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THE COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), ONDO STATE COUNCIL, HELD ON THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST, 2024 AT THE PRESS CENTRE, PEN CRESCENT, ALAGBAKA-AKURE The Congress which was presided over by the State Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite and well attended by members of the union across all chapels, deliberated on a wide range of issues from media industry, politics, to economy, security, and welfare of members among others and resolved as follows ; 1. That the Congress was notified that Ondo NUJ leadership has concluded arrangements to set up the 2024 Press Week Committee to organize another memorable weeklong ceremonies.  2. That the Congress laments unnecessary delay in the implementation of the newly approved N70,000 Minimum Wage by Government, tasking key stakeholders to ensure immediate payment of the new wage to alleviate severe economic hardships currently faced by public servants. 3. That that Congress charges INEC and other stakeholders to redo...

The Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has challenged corps members deployed to Ondo State to positively impact their host communities so that the future of Nigeria and coming generations will be secure in their hands. Governor Aiyedatiwa threw the challenge in his address read during the Swearing in Ceremony for the 2024 Batch 'B' (Stream II) corps members deployed to Ondo State.  The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Honourable Saka Yusuf Ogunleye, said that their deployment coincided with the period when questions and concerns were being raised on the development and future of the youths. According to him, the period is a time of sober reflection on the evolution of the country and admonished them to serve as catalysts for the much needed national rebirth and re-construction.  "I, therefore, enjoin you to rededicate yourselves and brace up for the tasks ahead as you will be expos...

The State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps, Ondo State, Mr Sam Pepple, has asserted that the establishment of the Scheme dispelled the erroneous and agelong negative impression about various tribes in the country that degenerated into suspicion and undue hatred for one another. The State Coordinator made the assertion earlier today while briefing the 2024 Batch 'B' (Stream II) prospective Corps Members, and encouraged them to understand and treasure the essence of the Scheme which was to promote national unity and integration. While emphasising the importance of the youth organisation at the NYSC Permanent Orientation camp, Ikare-Akoko, the NYSC helmsman explained that after the unwarranted Civil War, the then government of General Yakubu Gowon (retd) introduced the Scheme to foster unity, togetherness and integration of every section of the country. He added that over time, the Scheme has effectively tackled the unsubstantiated and unverified suspicion and replaced ...

As the 2024 Batch 'B' (Stream II) orientation course commences nationwide on Wednesday, 28th August, the State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps in Ondo State, Mr. Sam Pepple has charged the officials who would be participating in the exercise to make camp atmosphere conducive for Corps Members. The State Coordinator gave the charge on Tuesday evening at the Multipurpose Hall of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko, during the camp officials maiden meeting. He said that the Corps Members should be considered as their children and therefore urged them to be more compassionate when receiving them, as the first impression they would create will linger in the memory of the graduate youths for a very long time to come. The NYSC Ondo State boss further warned against subjecting the Corps Members to corporal punishment, adding that all disciplinary measures should be handled in a civil manner. He, however, frowned against any form of over socialisation and undue ...

A 49-year-old legal practitioner, Olusegun Agunloye on Thursday docked before a Chief Magistrates' Court sitting in Akure over allegedly forging a dead man’s will. Agunloye was said to have presented a fake testamentary instrument (Will) of one Late Benjamin Chibuzor Ejelonu to the court probate registry in Akure. The Hope Metro reports that the lawyer, whose office is at Sunshine Law Pavillion K/27 Opposite Oba's Palace Arigidi Akoko, was arraigned by the police on a two-count charge of conspiracy and forgery. Police prosecutor, Nelson Akintimehin told the court that the defendant committed the offence on September 7, 2023, at about 10:30 am at the probate registry, High Court in Akure. Akintimehin said the defendant conspired with a 72-year-old sister of the deceased, one Aminat Ijeoma Bakare, presently facing trial in charge number: MAK/372C/2024 in the same court to forge the will of the deceased, and lodged it at the Probate Registry of the State High Court in Akure with t...

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has affirmed that the state is free from tribalism, emphasizing that people from all ethnic backgrounds will continue to be welcomed to live peacefully and pursue their businesses within the state. The Governor stated this during a meeting with members of the Igbo community led by Chief Gregory Iloeika, Eze ndigbo of Akure/Ondo state and Ntional President, Association of Ndieze Ndigbo in Diaspora on Wednesday at the Cocoa Conference Hall in Akure. During the meeting, Governor Aiyedatiwa stressed that despite differences in tribes and tongues, the shared identity as Nigerians binds everyone together, adding that unity and brotherhood should prevail, transcending any cultural or linguistic barriers. The Governor reassured the Igbo community of his administration's unwavering commitment to their well-being, adding that they should feel confident in reaching out to the government whenever they encounter any issues or challenges, prom...

Ondo State Governor, yesterday flagged-off the grading of 25km Rural Farm Road at Benin Owena Multipurpose Dam and 200 hectares of land for vegetable plantation  with irrigation system in Igbara Oke, Ifedore Local Government Area of the State. While performing the flagged-off, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor to the Governor on Agric and Agribusiness Mr Rotimi Wemimo Akinsola, said it was in line with the commitment of the present administration under the leadership of Luck Orimisan Ayedatiwa to the development of the grassroots and ensuring food security by constructing access roads to farms. Mr Akinsola, who noted that the grading of the road would pave the way for farmers to bring their farm produce to the people, promised that the state government will continue to embark on more developmental projects for the benefit of the people of the state, especially at the grassroots. His words", We are here to clear this important road because of the various farms along this...

By Our Correspondent All appears set as Christ Message of salvation Apostolic Ministry is set to hold her Monthly powerful packed Revival in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state.  The 3 days Monthly Revival tagged, "September to Remember, is scheduled to commence on 11 to 13 of every month at the church Auditorium @23, Orisanmakinwa Street Ajegunle, Ore by 5pm  Speaking with Newsline NG , the Host Pastor, Prophet Stephen Edema said, God is ready to deliver all who is facing some challenges in thier lives  "As part of Covenant between me and God, God is ready to proof himself to those who believes in him, your healing, salvation, Deliverance is certain. Edema said. 

  In recognition of her zealous commitment to the journalism profession in Ondo State and her contribution to local government development, the Special Assistant on Media to the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Mary Olumuyiwa Agidi, was honored this weekend with the Ose Firewall and Outstanding Journalist Award.  The honor was bestowed on her as part of the activities to celebrate the 11th founding anniversary of the *Chronicle* magazine, held at the OSDPC Multipurpose Hall, Ijapo Estate, Akure.  According to the organizer of the event, Mr. Olaseeni Oyesusi, the 11th anniversary was dedicated to celebrating the sons and daughters of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, who have in one way or another contributed significantly to society through their respective endeavors.  Prior to her political appointment, Mary Agidi, an indigene of Idogun Kingdom in Ose, had worked with *The Hope* newspapers and also published an online newspaper, JATS Communications....

  By Sunday Afolayan A new set of rules, in addition to confirmation letter of studentship, authenticated by the Head of Department of the candidate's institution, has been approved by the 2024 Igogo Ekiti Day Organising Committee, which must be met to qualify any candidate applying for the newly instituted Fola Abolarin Foundation medical and nursing scholarship in Igogo Ekiti.  This was ratified during a stakeholders' crucial meeting yesterday in order to guide against the possibility of awarding the scholarship to unmerited medical students from other towns at the expense of those who are bonafide sons and daughters of Igogo Ekiti.  The new rules are: i. The candidate's father must be a native of Igogo Ekiti ii. A candidate, whose mother only is from Igogo Ekiti is not qualified iii. Candidate's application must be accompanied with photocopy of an authentic Certificate of    Local Government Origin, bearing the particulars of the candidate iv. Evidence of pay...

A Professor of Banking and Finance at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Sunday Akinmulegun, has asserted that one of the reasons behind Nigeria's economic difficulties is the government's tendency to implement economic policies that are incompatible with the country's culture and context.  He warned that Nigeria's economic future is bleak unless urgent and significant measures are taken. Prof. Akinmulegun made these remarks on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, while delivering the universitys 27th Inaugural Lecture titled "Navigating Economic Conundrum through Globalisation and Financial Strategies," held at the University Multipurpose Hall. He advised that for the country to emerge from its economic woes, the government should strengthen macroeconomic policies, improve governance, reduce corruption, develop infrastructure, reform the banking sector, and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He further recommended that the government diversify the econ...

Tolulope Iluyomade, a dynamic force in Nigeria's financial sector, achieved a remarkable milestone at the age of 36 by acquiring Shanono Bank from the Kano State Government, then led by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.  This acquisition, executed within a rapid 72-hour notice period, stands as a testament to Iluyomade's strategic acumen and his ability to mobilize resources swiftly and efficiently. The acquisition was made possible through funds sourced from Miraton Rose Renewable Energy, a business that Iluyomade had successfully built in the renewable energy and prepaid metering sector. Additional financial support came from settlement payments received from Providus Bank and equity generated from close family and friends.  This combination of resources enabled Iluyomade to transition from the energy sector into the competitive Nigerian banking space, a move that was both bold and groundbreaking. Shanono Bank, originally a microfinance bank serving the Shanono Local Govern...

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to enhancing private investments across all sectors to drive the overall growth and development of the state .  He made this pledge during an engagement with private sector players at an 'Evening with the Governor' event, organized by the Friends of Lucky, held at the International Centre for Culture and Events in Akure.  The event, themed "The Role of Private Sector in Governance and the Development of Ondo State," was a platform for the government and the private sector to exchange ideas on a governance model that would secure the state's future development. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who commended the organizers of the event, expressed his enthusiasm for an increased private sector investments for the socio-economic transformation of the State.  "This is an epoch-making event that will define our commitment as a people to the socio-economic transformation of O...

The Sports, Awards and Youths Development Sub-committee of the 2024 Igogo Ekiti Day Central Organising Committee hereby calls on students of Igogo Ekiti origin, currently undergoing MBBS (Medicine and Surgery),  BSc (Nursing) in any Nigerian university and RNS (Nursing/Midwifery) in a recognised School of Nursing, to apply for a newly instituted scholarship award.  The award, to be presented to deserving candidates during the upcoming Igogo Ekiti Day celebrations, was instituted by the Fola Abolarin Foundation, to motivate candidates undergoing medical courses  by granting them financial assistance in their areas of study. Mr Abidemi Victor Abolarin, who announced this from Canada recently, stated that he instituted the award to immortalise his late father Fola Abolarinde Ojo, who was, until his death, a foremost medical practitioner, politician and philanthropist in Ekiti State and championed many developmental projects in Igogo Ekiti such as electrification project in t...

The 2024 annual Ijapo Ages Stars FC (IASFC) intra club competition kicked off at Ijapo/Housing field in Akure with the opening match ended 3-2 in favour of Team Cherry who came from two goals down to defeat Team Apple. Banana, however, played a 1-1 draw against Date- Plum in the second match of the grassroot football competition. Goals from Taiwo Adeniran and Johnson Akintayo gave Cherry a leveler, having trailed Apple who were leading from Leye Adewole and Shayo Olayeni goals in the first half of the enthralling encounter. Substituted Nosa Enabulele scored the winning goal for Cherry as Apple Goalkeeper Ayodeji Ogunsakin received a matching order from the center referee for dissent. Meanwhile, Team Banana took the lead through Taiwo Ajimuda from outside the box, before John Tope equalised from Date – plum moment later from a rebound. The second stanza of the encounter failed to record any further goal as both sides shared the spoils of the encounter. All the participating teams displa...

The 2024 annual Ijapo Ages Stars FC (IASFC) intra club competition kicked off at Ijapo/Housing field in Akure with the opening match ended 3-2 in favour of Team Cherry who came from two goals down to defeat Team Apple. Banana, however, played a 1-1 draw against Date- Plum in the second match of the grassroot football competition. Goals from Taiwo Adeniran and Johnson Akintayo gave Cherry a leveler, having trailed Apple who were leading from Leye Adewole and Shayo Olayeni goals in the first half of the enthralling encounter. Substituted Nosa Enabulele scored the winning goal for Cherry as Apple Goalkeeper Ayodeji Ogunsakin received a matching order from the center referee for dissent. Meanwhile, Team Banana took the lead through Taiwo Ajimuda from outside the box, before John Tope equalised from Date – plum moment later from a rebound. The second stanza of the encounter failed to record any further goal as both sides shared the spoils of the encounter. All the participating teams displa...

By Olu Kay, Akure  All appears set in Akure, the Ondo State capital as Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry South West 4 Regional Headquarter, Youth church is set to hold her annual Sister's conference in grandstyle The conference with the theme" The Exceptional She" is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the church auditorium, Behind Ade super Hotel, Akure by 10am The Pastor in charge, Mr Isaac Atukpor while speaking with Newsline NG said the programme will be a blessing for those who attend the conference.  His words " There are lot to gain from the powerful packed conference, i strongly believe the conference will bless lives  "Anointed Men of God and Influential Kingdom Women are all Ministering at the conference  "After the conference, Thanksgiving service will follow at the church auditorium on Sunday, September, 2024. He said Newsline NG gathered that the conference will features a Health talk, Relationship talk, Entrepreneurship cl...

Our Correspondent   The ancient town of Ayede Ogbese was agog as Friends, family, children of  the late Monarch, HRM Oba Ajibola Oluyede bid him farewell.  The event which was held at the Royal Ranch in the town was graced by The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Amapetu of Mahin Land, HRM Oba Segun Williams Akinyomi, High Chief Martin Oyenowo Ogungbure, the Oyenogho of Mahin kingdom and other traditional rulers from Ilaje Local Government Speaking with Newsline NG , the monarch’s son, Prince Adetunmbi Oluyede described his late father as a kind man he ever know on earth, promising to continue his laid down legacies.  "My father left a good legacy of love, generosity, and selfless service to God and mankind and i pledged to build on the solid foundation of my father to continue to impact lives and change the society for the better. He however thanked everyone for celebrating with them, the exemplary life and legacy of his father, HRM Alaiyeluwa Oba Aj...

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the following professionals in the health sector into the Ondo State Hospital Management Board (HMB): 1. Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti  - Chairman 2. Dr. O.N Akeredolu  - Full-time member  3. Mrs Arinola P. Adamolekun  - Full-time member  4. Pharm Taiwo Adefurin  - Full-time member  5. Dr. Rotimi Wilson  - Full-time member  6. Representative of the Ministry of Health  - Ex-officio 7. Representative of the Nigeria Medical Association  - Ex-officio  8. Representative of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives  - Ex-officio  9. Representative of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria  - Ex-officio  10. Representative of the Allied Health Professionals  - Ex-officio  11. Permanent Secretary, HMB  - Secretary  The Governor charges the new appointe...

By Aderemi Bamgbose Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, has urged the institution’s workers to acquire 21st century skills to enhance efficiency and productivity. Ologunorisa stated this at the 74th Regular Statutory Meeting of Zonal Executive Council, Western Zone of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), held at the university’s main auditorium on Friday. He described SSANU as a machinery of progress, stability and development in universities, saying that their roles could not be over-emphasised, especially in the area of supporting and cooperating with management to move universities forward. Ologunorisa stressed the need for union members to update themselves, even as he enjoined them to work together as a team. “I implore SSANU members to acquire 21st century skills to enhance their efficiency, productivity and effective delivery in executing their duties,” he said. The vice-chanc...

  By Aderemi Bamgbose Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, a PDP Chieftain and ally of former Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, says he will remain in the party in spite of the massive defection of some of his colleagues to All Progressives Congress (APC). Tofowomo, who represented Ondo South Senatorial District in the Ninth Assembly, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Okitipupa, pledging to work for the party’s governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi. NAN reports that no fewer than 29 PDP chieftains in the state and Mimiko’s allies defected to the ruling APC on Wednesday in Akure. They included: Mr Ebenezer Alabi, a former PDP Chairman in the state, Messrs Jide Adejuyigbe, Gboye Adegbenro, Tunde Atere, Ajani Oladipupo and Chief Yele Ogundipe. Others were a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele, Mr Gboluga Ikengboju and Mr Kolade Akinjo, who both represented Okitipupa/Irele and Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituencies respectively in ...

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the critical role of agriculture as the cornerstone of the state’s economy, emphasizing its centrality to the livelihoods of citizens and the broader economic development strategy. The Governor made this assertion during the groundbreaking ceremony of the 10.9-kilometer Idanre-Obajare Road in Idanre Local Government Area of the State, on Thursday. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who said the project aligns with his administration’s commitment to uplifting the standard of living for the state's large farming community, stressed that agriculture is the backbone of the State's economy.  “It is our resolve that the government must of necessity, do more in the rural areas of Ondo State and would address the economic gap across the State through the provision of basic infrastructure. I am glad that the road project which ground breaking ceremony you are witnessing today is not only fulfilling this aspiration but ensuring the co...

All is set for the 27th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, which will be delivered by Professor of Banking and Finance, Sunday Ojo Akinmulegun. The lecture, titled Navigating Economic Conundrum through Globalization and Financial Strategies, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the University Multipurpose Hall, starting at 2:00 PM. A statement from the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, urged members of the University community and invited guests to be seated by 1:30 PM. The Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Sunday Akinmulegun, was born in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Banking and Finance from Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, obtained in 1991, and a Master of Business Administration from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), earned in 1998. He also holds a Master's in Banking and Finance (2006) and a Ph.D. in Banking and F...