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Newsline Online, a leading online media platform in Ondo State, has extended its congratulations to Alhaji Waheed Ademola Fadola (JP) on his swearing‑in as Justice of the Peace by His Excellency Governor Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Executive Governor of Ondo State. In a statement signed by the publisher, Mr Olumide Afolabi, noted that the appointment underscores Alhaji Fadola’s unwavering commitment to peace‑building and effective dispute resolution. "The governor’s decision highlights Alhaji Fadola’s steadfast dedication to fostering harmony and his proven skill in resolving conflicts, a reflection of his integrity, hard work, and service to humanity. “This distinguished honour is a testament to your integrity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to justice,” the statement read. “The appointment not only brings pride to you and your family but also serves as an inspiration to the wider community.” "We pray that Allah grant the new Justice of the Peace wisdom, strength, and guidan...

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT * We would like to inform the public that reports circulating on Facebook about the passing of Chief Olalere OsunPaimo (MFR) are FALSE We have confirmed with Baba Eda Onile Ola's  wife that he is alive and in good health Please disregard these false reports and be aware that they are being spread by unscrupulous individuals. Chief Olalere OsunPaimo (MFR), Chairman Board of Trustee Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) , is alive and well We urge everyone to verify information before sharing to avoid spreading misinformation. Thank you. Prince Adejonwo Oluwafemi Femson  National PRO ANTP.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT * We would like to inform the public that reports circulating on Facebook about the passing of Chief Olalere OsunPaimo (MFR) are FALSE We have confirmed with Baba Eda Onile Ola's  wife that he is alive and in good health Please disregard these false reports and be aware that they are being spread by unscrupulous individuals. Chief Olalere OsunPaimo (MFR), Chairman Board of Trustee Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) , is alive and well We urge everyone to verify information before sharing to avoid spreading misinformation. Thank you. Prince Adejonwo Oluwafemi Femson  National PRO ANTP.

By Our Correspondent  The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry South West 4 Ondo 1 Mega Region, is set to hold its Annual Mega Deliverance Crusade  The Crusade titled, “Connecting to the God of Wonders is scheduled to hold on December 11, 12,  2025 at the NEPA Car Park, Akure, a venue chosen for its spacious layout and easy accessibility for the anticipated crowds. Newsline NG learnt that the two‑day crusade which will run from 4pm each day, offers a packed programme of prayers, deliverance sessions, and teachings aimed at strengthening the spiritual lives of attendees.  Speaking with our correspondent, the Host Pastor, Pastor Adeniyi urged members of the community to attend with open hearts “This crusade is a divine appointment. We are inviting everyone to experience the wonders of God and to be set free from every bondage.” The “Annual Mega Deliverance Crusade” will conclude on the evening of December 12 with a call for commitments to the ministry’s vision of spiritua...

After nearly 17 years of inactivity, the Ondo State Government has revived the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), giving citizens an active role in local justice delivery. The State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, and the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, led the inauguration of the new cohort on Friday, November 28, emphasising a renewed commitment to the rule of law and community cohesion. A total of 130 appointees, drawn from all walks of life, were sworn in, reflecting the diversity and inclusiveness of the State’s renewed grassroots justice initiative. In his address, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the occasion as a turning point in reinforcing justice at the grassroots, in consonant with the 'Order, Security and the Rule of Law', which is the first component of the OUR EASE agenda of his administration.  Towards the improving on the security architecture of the State, the gover...

The family of a lady, identified as Damilola Yekini, whose lifeless body was reportedly found inside a popular hotel in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government area of Ondo State, has called on security  agents not to treat the case with levity.  They are smelling a rat as to how their relation died under befuddling circumstances.  A close member of the family who spoke with our correspondent decried the nonchalant attitude of the hotel management and the security personnel, who he said were yet to apprehend the fleeing lover.  Weekend Hope learnt that the body of the victim, a 27-year old petrol attendant, was discovered on Tuesday evening, after some hotel staff members entered the room, following repeated knocks that went unanswered.  Meanwhile, the deceased's family members, who lamented the situation, said they suspected a foul play.  The hotel, situated along the busy OreOkitipupa Road and known as a regular stop-over for travellers and local...

The Vice Chancellor of Newgate University, Prof. Sadiq Yussuf, has disclosed that the university dismissed two lecturers and rusticated five students in a move aimed at sanitising and strengthening the institution’s academic system. The VC made this known during a media briefing where he further disclosed that the institution adopted stringent measures against examination malpractices, which he said resulted in the disciplinary actions. The action, Yussuf added, is also sequel to Newgate University’s arrangements to conduct its maiden convocation ceremony, which event he said would  be a landmark moment in the university’s history Arewa PUNCH gathered that a high point of the convocation will be the conferment of First Class Degrees on 14 outstanding students out of the 207 graduates at its inaugural convocation ceremony. The ceremony is slated for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at its campus along Minna-Bida Road. “A total of 207 students will be graduating across three faculties, w...

  By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  A Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and Public Health expert, Prof. Kenneth Iregbu, urges Nigerians to always consult their healthcare providers first before doing any medical test. Iregbu, from the National Hospital Abuja, said this on Thursday at the opening of College of Nigerian Pathologists (CNP) 20th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme had the theme “Diagnostic Imperative from the Patient to the Laboratory”. It also had the sub-theme as: “Medicolegal Flashpoint of  Laboratory Medicine Practice in Nigeria”. In his keynote address, Iregbu emphasised that it was essential that any patient who entered a health care facility on account of illness got a diagnosis of his/her illness. “It’s not right for people to just enter any laboratory and say they want to do test as being commonly practised. “Any test you want to do must have a basis; you need to co...

By Eleniola Bamidele, Ekiti  The newly elected leadership of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Alumni Association has inaugurated its tenure with a transformative two-day retreat The newly executives included; Taye Adebisi Ojo President, Motunrayo Oyedele, Vice President Esan Femi, General Secretary, Salahudeen T. Ayowale, Assistant General Secretary Akinyemi D. Oluwasegun, Financial Secretary Ojo Isaac Sanmi – Treasurer, Promise E. Olugbeje, Social Secretary Victor Daramola, Assistant Public Relation Officer Amure S. Emmanuel, P.R.O Ige Kehinde Abimbola, Welfare The inauguration which was held at Norah Hotel, Ayede-Ekiti, held between Wednesday November 26, and Thursday , November 27, 2025 was aimed to strengthen alumni leadership and promote institutional advancement. Newsline NG learnt the theme of the maiden retreat “Strengthening Alumni Leadership for Institutional Advancement, was graced by seasoned facilitators within and outside the university, past leaders, and univ...

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that a police officer was attacked and stabbed along the Arakale axis of Akure on Tuesday morning, contrary to widespread speculations of a fresh assault later in the night. Clarifying the situation, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olushola Ayanlade, stated that the incident occurred earlier in the day and not during the evening as rumoured across the city and social media platforms. According to Ayanlade, the officer was attacked by a suspect who has since been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices linked to the violent act. “There was no police officer attacked or stabbed tonight. The officer was attacked in the morning, stabbed, and the suspect was immediately arrested. Efforts are on to arrest his accomplices,” the police spokesperson confirmed. He further explained that the noticeable police presence and movement around the Arakale axis at night was part of a follow-up operation aimed at tracking ...

  A distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics, Dele Abajingin, has called on governments and stakeholders to prioritise investments in research and innovations that explore alternative remedies for Nigeria’s deadliest disease: malaria. He argued that traditional methods of preventing and curing malaria have failed to solve the problem. Instead, they have led to the disease remaining endemic, with parasites becoming resistant to drugs, while the burden of anaemia and haematological complications persists. Prof. Abajingin of the Department of Physics and Electronics stated this on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, while delivering the 51st Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.  The lecture was titled, ‘A Low-Value Alternating Electromagnetic Field for Malaria Therapy: A New Dance Step to the Same Old Drummer’. The physicist noted that malaria remains the leading cause of over one million deaths globally, particularly in children, with over 300...

The Bobaselu of Odigbo Kingdom, Chief Akindele Omole, FCA, on Monday donated a snooker board to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council. Speaking during the official presentation ceremony at the NUJ Press Centre in Akure, Chief Omole said the gesture was part of his commitment to supporting journalists in the state and promoting their well-being.  According to him, journalists play a crucial role in shaping society, and providing recreational facilities is one way of encouraging them to relax and stay refreshed for the demanding nature of their duties. The Chartered Accountant noted that the donation was also his personal way of strengthening the relationship between the traditional institution and the media. Reacting, the Chairman of the NUJ Ondo State Council, Prince Leke Adegbite, expressed gratitude to the Bobaselu for the thoughtful gesture. He described Chief Omole as a consistent supporter of the union and commended him for always identifying with journal...

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, swore in newly appointed and reappointed Special Advisers and the Director-General of the Performance and Projects Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU). The governor also formally inaugurated the new Chairman and members of the Ondo State Law Commission. The ceremony, which took place at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Governor’s Office, Akure, marked a significant milestone in strengthening the State’s governance architecture under the administration’s “OUR EASE” policy thrust. In his address, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the occasion as “a solemn affirmation of our commitment to people-centred leadership, efficient governance and public service driven by integrity.” He emphasised that governance is not about the preservation of power but the selfless deployment of authority for the advancement of human dignity, describing the event as a reaffirmation of the administration’s social contract with the peo...

The Old Students Association of Stella Maris College (SMC), Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State has set to raise N150 million for developmental projects to mark its 65th anniversary. This is contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Mr Poroye Peter Olowu, the national Secretary of the Old Students Association and Anniversary Celebration Committee of SMC, Okitipupa. He said that the 65th years of excellence and anniversary of the school is scheduled to hold from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30 at the Stella Maris College. Olowu added that the three-day celebration would feature a public lecture, cultural performances, sports activities, award presentations, and a grand homecoming reunion of alumni from across Nigeria and around the world. According to the statement, Stella Maris College Okitipupa will celebrate its 65th anniversary from Nov. 28th to 30th, marking six and a half decades of academic excellence, discipline, leadership, and character formation. "The three...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  The Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Most Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa, has urged political leaders at all levels never to play politics with the blood of innocent citizens. Akinfenwa said this on Tuesday in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. The Anglican bishop said that the problem of insecurity and other vices had been in the country for at least two decades, but it took a worrisome dimension recently. Akinfenwa urged the Federal Government to take urgent, proactive actions to protect the lives of Nigerian citizens. According to him, repeated breach of trust and the failure of elected leaders to live up to their oaths of office have led to widespread disenchantment among the populace. “The fact that citizens can hardly ever get rescue, redress, or recompense, and the brazen impunity with which violent aggressors carry on their heinous crime (especially in Northern Nigeria), can lead to loss of faith in civil au...

  By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan   The strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has paralysed activities at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Monday that the indefinite strike, which started on Nov. 17, has now entered Day 8. The UCH JOHESU embarked on the indefinite strike to demand an upward adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Scale (CONHESS), as done for the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) in 2014. NAN observed that the laboratories, the health record, engineering, physiotherapy, emergency, and pharmacy departments were not operational, as workers deserted the areas. The kitchen was also closed, without the usual beehive of activity and cooking. The UCH JOHESU Chairman, Mr Oladayo Olabampe, said the indefinite strike was as directed by its national body, following the Federal Government’s failure to address its demands. Olabampe, who stated that the strike was progres...

The Director General of BTO4PBAT, Ogbeni Adesuyi Adojutelegan has  expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration will effectively address the nation’s security challenges .  He spoke during the inauguration of Ward Coordinators for BTO4BAT, a political support group dedicated to mobilizing support for Tinubu’s reelection. Adojutelegan emphasized the need for united efforts to tackle criminal activities, particularly the alarming trend of armed kidnappings of public school students.  He asserted that the newly inaugurated coordinators play a crucial role in strengthening grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 election. Highlighting the positive reforms under the Tinubu administration and the impactful performance of the Interior Minister, he predicted that these efforts would translate into significant electoral support for the President.  “The coordinators must engage in grassroots mobilization for President Bola Tinubu's reelection across t...

Now Recruiting in Akure! First Aquagrico Farms is hiring 200 full-time Growers and Junior Agronomists — and this is only the beginning. First Aquagrico Farms is a family-owned agro-tech company based in the Ondo Highlands. Although formally incorporated in 2016, our agricultural heritage dates back to the early 1920s.  We combine traditional African farming wisdom with modern technology to deliver safe, high-quality produce all year round. As part of our commitment to community development, we are significantly growing our workforce. In this first phase, we are recruiting 200 employees, with 300 more roles becoming available soon as we scale up our existing 2-hectare hydroponic operation into a fully automated, 10-hectare high-tech facility built on advanced Dutch greenhouse technology. As part of this expansion, we are hiring for two key positions: Grower and Junior Agronomist. 1. Grower About the Role This is an entry-level position for applicants who want hands-on gr...

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared open the 2025 Batch C Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Gbakuta, Iseyin, delivering an uplifting message that challenged the newly sworn-in corps members to embrace discipline, innovation, and national unity.  He congratulated them on the milestone of completing their academic journey and reminded them that their deployment signifies a call to service at a defining moment in Nigeria’s history. Representing the executive Governor, the Director, Ministry of Youth, Alhaja Kudirat O. Mustapha, described the Orientation Course as a unique melting pot of cultures and aspirations designed to build discipline, teamwork, and leadership capacity.  He encouraged the corps members to maximise every opportunity the camp provides, from physical drills and lectures to the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, stressing that the lessons lear...

A group of government‑recognised farmers in Irore Ajelanwa Community, OA3A Oluwa Forest Reserve, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, has petitioned the Assistant Inspector‑General of Police, Zone 17, over alleged threats to their lives and forcible entry onto their farmlands. The petition, signed by their solicitor Henry Akingbesote and dated 30 October, alleges that one Damilola Olowoniyi invaded the community’s cocoa plantations with a group of armed men, issuing threats and demanding that the farmers vacate the land.  The farmers cultivate about 251 hectares of cocoa and say they are lawful government tenants and beneficiaries of the Ondo State Cocoa Revolution Programme, coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.  They are duly registered with the state government and pay annual rent into the government treasury for the portions of land allocated to them. According to the petition, although the state government has leased part of the forest reserve to...

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Professor Olugbenga Ige, has applauded the Member of the House of Representatives for Akoko South-West/South-East Federal Constituency, the Honourable Dr. Adegboyega Adefarati, for his unwavering commitment to the institution's development. Professor Ige expressed his commendation on Tuesday, 18th November 2025, during the official handover ceremony of a new, fully-equipped ambulance donated to the University by the federal lawmaker. Describing the gesture as both timely and impactful, the Vice Chancellor noted that the ambulance would significantly enhance the institution’s healthcare and emergency response capabilities, filling a critical gap in the campus's infrastructure. “On behalf of the University community, I extend our profound gratitude to Honourable Adefarati for this generous donation,” Professor Ige stated. “With this state-of-the-art vehicle, our staff and students can be assured ...

Prof. Dele David Abajingin, a distinguished scholar of Theoretical Physics at Adekunle Ajasin UniversityAkungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, is set to deliver the institution's 51st Inaugural Lecture .   The lecture, titled “A Low-Value Alternating Electromagnetic Field for Malaria Therapy: A New Dance Step to the Same Old Drummer,” will be held on Tuesday,  November 25, 2025, at the University Multipurpose Hall.   In a statement, the Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, confirmed that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will preside. The lecture is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM, with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 PM.   Prof. Abajingin's academic career began with a National Certificate of Education (NCE) in Physics and Mathematics from the former Adeyemi College of Education (now Adeyemi Federal University of  Education) in Ondo, which he obtained in 1976. He earned a Bachelor o...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  Experts says to tackle global sanitation crisis and achieve the SDG 6, government at all levels should strengthen and monitor sanitation officers around the country. They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ibadan to commemorate the 2025 World Toilet Day. NAN reports that World Toilet Day is commemorated annually on Nov. 19 and the 2025 celebration is themed “Sanitation in a Changing world.” They highlighted the importance of good sanitation and the health risks associated with poor sanitation and toilet hygiene. According to Dr Francis Sanwo, the Medical Director of Our Lady of Apostles Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro Oke-Offa in Ibadan, government must strengthen the services of sanitation officers. He noted that sanitation officers who routinely assess environmental cleanliness and submit reports to the government should also be subject to strict monitoring. He added that their (sanitation o...