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  A renowned Professor of Industrial Sociology and Gender Relations at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Emmanuel Fayankinnu, has called for urgent reforms to protect women leaders from a subtle yet damaging form of sexual harassment perpetrated by male subordinates in the workplace.   Prof. Fayankinnu made the call on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, while delivering the 38th Inaugural Lecture of the University, titled, “Still Powerless Before Male Subordinates: Contra-Power Sexual Harassment of Women Leaders in the Workplace”.   Prof. Fayankinnu underlined the prevalence of Contra-Power Sexual Harassment (CPSH), a lesser-discussed variant of sexual harassment in which subordinates target women in leadership.   According to him, “Women leaders constitute an endangered group who suffer particular forms of CPSH while discharging their duties. These forms are often verbal and symbolic, rather than physical, making them difficult to report and prove.”   He noted t...

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps in Ondo State, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare has charged Heads of Assignments to be mindful of how they relate with others so as not to hurt their feelings and perspectives . The State Coordinator made the charge in her opening remarks while presiding over the first Steering Committee meeting for the 2025 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) orientation course, held at her official residence within the camp. Bakare disclosed that the corps members who the camp officials are superintending over are generations whose perspectives are totally different from their own views, needed to be counselled and made to see reasons why we are taking a particular decision at every point in time. "Distinguished colleagues, we can never see from the same prism because there is what we call selective perception in communication, but it behoves on you to have a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid causing harm or offense to others" she explain...

The Director, NYSC Southwest Area Office 1, Mrs. Olubukola Oluwaremilekun Abiodun has admonished members of the service corps to remain disciplined so that their attitude will continue to enhance the corporate image of the Scheme. The Director gave the admonition when she addressed the 2025 Batch ''A' (Stream 1) corps members deployed to Ondo State and their counterparts dislodged from Lagos State.  Abiodun, while asserting that discipline is a pathway to achieving greatness in life, appealed to the corps members not to see their conferred status as an avenue to misbehave at their various places of primary assignment and host communities. She said that humility should be their watchword as it would open a vista of opportunities to them during the service year, revealing that their predecessors who hearken to the advice are enjoying the benefits of their participation in the laudable Scheme.  On security,  the amiable admiinistrator boldly told the members of the service c...

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, flagged off the dualisation of the Akure-Idanre Road, translating one of his major electioneering campaign promises into action.  The flag-off ceremony, held at Arakale-Oke-Aro Junction in Akure, marked the commencement of Phase 1 of the project — a 10-kilometre stretch from Cashhold Junction to KM10 on the Akure-Idanre corridor.  The project will feature modern traffic systems and solar-powered streetlights, and is designed to accommodate heavy vehicular traffic with its robust pavement structure and 28-metre wide carriageway. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development, describing the project as crucial to accelerated progress and prosperity in the state. “This project stands as a powerful testimony to the resolve of our administration to build an Ondo State where opportunities are not just promised but are accessib...

The leadership and entire members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council under the Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite hereby celebrate Dr Felix Ale on his milestone Birthday today, describing the celebrant as a Cerebral, Kindhearted and Progressive media icon. Dr Felix Ale who is a reverred Media practitioner and currently the Director of Media and Corporate Communications of the National Space Research and Development Agency, (NASRDA), has been a pillar of support for the promotion of core journalism practice in Nigeria especially in Ondo State through the annual sponsorship of Ondo NUJ Professional Awards. Dr Felix Ale who hails from Oka-Akoko in Akoko South West local government area of Ondo State started his journalism career as one of the star reporters and prominent journalists at the Ondo State Radiovision Corporation (OSRC), and twice famously bagged JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR in Ondo State and was duly honored and celebrated by the Ondo State Council of Nigeria U...

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps Ondo State, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare has admonished the camp marketers to conduct their business in line with the best global practices.  Accordingly, the State Coordinator tasked the operators to display high standard of discipline, maintain a neat and hygienic environment as well as comply with camp rules during the 2025 Batch 'A' (Stream 1) orientation course. Speaking on Tuesday during an interactive session with the registered camp marketers at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko, Bakare called for a harmonious relationship amongst all stakeholders, stressing that the welfare and proper orientation of corps members remain the top priority of the management.  Accompanied by the Camp Director, Pastor (Mrs.) Jennifer Funmilola Dawodu, she warned that any camp market operator found harbouring corps members during programmes and activities would be shown the way out. The Coordinator stressed that full pa...

A political organisation, Atunluse Initiatives, has called on the federal government, in conjunction with other tiers of government, to declare a state of emergency in the security sector. The Chairman of the Atunluse Initiatives, Otunba Akinsola Akinbobola, stated this during the organisation’s 2025 Love Feast held in Akure, the state capital. The former Special Adviser to the ex-Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, on Political and Mobilisation, said governments at all levels should engage citizens in the security of the country. He pointed not only to the failure of the security system, but also to a deeper systemic failure of leadership and followership, saying the government must man up, stop addressing mere symptoms, and begin to tackle the root causes by engaging the leaders of various ethnic nationalities. He noted that insecurity has been largely responsible for the high cost of food items, as farmers are unable to go to their farms, leading to broken supply chains and de...

Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has written a second letter to the suspended senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a retraction of what he described as her "clearly false and unsubstantiated" sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.  He said the latest letter became necessary, owing to the fact that the embattled Senator had failed to clarify the significant contradictions in her allegations against Akpabio, as demanded in his first letter, dated April 14, 2025. Agbakoba, who is also the Senate President's lawyer, made this known at an elaborate press conference in Lagos on Tuesday. He said, instead of clarifying the contradictions in her allegation that Akpabio sexually harassed her on December 8, 2023, and her exaltation of her alleged harasser on her social media accounts on December 9, 2023; Natasha deleted her...

By Our Correspondent   The burial arrangement of the Prince Ogo Omoge who was gruesomely killed in Okitipupa have been announced by the family  It was that gathered that the late musician will be buried on Tuesday, 29 APRIL, 2025  Speaking on behalf of the deceased family, Prince Imole Omoge, In a statement made available our correspondent said "With deep sense of sorrow, the family of OMOGE announces the untimely death of our beloved Son Prince Ogo-Oluwa Which sad event occurred on Thur. 17th April 2025  "The burial arrangement as follows ; Corpse leaves State Specialist Hospital Okitipupa to Omoge’s Palace, Igbodigo, Okitipupa.

The NYSC Ondo State Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare has declared that Lecture series is a crucial phase of orientation course exercise. The State Coordinator made the declaration when she flagged off the lecture series for the 2025 Batch 'A' (Stream 1) at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko.  Bakare, who disclosed that lectures on camp are meant to deepen the knowledge, leadership abilities and civic responsibilities of the members of the service corps charged them to maximise the opportunities provided by various lectures.  While commending the corps members for their commitment to national service, she said that orientation course is designed to lay a solid foundation for the successful service year.  "Lecture is a carefully designed platform to broaden your understanding of national issues, sharpen your leadership potentials, and equip you with vital skills for personal and professional development" she said. She revealed that the lecture sess...

    The Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, security, and development of  Corps Members in the state, urging them to serve as ambassadors of unity, peace and progress. The Executive Governor gave this assurance during the Swearing-in Ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream 1) corps members deployed to Ondo State and their counterparts dislodged from Lagos State. Addressing the newly sworn-in corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp,  Ikare-Akoko, Aiyedatiwa described the National Youth Service Corps as a 'beacon of national integration' which fosters cultural exchange and unity among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. He urged the corps members to embrace the core values of selflessness, patriotism, and hard work as they commenced their one year mandatory national service. While assuring them of a safe and productive service year, the Governor announce...

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council (JCC), Ondo State Axis, under the chairmanship of Comrade Oluwarotimi Tobiloba Joshua (JOSH), has announced its collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, Ondo State Command in advancing security and intelligence capacity building across the state. In a proactive move to enhance student safety and promote a more secure society, NANS JCC Ondo Axis said it fully aligns with the 3-Day Training on Intelligence Gathering organized by the Ondo State Police Command, themed: "Basic Intelligence Course." The training is scheduled to hold at the OSDPC Hall, First Gate, Ijapo Estate, Akure from Tuesday, 29th April to Thursday, 1st May 2025, with activities commencing daily at 9:00 AM. Intelligence gathering remains the cornerstone of effective policing, serving as the critical foundation for operational success and public trust. In today’s dynamic security landscape, timely and credible intelli...

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ondo State, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, on Thursday, charged the 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream 1) corps members to embrace discipline, vigilance and active participation as they begin their three-week orientation course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko.  Speaking at the MultipurposeHall of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp,  Ikare-Akoko, Bakare reminded the corps members of the historic purpose behind the NYSC Scheme which is promoting national unity and healing ethnic divisions left in the wake of Nigeria’s civil war.  She outlined the 21-day orientation programme as a rigorous but rewarding journey, which includes military drills, self-defence classes, language studies, and lectures on national development, adding that every activity is compulsory.  Highlighting the importance of security consciousness, the Coordinator cautioned corps members to remain alert and report suspicious act...

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, has achieved a remarkable 100% success rate in the 2025 accreditation exercise conducted by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).  The institution’s Rector, Mr. Simon Olorunwa Adegun attributed this outstanding achievement to the unwavering support of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. According to the Rector, the accreditation process evaluates institutions based on their academic programs, infrastructure, faculty, and other key areas.  Rufus Giwa Polytechnic’s perfect score is a testament to its commitment to providing quality education and meeting the standards set by the NBTE. The Rector’s gratitude towards Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa highlights the importance of effective leadership and support in ensuring academic excellence. This achievement will likely boost the institution’s reputation, attracting more students and faculties as 68 programmes were accredited for the institution.

The 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream 1) orientation course officially commenced today, Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, in all the NYSC orientation camps across the nation. Under the soft glow of the rising sun in the early hours, a stream of prospective corps members arrived at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp,  Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State from across the country. Loads of  bags in hand, excitement in their eyes as they stepped into a new chapter of the  national service. Screening procedures at the gate were conducted with utmost precision by camp officials and security personnel, ensuring a seamless entry process. Amidst the process, the prospective corps members were welcomed with light refreshment, while the NYSC Band played traditional tunes, easing the tension and setting a welcoming mood.  The Reception of Corps Members Committee, under the direct supervision of the State Coordinator,  NYSC Ondo State, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, and accompanied by the Camp Director,...

A professor of Industrial Sociology and Gender Relations, Emmanuel Abiodun Fayankinnu, is set to deliver the 38th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State .   According to a statement by the Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin.), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, the 38th Inaugural lecture will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.   The lecture, “Still Powerless before Male Subordinates: Contra-Power Sexual Harassment of Women Leaders in the Workplace,” will commence at 2:00 PM in the University Multipurpose Hall. Guests are expected to be seated by 1:30 PM. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will chair the lecture.   Prof. Fayankinnu earned a B.Sc. degree in Sociology from the then Ondo State University, Ado Ekiki, in 1995; M.Sc. Industrial/Gender/Development Sociology and a Ph.D in industrial/Gender/Development Sociology from the University of Ibadan in 1999 and 2008, respectively from the University of Ib...

Former Special Assistant on Media to the former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayò Fayose and Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Lere Olayinka has come under fire after he verbally attacked a renowned Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN . Olayinka 's faceoff with the respected legal luminary stemmed from Falana's comments on a recent supreme court ruling on the defection of 27 members of the Rivers state assembly, and gradually aggravated to exchange of banters between Falana and Wike. Recently, Falana said “Mr. Wike is the only life bencher in Nigeria who has never handled a case in any trial court or appellate court.”  Retaliating to Falana's comment about Wike, Lere blasted the respected lawyer in a statement, he said "“It is funny and ridiculous that in the mind of Falana, only those who have handled cases in trial court or appellate court are lawyers, and that a lawyer must have handled cases in ...

  By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, on Monday, said that the death of Pope Francis during Easter had spiritual significance. NAN reports that Pope Francis (1936-2025) died on Easter Monday at 7.35 a.m. The secretariat made the assertion in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, made available to NAN in Ibadan. The statement was entitled, “Farewell to Pope Francis: A Life of Service; A death in the Glory of Easter”. According to the secretariat, the Pope’s  death occurred when the church proclaimed with joy, the victory of Jesus Christ over death. It stated that the Pope’s return to the Lord during Easter offered the church consolation and reminded it of Christians’ hope of resurrection and eternal life. “Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, served the church with humility, courage and deep love for the poor and the excluded. “Elected on March 13, 2013, his pontificate was marked by a strong emphasis on mer...

By Our Correspondent  Tension gripped Okitipupa, the headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government area of Ondo State, following the gruesome murder of a popular musician, Prince Ogo Omoge The tragic incident occurred around in the evening of April 17, 2025 along the Ayeka/Igodan-Igbokoda expressway, leaving residents in shock and disbelief. It was gathered that the deceased, who was the grandson of the legendary music icon, the late Comfort Omoge was fatally attacked to death during a confrontation between him and a scavenger over an undisclosed matter A source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed that the said altercation escalated into violence, resulting in the assailant using a dagger to slit the victim’s throat. According to the source, the argument escalated into a violent confrontation and the assailant brought out a dagger and cut the throat of the deceased. “There was a minor disagreement between Prince Omoge and the scavenger. What started as a small issue quic...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged leaders at all levels to do everything possible to create a better world for all. Badejo made the call in his Easter message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ibadan. The Catholic Bishop called on leaders to deploy everything at their disposal, intelligence, finances, technology, art, creativity and power to create a better world for all. “It is evil and malicious hypocrisy for any leader to claim ignorance or helplessness when evil is destroying people and property all around them; on such leaders will God’s judgement fall severely. “Jesus condemned hypocrites, political leaders of his time for neglecting the law, justice, mercy and good faith as we see today in Nigeria(Matt 23:15-36),” he said. He called on political leaders to deal with terror, insecurity and all sorts of vices in Nigeria without fear or favour. Badejo urged them to emulate the servan...