In his felicitations to the newly nominated Minister, the Honourable Member representing Ese-Odo State Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. (Primate) Oluwatoyin Messiah Allen, stated that President Tinubu's choice of Ayodele Olawande as the Minister of State for Youth is absolutely the right call. Hon. Allen in a statement, noted that the nomination of Ayodele Olawande as Minister in the ministry of Youth is well deserved, given his pedigree as the leader of Youth in the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Ondo State.  He described Olawande as a committed and forthright person, who will bring energy and drive to bear in the expeditious implementation of President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. According to Hon. Allen, "I commend President Tinubu's choice of Ayodele Olawande as ministerial nominee. This shows the ...

By Our Correspondent  As part of its corporate social responsibility, Crest fm on Monday distributed school materials to some indigent pupils in Akure, the Ondo State capital  Newsline NG learnt that the school materials which was distributed at the premises of the radio station in Alagbaka included; 50 school bags and 500 excersice books. Speaking with newsmen, the Group chief operation officer ,Crest hill media concept, Adeolu Gboyega said the station understands the peculiarity of this season after the removal of fuel subsidy and will do anything in its capacity to touch the lives of the vulnerables. Also speaking, the General manager Crest 106.1 fm Akure, Godday ighoteguono noted that the station took this step to give the indigent pupils some  sense of belonging and  relieve their parents of the burden. Some of the beneficiaries of the pallatives however thanked Crest fm for the initiative, adding that the school materials will be of help to their wards. Newsli...

A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress in Ondo State and South West Director, Social and Humanitarian,Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council Chief Dr Alex Ajipe has congratulated  Hon. Ayodele Olawande on his nomination as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria In a statement on Sunday by his Media aide , Solomon Adewoye, Ajipe expressed strong hope that Hon Ayodele  will make strong and positive impact as a Minister , recalling  that he has a history of commendable performance in public office.  Chief Ajipe said Ayodele appointment as a minister was a reflection of his outstanding capabilities, trust and the confidence placed on him by President Tinubu He thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment, saying it was also   inclusion of youth in politics especially as a fulfillment of the RENEWED HOPE agenda. He further extolled the qualities of   Hon Ayodele , recalling that he displayed  leadership skills during while he was th...

Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Act 2000 which provides for the repeal of the Oil, Mineral Producing Areas Commission Decree 1998, and among other things, establish a new Commission in 2000 with a re-organised management and administrative structure for more effectiveness; and for the use of the sums received from the allocation of the Federation Account for tackling ecological problems which arise from the exploration and exploitation of oil mineral in the Niger Delta areas and for connected purposes . The appointment of state representative by the Nigeria President is stated in Part 1, 2(b) of Establishment Act of the Niger Delta Development Commission, which says, “one person who shall be AN INDIGENE OF OIL PRODUCING AREAS to represent each of the following member States, that is, Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross-River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers States. Therefore, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has performed his constitutional rights by appointing an indigene of ...

The name, Micheal Omoloye is clearly a household name that readily commands huge respect amongst the leading players in Nigerian business climate. The name is quite synonymous with entrepreneurial success, financial independence and business excellence in the petroleum downstream subsector of Nigerian economy.  Omoloye can be likened to a prophet that has honour everywhere and even in his household as well as place of birth. He has done so well for his people and Nigerians by given them economic lifelines. A good number of individuals that may have been wallowing in grinding poverty now life in comfort  by the virtue of the economic platforms provided by the young entrepreneur.  Mike, as he is popularly known, is the Chief Executive Officer of a successful petroleum marketing companies y, Revelation Energy Resources Limited. The company is basically concerned with the marketing and delivery of highest quality petroleum products to the door steps of discerning companies. T...

Hon.OtitoAtikase Akure, OndoState. Dear Sir, CONGRATULATIONS FOR A WELL DESERVED APPOINTMENT On behalf of myself and the people of Aiyetoro Community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, I here by congratulate and rejoice with you on your appointment as a member of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC The people of Aiyetoro Community have no doubt that your appointment is a well-deserved one in view of your enviable track record and administrative experience as former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly and Chairman of Ilaje Local Government.  Our prayer is that the rich experience you acquired in the course of your selfless service in your previous appointments will help you to discharge your enormous responsibilities as a member of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission. The people of Aiyetoro Community cannot forget your notable contribution to the development and peace in the community during your tenure as Chairman of Ilaje Loca...

By Damilola Atoyebi  Members of Ondo State Niger Delta Coastal Vanguard (NDCV), a group led by  Omotuwa Job Akogun comprises ex-militants in the State who voluntarily submitted their arms and ammunition in response to the good gesture of the Federal Government of Nigeria has called on His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to re-visit the Pipeline surveillance contract. This is contained in a statement signed by Public Relation Officer, Ondo State, Niger Delta Coastal Vanguard (NDCV) Chief Lucky Ajiroba and made available to  newsmen  According to the statement, the group recommended Mr Omotuwa Job Akogun  as a fit and proper person to handle the littoral states of Ondo, Ogun, and Lagos, because of his antecedent in the security network achievements. The statement read  unedited; "We are the members of Ondo State Niger Delta Coastal Vanguard (NDCV)." "The group led by Akogun Job Omotuwa comprises ex-militants in the State who voluntarily submitted their...