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There was a palpable tension in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state as a 27-year old carpenter, identified as Toheeb Ahmed allegedly hacked his grandmother to death.  The tragic incident, which occurred at Aiyegbami Street, threw the entire community into confusion and fear. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect was apprehended early Tuesday morning after suspicious movements around the victim’s residence. One resident, who narrated the incident, said, “He has been coming to the house since last Thursday at midnight. This morning, he came to my shop to buy something and said, ‘Mama is dead.’ I felt sorry at first, but when he told me not to inform anyone, I became suspicious. “Out of curiosity, I went to Mama’s room while he was away and discovered she had been hacked to death. “When he returned, I noticed he was carrying a cutlass and was accompanied by a friend, probably to move the corpse. That was when I raised the alarm.” It was fur...

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on sports ,Hon. Kehinde Akinrotoye (popularly known as Bonsue), has assured the management of the Ondo State Sports Council of the continued support of the present administration. Akinrotoye said Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is a sports-loving leader who remains committed to developing the sector. The SSA, who was accompanied by a member of the State Football Agency management committee, Pastor Segun Joseph, gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the Ondo State Sports Council in Akure, the state capital, on Monday. He urged the council’s management to roll up their sleeves and work harder than ever before to restore the state’s lost glory in sports. According to him, “The government is aware of the challenges facing the council, but I can assure you that they will be fixed one after the other. " We all know the state of our stadium a few months ago, but today it has received a facelift. "The hockey pit...

The management of Adamimogo Communications Limited has announced the passing of one of its presenters at Adamimogo Ekitikete 107.7FM, Ido-Ekiti, Kayode Ogunleke, fondly known to many as Kbaba. The death was made known to Radio Reporter NG in a signed statement by Babatunde Bamigboye Omo Edema, the Chief Operating Officer, Adamimogo Communications Liimited on Monday Evening. In the statement, Mr Bamigboye said, "It is with deep sadness that the Management and Staff of Adamimogo Communications Limited announce the passing of our dear colleague and presenter at Adamimogo 107.7FM, Ido-Ekiti, Kayode Ogunleke, fondly known to many as Kbaba. He noted that, Kbaba was a warm, open-minded, and gifted broadcaster whose passion for his craft touched both colleagues and listeners alike. His sudden passing has left us all in shock, and we are deeply pained by this great loss. "At this difficult time, our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with his family, friends, and all who k...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) at State Hospital Oyo, Dr  Olaniyi Ogundokun, has urged Nigerians to take immediate precautions to prevent the transmission of infections like Hepatitis B. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ibadan, Ogundokun stressed the urgency of avoiding practices that exposed individuals to contaminated blood. He specifically warned the public to avoid sharing sharp objects and strongly advised against taking injections in uncertified facilities or hospitals. Furthermore, he enjoined people to avoid female circumcision, advising that male circumcision should be done at certified/verified facilities. Also, he cautioned against unscreened blood transfusions at uncertified health facilities and urged people to desist from sharing hair clippers, ensuring adequate sterilisation when using them. Ogundokun urged people to practice safe sex, while advising spouses of Hepatitis B ...

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on sports ,Hon. Kehinde Akinrotoye (popularly known as Bonsue), has assured the management of the Ondo State Sports Council of the continued support of the present administration. Akinrotoye said Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is a sports-loving leader who remains committed to developing the sector. The SSA, who was accompanied by a member of the State Football Agency management committee, Pastor Segun Joseph, gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the Ondo State Sports Council in Akure, the state capital, on Monday. He urged the council’s management to roll up their sleeves and work harder than ever before to restore the state’s lost glory in sports. According to him, “The government is aware of the challenges facing the council, but I can assure you that they will be fixed one after the other. " We all know the state of our stadium a few months ago, but today it has received a facelift. "Th...

The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, has expressed appreciation to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for supporting his participation in the United Nations International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons and United Nation Energynow SDG and Action Forum held in New York. The high-level event brought together diplomats, policymakers, and security experts from across the world to advance dialogue on nuclear disarmament and global security. Adeleye, who was one of the globally recognized security men in attendance, said his presence underscored Nigeria’s commitment to peace initiatives and highlighted his leadership in promoting disarmament and security. “Peace and security are universal responsibilities. It is a good thing to have a future free of nuclear weapons, and I am honored to contribute to that global effort. I appreciate our amiable government for granting Ondo Amotekun the opportunity to attend such...

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday pledged that no part of the state would be left out in his administration’s development plans, as he reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive growth and enhanced security . Governor Aiyedatiwa, who spoke at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Oke-Emeso, Akure, during a thanksgiving service to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, said governance for him had only just begun. “In the last several months, much has been achieved, yet I stand before you to humbly say that we are only just beginning. By God’s grace, we shall not relent until every community in the state can feel the touch of development,” he told the congregation. The Governor stressed that his administration was anchored on service, accountability and progress. “Our works are ongoing and the results are spreading. More will be done, because we too will do new things,” he said. He declared that Nigeria’s Independence is bey...

  The Ondo State Government-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), is set to relaunch one of its most cherished traditions as it holds the 12th–23rd combined convocation ceremonies from Monday, 20th to Sunday, 26th October 2025, celebrating the academic achievements of graduates across multiple sessions. This milestone is especially significant, as it signals a new era of renewal and progress for the Polytechnic 12 years after the last one held in 2013. It reflects the determination of the institution’s leadership, with the full support of the Ondo State Government, to reposition RUGIPO as a centre of academic excellence, innovation, and national relevance. The ceremonies will feature a rich line-up of activities, including a press conference, novelty football match, awards night, convocation lecture, alumni gala, commissioning of projects, and the formal presentation of National and Higher National Diploma certificates to deserving graduates from the 2013/2014 to the 2023/202...

The 2025 Batch B Stream II Corps Members deployed to Oyo State have officially taken the oath of allegiance, marking the beginning of their one-year mandatory national service at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin. It was a colourful and spirited atmosphere at the camp, filled with patriotic fervor as the swearing-in ceremony brought together dignitaries, officials, and excited Corps Members in what became both a solemn and celebratory occasion. The oath of allegiance was administered by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Honourable Justice Iyabo Yerima, represented by Justice M.O. Ishola, officially inducting the Prospective Corps Members into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The exercise symbolized their pledge to uphold discipline, unity, and service to the nation. Declaring the Orientation Course open, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, represented by the Director of Youth Development, Alhaja Kuditat Mustapha, commended the NYSC for ...

AJILO SUPPORT GROUP RE: ONDO EAST GROUP DECLARATION OF ROTATIONAL ONDO EAST/WEST REPS SEAT The attention of Ajilo Support Group has been drawn to a resolution purportedly emanating from an All Progressives Congress (APC) group meeting held at Bolorunduro, wherein a call was made for a rotational arrangement for the House of Representatives seat in favour of Ondo East Local Government.  This call is being made under the false narrative of the marginalisation of Ondo East in the representation of the Ondo East/West Federal Constituency since 1999. As a responsible political movement in APC, 'Ajilo Support Group' cannot afford to ignore this misleading narrative, especially as it is clearly designed to hoodwink the innocent and well-meaning people of Ondo State into believing that this agenda is just and equitable. Far from it. The following data clearly shows the equitable distribution of representation between Ondo East and Ondo West since 1999: 1. Hon. Dejo Akinnifesi (1999 - 2...

The Engineer Kayode Ojo Campaign Organization has lodged a formal protest with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), rejecting the provisional clearance granted to its principal, Engr. Kayode Ojo, by the Ekiti State Governorship Screening Committee. In a petition addressed to the APC National Chairman and copied to other key party officials, the campaign organization described the committee’s finding—that Ojo failed to secure the mandatory five valid nominators per local government—as “baseless” and “founded on a fraudulent party register.” The group insisted that Engr. Ojo fully complied with Article 9(1) of the APC Constitution and Paragraph 6(c) of the party’s Guidelines for Nomination of Candidates. It further presented affidavits and membership slips of Ojo’s nominators, whom it described as registered, financially up-to-date members of the APC. According to the petition, the nominators include immediate past members of the Ekiti State House ...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says ascendancy of former Gov. Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State as Olubadan would bring greater development,  peace and prosperity in Ibadan Land. The Oyo State CAN Chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, made the remark in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan. Akinyemiju said that Ladoja had stood out due to his intelligence and leadership qualities. He felicitated Ladoja, who would ascend the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan Land, on Friday. “I therefore, on behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, wish to heartily congratulate you on your selection and approval. “Stepping into this enviable throne is an exciting feat, and we are delighted that God gave you the great opportunity. “It is our unwavering belief that the dedication, ability and resilience that got you to the throne will continue to serve you well as you move along your acknowledged paths of justice, fairness and equity. “It is ou...

A Professor of African Literature, Busuyi Mekusi, has called for the revival of the genre and the appropriation of its many positive functions and roles to solve societal, socio-cultural and politico-economic contradictions and ills. He stated this on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, while delivering the 48th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, titled, The Danger of Forgetting: Afromorphs, Literature and Memory. Prof. Mekusi posited that literature and literary works have therapeutic effect and could help heal wronged individuals and peoples because literary texts reflect the connection between the state of mind of an abused person and the configuring of the same personality by events of the past. The inaugural lecturer added that literature in the form of pop culture and music could also be deployed as instruments to mitigate societal decadence, just as the sustenance of African oral traditional elements in written literature could be explored for the re-sociali...

Popular Ekiti/Ondo On Air Personality, Esther Bamidele also known as Ayaba on Radio has bowed out of Newcruse 92.7 FM , Ikere in Ekiti state. She had her last presentation on air at the station on Wednesday,24 of September,2025, when she officially put off her mic with the station on the popular entertainment show,Cruse Rendezvous and that as well put an end to her appointment of over years. It would be recalled that, she joined the Crusers team(the number 1 radio station in Ekiti state) on 1st of April,2021. After working for 4 years, 5 months and 23 days,she decided to call it a quit without any brouhaha from both parties. During her personal consultation with some management staff of the station immediately after dropping her resignation letter,the General manager of the station, Ayo Onifade prayed for her success in all she does, while the head of Marketing Oluropo Olusola Falade said she would be greatly missed for her service to humanity,she prayed and advised her not relent on w...

The Engineer Kayode Ojo For Governor Group in Emure Local Government Area is set for a show of strength in support of their preferred aspirant, Engineer Kayode Ojo. According to a statement signed by the Pioneer Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kola Adefemi, a meeting has been scheduled to drive home their dream. Rt. Hon. Adefemi said the team has put in place a 5-man team from each ward , comprising two leaders and three coordinators as well as other lovers of Engineer Kayode Ojo in the local government area to embark on the show of strength. It is also expected that the leadership of Engineer Kayode Ojo at the state level is expected to grace the occasion. The Ekiti Pioneer Speaker expressed the hope that the level of support being received by Engineer Kayode Ojo from all quarters shows the signal that the October primary election of the All Progressives Congress would be in his favour.

The Ondo State Police Command, under the proactive leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, and in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, wishes to inform members of the public of the arrest of one Michael Kehinde, male, aged 28 years, in connection with a stolen tricycle. The arrest followed the swift intervention of operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol of the Ondo State Police Command on 21st September, 2025, at about 1400hrs, when the suspect was intercepted while riding an unregistered tricycle without valid documents. Upon questioning, he could not provide a satisfactory account of how and when he acquired the vehicle. Further interrogation revealed his confession to having stolen the tricycle earlier this year at Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Having realized that his scheme had been uncovered and appreciating the gravity of his offence, the suspect later made an unsu...

.  By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter says it will begin a seven-day warning strike on Oct. 2, if the state government fails to address their demands for improved welfare of members in LAUTECH, Ogbomosho. The Chairman of the association, Dr Happy Adedapo made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ibadan. According to him, the strike is intended to draw attention to the pressing issues facing healthcare workers, including deteriorating welfare, inadequate infrastructure, and burnout, in a bid to prompt government action. He said that the association had issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Oyo State government on Sept. 18 to address their demands. He stated that the association’s demands encompass a range of issues, including improved remuneration structures, and timely payment of allowances. Others are recruitment of additional medical staff, infrastructure upgrades, an...

Re: Unfounded Petition Against Engr. Kayode Ojo Before the APC Screening Committee The attention of the Engr. Kayode Ojo Campaign Organisation has been drawn to a widely circulated news report regarding a frivolous petition filed by a group masquerading as "concerned stakeholders." We wish to state categorically that the allegations of disloyalty and anti-party activities are utterly baseless, unfounded, and a mere child's play by a desperate losing team who have run out of viable ideas to compete in the political arena but left with mean tactics It is both laughable and pathetic that the sponsors of this petition, who are clearly acting on the behalf of the Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) camp, have resorted to scavenging for old photographs of Engr. Kayode Ojo with former chieftains of the party, which they are now misrepresenting as evidence of wrongdoing, anti party and alliance with oppositions. This is the height of political desperation and a clear indication of thei...

Ondo State government says it has deployed technology to accurately track and manage the number of students and teachers in both public and private schools The government said the effort would also help track students’ progression per session. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Akure. Ajibefun said that the state government had plans to ensure discipline returns to schools, raising the standard and quality of education, and dealing with other related issues. The commissioner said that the ministry had started issuing Identity Cards to students in public schools and would do the same for pupils in private schools.

An Apple fully laden 40-foot container truck with registration number XP 368 AKD has overturned and crashed upon a commercial tricycle KJA 364 QN conveying unsuspecting passengers along Ijora causeway, inward Ijora seven up. Preliminary findings showed that the articulated vehicle, while attempting to maneuver under the Ijora Bridge, lost control and consequently capsized and fatally crashed on to a tricycle in its path and two passengers among them a serving Police Officer were killed instantly. The remains of the deceased Police Officer were subsequently conveyed to a morgue at Yaba by security operatives, while grief-stricken relatives of the second victim, a female passenger, hastened to the scene to retrieve the remains of their loved one. The rescue operation by LASTMA operatives in conjunction with allied emergency responders, two additional victims, including the tricycle operator, were extricated alive, though they sustained severe bilateral leg fractures. The injured were exp...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  Health experts have highlighted the importance of  In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and outlined behavioural approaches that ladies, waiting couples should adopt to achieve desired results . They stated this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. Dr Olufiade Oyerogba, Senior Registrar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, said IVF brought succour to many women who were tagged infertile. She described IVF as the manipulation and processing of the female egg and male sperm outside of the human body. According to her, the egg and sperm will form an embryo that will be transplanted or inserted into the woman that will carry the pregnancy. She said that there was a need for waiting couples and families to be aware of the process of IVF, which could help them achieve their dreams of having their own children. The Gynaecologist advised young ladies to always go for regula...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan The Barakaat Old Students Association (BOSA) Bodija, Ibadan, has urged government to mandate registration of all schools with the Ministry of Education to regulate their activities and curb exam malpractice. The association made the call on Monday at a news conference organised by the school management and the association to mark the school’s 40th anniversary. Mr Abdur-Rahman Aderinoye, Chairman, Planning Committee stressed the need for government to checkmate the activities of schools and ensure strict adherence to rules. “The activities of some mushroom schools should be checked. “It is not enough for a school to just print out and showcase results of WAEC students online, the activities of the school and conduct of the examination should be thoroughly checked. “The ministry should ensure that all schools are duly registered and strictly follow the guidelines,” he said. Aderinoye emphasised the importance of collaboration among government...

A 14-year-old Junior Secondary School student has delivered a baby girl at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, after being impregnated by her biological father, 43-year-old Kayode Oluwaseyifunmi, a bricklayer and self-acclaimed evangelist . The case came into the open through Radio Nigeria after the girl, who had been living with her father and two younger sisters since their mother’s death seven years ago, suddenly disappeared from school in Oluyole Local Government Area. The teenager was later rescued to an orphanage, where she went into premature labour. She was first rushed to Molete Health Centre, then referred to Adeoyo Hospital, Yemetu, and later Ring Road State Hospital, but was rejected at all three facilities due to complications. She was eventually admitted at UCH where doctors performed a Caesarean operation. Both mother and newborn were placed on oxygen as the pregnancy was not full term and the girl was too weak to withstand the stress of childbirth...

Barrister Olumuyiwa Adu has announced that standout players discovered during previous editions of the Adu Unity Football Competition will soon be unveiled to the world.  He described the first two editions of the tournament as highly successful and expressed his commitment to sustaining the initiative. Speaking while receiving the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the third edition, led by Chairman Raymond Abdulsalam, at his Alagbaka residence in Akure, Adu stated that the competition has come to stay.  “Some talented players were discovered during the first two editions, and they are progressing well. People may not have heard their names yet, but very soon, the results of their hard work will become evident to all,” he said. He emphasized that the foundation of the competition has been firmly laid, making it sustainable for the long term. “The foundation of this competition is built on a solid rock. That’s why it’s sustainable. I commend the LOC for the excell...

El-Kanemi Warriors goalkeeper, Hakeem Otuyiga, popularly known as the Gagama Flying Cat, has extended his heartfelt appreciation to his grassroots coach, Oladimeji Abimbola, for his mentorship and support throughout his football journey. In a chat with journalists, Otuyiga acknowledged the significant role Coach Abimbola played in shaping his career, describing him as more than just a coach.   "I'm using this opportunity to thank him for all he has been doing in my life and in the lives of many others. I also want to wish him success in his international course in Germany," Otuyiga said. Coach Oladimeji Abimbola has been admitted into a prestigious football academy development programme in Germany, organized by X-Touch in collaboration with UEFA-licensed German football administrator, Coach Thomas Geist. Otuyiga further praised Coach Abimbola for his holistic approach to coaching, noting that he goes beyond the pitch to impact lives.  "Coach Dimeji is not...

The new leadership of the Online Media Professionals of Nigeria (OMP), Ondo State Chapter, has been  formally inaugurated. The inauguration was held   at the NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka. Akure amid pomp and ceremony. The event attracted prominent figures from the media industry, including Prince Leke Adegbite, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ondo State Council. In his address, Prince Adegbite congratulated the new OMP leadership, emphasizing the crucial need for online media practitioners to uphold credibility in their reporting.  He pledged NUJ’s ongoing support for capacity building and professional collaborations within the association. Joseph Adesuyan, the newly inaugurated Chairman of OMP, expressed his commitment to working alongside his team to enhance the association's impact and foster unity among its members.  He thanked the NUJ chairman and other stakeholders for their support, vowing that the new executiv...

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has described the judiciary as the bedrock of society, noting that fairness, equity, and justice remain vital for sustaining democracy. Speaking at the democracy park in Akure on Friday, September 19 2025, where all crowd of supporters gave him a rousing welcome from Abuja following his victory at the Supreme Court, Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed profound gratitude to God, the people of Ondo State, and all those who stood by him throughout the legal process. The Governor commended the legal team for their professionalism and the judiciary for delivering justice without fear or favour.  He also appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership, stating that when a good leader steers the affairs of a nation, fairness and equity prevail. “I thank the people of Ondo State for entrusting us with their mandate and for standing by us during the election and the court process. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs...

The Ondo State Police Command, under the proactive and purposeful leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, PSC+, MNIPS, wishes to inform the general public of the arrest and arraignment of one Babawale Kolawole ‘m’ aged 53yrs of No. 12 Okeodunwo Street, Igbado, Ondo, over a grievous case of incest and sexual abuse . On the 13th of September, 2025, a 16-year-old minor, reported at the Command that her uncle, the above-named suspect, had been subjecting her to repeated sexual assault. The victim further alleged that the suspect engaged in the act almost daily, and that after each episode, he would clean her private part with a piece of cloth. Shockingly, the suspect had also facilitated the termination of her pregnancies on two occasions. Upon receipt of this disturbing report, the Gender-Based Offences Unit of the Command immediately swung into action, arrested the suspect, and diligently processed the case for prosecution. He has since been arraigned be...

The National Body of the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities, NANTS has inaugurated its branch of Federal University Oye-Ekiti Nigeria  Newsline NG learnt that the executives included; Afolabi Ganiyu Adelek, Adeleye,(Chairperson), Samuel Babatunde, (Vice Chairperson) , Olaiya B Arise (Secretary)  Jimoh Mariam (Financial Sec) Others included ; Adetula Mayokun, (Assistant Secretary) Giwa Oluwaseyi, (Women leader) Asauolu Kehinde (Iya ibeji), Fakorede Benedict, (PRO), Adigun Kamoru (Ex-offico)  The event was held at the Faculty of Arts Hall of the ivory tower on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Speaking at the courtesy meeting, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, SPRIL, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, on behalf of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, welcomes the national body of the association to the University His words, "we appreciate your support. We adhere to the laws governing our nation, which allow for freedom of expression, movement, and association. Whe...

All is now set for the 48th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, which will be delivered by Professor of African Literature, Busuyi Mekusi. The lecture, entitled “The Danger of Forgetting: Afromorphs, Literature and Memory,” is scheduled for 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the University Multipurpose Hall. A statement signed by the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, indicated that the lecture would be held under the chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige. Prof. Daramola added that all arrangements had been concluded for a seamless lecture and urged members of the University Community, as well as friends and well-wishers of the lecturer, to be seated by 1.30 p.m. Prof. Mekusi obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, in 1998, and went on to earn a Master’s Degree and PhD in Literature from the University of Ibada...